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  • Rabbit Exhibition

    Agricultural Tent

    Rabbit Exhibition coordinated by Quabbin Rabbit Breeder Association. Various breeds of rabbits on display with students available to explain about care and needs.

  • Ben Faraci, Faraci Woodworks

    Ben Faraci will be returning to our fair. He has a variety of woodworking skills but today he will be demonstrating chainsaw carving in the Barnyard.  He will be donating some work  to the Fair . He will also have [...]

  • Baking with Freshly Milled Grains

    Exhibit Hall

    Want to know about baking with grais?  Morning  Glory bread is a new cottage  bakery in Btown. They are off to a great start . They specialize in Sour dough baking and  are willing to share some of their secrets. [...]

  • History of the McPherson Garden

    Exhibit Hall

    Until recently most people did not realize there was a garden as part of the Superintendents home on the grounds of the Belchertown State School.  A group of volunteers are working to bring it back and provide a quiet place  [...]

  • Frog Jumping Contest

    Barn Yard

    Youth and adult classes. You bring the frog. Sometimes the smallest frogs jump the farthest.  In 2025, 31 frogs jumped in the youth class. Chrstain Manarite had the top jump with  a top jump of  96inches. Not just for kids, [...]

  • Saving the Jackson Street Horsebarn

    Exhibit Hall

    Pat Barry will be sharing the importance and history of the Jackson St Horesbarn, NESFI. As a part of the Belchertown State School and town history efforts are being made to rehab and save the structure.

  • Wrist Bands go on Sale

    Midway

    Discount Wristbands  or Megapass options are available on line before the opening of the Fair. Visit  the Fanelli /Belchertown Link on the Midway page. Wristbands not previously purchased on line may be purchased at the Fanelli Ticket Booths,

  • Exhibit Hall Opens

    Exhibits in hundreds of categories on display for your viewing pleasure. Don't forget to vote for Peoples Choice Award

  • Belchertown Police K-9 Unit Demo

    Pulling Area

    Belchertown Police K-9 is a 24/7 K-9 unit. Started in 2008 with K-9 Falco and continues today with Theia and Apache. The program is self funded through donations and sale of related items. Officer Brougham and his partners are well [...]

  • Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In

    Pulling Area

    Giant Pumpkins are weighed to  find the largest. Pumpkins are placed on a Pumpkin Patch Trailer to be pulled in the Parade and be on display through-out the Fair.

  • Draft Horse Weigh-In

    Pulling Area

    Horses are weighed in Preparation for Horse Pull

  • 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.

  • Horse Pull

    Pulling Area

    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

    Exhibit Hall Lawn

    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

    4-H Tent

    Tent sponsored by  4 H with many kid's activities and petting zoo

  • Exhibit Hall Opens

    Exhibit Hall

    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 [...]

  • Mini Horse Pulls

    Pulling Area

    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

    Kids Tent

    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

    Pulling Area

    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

    Pulling Area

    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

    MIdway & Vendors Close. Come Again Tomorrow

  • Ox Team Weigh-in

    Pulling Area

    Ox teams are weighed in preparation for Ox Draw

  • Poultry Registration

    Agricultural Tent

    Birds are registerd by class,age and breed prior to judging

  • Ox Draw

    Pulling Area

    Teams of oxen compete in specific weight classes to determine the team that works the best together to complete a 6 foot pull of increasing weights.  Last year many teams competed in 4 separate classes pulling well over 11,000 lbs. [...]

  • Exhibit Hall Open for Viewing

    Exhibit Hall

    Visit the Exhibit hall to see the wide variety of exhibits and Judges awards.  Do not forget to vote for your People's Choice.

  • Giant Pumpkin Trailer is on Display

    Exhibit Hall

    Giant pumpkins grown this season are on display. In 2025 top weight was 400 lbs grown by Michael Vinish . Owners must pick them up at 4PMoutside the Exhibit Hall.

  • Poultry Show

    Agricultural Tent

    Visit the Agricultural Tent to see how kinds of feathered friends. Judging is on going in showmanship and breed categories. In 2024 there were more than 100 chickens on diplay.Coordinated by Belchertown Fantastic Farmers 4 H Club.

  • 4H Tent Opens

    Visit the 4H  Tent to enjooy the Petting Zoo as well as many childrens activities.

  • Fair Closes

    Midway and all vendors close. Come again tomorrow