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Massachusetts Fairs Association

2007 Massachusetts Fairs

Major Fairs

Adams Fair

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

August 4 - 6
Fri. 5-10pm. Sat. 9am-10pm. Sun. 9am-6pm. Adults $5.00; Children $1.00; (adult) 3 day pass $10.00. Cruise in 2007, truck pull, demolition derby, Firemen's Muster, Princess contest, adult & youth cattle, sheep & goat judging; horse, pony, ox pull, agricultural, horticultural and home art exhibits, magic show, dance demonstrations, poultry & rabbit exhibits, pedal tractor contest, children's games, climbing wall, music, Countyline", games. Food concessions. "Just-n-Kase", Thrill show, pony rides, llamas. More to be announced. Secretary: Patricia Wheeler, P.O. Box 124, Adams, MA 01220, (413) 743-2148,. pat2148@verizon.net, www.Adamsfair.com
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Barnstable County Fair

1220 Nathan S. Ellis Highway, East Falmouth.

July 20 - 28
Fri. Sat. & Sun. 11:00am-10:00pm. Mon. - Thurs. 4:00pm.-10:00pm. Adults: $10.00; 12 & under free. Non stop showcase of local and national entertainment. Food Court, horse pulls, oxen pulls, garden tractor pulls, demolition derby, livestock shows & exhibits, 4-H shows & exhibits, vegetable & flower exhibits, horse shows. Secretary: Kim Black, 1220 Nathan S. Ellis Highway, East Falmouth, MA 02536, (508) 563-3200, wendy@barnstablecountyfair.org, www.Barnstablecountyfair.org.

Blandford Fair

North St., Blandford.

August 31 - September 3
Fri. 3:00pm-9:00pm. Sat & Sun. 8:00am-9:00pm. Mon. 8:00am-7:00pm. Adults, $7.00; Sr's. $4.00; Under 12 free. Parking $3.00. Horse, ox & pony draws, 2 day horse show, stage shows, truck & tractor pulls, midway & rides, cattle, sheep & goat shows, poultry & rabbit shows, adult & youth hall exhibits, fiddle contest, art show. Secretary: Brenda L. Blood, 2 Beagle Club Rd. Blandford, MA 01008, (413) 848-2888,www.TheBlandfordFair.com.

Brockton Fair

Rte. 123, Belmont St., Brockton.

June 28 - July 3
Weekdays, 5:00pm-midnight. Sat., Sun. & Holiday, 2:00pm-midnight. Reithoffer Midway, fireworks, demo derby. Secretary: Maura Carney, P.O. Box 6, Brockton, MA 02303, (508) 586-8000, www.Brocktonfair.com.

Cummington Fair

97 Fairgrounds Rd., Cummington.

August 24 - 27
Thurs. & Fri. 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sat. Sun. 7:00am-11:00pm. $8.00; parking $4.00. Truck pull Thursday evening, demolition derby Friday. Entertainment on stage Sat. & Sun. Classic car show on Friday. Youth & adult sheep and cattle shows, horse & oxen pulling contest, antique engines & tractor show. Golden Wedding Contest on Sunday. Monster truck Saturday night. Secretary: Karen Rida, P.O. Box 593, Worthington, MA 01098, (413) 634-5091, www.Cummingtonfair.com

Eastern States Exposition

1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

September 14 - September 30
8:00am-10:00pm. Monday-Friday; Adults, $12.00, children 6-12, $8.00; Sat. & 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., any one day, Mon.-Thurs. 17-Day Value Pass-good all 17 days of the Fair. Adults, $39.95, children 6-12 $25.95. Advance Discount Tickets: Purchase online by Sept. 8th. Adults $10.00; children $8.00; 17-Day Value Pass, Adults, $34.95, children (6-12) $22.95. (Note: Regular priced tickets & value passes available online after September 8th.) Each year, more than 1 million guests visit The Big E, New England's Autumn Tradition during the region's most colorful season. Ticketed shows include: Trace Adkins, Sept. 16; and Montgomery Gentry, Sept. 28. All shows, all seats, $30.00 - includes Big E. Admission if bought in advance. Check the bige.com for info & additional shows booked. Free entertainment includes: JIGU! Thunder Drums of China, Sept. 14-30; Live Shark Experience, Sept. 14-30; Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Adventure, Sept. 14-30; John Bressler, Sept. 14-30; Maxine Nightingale, Sept. 17-20; Chuck Negron, Sept. 24-27; Poverty Neck Hillbillies, Sept. 28-30; Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, Sept. 28-30. (All entertainment is subject to change). Other highlights are a spectacular Mardi Gras parade; Headline History: The Top 40 News Stories of Our Time, Sept. 14-30; The Big E Super Circus; the Harvest New England Demonstration Kitchen; 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, Éclair and Chocolate Chip Cookie; and foods from around the world.info@thebige.com, www.thebige.com.

Franklin County Fair

Wisdom Way, Greenfield.

September 6 -9
Thursday, 3:00pm-9:00pm. Friday to be announced. Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-9:00pm. Wisdom Way, Greenfield. Adults $8.00; Youth $6.00. 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 Thursday, public safety parade & firefighters' muster (Sun,) Concessions. 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 17 - 19
Fri. 5:00pm-11:00pm. Sat. 8:30am-11:00pm. Sun. 8:30am.-5:00pm. $6.00; Sr's. $3.00; free parking. Fri. Midway & exhibit hall opens at 5:00pm. Fireworks 9:30pm. Entertainment. Saturday night. Gates open 8:00am. sheep show, adult, youth rabbit show, exhibit hall, horse draw, 2 classes, children's games, midway, entertainment, square dance 8:00pm. Sun. gates open 8:00am. Blueberry pancake breakfast, youth sheep show, youth cattle show, adult & youth poultry show, parade at noon, oxen draw, midway, chicken BBQ. Secretary: Christine O'Brien, P.O. Box 10, Heath, MA 01346, 413-337-5716.

Littleville Fair

15 Kinnebrook Rd., Chester.

August 3 - 5
Fri. 4:00pm-10:00 pm. Sat.8:00am-10:00pm. Sun. 8:00am-9:00pm. Adults, $5.00; Srs. $4.00; ages (5-10) $1.00. Midway: Battle of the Bands on Friday, petting zoo with pony rides, horse draw wagon rides, live Bands including Zoe Darrow and The Fiddleheads, truck pull, horse & oxen draws, youth working steers, dairy & beef cattle shows, sheep show, goat show, rabbits & poultry. Exhibit Hall, free child identification, clowns, magician, crafters & vendors, food concession, dining hall, Cow Plop Bingo, Giant Exhibit Hall, raffle and more! Secretary: Judy Peloquin, 21 Church Rd., Huntington, MA 01050, (413) 667-3987, littlevillefair1@aol.com.

Marshfield Fair

Rte. 3A. 140 Main St. Marshfield.

August 17 - 26
Noon - 10pm. Weekends 10:00am-10:00pm. $10.00; children 6 & under free. Parking $5.00. Horse, pony & ox pull, 4-H exhibits & competition, demolition derbies, truck pulls, motorcross, monster trucks, Blues Musical Festivals, Oldies Shows, arts & crafts, flowers, vegetable displays, Wild West Shows, magicians, balloon magicians, petting zoos. Giant pumpkins, model railroad. Secretary: Carleton Chandler, P.O. Box 5, Marshfield, MA 02050, (781) 834-6629, www.Marshfieldfair.org.

Martha's Vineyard Fair

35 Panhandle Rd. , West Tisbury.

August 16 - 19
Thurs. - Sat. 10:00am-11:00pm. Sun. 10:00am-7:00pm. $8.00; Sr's. & youth $5.00;. Under 5 free. Old Fashioned Country Fair. Exhibits include: fruits, vegetables, flowers, preserves, baked goods, sewing, knitting, quilts, handi-crafts, art & photography, livestock exhibits of cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, draft horses, swine. Events: Pet show, ox pull, horse pull, dog show, woodsmen's contest, oyster shucking, hip-hop, youth gymnastics, variety of musical entertainment, midway rides & games, women's skillet throw, local food & craft booths. Fiber Tent demonstrations , herding & shearing, antique lawn tractor pull. Secretary: Eleanor Newbert P.O. Box 73, West Tisbury, MA 02575, (508) 693-4343 Phone: August: (508) 693-9549.

Middleborough Fair

Rte. 123, Belmont St., Brockton.

July 4 - 8
Weekdays 5:00pm-Midnight. Sat. & Sun. 2:00pm.-Midnight. Rte. 123, Fireworks, demolition derby, reithoffer midway. Secretary: Maura J. Carney, P.O. Box 6, Brockton, MA 02303, (508) 586-8000.

Middlefield Fair

7 Bell Road, Middlefield.

August 10 - 12
Friday gates open at 4:00pm. Sat. & Sunday gates open at 7:00pm. Adults $5.00; Children 12 & under free. Friday's Highlights: Truck pulls, 4X4 Stone Boat Pull and Burn-Out Contest. Exhibit hall is open. Saturday: Horse pulls, tentative goat show, The band Yankee Notions, Huntington Dance Center to perform. Magician, evening fun with the Bum Steers. Sunday: All you can eat breakfast, tentative sheep show & 4H draws. Band to be announced. Vendor crafts, bicycle giveaways, fun for the kids! Secretary: Cathy Radwich, Arlene Radwich, Town Hill Rd., Middlefield, MA 01243, (413) 623-5544. For vendor & enttertainment, call Nicole Kanable at (413) 655-8628.

Northampton Fair

Bridge St., Northampton

August 31-September 3
11:00am - 10:00pm. Adults $10.00; Sr's. $8.00; Children 11 & under free. Rockwell Amusements, racing pigs, magic, puppet show, Blues Day, Polka Day, demo derbies. Secretary: Bruce R. Shallcross, P.O. Box 305, Northampton, MA 01061, (413) 584-2237 ext. 113,. Hampfair@valinet.com, www.3CountyFair.com.

Rehoboth Fair

Intersection of Wheaton & Almeida Roads, Rehoboth

August 9-12
Thursday-Friday: 3pm-10pm. Sat. & Sun: 9am-11pm. Thursday & Friday: $6.00, Saturday & Sunday $8.00, children/seniors $3.00. Livestock shows, oxen pulls, horse pulls, horse show, dog show, rabbits, poultry, tractor pulls, demolition derby, children's midway, entertainment, FFA demonstrations, woodsmen competitions, landscaping/garden competition, flowers, baking competition. Kids Day on Saturday, Firefighters Muster, concessions. Secretary: John Parker, P.O. Box 123, Rehoboth, MA 02769, car2@rehobothfire.com. www.therehobothfair.com.

Spencer Fair

Smithville Rd., Spencer.

August 31-September 3
10:00am-10:00pm. Fri.-Sun.10:00am-7:00pm. Mon. Adults $10.00; Sr's. & ages (7-12) $6.00; under 7 free. Demolition derbies Fri. & Mon. The Flying Wallendas, lumber jack show, Karaoke contest, live musical entertainment, children's entertainment including puppet show & magician, Kids ID Program, sand boxes & nursing/changing area, children's games, large midway, pig racing, sheep shearing & herding demo's, animal exhibits & shows, vegetable & horticultural shows/exhibits, blacksmith, "Mechanical Man", tractor, horse & oxen pulls, More updated info on the web. Secretary: Pam Hale, P.O. Box 46, Spencer, MA 01562, (508) 958-2119 or 508-885-5814. www.SpencerFair.org.

Topsfield Fair

Rte. 1., Topsfield.

Sept. 28 - Oct. 8
10:00am-10:00pm. (Sept. 28th. -4:00pm-10:00pm $10.00; weekdays, $12.00 weekends & Columbus Day, under 8, free; Senior Citizens Day, October 1st, Age 60 and over $7.00. Discounted advanced sale admission and ride tickets available (call 888-RTI-Fair (781-3247). Wheel chair visitors admitted free. MC/Visa, Amex accepted. The country's oldest continually operating county fair. 183 years. Opening day parade from town center. "Colgate Country Showdown", nationally known entertainment in the grandstand and arena; Winn's Galaxy of Thrills, Bull Riding, Hallamore Clydesdale Hitch, Birds of Prey, Robinson's Racing Pigs, Ronald McDonald, T-Bone, Michael Trautman, Lon Cerel, Brian Maes Band, Magician Jason Hudy, Dan Grady's Marvelous Marionettes, Air Force Band, local musicians and magic acts on five stages; All new England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off; premier fall flower show, vegetables and fruit, poultry, sheep, rabbit, goat, alpaca and llama shows, draft horse show, horse and oxen pulling, art show, home arts, fair trade center, national cooking contests, blacksmith shop, wood carving, maple sugar shack, wine and beer making competitions, beekeeping and honey exhibit, Grange/Fair Museum, Essex County Farmyard, Commerford Petting Zoo. Secretary: Ann Savage, P.O. Box 134, Topsfield, MA 01983, (978) 887-5000, essex@topsfieldfair.org, www.topsfieldfair.org.

Westfield Fair

Russellville Rd.

August 17 - 19
Fri. 5:00pm-9:00pm. Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm. Sun. 9:00am- 7:00pm. $7.00; Sr's $5.00; 12 & under free with paid adult admission. Come help us celebrate our 80th Anniverdary! Kids day on Saturday with pedal tractor pull, Magician, games & free bike raffle, youth & adult agricultural exhibits on display. New Vehicle Teeter Toater Competition. Ox draw Saturday, horse draw on Sunday, live music Friday & Saturday evenings. Antique tractor pull & BMX racing on Sunday. Youth amusement rides, petting zoo, talent competition, demolition derby, fun for the entire family. Secretary: Mary Phelon, 227 Pochassic Rd., Westfield, MA 01085, (413) 562-3001.

Community Fairs

Belchertown Fair

Town Common, Main St., Belchertown.

September 21 - 23
Fri. 4pm-10pm. Sat. 10am-10pm. Sun. Noon - 6pm. Free. Parade Sat. 10:00am. Continuous free adult social tent, entertainment and free youth activity tent. Hypnotist bands, horse pull Sat. ox drawn Sun. amusement vendor with many rides, wristband program Fri. night. 4-H tent, various agricultural contest, large exhibit hall. Secretary: Cindy Brown, P.O. Box 670, Belchertown, MA 01007, (413) 323-9710 or 413-323-6654, Btrike@aol.com, belchertownfair.com.

Bolton Fair

Main St., Rte. 117, Bolton.

September 22 & 23
The Fairgrounds at Lancaster. Adults, $8:00; Sr's. $6.00; Children 7-12) $5.00; Under 6 free. Animal Exhibition, Horticultural exhibits, farmers market, exhibit hall, 100 Vendor craft show, commercial vendors, live stage entertainment, horse & oxen pull, tractor pull, lumberjack show, midway rides, 30 food vendors, pony rides, beekeeping & honey exhibits, rooster crowing contest, horse show. Kids Country Featuring, musicians, singers, animal petting zoo, sheep sheering, goat milking. Secretary: Rose Darden, P.O. Box 154, Bolton, MA 01740, (978) 779-6253.

Festival of the Hills

Memorial Common, Conway.

September 30
10:00am-4:00pm. Free. Baby barnyard, oxen demonstrations, craft fair, parade, art exhibit, skillet toss, log splitting contest, food vendors, music, exhibits and demonstrations, black smithing, industrial heritage, orchard equipment, etc. Historical Trolley Tours, children's activities & 10K road race. Secretary: Tricia Donovan, 225 Hoosac Rd., Conway, MA 01341, (413) 369-4400.

Fourth Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration

Tihonet Road, Wareham.

October 6 & 7
10:00am-4:00pm. Wareham free. Cranberry Harvest Tours, helicopter rides, wagon & pony rides, children's activities, farmers market, the farmstand, cooking demonstrations, live music. Secretary: Robin Wager, 3203 B. Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, (508) 759-1041 Ext. 12.

Hancock Shaker Village Country Fair & Crafts Festival

Hancock Shaker Village, Rte. 20, Pittsfield.

September 29 & 30
Hancock Shaker Village, Rte. 20, Pittsfield. Experience and old-fashioned country fair and the pleasures of the Harvest. Exhibits of heritage-breed animals and heirloom produce, a farmer's market, games and hands-on activities for children, wagon rides, and a parade of animals each day will delight the whole family. For more information on these and other events, to register for an event, or become a member, call the Village, or visit the web. Secretary: Laura Marks, P.O. Box 927, Route 20, Pittsfield, MA 01202, (413) 443-0188, www.hancockshakervillage.org.

Hardwick Community Fair

Rte. 32A, Hardwick Ctr., Hardwick.

August 17 & 18
Fri. 5:30pm-10:00pm. Sat. 7:00am-3:30pm. Rte. 32A, Free. 245th Hardwick Community Fair, Fair Originated in 1762. Friday: hay rides, art show, lumber jack contest, fair supper, exhibit halls open, musical entertainment, pony rides, antique tractor & implement exhibit. Saturday: Youth cattle, & horse shows, road race, exhibit halls open, children's parade, children's games, frog jumping contest, tennis tournament, art show, horse shoe contest, hay rides, flea market & craft fair, musical entertainment, chicken BBQ. Demonstrations: blacksmith, timber, frame, stone cutting. Auction of exhibits. Secretary: Beth Williams P.O. Box 1, Hardwick, MA 01037, (413) 477-8833 or (413) 477-6449. www.hardwickfair.com.

New England Fall Festival

Rte. 20, Sturbridge Village, near exit 9 off the MA pike Sturbridge.

September 29 & 30
9:30am-5:00pm. Adults: $20.00; Sr's (65 & over): $18.00; ages 3-17: $6.00: Under 3: free. Heirloom vegetable & flower exhibits, both village and visitor grown, crafts demonstration, heritage breeds of farm animals, oxen demonstration. Secretary: Pam Lozier One Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566, (508) 347-3362 ext. 323, www.osv.org.

Sterling Fair

Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd. Sterling.

September 7 - 9
5pm-11pm. Sat. 9am-11pm. Sun. 9am-5pm. Free. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS: Beef & cattle, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep. EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS: 4-H membership, heifer project, international livestock exhibit, hooking, spinning & weaving & cow milking demonstrations. GUEST SPEAKER: Paul Rogers, Master Gardener, David Epstein CH 5 Meteorologist, Chris Zoppo, WRKO Landscaper, Matt Noyes, NECN Meteorologist. Mary Jordan, Director of Agricultural Development. Ann Starbard of Crystal Brook Farm, goat cheese maker. Terry Heinold, Chairman. PULLS: horse & oxen, antique tractor. CONTESTS: Apple pie, chocolate chip cookie making, largest produce, children's pumpkin decorating, scarecrow decorating, livestock judging, adult vegetable/gourd decorating. SPECIAL SHOWS: Antique & machinery engines, craft show, antique tractor parade. GAMES: Kiddie pedal tractor pull, frog jumping, log sawing. ENTERTAINMENT: Fireworks (Sat), Gillette Shows, midway, balloon rides, local bands & helicopter rides. OTHER: Farmers' Market, pancake breakfast, food & commercial vendors, 50/50 raffle, Las Vegas booth, Portuguese Prize booth. Secretary: Gloria Rug, P.O. Box 545, Sterling, MA 01564, (978) 422-6741, www.Sterlingfair.com.

Western Massachusetts Gladiolus

Rte. 20, Eastfield Mall, Springfield.

August 11
9:00am-6:00pm. Free. Exhibit and judging of a wide variety of gladiolus. Secretary: Gary Adams, 1036 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA 01001, (413) 789-0307.

Youth Fairs

Berkshire County 4-H Fair

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

August 18
9:00am-5:00pm. Free. Hall exhibits, livestock exhibits, 4-H horse show, food booth, cloverpatch (games for little ones), games tent, various youth contests throughout the day i.e., bubble gum blowing contest, egg toss, entertainment. Secretary: Angelica Paredes, 78 Center St., Suite 206 Pittsfield MA 01201, (413) 637-0278.

Bristol County Agricultural School Fall Show

135 Center St., Dighton.

October 19 - 21
Noon - 6:00pm. 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 items. Secretary: Russell G. James, 135 Center St., Dighton, MA 02715.

Franklin County 4-H Fair

Greenfield Fairgrounds

June 16
9am-5pm. $2.00; Adults, ages (2-17) $1.00. Horse, goat & rabbit show, come see exhibits by 4-H members. Participate in the Treasure Hunt, enter to win the Grand Prize with your completed map, come see varieties of heritage poultry, market lamb project, goat costume class, goat milking competition. Car Cruise noon -3pm, vote for your favorite car prizes awarded to cruisers! For more information, contact Western Mass. 4-H Office @ 1-800-374-4446. Secretary: Wendy Kosloski, P.O. Box 136, Leverett, MA 01054, (413) 577-0788.

Hampden Co. 4-H Fair

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

July 28
9:00am-5:00pm. Free Livestock & hall exhibits on display, many activities open to youth at all ages the day of the fair including arts and crafts activities, action exhibits by 4-H clubs, Rick Sullivan Memorial Fun Run at 9:00am. , pedal tractor pull pet show at 11:00am. Veggie Races at noon, talent show 1:00pm. There will be a Horse Show, ARBA youth rabbit show & a dog obedience & agility show. Secretary: Jeanne Tippett, 37 Frederick St., Chicopee, MA 01013, (413) 577-0788.

Hampshire County 4-H Fair

97 Fairgrounds Rd., Cummington

July 14
10:00am-4:00pm. 97 Fairgrounds Rd., Cummington Free. Youth Events: animal shows, kids games, pettting zoo, horse wagon rides, youth exhibit hall, food booth. Secretary: Shawn Thayer, 160 Bryant `Rd., Cummington, MA 01026, (413) 634-5528.

Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Show

Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, Greenfield.

August 6 & 7
9am-5pm. Free. Purebred dairy cattle raised by Mass. youth. Events include fitting & showmanship, breed type classes, dairy quiz bowl contest & dairy judging contest. Secretary: Faith Everett, 23 Tillson Farm Rd., Amherst, MA 01003, (413) 545-5018, faith.everett@yahoo.com.

Middlesex County 4-H Fair

South Chelmsford Rd., Westford.

August 24 - 26
Fri. & Sat. 8:30am-8:00pm. Sun. 8:30am-4:30pm. Adults $7.00; Sr's. 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. Secretary: Beth Dubrawski, P.O. Box 352, Westford, MA 01886, (781) 878-5936 or (978) 256-4623, MiddlesexCtyFair@aol.com.

Oakham Youth Fair

Ball Park, Maple St., Oakham Center.

July 28
9:30am - 4:00pm. Free. Vegetables & flower show, rabbit, sheep & cattle show. Secretary: Evelyn Enos, 50 Barre Plains Rd., Oakham, MA 01068, (508) 882-3849, maude882@charter.net.

Westport Fair

200 Pine Hill Rd., Westport.

July 18-22
Wed.-Fri. 6pm-11pm. Sat. & Sun.8:30am-12:00pm. Wed . $3.00; Thurs. & Fri. $4.00; Sat. & Sun. $5.00. Nightly entertainment, 4-H pygmy goat show, swine, sheep, beef & dairy shows, dairy goat show, antique exhibits, vegetable, canning, arts & craft tent, tractor pulls, chicken BBQ (advanced sales only) Kids Day-Sunday. Pedal pulls & games, woodsman chain saw competition, horseshoe competition. (above info is subject to change). Secretary: Diane Potter, P.O. Box 3455, Westport, MA 02790, (508) 636-8949.

Worcester County 4-H Fair

92 McCormick Rd., Spencer.

August 25 & 26
Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm. Sun. 8:30am-4:00pm. 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 Saturday. Fabulous chicken BBQ on Sunday. Secretary: Emily Audette, P.O. Box 236, Gilbertville, MA 01031, (413) 477-8820.

Livestock Fairs

Boston Poultry Show

Spencer Fairgrounds, Spencer.

November 4. 9:00am-3:00pm. 31 Ennis Rd., North Oxford. Free. Poultry and Waterfowl. Secretary: Stephen
Blash, 50 Ennis Road, No. Oxford, MA 01537, (508) 987-8029 or (508) 370-5413.

Massachusetts Registered Holstein Show

Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield.

August 10. 9:00am-3:00pm. Free All Breeds Show. Secretary: Joyce West, 219 Bay Road, Hadley, MA 01035, (413) 584-0451.

Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair

Fairgrounds Rd., Cummington.

May 26 & 27. Fri. 8:00am-4:00pm. Sat. 9:00am-3:00pm. $6.00 per car. Purebred sheep competition, working sheep dog trial, adult & children fiber workshops, fleece & woolcraft competition. Over 50 commercial exhibits/vendors, spinning contests, angora goats. Secretary: Launie York, 180 So. Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, MA 01370, (413) 625-2424, www.masheepwool.org.

Massachusetts State Guernsey Show

Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, Greenfield.

September 10. In conjunction with the Franklin Co. Fair , Guernsey cattle show. Secretary: Jessica Goodfield-Stelmokas, 830 Springhill Rd., Barre, MA 01005, (978) 355-4286.

New England Bantam Club

Middleboro Armory, Middleboro.

December 2. 9:00am-2:00pm. Free. Bantam & large fowl. Secretary: Dave Anderson, 2 Standish Road, Bridgewater, MA 02324, (508) 942-6208.

New England Bantam Club Poultry Show

Middleboro Armory, Middleboro.

May 6. 9:00am-2:00pm. Free. Bantams & Chickens. Secretary: Dave Anderson, 2 Standish Road, Bridgewater, MA 02324, (508) 942-6208.

Grange Fairs

Dunstable Grange Fair

511 Main St., Dunstable.

August 18. 2:00pm-8:00pm. Free. Band Concert. Children's games, raffles, 4-H animal exhibit, chicken BBQ, hot dogs & hamburgs, auction. Community Citizen Award. Secretary: Linda Chase, 491 Hollis St., Dunstable, MA 01827, (978) 649-7184.

Easton Grange Fair

196 Washington St., North Easton.

August 25. 10:00am-6:00m. Free. Exhibits, Christmas table, food table, luncheon, second hand table. Secretary: Norma Raymond, 122 Park St., Stoughton, MA 02072, (781) 344-3865.

Rochester Grange Fair

205 Hartley Rd. Rochester.

August 18. 1:30pm-7:15pm. Auction to follow. Free. Agricultural displays of vegetables, fruits, flowers & canning. Also baked goods. Handcrafts: (needlework, sewing etc). Ham & bean supper at 6:00pm. Auction begins at 7:00pm - All items left from fair. 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 25. 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 26. 2:00pm-10:00pm. Free. Agricultural exhibits, floral exhibits, needlework exhibits, canning exhibits, traveling bazaar, bake sale, grocery basket, Supper at 6:00pm. Auction at 7:15pm. Secretary: Irene Jefferson, 8 Michelle Ave., Carver, MA 02330, (508) 866-7845.

Ware Grange Fair

Ware Grange Hall, Belchertown Rd., Ware.

August 24 & 25. Fri. 5:00pm-9:00pm. Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm.Rd. Free. Exhibits of vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, flowers, arrangements, house plants, arrangements, canned goods, home sewing, food, conservation , fancywork, arts & crafts, photography, poultry, farm crops, scarecrow contest, individual educational exhibit. Supper on Saturday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Tickets at the door. Penny sale & auction after supper. Everyone is welcome! Flea market during the day on Saturday. Secretary: Alma Rolla, 13 Ross Ave, P.O. Box 462, Ware, MA 01082, (413) 967-4538, almarolla@aol.com.

Williamsburg Grange Fair

10 Main St., Williamsburg.

September 8. 11:00am-7:00pm. Free. Baked food sale. Supper by Firemen. Auction of produce. Lions Club have hamburger stand, 11:00am - 2:00pm. Secretary: Candace Smith, 50 Hyde Hill Rd., Williamsburg, MA 01096, (413) 268-3157.

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