4 days. 50 photos. Capturing a weekend at CT's 2024 Woodstock Fair
This was a collaborative effort by the entire Visual Department at Connecticut Public.
Images Below were taken by Ayannah Brown.
County fairs are an iconic part of our shared American experience. Just saying the words “fair season” can bring forth vivid memories: livestock exhibitions, the smells of deep-fried specialties, rides spinning after dark, and the sights and sounds of proud artists and craftspeople showcasing their work and prized vegetables.
And what fair would be complete without the ever-present “Step right up! Everyone gets a prize!” vocalizations of the midway?
In Woodstock, Connecticut, one of the largest and longest running fairs in our state is held every Labor Day weekend. Each year, volunteers help steward the 163-year-long tradition of showcasing local agricultural pride — and help create lifelong memories.
In 2024, our visual journalists spread out across the Woodstock Fair to find and make pictures. We wanted to capture the heart and soul of the fair and the people behind it. The 50 pictures below were chosen from the 18,487 that were taken by our six photographers. We hope you enjoy viewing them and reading the stories behind them as much as we enjoyed working on this project.
