Major Fairs
- Sponsored and conducted by an agricultural or horticultural society incorporated under Massachusetts law
- Fair must operate at least three days annually
- A majority of exhibits must be competitive ones
Community Fairs
- Sponsored and conducted by an agricultural or horticultural society, or association
- In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours
- Shall include competitive exhibits
Livestock Shows
- Specific breed shows
- In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours
Grange Fairs
- Sponsored and conducted by a local grange organization
- In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours
- Shall include competitive exhibits
Youth Fairs
- Sponsored and conducted by a youth agricultural society
- In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours
- Shall include competitive exhibits