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Massachusetts Fairs Directory

Major Fairs

Adams Fair

Bowe Field, off Rte. 8, Old Columbia St., Adams.

July 31-August 2
Fri. 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-10:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm, Adults: $5.00; Sun. $6.00; Children $1.00; (adult) 3-day pass $10.00.

Demolition derby, Prince & Princess contest, adult & youth cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, & rabbit exhibits, horse, pony, ox pull, magic shows, agricultural, horticultural & home exhibits, petal tractor contest, games, knife throwing act. Demonstrations,  pony rides, food concessions, rides, classic cars. “Shut-Up and Dance”, motor sport events, “Pioneer Valley Fiddlers”, sheep dog demonstration, antique engine demonstration. Contact Person: Secretary: Patricia Wheeler, P.O. Box 124, Adams, MA 01220, 413-358-1541, pat2148@verizon.net, www.Adamsfair.com
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Barnstable County Fair

1220 Nathan S. Ellis Highway, East Falmouth.

July 17 - 25

Fri. Sat. & Sun. 11:00am-10:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 4:00pm-10:00pm, Adults: $10.00; 12 & under free.
Daily livestock show, daily entertainment, youth & adult building displays, horticultural displays, arts & crafts, commercial vendors, Rockwell amusement, food. Contact Person: Secretary: Wendy Brown, 1220 Nathan S. Ellis Highway, East Falmouth, MA 02536, 508-563-3200, info@barnstablecountyfair.org, www.Barnstablecountyfair.org.

Blandford Fair

North St., Blandford.

September 4 - 7
Fri. 3:00pm-9:00pm, Sat. & Sun. 8:00am-9:00pm, Mon. 8:00am-7:00pm, Adults: $7.00; seniors; $4.00; under 12 free.

Horse, ox & pony draws, stage shows, truck pulls, hall exhibits - adult & youth, 2 day horse show, cattle, sheep & goat show, rabbit & poultry show, midway/rides. Contact Person: Secretary: Brenda L. Blood, 2 Beagle Club Rd. Blandford, MA 01008, 413-848-2888,www.TheBlandfordFair.com.

Brockton Fair

Rte. 123, Belmont St., Brockton.

July 2 - 7
Thurs., Fri., Mon., Tues., 5:00pm-midnight. Sat. & Sun., 2:00pm–midnight, Parking & admission package $15.00; Walk-up admission $5.00; under 10 - $1.00.

Reithoffer Midway, fireworks, demo derby, petting farm, Magic of Lance Gifford. Contact Person: Secretary: Maura Carney, P.O. Box 172, Raynham, MA 02767, 508-586-8000, Keri@brocktonfair.com, www.Brocktonfair.com.

Cummington Fair

97 Fairgrounds Rd., Cummington.

August 27 - 30
Thurs. & Fri. 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sat. 8:00am-11:00pm, Sun. 8:00am-10:00pm, Adults: $8.00; children $4.00; under 10 free.

Truck pull Thur., demolition derby Fri., Rides Sat. & Sun. Contact Person: Secretary: Karen Rida, P.O. Box 593, Worthington, MA 01098, 413-238-5380, www.Cummingtonfair.com.

Eastern States Exposition

1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

September 18 - October 4
Daily 8:00am-10:00pm, Admission: Mon.-Thurs. Adults: $12.00; children 6-12 $8.00; Fri.-Sun.: Adults: $15.00; children 6-12 $10.00; under 6 free all days. Seniors (60+), Mon.-Thurs. $10.00.”Five After Five” - Gate admission is just $5.00 - after 5pm. Mon.-Thurs. 17-Day Value Pass-good all 17 days of the Fair. Adults: $40.00; children 6-12 $26.00; Advance Discount Tickets: Purchase online by Sept. 11th. Adults: $10.00; children $8.00; 17-Day Value Pass, Adults: $35.00; children (6-12) $23.00; (Note: Regular priced tickets & value passes available online beginning, Sept. 12th.) Advance tickets and concert tickets available at www.thebige.com.

A 2009 ABA Top 100 Event! Each year, more than 1 million guests visit the Big E, New England’s Autumn Tradition, during the region’s most colorful season. Free entertainment on the Court of Honor Stage includes: The Star of the Peking Acrobats, all 17 days. Booked to date on the Comcast Arena Stage are: Little Big Town, Sept. 26 and the Brett Michaels Rock of Love Tour, Oct. 3. The Sea Lion Splash returns to the north end of the Avenue of States Sept. 17-Oct. 4. All entertainment is subject to change. Highlights include: a spectacular Mardi Gras parade; The Big E Super Circus; ESE Horse Show; ESE Draft Horse Show; agricultural, 4-H & FFA contests and events; Big E Gold Wine Competition (winning wines on display); Petting Zoo; Farm-A-Rama; amusement rides; Better Living Center; New England Center; Creative Arts Show; Storrowton Village Museum; The Avenue of States; Crafts; Shopping; The Big E Cream Puff; and foods from around the world. www.thebige.com.

Franklin County Fair

Wisdom Way, Greenfield.

September 10-13
Thurs. 3:00pm, Fri. 12:00pm, Sat. & Sun. 8:00am. Adults: $8.00; youth (11-17) $6.00; seniors (60+) $5.00; under 10 free.

Agricultural exhibits and competitions including: cattle, poultry, sheep, rabbits, draft horse pulls (Sat.), oxen draws (Sun.) Fiesta shows midway, demolition derby, musical entertainment, Kick-off parade (Thurs.) public safety parade & firefighters’ muster (Sun.) Concessions, Fair Museum.
Flying Wallenchas (Thurs.-Sat.). Contact Person: Secretary: Marian Noga, P.O. Box 564, 89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield, MA 01302, 413-774-4282, www.fcas.com.

Heath Fair

Hosmer Rd., Heath.

August 21 - 23
Fri. 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat. 8:30am-11:00pm, Sun. 8:30am-5:00pm. Adults: $6.00; seniors $3.00; children 10 and under free.

Description: Three days of family fun - music, fireworks, kids games, horse draw, tractor & truck pulls, crafts, exhibits, demonstrations, animal judging, chicken BBQ, square dancing. Most everything is free with admission. Contact Person: Secretary: Gloria Fisher, P.O. Box 10, Heath, MA 01346, 413-337-6626, www.heathfair.org.

Littleville Fair

15 Kinnebrook Rd., Chester.

August 7 - 9
Fri. 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sat. 8:00am-10:00pm, Sun. 8:00am-7:00pm. Adults: $6.00; seniors $5.00; ages 10 & under free.

Horse & oxen draws, truck pull (Sat.) battle of the bands Fri., midway, games, magician, clown, live bands, petting zoo, pony rides, dairy & beef cattle show, sheep show, rabbits & poultry, exhibit hall, kids bike giveaway. Crafts, vendors & concessions, Smokey the Bear, Midway includes: bounce house and kids water slide. Bike give away on Sat. raffles and more to be announced. Sit Down Turkey Dinner on Sun. from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Contact Person: Secretary: Judy Peloquin, 21 Church Rd., Huntington, MA 01050, 413-667-3987, littlevillefair1@aol.com.

Marshfield Fair

Rte. 3A. 140 Main St., Marshfield.

August 21 - 30
Weekdays Noon-10:00pm, Weekends 10:00am-10:00pm, Adults: $10.00; children 6 & under free.
Parking $5.00.

Demolition Derbies, super motor cross, Blues Musical Festivals, Oldies Shows, Windham Mountain Ranch Wild West Show, Fiesta shows, rides, games, horse, ox & pony pull, team penning competition, truck pulling, full 4-H program, agriculture, horticulture, arts & crafts, giant model railroad display, giant pumpkin competition, magicians, fiddlers, stilt walkers, chainsaw artists, blacksmith, Raptor Birds of Prey, draft horse display, racing pigs. Contact Person: Secretary: Carleton Chandler, P.O. Box 5, Marshfield, MA 02050, 781-834-6629, operations@marshfieldfair.org, www.Marshfieldfair.org.

Martha's Vineyard Fair

35 Panhandle Rd. , West Tisbury.

August 20 - 23
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun. 10:00am-7:00pm. Adults: $8.00; seniors & youth $5.00; under 5 free.

Livestock show, pet show, ox pull, draft horse pull, woodsmen’s contest, dog show, women’s skillet throw, Oyster Shucking Contest, fiber tent, local food & craft booths, Midway-Cushing Amusements, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, gymnastics demonstration, music, puppet shows. Exhibits: vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods, preserves, quilts, sewing, knitting, handicrafts, art, and photography. Contact Person: Secretary: Eleanor Newbert, P.O. Box 73, West Tisbury, MA 02575, 508-693-4343.

Middleborough Fair

Rte. 123, Belmont St., Brockton.

July 8 - 12
Wed. Thurs. Fri., 5:00pm-midnight, Sat. & Sun., 2:00pm–midnight. Parking & admission package $15.00 per car; walk-up admission $5.00; children under 10 free.

Fireworks, demolition derby, Reithoffer Midway, petting farm, Magic of Lance Gifford. Contact Person: Secretary: Maura J. Carney, P.O. Box 172 Raynham MA 02767, 508-586-8000.

Middlefield Fair

7 Bell Road, Middlefield.

August 14-16
Fri. gates open at 4:00pm. Sat. & Sun. gates open 7:00am. Adults: $5.00; children 12 & under free.

Fri.’s Highlights: Truck pulls; 4X4 Stone Boat Pull; Burn-Out Contest Sat. Exhibit hall is open all weekend. Chili cook off Sat. Horse pulls, horse demo on Sun. Birds of Prey demo.The Band Yankee Notions Sun., magician, evening fun with the Rock Hounds. Sat. All you can eat pancake breakfast on Sun.; antique & farm tractor pull, oxen draws, craft vendors, bicycle give aways each day, free fun for children. Contact Person: Secretary: Eleanor Doyle, P.O. Box 23, Middlefield, MA 01243, 413–623–5350, www.middlefieldfair.com.

Rehoboth Fair

Intersection of Wheaton & Almeida Roads, Rehoboth

August 6 - 9
Thurs. 4:00pm, Fri. Noon. Sat. & Sun. 8:00am, Thurs. & Fri. Adults: $6.00; Sat. & Sun. $8.00; children (6-12) $4.00; under 6 free.

Petting zoo and livestock exhibits, kiddie tractor pedal pull, adult tractor pulls, MA Minis Southern N.E. Pullers as well as garden & farm tractor pulls, ox pulling, registered miniature horse show, adult & youth Gym Kana Horse Show, midway, rides & mud bog races, demolition derby, food & commercial exhibits, lawn & garden, arts & crafts. Contact Person: Secretary: David Davignon, P.O. Box 123 Rehoboth MA 02769, 508-226-0276, car2@rehobothfire.com, www.therehobothfair.com.

Spencer Fair

Smithville Rd., Spencer.

September 4 - 7
Fri., Sat., & Sun., gates open 8:00am-9:00pm, buildings open 10:00am-10:00pm, carnival open 11:00am-11:00pm, Mon., gates open 8:00am-7:00pm, buildings open 10:00am-8:00pm. Carnival open 11:00am-9:00pm. Adults: $10.00; advance sale $7.00; seniors $6.00; children (7-12) $6.00; under 7 free. Weekend pass $25.00; parking free.

Four Day Country Fair with entertainment geared towards the whole family including demolition derbies, High Flying Pages, agricultural and craft exhibits, petting zoos, cattle shows, poultry exhibit, horse pulls, oxen pulls, tractor pulls, Karaoke, carnival, free style motocross, and various stage shows. Contact Person: Secretary: Pam Hale, P.O. Box 46, Spencer, MA 01562, 508-958-2119 or 508-885-5814, www.SpencerFair.org.

Three County Fair

Bridge St., Northampton

September 4 - 7
11:00am-10:00pm. Adults: $10.00; seniors $8.00; children 12 & under free

Demolition derbies, monster trucks, Oldies Nite, “Preach in the Blue” horse pull, ox pull, skid steer rodeo, horse show, llama show, agriculture and animal exhibits. Contact Person: Secretary: Bruce R. Shallcross, P.O. Box 305, Northampton, MA 01061, 413-584-2237 ext. 113, Hampfair@verizon.net; www.3CountyFair.com.

Topsfield Fair

Rte. 1., Topsfield.

October 2 - 12
10:00am-10:00pm, (Oct. 2, 4:00pm-10:00pm). Adults: $10.00 weekdays; $12.00 weekends & Columbus Day; under 8 free; Senior Citizens Day, Oct. 5th, age 60 and over $7.00; Three-Day Pass, $21.00; discounted advanced sale admission and ride tickets available (call 888-RT1-Fair) 888-781-3247 after July 6. MC/VISA/AMEX accepted. Wheel chair visitors admitted free.

The country’s oldest, continually operating county fair...191 years. Opening day parade, 9:00am from town center of Topsfield. Ticketed show, Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin and “Tales From the Field: Oct. 3rd. Other attractions include: Colgate Country Showdown, Oct. 3rd. Hallamore Clydesdale Hitch, Chef Landry’s Comedy Cooking Show, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, T-Bone, Lon Cerel, Magician Jason Hudy, Garden expert Paul Parent, local musicians and magic acts on five stages; Check www.topsfieldfair.org for information on additional shows, (all entertainment is subject to change). Other highlights include: The New England Giant Pumpkin weigh-off, Oct. 3rd; premier fall flower show; vegetables and fruit displays; cattle , poultry, sheep, rabbit, goat, alpaca and llama shows; draft horse show, horse, oxen and tractor pulling; art show, home arts and demonstrations; fair trade center; national cooking contests; blacksmith shop; wood carving; maple sugar shack; wine and beer making competitions, (winning beer and wine on display); beekeeping and honey exhibit; Kiddie Korral; Grange/Fair Museum; Essex County Farmyard; Cummerford’s Petting Zoo; Fiesta Shows Midway. Contact Person: Secretary: Ann Savage, P.O. Box 134, Topsfield, MA 01983, 978-887-5000essex@topsfieldfair.org, www.topsfieldfair.org.

Westfield Fair

Russellville Rd.

August 21 - 23

Fri. 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat. 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun. 8:00am-5:00pm. Adults: $7.00; seniors $5.00; 12 & under free with paid adult admission. Free parking.

Description: Amusements & games for younger children, petting zoo, agricultural & livestock exhibits, live entertainment on stage, craft barn. Horse show, kids day Sat., free bike raffle, pedal tractor pull, kids games, truck pull Fri. night, oxen pull & demolition derby on Sat., tractor pull & oxen pull on Sun., Idol competition on Sun. Contact Person: Secretary: Mary Phelon, 227 Pochassic Rd., Westfield, MA 01085, 413-562-3001.

Community Fairs

Belchertown Fair

Town Common, Main St., Belchertown.

September 25 - 27
Fri. 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sat. 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun. Noon-6:00pm. Admission: Free.

Wrist band program Fri. night, rides, parade on Sat. horse pull on Sat., ox draw on Sun., baby show, small animal exhibits, 4-H tent, large exhibit hall, free entertainment in the Social Tent and activities within the kids tent. Schedule incomplete, see web site for details. Contact Person: Secretary: Cindy Brown, P.O. Box 670, Belchertown, MA 01007, 413-896-0883 or 413-323-6654, Btrike@aol.com, www.belchertownfair.com.

Bolton Fair

The Fairgrounds at Lancaster, Rte. 117.

August 13-16
Adults: $10: children (7-12) $5.00; seniors $8.00; under 6 free

Huge animal shows, horticultural exhibits, farmer’s market exhibit hall, 100 vendor craft show, commercial vendors, live stage entertainment, horse & oxen pull, tractor pull, lumberjack show, midway, 30 food vendors, pony rides, beekeeping & honey exhibits, rooster crowing contest, horse show, racing pigs, thrill shows, kids country featuring musicians, singers, animal petting zoo, sheep sheering, goat milking. Contact Person: Secretary: Rose Darden, P.O. Box 154, Bolton, MA 01740, 978-365-7206, www.boltonfair.org.

Cranberry Harvest Celebration

158 Tihonet Road, Wareham.

October 10 & 11
10:00am-4:00pm. Adults: $2.00; under 6 free; some activities have additional fees; Free parking; Bus, RV & handicap parking.

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association jointly with A.D. Makepeace Company host the Sixth Annual Harvest Celebration with the Following attractions: Cranberry Harvest Tours: Enjoy of the crimson harvest, watch the berries float to the surface and then be corralled for removal and transportation for delivery to Ocean Spray Cranberries processing plant. Tours are free with your admission. Helicopter Tours: Take a moment to enjoy the cranberry harvest, the spectacular landscape and beautiful fall foliage from the air. Children’s Activities: The kids will enjoy endless activities, many offered by area nonprofit organizations. Wagon rides, pony rides and the Suspenders Juggling Troupe are just a few of the things the kids will love. Live Music & Cooking demonstrations. Enjoy live musical entertainment from some of the best local talents. Cooking demonstrations are presented throughout the day with some of the area’s finest chefs and students. Educational & Historic Displays: Take a trip to the past when you visit the historic displays of cranberry equipment, photographs and artifacts. Exhibitors & Food: Over 35 juried artists and crafters are a must see. Enjoy regional favorite foods in the food concession area. NO DOGS, NO PETS ALLOWED. Contact Person: Secretary: Dawn Gates Allen, 3203 B. Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, 508-759-1041 ext. 12.

Festival Of The Hills

Memorial Common, Conway.

October 4th
10:00am-4:00pm. Admission: Free

A day of family and community fun with events for all ages. Kids can enjoy the baby barnyard, face paintings, hay maze and many other games. The Festival has a long tradition of the legendary skillet toss, road race, wood splitting contest, arts & crafts, dunk booth, live music entertainment, spectacular food, freshly pressed cider made-to-order, fantastic art exhibit by area artists, book signing by local artists, parade at 1:00pm, Café Conway and much, much more. Contact Person: Secretary: Kate Van Cort, P.O. Box 607, Conway, MA 01341, 413-369-4392, kate4cats@hotmail.com, www.festivalofthehills.com.

Hancock Shaker Village Country Fair

Hancock Shaker Village, Rte. 20, Pittsfield.

September 26 & 27
10:00am-5:00pm. Adults: $16.50; youth 13-17 $8.00; under 12 free.

Handcrafted items in an Artisan Area, local produce in Farmers’ Market area, A kids’ tent, wagon rides, food vendors and agricultural demonstrations. Contact Person: Secretary: Laura Wolf, P.O. Box 927, Route 20, Pittsfield, MA 01201, 413-443-0188 ext. 213, info@hancockshakervillage.org, www.hancockshakervillage.org.

Hardwick Community Fair

Rte. 32A, Hardwick Center Common, Hardwick.

August 21 - 22
Fri. 5:30pm-10:00pm, Sat. 7:00am-3:30pm, Free.

Hardwick Community Fair, dating from 1762. Fri. Art show, lumberjack contest, Fair Supper, exhibit halls open, musical entertainment, pony rides, antique tractor & implement exhibit. Sat. Cattle show, road race, exhibit halls open, children’s parade, children’s games, frog jumping contest, tennis tournament, art show, horse shoe contest, hay rides, antique tractor & implement parade, musical entertainment, chicken BBQ, Mountain Bike Course, blacksmith & stone cutting demonstrations, auction of exhibits. Contact Person: Secretary: Beth Williams, P.O. Box 1, on the Common, Hardwick, MA 01037, 413-477-8833, www.hardwickfair.com.

Sterling Fair

Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd. Sterling.

September 11 - 13
Fri. 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-11:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-5:00pm.Admission: Free

Livestock, crafters, farmers’ market, horse & oxen pulls, Gillette Midway, tractor pulls, pony rides, antique & tractor show, fireworks, exhibit hall, arts & crafts, helicopter rides, Belgian Horse show, live entertainment, food & fun…and great speakers. Contact Person: Secretary: Terry Heinold, P.O. Box 545, Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6741, mpineopfp@aol.com, www.Sterlingfair.com.

Western Massachusetts Gladiolus

Rte. 20, Eastfield Mall, Springfield.

August 22
10:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Free

Exhibit and judging of a wide variety of gladiolus, single spikes, arrangements, baskets, and vases. Contact Person: Secretary: Robert Pike, 1689 Russell Road, Montgomery, MA 01085, 413-862-4539.

Youth Fairs

Berkshire County 4-H Fair

Utility Dr. (off of Holmes Rd.), Pittsfield.

August 15
9:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Free.

Hall exhibits, livestock, game tent, food booth, horse gymkhana, live entertainment, raffles. Contact Person: Secretary: Angelica Paredes, 78 Center St., Suite 206 Pittsfield MA 01247, 413-448-8285, angelica@umext.umass.edu.

Bristol County Agricultural School Fall Show

135 Center St., Dighton.

October 16 - 18
11:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Free.

The public may view landscape plots, floral displays featuring large & small flowered chrysanthemums, animal exhibits & agricultural mechanics exhibits. Refreshments may be purchased at the FFA Bristol Chapter Tea Room. The Senior Booth will offer plants, dried flower arrangement materials & other miscellaneous items. Contact Person: Secretary: Krista Paynton, 135 Center St., Dighton, MA 02715, 508-669-6744 ext. 103, kpaynton@bcahs.com, www.bcahs.com.

Hampden County 4-H Fair

Mallary Complex & Outdoor Horse Ring, Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield.

July 25
9:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Free.

Hall exhibits: crafts, canning, food, flowers, vegetables, sewing, art show & photography, livestock shows for dairy cattle, working steers, sheep, goats, poultry, horses, llamas & alpacas, dogs & youth, ARBA rabbit show, activities for the public include: fun run at 9am (for under under 14 years of age), pedal tractor pull for ages 3-8, pet show, veggie race, bottle rocket launch, talent show, leadline & wool competition. Awards. Contact Person: Secretary: Jeanne Tippett, 37 Frederick St., Chicopee, MA 01013, 413-592-1792.

Hampshire County 4-H Fair

97 Fairgrounds Rd., Cummington

July 11
10:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Free.

Livestock shows including dairy, beef, working steers, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits & dogs, youth exhibit hall, petting zoo, games, make-it and take-it activities, food booth. Contact Person: Western Mass. 4-H office at 1-800-374 - 4446, Secretary: Laurie Mues, 60 Barton Ave., Belchertown, MA 01007, 413-323-5299, ljm@dffcorp.com.

Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Show

Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, Greenfield.

August 2 - 4
9:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Free.

Description: State 4-H dairy cattle show; youth ages 11-18 exhibit their cattle to be selected for New England 4-H Dairy Show. All breeds exhibited. Contact Person: Secretary: Carrie Chickerry/Sears 23 Tillson Farm Rd., Amherst, MA 01003, 413-549-3257.

Middlesex County 4-H Fair

South Chelmsford Rd., Westford.

August 28 - 30
Fri. & Sat. 8:30am-8:00pm, Sun. 8:30am-4:30pm. Admission: Adults: $7.00; seniors 65 & over $5.00; ages 4-10 $2.00; ages 3 & under free.

Three day horse show, pony rides, children’s rides & games, local museum displays, livestock competition in dairy, goat, sheep, rabbits & poultry, snack bar, country store, chicken BBQ on Sat. & Sun. Contact Person: Secretary: Beth Dubrawski, P.O. Box 352, Westford, MA 01886, 781-878-5936, pbaadski@comcast.net, www.4-hmiddlesexfair.org.

Oakham Youth Fair

Ball Park, Maple St., Oakham Center.

July 25
9:00am - 4:00pm. Free.

Vegetables & flower show, rabbit, sheep & cattle show. Secretary: Evelyn Enos, 50 Barre Plains Rd., Oakham, MA 01068, (508) 882-3849.

Westport Fair

200 Pine Hill Rd., Westport.

July 15 - 19
Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 6:00pm-11:00pm, Sat. 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-11:00pm. Wed. & Thurs. $3.00; Fri. $4.00; Sat. & Sun. $5.00.

Nightly entertainment, dairy & beef shows, dairy goat, pygmy goat, sheep, antique & livestock exhibits, arts & crafts, vegetable, canning tractor concrete slab (kids only), chicken BBQ, advanced sales only ticket includes admission on Sat.. All times are subject to modification. Contact Person: Secretary: Diane Potter, P.O. Box 3455, Westport, MA 02790, 508-636-8949, www.Westportfair.com.

Worcester County 4-H Fair

92 McCormick Rd., Spencer.

August 29 & 30
Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun. 8:30am-4:00pm. Admission: Free.

See exhibits from local 4-H clubs and their members as well as special classes for camp participants and area youth. This family event includes: livestock shows & judging, exhibit hall displays. Come see poultry, rabbits, cattle, goats, sheep, horses & dog obedience, tractor pull Sat. Fabulous chicken BBQ on Sun. Contact Person: Secretary: Emily Audette, P.O. Box 236, Gilbertville, MA 01031, 413-477-8820, bemjaudette@verizon.net.

Livestock Fairs

Boston Poultry Show

31 Ennis Rd., North Oxford

November 3. 9:00am-3:00pm. Free. Poultry and Waterfowl. Secretary: Stephen Blash, 50 Ennis Road, No. Oxford, MA 01537, (508) 987-8029.

Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair

Fairgrounds Rd., Cummington.

May 23 & 24. Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm. Sun. 9:00am-4:00pm. $8.00; per vehicle, Sheep shows, sheep dog trials, spinning contest, fiber contests & workshops, handcraft & hand spun yarn contests, fleece show & sale, shearing demo & shearing service. Secretary: Debbie Dane, 132 White Oaks Road, Williamstown, MA 01267, (413)458-0168, sthayer@bcn.net, www.masheepwool.org.

Northeastern Poultry Congress Show

Big E Fairgrounds

January 16 & 17, 2009 Sat. 8:00am - 4:00pm. Sun. 8:00am - 11:00am. Free. Poultry breeders from all over the Northeast competing with their poultry to win Best In Show.. Secretary: Cheryl Barnaba, 85 Thomas Street, Middleboro, MA 02346, 508-923-0051, ul6582@snet.net, ttp://nepoultrycongresshomestead.com.

Grange Fairs

Dunstable Grange Fair

511 Main St., Dunstable.

August 22. 2:00pm-8:00pm. Children’s games, Ham & Bean Supper, Band Concert, auction crafters, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream. Community Citizen’s Award. Secretary: Linda Chase, 491 Hollis St., Dunstable, MA 01827, (978) 649-7184.

Rochester Grange Fair

205 Hartley Rd. Rochester.

August 15. Aug. 15, 1:30pm-7:00pm. Free. Exhibits include home grown produce, vegetables & fruit, flowers, crafts, hand work, bakingitems on sale as well as raffles; Ham & Bean Supper at 6:00pm. Adults: $7.00; children 10 and under $3.00; Auction at 7:15pm. Produce etc. from fair. Contact Person: Secretary: Susan LaFleur, 691 Mary’s Pond Rd., Rochester, MA 02770, 508-295-8908, sash48@comcast.net.

Shelburne Grange Fair

Little Mohawk Rd. Shelburne.

August 29. 9:00am-4:00pm. Free. Agricultural exhibits, children's games, musical entertainment, food concessions, chicken BBQ. Auction of produce & baked goods. Secretary: Diantha Wholey, 435 Bardwell Ferry Road, Shelburne, MA 01370, (413) 625-6592.

South Middleboro Grange Fair

570 Wareham St., Middleboro.

August 22. 2:00pm-10:00pm. Free. Agricultural exhibits, floral, needlework, youth & adult baking, canning, craft exhibits. Supper at 6:00pm. Secretary: Irene Jefferson, 8 Michelle Ave., Carver, MA 02330, (508) 866-7845.

Ware Grange Fair

Ware Grange Hall, Belchertown Rd., Ware.

August 28 & 29. Fri. 5:00pm-9:00pm. Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm. Free. Exhibits of vegetables, fruit, eggs, herbs, flowers, house plants, arrangements, canned & preserved goods, home sewing, food,conservation, fancywork, arts & crafts photography, poultry, scarecrow, contest, farm crops, These same classes are for Juniors also. Supper on Saturday the 23rd from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Menu will be ham and beans, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, coffee, tea or milk and dessert. Tickets at the door $8:00; adults $4:50; for children under ten. Auction and penny sale after supper. Flea market all day Saturday. Secretary: Alma Rolla, P.O. Box 462, Ware, MA 01082, (413) 967-4538, almarolla@aol.com.

Williamsburg Grange Fair

10 Main St., Williamsburg.

September 12. 11:00am-7:00pm. Free. Lions club hamburger stand 11:00am-2:00pm. Bake sale in the hall all day, supper by order of Eastern Star 6:00pm. Auction of produce & flowers at 7:30pm. Quilt raffle. Williamsburg Church Draw Nov. 14. Contact Person: Secretary: Candace Smith, 50 Hyde Hill Rd., Williamsburg, MA 01096, 413-268-3157.