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  • Vendor Inspection

    Board of Health, Electrical, Building and Fire inspections of vendor spaces. Booths must be set up & have someone in attendance.

  • 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

  • MIdway open for rides & games

    Mid-way presented by Fanelli Amusements Visit the website for ride info and on line ticket purchases.

  • 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.

  • Kids Night Out

    Pulling Area

    Kids Games Hosted by Christ Community Church in the Pulling Ring

  • 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.

  • 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

    Kids Tent

    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

    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 [...]

  • 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 Country Bank

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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. [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 Kerri Laurenzo. [...]

  • 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.

  • 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. Come again tomorrow