Chainsaw carving, live music and a beef show? A guide to the 2022 Woodstock Fair.

The 161st Woodstock Fair kicks off Friday, Sept. 2 in South Woodstock, Connecticut, and runs through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5.

The popular event attracts attendees in droves. Organized by the Woodstock Agricultural Society, the fair features various farm animals - including cows, sheep, horses, goats and oxen - in shows and associated competitions, from wool-shearing to pony pulls.

There are plenty of unusual competitions for human beings, too, from the crawling babies-only Diaper Dash to grapefruit bowling to pumpkin decorating. Live music and shows run all four days on two stages. In addition to a handful of bands, attendees can take in juggling, martial arts demonstrations, balloon sculpting, sand sculptures and chainsaw carving.

On Saturday night, there's even karaoke.

The fair also includes a carnival and midway, as well as food typical to a fair.

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Where is the Woodstock Fair, and where can I park?

The fair is located at 281 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281.

Parking is at the Masonic Lodge at 265 Route 169, the South Woodstock Baptist Church at 23 Roseland Park Road, Valleyside Farm near where Route 171 and Route 169 intersect, and Fairvue Farms at 199 Route 171.

Parking is $10 at Valleyside Farm and Fairvue Farms.

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What are fair and carnival hours?

Gates open at noon on Friday, Sept. 2 and 9 a.m. the remaining three days. Barns and exhibition halls close at 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 6 p.m. on Monday. The carnival closes at 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 8 p.m. Monday, and ticket booths close at 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 5 p.m. Monday.

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How much are tickets to the Woodstock Fair and where can I buy them?

Tickets into the fair are $15 per day. Senior citizens and active duty military personnel with identification pay $10. Children younger than 11 years are free.

The carnival costs $35 on-site and $30 online for a full-day wristband. A Megapass, with both fair admission and a wristband, is $55.

Tickets can be purchased at https://woodstock.fiestashows.com/ or at the fair itself.

This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Woodstock Fair: Parking, ticket prices, things to do