Vendor Inspection
2026-09-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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
2026-09-25 15:00 - 21:00 | 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
2026-09-25 16:00
Exhibits in hundreds of categories on display for your viewing pleasure. Don’t forget to vote for Peoples Choice Award

BHMA,The Capabilities
2026-09-25 16:00 - 17:00
A dynamic and versatile party band, The Capabilities are a powerhouse ensemble of seasoned musicians with extensive performance experience across the Northeast. They will be opening the Social Tent to get you in the mood.

MIdway open for rides & games
2026-09-25 16:00 - 22:00
Mid-way presented by Fanelli Amusements Visit the website for ride info and on line ticket purchases.

Belchertown Police K-9 Unit Demo
2026-09-25 16:30 - 17:00 | 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 known in the community for his work and demonstrations. Watch the demo to learn what these amazing K9 officers can do.Sponsored by BPD K9.

DJ Dave's Karaoke
2026-09-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Kids Tent
DJ Dave is back with a new twist. He will be offering you the opportunity to show off your singing voice. Who knows? Maybe you will be discovered.

Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In
2026-09-25 17:30 - 18:00 | 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.

Berkshire Hills Music Academy
2026-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Exhibit Hall
BHMA , Jazz Duo will entertain you while you visit the Exhibit Hall

Emotion
2026-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Social Tent
Emotion! brings you all the greatest hits from the 60’s to today live! From Classic Rock/R&B to today’s Top 40 and Country hits! Sponsored by Beers & Story

Kids Night Out
2026-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Pulling Area
Kids Games Hosted by Christ Community Church in the Pulling Ring

Daves Fun Photo Booth
2026-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Kids Tent
Dave brings the costumes and Photo booth. you bring your imagination and sense of humor. You leave with pictures to remember this fair by. Sponsored by Friends of the Fair.

Baby Driver Band
2026-09-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Social Tent
This local group is back to make sure close out our Friday night in style. Sponsored in part by Linda Gay

Draft Horse Weigh-In
2026-09-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Pulling Area
Horses are weighed in Preparation for Horse Pull

Rabbit Exhibition
2026-09-26 08:30 - 17:00 | 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 High School Band Concert
2026-09-26 09:30 | Clap Memorial Library
Pre-Parade Band Concert by BHS award winning marching Band at Clapp Memorial Library

Belchertown Parade
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:30
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
2026-09-26 11:30 - 22:00
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
2026-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

Savas Haszisavidis, Greek bouzouki
2026-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Social Tent
A Greek bouzouki is a long necked ,stringed instrument. Savas will play and entertain you while you view exhibits.

Hard Knox
2026-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Social Tent
Hard Knox plays a variety of covers and a few originals. You are sure to know some. Returning due to their popularity. Sponsored by DF Plumbing

Horse Pull
2026-09-26 12:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Castle Nitor'
2026-09-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Barn Yard
A unique hands on experience where fair goers can learn several different skills taking you back to colonial times. A great way to commemorate the 250th Birthday.

Giant Pumpkin Trailer on Display
2026-09-26 12:00 - 19:00 | 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
2026-09-26 12:00 - 20:00 | 4-H Tent
Tent sponsored by 4 H with many kid’s activities and petting zoo

Exhibit Hall Opens
2026-09-26 12:00 - 20:30 | 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 have never done it before. Don’t forget to vote for Peoples Choice.

Ed Popelarczyk, Balloon Artist
2026-09-26 13:00 - 17:00 | 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
2026-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 big horses but many differences. It is fun to see how hard the youth work . Families are working right beside them to insure both youth and animal safety.The class will be after the first big horses ,3300 class. Everyone is winner in this class.

Pumpkin Decorating and Carving
2026-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 | 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
2026-09-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Social Tent
Charlie Lask returns to wow the crowd with his NeilDiamond 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 2:30-4:30. Grab some lunch and take a walk down memory lane. Sponsored by Bank ESB
