An agricultural fair is built around farming, livestock and rural craft. The label gets used loosely in Massachusetts: 28 of the 96 events are tagged agricultural, against 56 tagged family and 39 tagged cultural. Topsfield Fair dates to 1818 and still centers livestock and produce judging. The Big E in West Springfield is a New England exposition with a building for each of the six states, and Brimfield is an antiques and flea market.
Agricultural fair
A fair built around farming, livestock and rural craft.
See it at these Massachusetts fairs
Shown first
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal
Topsfield Fair
Eleven days of livestock, rides, and giant pumpkins.
Oct 2–12Topsfield
EndedAgriculturalFamilyFood Festival
The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)
New England’s great state fair, 17 days, six state buildings, and cream puffs.
Sep 18 – Oct 4West Springfield
EndedFreeArtisanCraftCultural
Brimfield Antique Flea Market
Billed as the country’s largest outdoor antiques show. Thousands of dealers along Route 20.
May 12–17Brimfield
EndedAgriculturalSeasonalFamily
Three County Fair
A Northampton fair dating to 1818, with rodeo and livestock shows.
Date not confirmedNorthampton