County Fair Guide

Franklin County Fair

Greenfield, Massachusetts

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Typical Month

September

Duration

6 days

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Size

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About Franklin County Fair

The Franklin County Fair in Greenfield celebrates western Massachusetts' most rural county — the Connecticut River valley's Franklin County is known for its Pioneer Valley farms, tobacco shade production, and vibrant locavore food community centered on Deerfield and the Five College area. The fair is one of the oldest in Massachusetts.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors highlighting the Pioneer Valley's farm-to-table culture, carnival rides, and a well-organized fair drawing from the Five College community and Franklin County's farming families.

Visitor Tips

Greenfield is the county seat of Massachusetts' most rural county. The Historic Deerfield — a remarkably preserved colonial village — and the Poet's Seat nature reserve overlooking the Connecticut River valley are major area attractions, and the county's craft brewery and farm-to-table restaurant scene is one of the best in western New England.

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