Cummington Fair 2026: Visitor's Guide
The Cummington Fair is one of western Massachusetts' great end-of-summer traditions — four days of livestock, horse and ox draws, a midway, live music, and old-fashioned country-fair competition up in the Hampshire County hilltowns. The 158th edition runs August 27–30, 2026.
What it is
The Cummington Fair is a four-day agricultural fair held at the Cummington Fairgrounds (97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, MA). The Hillside Agricultural Society has run it since the 1880s, and it remains the largest annual gathering in the western Massachusetts hilltowns. Expect the full country-fair lineup: livestock and 4-H exhibits, horse and ox draws, vintage tractor and motorized events, a midway with rides from Gillette Shows, live music, fair food, and the hall exhibits and competitions that are the heart of a New England agricultural fair.
What to do
- Agriculture and animals — livestock shows, 4-H, and the horse and ox draws that are a hilltown tradition.
- The midway — rides and games from Gillette Shows, plus a full slate of kids' and family activities.
- Motorized events — tractor and truck events on the grounds.
- Live music and fair food — entertainment across the weekend and the usual lineup of fair-food vendors.
Planning your visit
The fair sells advance tickets online through cummingtonfair.com. For current admission prices, daily hours, and parking, see the fair's official Admission, Hours & Parking page. Camping is available on the grounds for anyone making a full weekend of it.
For vendors
The Cummington Fair welcomes commercial and craft vendors, and vendor applications are handled through the fair's website. If you're a maker or food vendor looking at the late-summer circuit, it's a well-attended hilltown date.
Q: When is the Cummington Fair in 2026?
The 158th Cummington Fair runs Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Cummington Fairgrounds in Cummington, Massachusetts.
Q: Where is the Cummington Fair held?
At the Cummington Fairgrounds, 97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, MA 01026, in the western Massachusetts hilltowns of Hampshire County.
Q: How much is admission, and where do I buy tickets?
Advance tickets are sold online through the fair's website, cummingtonfair.com. For current admission prices, daily hours, and parking details, check the fair's official Admission, Hours & Parking page.
Q: What is there to do at the Cummington Fair?
Livestock and 4-H exhibits, horse and ox draws, vintage tractor and motorized events, a midway with rides, live music, and fair food — plus the hall exhibits and competitions of a traditional New England agricultural fair.
Q: Is camping available at the Cummington Fair?
Yes. Camping is available on the fairgrounds; see the fair's website for details and reservations.
Related Reading
- Massachusetts Fairs and Festivals in 2026: Your Complete Guide — the full statewide roundup
- Craft Fairs vs. Agricultural Fairs in New England: What's the Difference?
- Cape Cod & Berkshires Craft Fair Circuit 2026: Complete Regional Guide
Last updated: June 2026
