From then until its closing, the fair was open for ten days every October. It was begun in 1821 as an agricultural fair, but did not have a regular schedule until 1869 when hat manufacturers Rundle and White helped form the Danbury Farmers and Manufacturers Society. Jarvis Jr.The Danbury Fair (also known as The Great Danbury State Fair) was a yearly exhibition in Danbury, Connecticut. Audio excerpts fromĪ 70 minute interview with Chick Stockwell, held by Charles I. On-Camera interviews for this production include: The documentary will also highlight the Fair's remarkable history. incorporated the Southern New York Racing Association (SNYRA) to the Racearena - featuring highly competitive auto racing that jam-packed the stands on Saturday nights throughout the summer and into October's "Fair Week." The documentary reminisces with celebrated drivers, car owners, fans and folks closely associated with the Fair. Leahy and Assistant General Manager Irving Jarvis Sr. "Saturday Night at the Races," focuses on when Fair owner John W. Over its history, the track and Racearena would feature racing of all kinds including Midget auto racing, motorcycles, speedboats, and in latter days, Stock cars and Modified stock cars. The parade would culminate on the Racearena racetrack where thousands packed the grandstand to witness the most spectacular and unique entertainemnt acts the country had to offer: The Joie Chitwood Thrill Show, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, musical acts, agricultural events, even ostrich races! From its inception, racing was an intergral part of the Fair's success, beginning with horse racing in 1869.
It featured marching bands, bands on floats, horse drawn carriages, clowns, animals and themed floats and wagons being led by the famous Clydesdale horses. The daily parade was like no other, weaving about the fairgrounds. Farm stands and booth after booth of incredible wares for sale. There were tram rides that cruised the 140 plus acre grounds and of course the famous "Big Top" that contained and entertained everything under one enormous tent fruits, flowers, vegetables, homemade pies. Arcade games & food vendors at every turn. The Fair celebrated agriculture & livestock. The Great Danbury State Fair in Danbury, Connecticut operated every October for 9/10 days, from 1869 -1981.
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