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Your 2026 season guide

Massachusetts Fairs & Festivals 2026

From the Big E to your town green, discover agricultural fairs, craft shows, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations across the Commonwealth.

96
fairs & festivals listed
6
regions covered
5
still to come this month

About Massachusetts fairs and festivals in 2026

A guide to Massachusetts fairs and festivals in 2026. We list 96 events across all 6 regions of the Commonwealth, from century-old agricultural fairs like the Big E and the Topsfield Fair to craft shows, food festivals, and free community celebrations. Search by name above, or filter the list by region, type, and month.

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Nov 21–22 · Plymouth

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In 6 weeks

Plimoth Patuxet Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair

Dec 5–6 · Plymouth

Fairs by season

Spring fairs and festivals in MassachusettsSeason over

Spring

Mar – May

Maple festivals, blooming town greens, and the first farmers markets of the year.

Come back next season!
Summer fairs and festivals in MassachusettsSeason over

Summer

Jun – Aug

Carnivals, waterfront festivals, and county fairs in full swing.

Come back next season!
Fall fairs and festivals in MassachusettsIn season now

Fall

Sep – Nov

The Big E, agricultural fairs, pumpkins, and peak-foliage harvest celebrations.

See fall fairs →
Winter fairs and festivals in Massachusetts

Winter

Dec – Feb

Holiday markets, tree lightings, and cozy indoor craft fairs.

See winter fairs →

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Fairs this weekend →
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Upcoming fairs & festivals

96 fairs and festivals, 8 upcoming and 88 ended for 2026.

Representative image, not a photo of Plymouth Farmers MarketRecurringFree
Food FestivalSeasonal

Plymouth Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at Plymouth Public Library featuring fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, and prepared foods.

May 14 – Oct 29Plymouth
Representative image, not a photo of Brockton Farmers MarketRecurringFree
Food FestivalSeasonal

Brockton Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at City Hall Plaza featuring fresh local produce and SNAP/HIP benefits accepted.

Jun 5 – Oct 30Brockton
Representative image, not a photo of Sturbridge Farmers MarketRecurring
Food FestivalSeasonal

Sturbridge Farmers Market

Year-round farmers market on the Town Common featuring local farms, food makers, and artisans.

Jun 7 – Oct 31Sturbridge
Representative image, not a photo of King Richard’s FaireRecurring
CulturalFamilySeasonal

King Richard’s Faire

A Renaissance faire in Carver. Jousting, aerial acts, and turkey legs.

Date not confirmedCarver
Representative image, not a photo of Salem Haunted HappeningsRecurringFree
SeasonalCulturalFamily

Salem Haunted Happenings

The Witch City’s month-long Halloween festival of tours, a parade, and haunted houses.

Oct 1–31Salem
Representative image, not a photo of America’s Hometown Thanksgiving CelebrationFree
SeasonalCulturalFamily

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration

Plymouth’s multi-day Thanksgiving festival with a historic timeline parade.

Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22Plymouth
Representative image, not a photo of Holiday Craft Fair - North Attleboro High School
Craft

Holiday Craft Fair - North Attleboro High School

An annual NHS-run holiday craft fair fundraiser at North Attleboro High School.

Date TBDNorth Attleboro
Representative image, not a photo of Plimoth Patuxet Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair
CraftArtisanSeasonal

Plimoth Patuxet Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair

Holiday craft fair at Plimoth Patuxet Museums with hand-crafted goods, live music, hay rides, and seasonal food.

Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6Plymouth

Ended in 2026 (88)

These events have ended. We have not recorded 2027 dates for them.

Your guide to Massachusetts fairs & festivals in 2026

The calendar holds 96 events in 6 regions, from the farm country of Western Massachusetts to Cape Cod & the Islands and the towns around Greater Boston.

Of the 28 agricultural fairs, 20 start in August or September. The Big E in West Springfield runs 17 days and has a building for each of the six New England states. The Topsfield Fair dates to 1818, and so does the Three County Fair in Northampton. Alongside them are food festivals, music festivals, and cultural celebrations in towns across the state.

Use this directory to plan your year: filter by region, type, town, or month, see what’s on this weekend, or read our guides to fall fairs, free events, and more. Each event page shows the dates, location, and admission recorded for it, and links to the organizer’s site where there is one.

Browse Massachusetts fairs by type

Agricultural(28)Craft(21)Food Festival(32)Music(17)Cultural(39)Seasonal(35)Family(56)Artisan(23)

Frequently asked questions

When is fair season in Massachusetts?
Events start between March and December. August has the most start dates (21), followed by September (21). Of the 28 agricultural fairs, 20 start in August or September.
How long do The Big E and the Topsfield Fair run?
The Big E (the Eastern States Exposition) in West Springfield runs 17 days, Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026. The Topsfield Fair in Essex County runs 11 days, Oct 2–12, 2026.
How many fairs and festivals are in this directory?
This directory lists 96 fairs and festivals across all 6 regions of Massachusetts for 2026: agricultural fairs, craft and artisan shows, food festivals, music festivals, cultural celebrations, family carnivals, and seasonal events. 88 of them have ended for 2026.
Are there free fairs and festivals in Massachusetts?
Yes. Of the 96 events, 36 have free admission. Look for the green “Free” badge on any listing. Parking, food, and ride tickets can still cost money.
What types of fairs and festivals can I find?
You can browse agricultural fairs, craft and artisan shows, food festivals, music festivals, cultural celebrations, family carnivals, and seasonal events. Filter the 2026 list by region, type, and month.