The Durham Fair, held in Durham, Connecticut, is one of the largest agricultural fairs in New England and was first held in 1916. The four-day event takes place during the last full weekend of September. Activities include livestock and competitive exhibits, pulling contests, craft and commercial tents, various forms of entertainment and a carnival midway. The fairgrounds accommodate both permanent buildings for commercial and agricultural exhibits and space for tents and other non-permanent structures to be brought in each year. Past entertainers on the main stage have included Blake Shelton, Justin Moore, George Jones, SHeDAISY, Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, .38 Special, Charlie Daniels, Phil Vassar, The Guess Who, REO Speedwagon, Blues Traveler, and KC and the Sunshine Band.