ONE New England State Fair Ranks As One Of The Best In The Country
There is no shortage of fun fairs and festivals around here in the summer and fall. Recently one New England State fair ranked as one of the best in the…
There is no shortage of fun fairs and festivals around here in the summer and fall. Recently one New England State fair ranked as one of the best in the country! The concerts, carnival rides, animal exhibits, food, agriculture and fun all helped to give The Big E in Springfield that status it deserves. This New England fair ranks as best in our country.
Wide Open Country, ranked the nation's top fairs and named the Minnesota State Fair as #1. The Big E came in at #14 out of 20. The site did recognize the popular Springfield fair the largest fair in New England. And they specifically mentioned the food, saying they have “just about every kind of food you can imagine,” according to MassLive.
Since 1917 The Eastern States Exposition (better known as The Big E) has been bringing New Englanders together for entertainment and education. It's "America's Premier Exposition" and the world's only multi-state fair, as it represents all 6 New England states. As you probably know, the Big E also attracts big names in entertainment. Today, more than one million people will pour through the gates at the annual 17 day event.
This year you can see national acts ranging from John Fogerty, to Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind and many more! The Sam Adams Beer Garden and the Big E Bakery are back. And hey, you don't want to miss the Circus Spectacular, The Big Parade, and all the fabulous food. Of course there are rides, competitions, agricultural and horticultural displays and events. It's all just a part of what makes The Big E one of the best in the U.S. This one New England state fair ranks as one of the best in the country.
The official start of summer is a little over a month away, June 21. However, it's mid May which means it's the unofficial start of fair season in Massachusetts. We love our fairs here. Fairs mean amazing food, fun rides, games, family time and so much more. There are different types of fairs in Massachusetts as well. From sheepshearing festivals to apple blossom festivals to music festivals, we have it all here in Massachusetts. In general, the first fair of the season takes place toward the end of May and continues all the way through November. But pay attention because each fair has an extremely different theme. One may be more family friendly than another. One may have different types of food. The point is, there are certain benefits for each fair so you should definitely make sure they have what you're looking for before you go.
Oh and we can't forget about the food at the fair. From corn dogs, to fried oreos, to cotton candy and fried dough, these fairs will have it all. We have listed the date and location of each fair and the website as well. Make sure you check each website for directions, parking information, admission costs and more.
May 27-28 MA Sheep and Woolcraft Fair
Chosen by Yankee Magazine as one of the top 20 things to do in MA. There is sheep judging, fiber workshops, auctions and more.
June 3 Franklin County 4-H Fair
This fair will have a horse show and helps benefit the Mass 4H Youth Development Program which includes robotics, foods, consumer science, career exploration, community service, photography, leadership, and animal science projects.
July 12-July 16 Westport Fair
The annual fair is held at 200 Pine Hill Road in Westport. This fair features a carnival, farm tractor pulls, garden tractor pulls, horseshoe and corn hole tournaments, food vendors, an animal tent, craft vendors, entertainment, a car show, touch a truck and the annual chicken bbq.
July 27-July 23 Barnstable Fair
From demolition derbys to live performances (Abba tribute band), this fair has something for everyone.
July 28 Worcester County 4H Fair
August 11-August 13 Bolton Fair
Join them for the annual celebration of our heritage, culture and community, as we provide wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competition and educational experiences for the whole family. The Bolton Fair is where friends, agriculture, education and creativity unite!
August 11, 12, 13 Middlefield Fair
Truck pulls, horse pulls, live entertainment, petting zoos, reptiles, demonstrations, kids activities and more.
August 17-20 Martha's Vineyard Fair
The fair has become an unofficial end of summer fair that features livestock, games, rides and food.
August 18-27 Marshfield Fair
The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, sponsor of the Marshfield Fair, is dedicated to making this the premier event of Southeastern Massachusetts. They have petting zoos, live demos, rides, butterfly exhibits and more.
Sept. 1-4 Three County Fair
The Three County Fairgrounds is located in Northampton, Massachusetts right off Interstate 91. From live bands, to racing pigs, to motorcycle shows the Three County Fair has it all.
Sept. 7-10 Franklin County Fair
The 174th Franklin County Fair
September 7-10, 2023, in Greenfield MA. They have demolition derbys, rides, food, pet shows and more.
September 15-October 1 The Big E
The Big E has become one of the biggest fairs in Massachusetts. They have rides, food, water slides and entertainment from BIG NAME artists. This year's performers include Zedd and Third Eye Blind.
Sept. 29-October 9 Topsfield Fair
From free movies to performances to great food and animal exhibits, The Topsfield Fair has become a staple on the north shore.
