164th Belchertown Fair and Parade theme is “Blue Jeans & Fair Dreams”. What does that mean to you? To youngsters the fair is fun, rides and fair food. To teenagers it might mean going with a favorite friend or your first kiss. As you get older, it’s an opportunity to connect with family and friends you don’t see as often catching up to favorite music under the social tent. Or maybe you have a dream to show off your prize winning vegetables and get a ribbon. Put your thinking caps on and show us what it means to you. There are categories in the Exhibit Hall, Parade and Booth Space.

Schedule:

Friday, September 22, 2023:

8:00 am - 11:30 pm: COME BACK OFTEN

Schedule is under construction. Visit often to see updates.

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Vendor Inspection

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

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Ed Popielarczyk, Balloon Artist
Kids Tent

Creative Balloon Artist who does his best to build what is asked.Located outside the Kids Tent. Ed is with us all weekend. Check the schedule for other times.

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Wrist Bands go on Sale
Midway

Discount Wristbands or Megapass options are available on line before the opening of the Fair. Visit the Fiesta /Belchertown Link on the Midway page. Wristbands not previously purchased on line may be purchased at the Fiesta Shoes Ticket Booths,

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: The Capabilities, BHMA
Social Tent

Returning to open the Social Tent BHMA ,Berkshire Hills Music Academy, features local artists.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: 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 .

4:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Opens

Exhibits in hundreds of categories on display for your viewing pleasure. Don't forget to vote for Peoples Choice Award

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: MIdway open for rides & games

Mid-way presented by Fiesta Amusements.

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: MA State 911 Safety Trailer
Pulling Area

This is a great opportunity to learn about the MA 911 system . What happens when you call 911. State of the art unit to see and staff who are there to answer your questions.

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Exhibit Hall

BHMA- Local artist Tori Ackley will provide key board and vocal entertainment while you visit the Exhibit Hall.

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Musical Bingo
Kids Tent

Fun twist to Bingo. Thus activity is co-sponsored by Fiesta Shows. Prizes are Ride tickets .

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: 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 known in the community for his work and demonstrations. Watch the demo to learn what these amazing K9 officers can do.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Baby Driver Band
Social Tent

This local group is back to make sure we start Friday night off right.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In
Pulling Area

Giant Pumpkins are weighed to 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.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu Martial Arts Demo
Barn Yard

Demonstration of Japanese self defense techniques by all ages

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Exhibit Hall

BHMA ,local musical talent ,Franklin Nichols on keyboard and vocals will entertain you while you visit the Exhibit Hall

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Kids Night Out
Pulling Area

Kids Games Hosted by Christ Community Church

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Jonas cain ,Magician
Social Tent

Jonas has been with us several years entertaining us between bands. Skilled as a musician, magician, storyteller and comedienne. Always fun.

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Daves Fun Photo Booth
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.

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Good Trouble Band
Social Tent

New this year, Good Trouble is here to do Friday night right covering many Classic rock songs of all generations.

10:00 pm - Fair Closes
Midway

MIdway & Vendors Close. Come Again Tomorrow

Saturday, September 23, 2023

8:00 am - 9:00 am    : Draft Horse Weigh-In
Pulling Area

Horses are weighed in Preparation for Horse Pull

8:30 am - 5:00 pm: Rabbit Show
Agricultural Tent

Rabbit Show registration 8:30 AM. ARBA sanctioned rabbit show coordinated by Btown Bunnies 4H. Come see multiple classes including showmanship. Learn why rabbits make great pets.

9:30 am - Belchertown High School Band Concert
Clap Memorial Library

Pre-Parade Band Concert by BHS award winning marching Band at Clapp Memorial Library

10:00 am - 11:30 am: 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.

11:30 am - 10:00 pm: Midway Opens

Midway with amusements and games open following parade

12:00 pm - Looney Tunes
Social Tent

Looney Tunes is a party dance band with a big following. Opening the Social tent on Saturday to get the Fair started with a bang.

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Horse Pull
Pulling Area

Teams of draft horses compete in an elimination contest pulling a "stone boat"

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: 4 H Petting Zoo
4-H Tent

Tent sponsored by 4 H with many kid's activities and petting zoo

12:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Opens
Exhibit Hall

Stop by the Exhibit Hall to view judged entries and see demonstrations

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Belchertown Twirlers Demo
Barn Yard

Award winning Belchertown Twirlers will provide demos and hands on activity.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Demo -Yarn Spinning
Exhibit Hall

Learn yarn spinning with amateur spinner Sharon Kahl-Oey.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: 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.

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm    : Ed Popielarczyk,Creative Balloonist
Kids Tent

Stop by the kids Tent to see Ed's creations. Check the schedule for other times Ed will be with us.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Weleful Weaving
Exhibit Hall

Weleful Weaving Demo by Jennifer Harris. She is happy to answer your questions.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: 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.

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Hard Knox
Social Tent

Hard Knox plays a variety of covers and a few originals. You are sure to know some. Returning due to their popularity.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Hobby Beekeeping in Belchertown

Beekeeping is alive and well in Belchertown. Learn why and how with Homestead Apiary

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Henry Lappen, Juggler/Stiltwalker
Barn Yard

Come meet henry up close and personal.

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Jonas Cain
Social Tent

Jonas bring his many skills to entertain between musical sets.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Footloose Dance Studio
Kids Tent

Footloose, a local studio, will offer a Dance demo in the Kids Tent from 5-6PM

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Good Accoustics
Social Tent

Good Accoustics is well known to the Belchertown Fair audience. While covering Simon & Garfunkel and James Taylor, They stir our memories of that time. Come and sing along.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Clapp Memorial Library Teen Advisory Board
Exhibit Hall

Stop by to see what the teens are learning and doing.

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Jr . Edition, Guys and Gals Night Out
Pulling Area

Popular hay bale toss elimination contest for "young farmers". practicing to be like the grownups. Sponsored by Cindy Brown and Fiesta Shows

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Jonas Cain
Social Tent

Jonas brings his bag of tricks to entertain us between musical offerings

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: 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 2022 top throw for women was 8'5" and for men 16'. Sponsored by [...]

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Side Tracked
Social Tent

Sidetracked is a treat playing a wide variety of covers from Beatles to Adele. Great Sat Night Music.

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Steve Wronker, Comedy Hypnotist
Kids Tent

Steve returning to Belchertown Fair with a guaranteed packed crowd as a Saturday night favorite. His show is fun and amazing. Always a standing room only event.

10:00 pm - Fair Closes

Midway and all vendors close. Come again tomorrow

Sunday, September 24, 2023:

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Ox Team Weigh-in
Pulling Area

Ox teams are weighed in preparation for Ox Draw

8:00 am - 10:00 am: Ecumenical Church Service
Social Tent

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

8:00 am - 4:00 pm: 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.

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Poultry Registration
Agricultural Tent

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

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Hicks - Musically Married
Social Tent

Opening our Sunday, the Hicks are new to our fair as entertainers. They are local folks,so give them a warm welcome.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: 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, he kids or the parents.? This activity is coordinated by Kerri Laurenzo and Sponsored by Healey & Associate General Contractor.

11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Ed Popielarczyk, Creative Balloonist
Kids Tent

On hand to make balloon items at your request.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: 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.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Poultry Show
Agricultural Tent

Visit the Agricultural Tent to see how kinds of feathered friends. Judging is on going in showmanship and breed categories.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Giant Pumpkin Trailer is on Display
Exhibit Hall

Giant pumpkins grown this season are on display.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Amusements and Games Open
Midway

Midway with rides and game vendors open provided by Fiesta Shows

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: 4H Tent Opens

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

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Exhibit Hall DemoCommonwealth Sustainability
Exhibit Hall

Come and learn about Commonwealth Sustainability -the services thry provide and the importance of composting to our environment.

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Jonas Cain

Jonas brings his many talents for our enjoyment between musical offerings

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Frog Jumping Contest
Barn Yard

Youth and adult classes. You bring the frog. Sometimes the smallest frogs jump the farthest. Guaranteed to have a great time. Coordinated by the Frog Prince himself, Terry Chevalier

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons
Social Tent

New this year to our Fair.Rosie and the Neon Moons bring Classic Country Music to the Social Tent on Sunday. Come check them out.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Exhibit Hall Demo-Angora Care
Exhibit Hall

Come learn about Angora care with Hope Guardenier

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Out of the Ark Experience
Barn Yard

This show provides hand on guided exposure to different types of animals in a safe manner. for youngsters of all ages.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Jonas Cain
Social Tent

Jonas continues to entertain us between musical offerings.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Exhinit Hall Demo-Create a Card
Exhibit Hall

Create A Card with Linda Sterling. Linda is a local very talented crafter who provides knowledgeable and informative demos

3:00 pm - Ed Popielarczyk, Magic Show
Kids Tent

Ed returns to perform his magic show under the Kids Tent to a large crowd

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Jimmy Mazz
Social Tent

Jimmy is returning today to close the fair with a bang. His popular style and knowledge of all music genres always guarantees a great performance.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Exhibit Hall Closes
Exhibit Hall

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

5:00 pm - Fair Closes/Exhibit Hall Pickup

All vendors and Midway are closed. Help is always welcome to pick Up Fair grounds.

Fair Dates: September 22 - 24, 2023

Location: Belchertown Fairgrounds, 28 Park Street, Belchertown, MA 01007.

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