EXHIBIT HALL

In 2025 Co sponsored by Friends of the Fair, , Randall's Farm, Atkins's Farm,Teresa and Dean Adams, Roseann Martoccia, Station 5 Salon and Amherst Copy & Design

Belchertown Fair is privileged to have one of the best exhibit halls in the state. With a wide variety of categories for both youth and adults, there are plenty of opportunities for local farmers and crafters, photographers and special interest groups to enter unique displays. The 2025 theme is "Shake, Cattle and Roll". There are categories and special awards for everyone. Plan your entries now in your favorite category and be sure to look through the booklet for new categories as well. Without question, you want to be included in the fun at the Exhibit Hall fair weekend. Free demonstrations will be taking place throughout the weekend. The schedule will be posted as it is finalized. Please make time during fair weekend to visit the Exhibit hall and see the 1000 + entries. You will be amazed at what people make.

Schedule

Monday 9/15: 6-8pm
Non-perishable Entry Drop Off

Tuesday 9/16: 4:30-8:30pm
Non-Perishable Entry Drop Off

Wednesday 9/17: 2:30 -6:30pm
Non-Perishable and Perishable entry Drop Off
Doors close 6:30pm sharp! All entries must be in place by 6:45pm

Thursday 9/18:
Closed for Decorating

Friday 9/19:
4-8:30 pm Open

Saturday 9/20:
12 Noon -8:30 pm Open

Sunday 9/21
11 AM-4:00 pm Open
5-6 pm All entries must be picked up! Entries not picked up will be donated.

Volunteers

We need volunteers of ALL ages! There is something to do every day during fair week. No special skill required. Essential ingredient is enthusiasm, willingness to make new friends and have a great time. Tasks include:

  • Hall set up-Sunday 9/14 -10 AM until done
  • Exhibit check in- Mon.9/15- 6-8 pm
  • Tues 9/16- 4:30-8:30 pm
  • Wed. 9/17- 2:30-6:30 pm
  • Hall decorating Thurs 9/18- 12:00pm until done
  • Hall sitters Friday 9/19,Saturday 9/20
  • & Sunday 9/21
  • Hall breakdown Sunday 9/21 4:00-5:00 pm Assist with getting ready for check out
  • 6:00 pm until done

It takes many dedicated people to bring the Hall to life each year. There is something for everyone to do. Rumor has it the volunteers are fueled by chocolate snacks. For more details, please call Wendy Chevalier @413-813-8629.

To become an Exhibitor

  1. Review the 2025 exhibit hall book
  2. Pick your Department and Lot; complete your projects. Use Dept 120 for Adult Photography.
  3. Download your Exhibit Hall Entry form Fillable 2025
  4. Mail completed form to Colleen Butler, 46 King Rd, Shutesbury, Ma 01072
  5. All entries must be postmarked by Sept. 6,2025
  6. Email completed form to [email protected]

2025 EXHIBIT HALL WINNERS

Grand Champion- Erin Sloat

Preston Atwood Award-John Alves

Glenn Butler Award-LLoyd Butler,Sr

EC Howard & Son Award- Lauraie Waite

Herbert& Jennie Greene Award-Susan Waite

Les Campbell Award- Mark Shea

Bob Wilson award- Linda Weston

Elsie Waskiewicz Award- Erica Nader

Judy Bettencourt Award -Abigail Overgard

Kevin"KB" Brown Award -Carol Kasabian

Helen Papp Award- Lloyd Butler,Jr

Donna Butler award -Carol Kasabian

Nancy Searle Award–Paige Holmes

Andy Michaud Apple Pie-Adult-Laura Waite – Lincoln Quinn

Fair cake Adult-Carol PiesykYouth-Jackson Quinn

Scarecrow -Adult Tiffini Piesyk Youth- Carol Piesyk

 

 

GRAND CHAMPION-2025

Erin Sloat

2024

ADULT PEOPLES CHOICE

Wendy McDonald

2024

YOUTH PEOPLES CHOICE

Finn Healy