Draft Horse Weigh-In
Horses are weighed in Preparation for Horse Pull
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Events for September 26, 2026
Belchertown High School Band Concert
Pre-Parade Band Concert by BHS award winning marching Band at Clapp Memorial Library
Belchertown Parade
Parade Steps off at 10 AM sharp traveling North on Main St. Lead by Color Guard from Chicopee High School and BHS marching band . Find your spot early to enjoy the many marchers ,floats, antique cars, tractors and Shriners.
Midway Opens
Midway with amusements and games open following parade. They have a wide variety of Kid's rides and Major Rides. Visit the website for ticket info and on line discounted purchases.
Baby Contest
Beautiful babies under 1 year are judged in a variety of categories. Coordinated by Kerri Laurenzo. Assisted by Country Bank Volunteers. There is a whole lot of cuteness under the Kids Tent and the judges have a hard job
Horse Pull
Teams of draft horses compete in an elimination contest pulling a "stone boat". In 2025 top weight drawn was 13,500lbs. The crowd gathers to cheer their favorite teams on.
Giant Pumpkin Trailer on Display
Giant pumpkins on display in front of Exhibit Hall. Last years's winner came in at 400 pounds grown by Michael Vinsh. All pumpkins are displayed on a trailer in front of the Exhibit Hall.
4 H Petting Zoo
Tent sponsored by 4 H with many kid's activities and petting zoo
Exhibit Hall Opens
Stop by the Exhibit Hall to view judged entries and see demonstrations. From crafting to sewing to woodwork and lots of food entries the creativity and skill is amazing. Maybe you will be inspired to enter next year if you [...]
Ed Popelarczyk, Balloon Artist
Stop by the kids Tent to see Balloon Creations by Ed. The line forms early as yougsters try to stump him with their requests. Sponsored by Country Bank
Mini Horse Pulls
Back by popular demand for the second year. Mini horse teams driven by 4 H youth will be competing in an elimination contest to see who can pull the most in a timed trial. There are many similarities with the [...]
Pumpkin Decorating and Carving
This is a make and take activity.Kids of all ages enjoy this activity. It is coordinated by Meredith Normandeau and sponsored by Country Bank for Savings, Country Bank volunteers are present to help with the task at hand.
Jr . Edition, Guys and Gals Night Out
Popular hay bale toss elimination contest for "young farmers". practicing to be like the grownups. 22 youngster in the 4-8 category competed. Ashlee Francis won with a throw of 8 ft 6 inches. 52 youngster competed in the 9-13 category. [...]
Guys and Gals Night Out
Don't miss this event.Hay bale toss into a tractor bucket in an elimination style contest. Scott Duby, DJ, narrates as contestants get eliminated 1 by 1. In 2025 13 women competed and the top throw was 9ft 6 inches by [...]
Fair Closes
MIdway & Vendors Close. Come Again Tomorrow
