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  • Rabbit Exhibition

    Agricultural Tent

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

  • 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.

  • Baby Contest

    Kids Tent

    Beautiful babies under 1 year are judged in a variety of categories. Coordinated by Teresa Adam and  Assisted by Country Bank Volunteers.  There is a whole lot of cuteness under the Kids Tent and the judges have a hard job

  • Savas Haszisavidis, Greek bouzouki

    Exhibit Hall

    A Greek bouzouki is a long necked ,stringed instrument. Savas will play and entertain you while you view exhibits.

  • Castle Nitor’

    Barn Yard

    Come enjoy  a unique hands on experience where fair goers can learn several different skills: historical games,finger loop braiding, spinning through time, Viking wire weaving,simple historical hats and Lucet (a tool for making cord)taking you back to colonial times. A [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Ed Popelarczyk, Balloon Artist

    Kids Tent

    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 Beers and Story

  • Watercolor Painting

    Exhibit Hall

    Local well known artist, Gretchen Holesovoky,  will share watercolor painting with us.

  • 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.

  • Charlie Lask, Neil Diamond Tribute

    Social Tent

    Charlie Lask returns to wow the crowd with his Neil Diamond Tribute. Known to fair goers and local music enthusiasts he is known to get the crowd on their feet and singing to their favorite songs. In the Social Tent [...]

  • Apron Contest Fashion Show

    Exhibit Hall

    Aprons  submitted in the new contest  will be modeled . Both Adult and Youth will display their handiwork in a variety of categories.

  • Henry the Juggler/Stiltwalker

    Midway

    Henry returns to the Fair. Easy to spot as he walks head and shoulders above the crowd. You will be amazed at his talent .

  • Jonas Cain

    Social Tent

    Jonas bring his many skills to entertain between musical sets. Sponsored by Bell & Hudson Insurance

  • Yarn Spinning

    Exhibit Hall

    Yarn Spinning , an essential skill through America's history will be demonstrated by Sharon Kahl Oey.

  • Ella D’Amours ,Singer

    Kids Tent

    Ella is a 14 year old young lady who has been to the Fair but comes to us this year as a performer. She is known by many as part of the Dan Kane Singers as well as solo performances [...]

  • D B Cooper

    Social Tent

    Making their first appearance at the Belchertown Fair is D.B. Cooper , a Belchertown-based rock cover band playing the greatest songs of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Known for dynamic jams and blazing guitar solos, we put our own spin [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • Historic Paper Marbling Demo

    Exhibit Hall

    Come and see the art of historic paper marbling with Fox Bindery n the Exhibit Hall.Paper marbling is a techniques that is thousands of years old and has been part of many cultures in book bonding and multiple varied applications.

  • Steve Wronker, Hypnotist

    Kids Tent

    Yes HE IS BACK. Steve has been a way for a couple years but he returns to make you wonder at what he can do. The Kids tent will be standing room only as he entertains you. Sponsored in part [...]

  • Fair Closes

    Midway

    MIdway & Vendors Close. Come Again Tomorrow

  • Ecumenical Church Service

    Social Tent

    Ecumenical service hosted by United Church of Christ and Hope United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

  • Poultry Registration

    Agricultural Tent

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

  • Ultraviolet

    Social Tent

    Local  youth group opening Social Tent on Sunday. Sponsored in part by North Brookfield Savings Bank

  • Art in Motion

    Exhibit Hall

    Art in Motion. What is it? Barbara Anne Thresher Morrison will tell us all about it .

  • Kids Pedal Tractor Pull

    Kids Tent

    We provide the pedal tractors, the youth provide the fun. Different age groups compete for ribbons, prizes and bragging rights. Hard to tell who gets more excited, the kids or the parents ! This activity is coordinated by Amanda Hodgen [...]

  • 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.

  • Amusements and Games Open

    Midway

    Midway with rides and game vendors open provided by Fanelli Amusements

  • 4H Tent Opens

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

  • 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, [...]

  • Ed Popielarczyk, Balloon Artist

    Kids Tent

    Ed is our favorite balloon artist. He has been with us over 20 years. Kids are always trying to stump him with their requests. You will see his creations all around the Fair grounds. Located by the Kids Tent. Sponsored [...]

  • All About Angoras

    Exhibit Hall

    Rabbits are a popular backyard pet. Learn all about angoras from Hope Guardenier.

  • Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show

    Kids Tent

    Ed  closes the Kids Tent on Sunday  from 3-4 PM with his Magic Show. We missed his magic show last year and can't wait to see him again. Sponsored in part by Country Bank

  • Exhibit Hall Closes

    Exhibit Hall

    Exhibit Hall Closes to prepare for pick up of exhibits and ribbons at 5PM

  • Fair Closes

    Midway and all vendors close.