Granite State Fair kickstands up Sept. 15: Motocross gets grandstand party started

A motocross daredevil catches air during a recent event. (Courtesy)

ROCHESTER - High-flying Motocross displays will be part of the Granite State Fair's grandstand entertainment for the first time in many years, the fair's executive director told The Rochester Voice today.
"It's like a dirt bike stunt show," EJ Dean noted. "These riders show off their tricks and skills for a very entertaining show."
A pair of motocross events will kick of the fair's grandstand action on Sept 15 and 16.
Perennial fair favorite Bus Derby demolitions will be back on both of the fair's Saturdays, Sept. 17 and 24.
Meanwhile, the Trailer Derby will run Sept. 18 with a Demolition vehicle Derby capping off the second annual Granite State Fair on Sept. 25.
Action will heating up in the Exhibition Hall as well with the state's best chefs looking to land a prize in the King Arthur's Flour baking competition.
Dean said contestants will have to follow a certain recipe that they can get on the the fair's website. King Arthur's Flour will be awarding prizes to the recipes judged the best. More information will be on the website later this week, he said.
The circus, free with admission, will also be back, along with livestock shows, the zoo and many other attractions.
He said there will also be additional kiddie rides and family attractions.

Also new this year will be a Cornhole Tournament put on by 603 Cornhole of Derry.

The fair runs on consecutive Thurday through Saturdays, from Sept. 15-18 and Sept. 22-25.
Anyone interested in working or volunteering should contact the fair at 603.332.6585 or info@granitestatefair.com