Light Up the Fairgrounds and the Franklin County Fesitval of the Trees are collaborating to bring you the first annual Welcoming Winter Wonderland!
Light Up the Fairgrounds will continue to be a drive-through event, and Festival of the Trees will be a walk-through event in the Roundhouse at the end of the drive.
Open Dates:
All dates 5-8pm, weather dependant.
Click Here to Sign Up a Tree with Festival of the Trees
Click Here to Sign Up a Display for Light Up the Fairgrounds
This is your one stop for information to exhibit in the Roundhouse and Youth Hall, or to enter your Horse, Cow, Chicken, Rabbit, Sheep, or Oxen at the Fair.
The 2024 Exhibitor's Handbook is available below and can be referenced until the new version is available in early Summer 2025.
The Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby is a staple of the Franklin County Fair. Dates for the 2025 show will be released when determined.
Preferred ticket admission into the Grandstand is 5pm
General Admission entry time is 5:15pm
Information regarding car requirements can be found on the Stoney Roberts website.
There is no set closing time for the fair, though generally it's open until at least 9pm on Thursday and Sunday, and at least 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Poor weather may result in an earlier closing time.
Buildings include Roundhouse, Youth Hall, Fish & Wildlife, Dole Building, Baby Barnyard, Grandstand, Poultry, and Rabbits.
The Fair Museum, located near the show ring, is open:
Name | Date and Time | Location |
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Light Up the Fairgrounds | Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Light Up the Fairgrounds | Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Light Up the Fairgrounds | Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Light Up the Fairgrounds | Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Extravaganja | Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
4-H Clinic Day | Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Greenfield Derby Canine Flyball Tournament | Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Halberg Hall |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
Boer Goat Show | Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Show Ring |
Boer Goat Show | Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Show Ring |
Eurobuilt Spring Show & Shine Car Show | Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Boer Goat Show | Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Show Ring |
Eurobuilt Spring Show & Shine Car Show | Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Community Tag Sale, Presented by WHAI/Bear Country | Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Relay For Life of Franklin County | Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Green River Music Festival | Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Green River Music Festival | Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Green River Music Festival | Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
American Pitbull Terrier Club of New England Dog Show | Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Halberg Hall |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
American Pitbull Terrier Club of New England Dog Show | Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Halberg Hall |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
American Pitbull Terrier Club of New England Dog Show | Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Halberg Hall |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
Fourth of July Fire | Friday, July 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Fourth of July Fire | Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Big Brothers/Big Sisters .5K | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM | |
Boer Goat Show | Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Show Ring |
Boer Goat Show | Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Show Ring |
Circus Smirkus | Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Boer Goat Show | Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Show Ring |
Circus Smirkus | Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Antique Motorcycle Club of America: Yankee Chapter Meet | Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Antique Motorcycle Club of America: Yankee Chapter Meet | Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM | |
Pioneer Valley All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial | Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Pioneer Valley All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial | Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Pioneer Valley All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial | Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
SoulFest | Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
SoulFest | Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
SoulFest | Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Franklin County Fair | Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Franklin County Fair | Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Franklin County Fair | Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Franklin County Fair | Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Northern Fall Classic Dairy Goat Show | Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds Show Ring |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Friday, September 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
PAWS - USDAA New England Regional Agility Trial | Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
Franklin County Food Festival | Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
Face to Face Dog Sports | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
Face to Face Dog Sports | Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
Face to Face Dog Sports | Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |
Face to Face Dog Sports | Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Franklin County Fairgrounds - Infield Area |