Armwrestling tradition marks 48 years of thrills

NEW HAVEN — Armwrestling celebrated its 48th year at the Addison County Fair and Field Days on Friday, Aug. 1, drawing nearly 200 competitors from across the Northeast and reaffirming its status as one of the longest-running tournaments in the country. The youth division nearly doubled expectations with 88 entrants ranging from under five years old to age 16. Forty-one were girls — almost half the field. “It was great to see so many girls interested in competing,” said Priscilla Barry, the event’s bracket m … (read more)

Armwrestling is a Field Days hit

NEW HAVEN — Armwrestling once again proved to be popular at Addison County Fair and Field Days, as the sport drew about 200 competitors to the fair’s main show tent on this past Friday.Seventy-seven youths between the ages of 5 and 17 signed up for contes … (read more)

Field Days armwrestling competiton brings out the beast

NEW HAVEN — After several years competing in the armwrestling competition at the Addison County Fair an Field Days, Shawn Webber found his groove at the annual show of strength last week. After earning a couple third-place finishes in 2017 and a couple se … (read more)