As summer wanes and September whispers hints of autumn, the Nantucket Island Fair rolls around once again—bringing two full days of old-fashioned fun, local flavor, and communal joy. Taking place at Tom Nevers Field from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025, it’s the perfect way to swap salty breezes for hayrides, laughter, and harvest celebrations.

Admission: $30 per car | $15 per biker/walker

Venue: Tom Nevers Field—Nantucket’s picturesque south-shore fairgrounds

Activities & Highlights of the Nantucket Island Fair

Artisans Alley & Community Tents
Stroll through booths brimming with handmade crafts, exhibits, and local treats—from Gertrude’s Harvest Exhibition to baked goods, preserves, and the iconic Nantucket Tar Roof Cake competition.

Livestock & Animal Fun
Visit Ray’s Barnyard with its barnyard favorites and tune in as the livestock take center stage in the showring. Don’t miss the Dog Show on Sunday—sweet and spirited appearances by our four-legged friends.

County Fair Games
Throw your energy into classic contests like:

• Sack Race

• Watermelon Eating Contest

• Hot Pepper Eating Contest

• Skillet Toss

• Cupcake Eating Contest

• Egg & Spoon Race
  …and more—all sprinkled throughout the festivities

  

Fairgrounds Entertainment
From disc golf demos, scarecrow building, dunk tanks, and scavenger hunts, to the nostalgic tractor-pulled hay rides, there’s something for every mood and moment

Kids’ Corner (tickets required)
Tie-dye fun, pumpkin painting, face painting, ring toss, fishbowl pong, can-knock-down games, and more—the younger crowd is in for a treat.

Whether you’re a seasoned fair-lover or new to this fall staple, the Nantucket Island Fair offers a slice of island life at its friendliest. Dust off your flannels, gather the family (pets welcome!), and head over to Tom Nevers Field—you’re guaranteed to make memories that feel simply Nantucket.

Tentative Schedule:
​Saturday, September 13, 2025
​10 am – 4 pm
ARTISANS ALLEY
Artisans & Exhibitions
Information Tent
Ticket Sales
T-Shirt Sales
EMTs

LIVESTOCK TENT
Ray’s Barnyard 10 am – 4 pm
Show 12 pm – 1 pm (Livestock Show Ring)

COMMUNITY TENT
Competition Judging/Ribbons begin at 1:00 pm
Gertrude’s Farm Stand
Bake & canned Goods Competition
Nantucket Tar Roof Cake Competition
Fairy House/Garden Competition
Community Exhibitors
Daffodils-A-Plenty – Mary Malavase 11 am – 1:00 pm
Local Artisans and Crafts

COUNTY FAIR GAMES
10:00 am – 3-Legged Race
11:00 am – Sack Race
12:00 pm – Watermelon Eating Contest
1:00 pm – Hot Pepper Eating Contest
2:00 pm – Skillet Toss
3:00 pm – Cupcake Eating Contest

FAIRGROUNDS
Nantucket Disc Golf – Demonstration (11 am & 1 pm)
Scarecrow Building
Grandma’s Apron
Dunk Tank – KOC
Scavenger Hunt

KIDS CORNER (Tickets Required)
Tie Dye Booth
Pumpkin Painting
Face Painting
Pumpkin Ring Toss
Fish Bowl Pong
Can Knock Down
Ducky Pluck

THE STAGE
11:15 am – 11:45 am – Nanpuppet
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Live Performances

​Sunday, September 14, 2025
​10 am – 4 pm
​ARTISANS ALLEY
Artisans & Exhibitions
Information Tent
Ticket Sales
T-Shirt Sales
EMTs

LIVESTOCK TENT
Ray’s Barnyard – 10 am – 4 pm
Dog Show (Sponsored by Geronimo’s) Reg. 10 am – 12 pm:
Livestock Show 11 am – Livestock Show Ring

COMMUNITY TENT
Gertrude’s Farm Stand
Bake & Canned Goods Winners
Nantucket Tar Roof Cake Winners
​Fairy House/Garden Winners
Community Exhibitors
Flower Arraigning with Anne Maury 1 pm
Local Artisans and Crafts

COUNTY FAIR GAMES
10:00 am Sack Race
11:00 am – Cupcake Eating Contest
12:00 pm – Watermelon Eating Contest
1:00 pm – Hot Pepper Eating Contest
2:00 pm – Skillet Toss
3:00 pm – Egg & Spoon Race

FAIRGROUNDS
Nantucket Disc Golf – Demonstration (11 am)
Scarecrow Building
Grandma’s Apron
Dunk Tank – KOC
Scavenger Hunt

KIDS CORNER (Tickets Required)
Tie Dye Booth
Pumpkin Painting
Face Painting
Pumpkin Ring Toss
Fish Bowl Pong
Can Knock Down
Ducky Pluck

THE STAGE
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Live Performances