Belchertown Fair coming September 23-25! The Belchertown Fair remains a family friendly event held on the common in the middle of the community. It remains free to attendees offering a wide variety of activities and amusements for people of all ages.
Enjoy a variety of animals and livestock including a Youth & Adult Poultry Show, horse pull and ox draw, Youth Rabbit/Cavy Show, 4-H tent and a petting zoo.
Everyone loves a Parade and the Belchertown Fair is no exception. It has a great “Fair Day Parade” held on Saturday starting at 10AM following a pre-parade band concert by the award winning BHS Marching Band.
With plenty of entertainment for both adults and kids, you’ll find plenty of fun! See the entire entertainment and activities schedule!
Kids’ Entertainment Highlights
KID’S NIGHT OUT
Friday 7PM
Friday Night from 7:00 to 8:30 kid’s ages 4 to 12 are invited to meet on the common at the Pulling Ring for games and prizes. There will be relays, tests of strength, speed, concentration and creativity! But most of all there will be fun and laughter.
ED POPALARZIK, Balloon Twister Extraordinaire
Friday 3-7PM
Saturday 1-7PM
Sunday 11-3PM
Ed returns as one of the our most popular activities at the fair. He is a magically creative balloon artist sculpting whatever the kid’s request. He is with us most of the weekend right outside the Kid’s Tent, but ends his stay on Sunday afternoon about 3 PM with a Magic Show. Don’t be surprised when you see a line forming to get his spectacular creations.
HENRY LAPPEN, Juggler, Stiltwalker, Comedienne
Friday 4PM-6PM
Saturday 4PM-6PM
Henry Lappen,a regular at the Fair, is a professional juggler, stilt walker, and comedic performer who has been seen by tens of thousands up and down the east coast. He has been performing and teaching juggling for over 30 years. He’ll be found stilt walking on the fair grounds and performing comedy from his roving cart
Dave’s Fun Photo Booth
Daily 7PM-9:30PM
Fair favorite returning to Kid’s Tent 7-9:30 PM. Grab your friends and family and celebrate this years fair for FREE.
OLD TIME BEAUTIFUL BABY SHOW
Saturday 12PM
All Babies under a year are eligible to enter. It’s easy. Make your way to the Kid’s Tent immediately following the Parade. Register and take a seat. Judges are on hand to award ribbons, certificates and bragging rights in multiple categories from youngest to handsomest to best natured and more. Crowds gather to watch and try to lend their influence to judges to pick their favorites. Whether you know the babies or not, this is a really fun activity to watch.
PUMPKIN DECORATING
Saturday 2-4PM
In keeping with the Harvest Season, crates of pumpkins are available at the Kid’s Tent to be carved or painted by youngsters of all ages. All the materials are provided. You bring the imagination. This is a make and take activity.
KID’S PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Sunday 12PM
What’s a Fair without Tractor Pulls? Kid’s aged 4-9 compete in 3 different classes to see who can pull the most weight. Last year the top weight pulled was 100 pounds. This is a wildly popular activity. You will be amazed at the crowd’s enthusiasm as they cheer on the hard working boys and girls. Stop by the Kid’s Tent and check it out!.
FROG JUMPING CONTEST
Sunday 12PM
So how do you teach a frog to jump? There are both youth and adult classes. Frog owners gather on the green space between the Exhibit Hall and the Church to see who has been the most successful frog teacher, or is it just the luckiest? Last year the “top frog” frog took 1st place when he jumped am amazing 96”. This activity is coordinated by the Frog Prince himself, Terry Chevalier and his family. This activity is old time fun at its best.
Fair Hours
- Friday 9/23 4pm-10pm
- Saturday 9/24 11am-10pm (Fair Parade at 10am)
- Sunday 9/25 11am-5pm
Belchertown Fair
Belchertown Town Common
Main Street, Belchertown MA
September 23, 24, and 25 , 2022
Free admission (rides/food additional)
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