The Cummington Fair was initiated in 1883 as the Hillside Agricultural Society with this mission:

"The object of The Society shall be the attainment and diffusion of scientific and practical knowledge in the cultivation of the soil and the raising of its various and useful production as comprehended in The Department Of Agriculture, Horticulture and Pomology. For the encouragement to the introduction and raising of improved breeds of stock. For encouragement to mechanics and fine arts. For encouragement to domestic manufacture."

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, August 24, 2023

“Welcome back to the fair” Gillette Ride Wristbands $25

4:00pm GATES OPEN

              Antique Engines & Tractor show Open

              Midway and Rides Open

              Craft Barn Open

              Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

              “The Lucky Show” (Pavilion)

5:00pm Exhibit Hall Open

5:30pm Al Getler “Ventriloquist” (Pavilion)

6:00pm Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

6:30pm Truck Pull (On the Hill)

             Alex the Jester (Pavilion)

7:30pm Shelburne Falls Military Band (Main Stage)

9:30pm Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close

Friday, August 25, 2023  ^— “Children’s Night, Cruise Night”              

               Gillette Ride Wristbands $25

4:00pm GATES OPEN

              Antique Engines & Tractor show Open

              Midway and Rides Open

              Craft Barn/ Exhibit Hall/ Kids Corner Open

              Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

              Market Lambs (Sheep show ring)

4:30pm “The Lucky Show” (Pavilion)

             Classic Cars on display

             Women’s Powder Puff classes over/under 1700#

             6’ (classes pull together). Followed by 20’                                                  

             “No Touch”  2 classes over/under 3400#

6:00pm Raffle Tickets for Bikes-Children under 10

              Al Getler “Ventriloquist” (Stage after Raffle)

              Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

6:30pm Bicycle Drawing MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN

               Alex the Jester (Pavilion)

               Johnnie Bubar (Main Stage)

7:00pm Youth Dairy Judging (Cattle Show Ring)

             Sheep Obstacle Course (Sheep Show Ring)

             Demolition Derby by Stoney Roberts (On the Hill)

9:30pm Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close

Saturday, August 26, 2023 -- “Agriculture Day!, Demo Night”             

               Gillette Ride Wristbands $25

7:00am GATES OPEN

8:30am Antique Engines & Tractor Show Open

             Youth Oxen Showmanship, Stone boat and

                    Trained Steer class (Lumberjack Arena)

              Ox Judging (Pulling Arena)

9:00am Judging of 4-H and Youth Livestock (Show Ring)

             Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Open

10:00am 2400# Draft Oxen (Pulling Arena)

               Jolley Interactive Experience (roving the grounds)

               “The Lucky Show” (Pavilion)

               Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

               Youth Lawn Tractor Pull (On the Hill)

               Kids Fun Corner 10-7pm (Tent near sheep barn)

11:00am Midway and Rides Open

               Kids Pedal Tractor Pull (In front of Grandstands)

               Al Getler “Ventriloquist (Pavilion)

12 noon Alex the Jester (Pavilion)

1:00pm Oxen and Antique Tractor Parade (Track)

              Followed by 2800# Draft Oxen (Pulling Arena)

              “The Lucky Show” (Pavilion)

1:30pm Ox Teamster’s Challenge (Lumberjack Arena)

2:00pm Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

              Al Getler “Ventriloquist” (Pavilion)

3:00pm The County Jamboree (Main Stage)

             Alex the Jester (Pavilion)

4:00pm 3200#Draft Oxen (Pulling Arena)

6:00pm Demolition Derby (On the Hill)

6:30pm Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

             The County Jamboree (Main Stage)

7:00pm Over 3200# Draft Oxen (Pulling Arena)

8:00pm Square Dance-

         Doug Wilkens & Fall String Band (Pavilion)

9:30pm Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close

Sunday, August 27, 2023 ^-- “Old Fashioned Day”             

       Gillette Ride Wristbands $25

7:00am GATES OPEN

8:30am Antique Engines & Tractor Show Open

9:00am Judging of Adult Livestock (Show Ring)

             Craft Barn / Exhibit Hall Open

10:00am Western Mass. Lumberjack Championship

               Jolley Interactive Experience (roving the grounds)

               Alex the Jester (Pavilion)

               Kids Fun Corner 10-5pm (tent near sheep barn)

11:00am Midway and Rides Open

               Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

               Al Getler “Ventriloquist” (Pavilion)

               Kids Pedal Tractor Pull (in front of grandstands)

12 noon 3100# Draft Horses (Pulling Arena)

               “The Lucky Show” (Pavilion)

1:00pm Al Getler “Ventriloquist” (Pavilion)

2:00pm Golden Wedding Contest (Track)

             Antique Car and Tractor parade

             Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

             Alex the Jester (Pavilion)

2:45pm Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons (Main Stage)

3:00pm “The Lucky Show” (Pavilion)

              3400# Draft Horses (Pulling Arena)

5:00pm Just in Kase (Pavilion)

6:00pm Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)

6:30pm Over 3400# Draft Horses (Pulling Arena)

7:00pm Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close

Dates: August 24 - 27, 2023

Location:
Cummington Fairgrounds,
97 Fairgrounds Road,
Cummington, MA 01026.

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