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Types of Agricultural Fairs

There are five different types of agricultural fairs in Massachusetts

Major Fairs

  • Sponsored and conducted by an agricultural or horticultural society incorporated under Massachusetts law
  • Fair must operate at least three days annually
  • A majority of exhibits must be competitive ones

Community Fairs

  • Sponsored and conducted by an agricultural or horticultural society, or association
  • In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours
  • Shall include competitive exhibits

Livestock Shows

  • Specific breed shows
  • In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours

Grange Fairs

  • Sponsored and conducted by a local grange organization
  • In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours
  • Shall include competitive exhibits

Youth Fairs

  • Sponsored and conducted by a youth agricultural society 
  • In operation for at least one day for a period of five hours
  • Shall include competitive exhibits

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