Check back often as we are always adding new attractions to the fair schedule!
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
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,
Exhibits in hundreds of categories on display for your viewing pleasure. Don't forget to vote for Peoples Choice Award
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 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.
Horses are weighed in Preparation for Horse Pull
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.
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 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.
Tent sponsored by 4 H with many kid's activities and petting zoo
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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. [...]
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 [...]
MIdway & Vendors Close. Come Again Tomorrow
Ox teams are weighed in preparation for Ox Draw
Birds are registerd by class,age and breed prior to judging
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. [...]
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 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.
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.
Visit the 4H Tent to enjooy the Petting Zoo as well as many childrens activities.
All vendors and Midway are closed. Help is always welcome to pick up and pack it all away till next year.
Midway and all vendors close. Come again tomorrow
