Cummington Fair 2022 runs August 25-28! Want to experience the best little fair in the country? Just a tank away in Western MA in the small town of Cummington (population 878), you’ll find an extraordinary fair that dates back to 1869. You’ll find a midway, entertainment, live music, animals, crafts and more!
Here’s what is happening:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
Gillette Rides $25 Wristband
4:00pm GATES OPEN
- Antique Engines & Tractor Show Open
- Midway and Rides Open
- Craft Barn Open
- Dan the Pirate (roving the grounds)
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
4:30pm
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
5:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
6:30pm
- Truck Pulls (On the Hill)
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
7:30pm
- Shelburne Falls Military Band
9:30pm
- Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close
4:30PM
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
5:00PM
- Exhibit Hall Open
- Magic By Christopher (Strolling the fairgrounds)
6:30pm
- Canines in the Clouds (Outdoor Arena)
7:30pm
- Shelburne Falls Military Band (Main Stage)
9:00pm
- FIREWORKS (View from the fairgrounds)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 – “CHILDREN’S NIGHT!” – “CRUISE NIGHT!”
Gillette Rides $25 Wristband
4:00pm GATES OPEN
- Midway and Rides Open
- Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall/Kids Corner Open
- Antique Engines & Tractor Show Open
- Dan the Pirate (roving the grounds)
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
- Market Lambs (Sheep Show Ring)
4:30pm
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
- Women’s Powder Puff 2 classes over/under 1700#
- 6′ (classes pull together) Followed by 20′
- “No Touch” 2 classes over/under 3400#
- Classic Cars on Display
5:00pm
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
6:00pm
- Raffle Tickets for Bikes -Children 10 and under
6:30pm
- Bicycle Drawings MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
7:00pm
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
- Youth Dairy Judging Contest (Cattle Show Ring)
- Sheep Obstacle Course (Sheep Show Ring)
- Demolition Derby by Stoney Roberts (On the Hill)
7:30pm
- Sarah The Fiddler (Main Stage)
9:30pm
- Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 – “AGRICULTURE DAY!” – “DEMO NIGHT!”
Gillette Rides $25 Wristband
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)
- Dan the Pirate (roving the grounds)
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
- Rock-N-Circus (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)
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
12 noon
- JD Project (Main Stage)
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
1:00pm
- Oxen and Antique Tractor Parade (Track)
- Followed by 2800# Draft Oxen (Pulling Arena)
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
1:30pm
- Ox Teamster’s Challenge (Lumberjack Arena)
2:00pm
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
3:00pm
- Wild Bill and the Flying Sparks (Main Stage)
4:00pm
- 3200#Draft Oxen (Pulling Arena)
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
5:00pm
- Wild Bill and the Flying Sparks (Main Stage)
6:00pm
- Demolition Derby (On the Hill)
6:30pm
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
7:00pm
- Over 3200# Draft Oxen (Pulling Arena)
7:00-9:00pm
- Square Dance-Doug Wilkens & Fall String Band (Pavilion)
9:30pm
- Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 – “OLD FASHIONED DAY!”
Gillette Rides $25 Wristband
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
- Dan the Pirate (roving the grounds)
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
- Kids Fun Corner 10-5pm (tent near sheep barn)
11:00am
- Midway and Rides Open
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
- Kids Pedal Tractor Pull (in front of grandstands)
12 noon
- 3100# Draft Horses (Pulling Arena)
- JD Project (Main Stage)
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
2:00pm
- Golden Wedding Contest (Track)
- Antique Car and Tractor parade
- Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons (Main Stage)
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
3:00pm
- Bryson Lang Comedy/Juggler (Pavilion)
- Rock-N-Circus (Outdoor Arena)
- 3400# Draft Horses (Pulling Arena)
4:00pm
- Magic by George (Pavilion)
5:30pm
- Sidetracked Music from 50’s-90’s (Pavilion)
6:30pm
- Over 3400# Draft Horses (Pulling Arena)
7:00pm
- Craft Barn/Exhibit Hall Close
Buy Advance Discounted Tickets Online
See directions and a map of the fair.
Cummington Fair
97 Fairgrounds Rd
Cummington MA
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