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Cape Cod's Summer Spectacle

Seven days of sizzling entertainment, thrilling rides, fabulous food, and the world's largest Demolition Derby converge each July at the Barnstable County Fair.

Cape Cod's Summer Staple

Sizzling entertainment, thrilling rides, fabulous food, animals, agriculture and the world's largest Demolition Derby converge for seven days each July. Named the "Best Local Event of 2022" by the Cape Cod Times, the Barnstable County Fair brings together an incomparable slate of entertainers, the best-of-the-best in fair food, an array of sizzling rides from Rockwell Amusements, and the world's largest Demolition Derby. County fair hallmarks like 4H demos, petting zoos, livestock, and impressive displays of vegetables, crafts and Americana round out the experience. This is the event not to be missed.

What Makes It Special

Seven days of sizzling entertainment, thrilling rides, fabulous food, and the world's largest Demolition Derby.

  • Incomparable slate of entertainers

  • Thrilling rides from Rockwell Amusements

  • Best-of-the-best in fair food

The Fair

Seven Days of Summer
Sizzling entertainment, thrilling rides, and the world's largest Demolition Derby

Demolition Derby

Demolition Derby

The world's largest Demolition Derby—metal screaming, sparks flying, crowds roaring.

Rockwell Amusements

Rockwell Amusements

Spinning rides light up the twilight sky as riders chase the rush.

Fair Food

Fair Food

Funnel cakes, corn dogs, cotton candy—the best-of-the-best in fair food.

4H Demonstrations

4H Demonstrations

Young exhibitors showcase their animals and agricultural projects with pride.

Petting Zoo

Petting Zoo

Families meet goats, sheep, and farm animals in the rustic barn.

Prize Vegetables & Crafts

Prize Vegetables & Crafts

Handmade quilts, prize-winning vegetables, and Americana fill the exhibition halls.

Cape Cod's marquee summer event

For seven days each July, the Barnstable County Fair brings together sizzling entertainment, thrilling rides, fabulous food, animals, agriculture, and the world's largest Demolition Derby. Named the "Best Local Event of 2022" by the Cape Cod Times, this is a summer staple not to be missed. An incomparable slate of entertainers, the best-of-the-best in fair food, an array of sizzling rides from Rockwell Amusements, and county fair hallmarks like 4H demos, petting zoos, livestock, and impressive displays of vegetables, crafts, and Americana converge to create Cape Cod's defining summer celebration.

Plan Your Visit

Cape Cod's summer awaits

Visit capecodfairgrounds.com