The Fair
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Fair Facts
- GATES OPEN EACH DAY AT 11:00 AM
- MIDWAY OPENS EACH DAY AT 11:00 AM (EXCEPT FOR FRIDAY WHEN IT OPENS AT 1:00PM)
- ADMISSION PRICES (Save $$ by purchasing in advance now.)
- ADULT $10.00
- SENIOR & VET $8.00
- CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER ARE FREE
- RIDE TICKETS
- RIDE ALL DAY WRISTBAND
- ALL DAYS $22.00
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2012 Entertainment
The Demolition Derbies on Friday and Sunday nights are the Fair's largest attractions. Skyfire Productions always adds some new wrinkles to the events to keep them exciting. Advance tickets are available on-line.
On Labor Day, Monday starting at 4:00 PM the Pioneer Valley Roller Derby will be facing off against one of the Northeast's Premier Teams in an intense competition at the Three County Fair Arena Building.
Once again, Grannies Racing Pigs return to the fair circuit! Come and cheer on your favorite little piggy and be glad you didn't lose any money.
The Three County Fair Club House has grown to be a cherished fun stop at the Fair. Friday night has Dan and the Belmonts showcasing the best of your Doo Wop and Rock and Roll favorites.
The Pencils Join Erin Greene on Vocals & Guitar, Brian Jyringi on Drums, Flute, Guitar, Slide Whistle, Harmonica, Harp etc., Jeff Wadsworth, Lead Guitarist, SLIDE Gee-tar, Brian Banning - Bass/Standup, Bruce Banning - Guitar, Piano in the Clubhouse on Saturday night for a great mix of rock and blues!
Sunday night, Demo Derby Nite, brings for the 7th consecutive year, Moose and the Hightops, get your dance moves on and sing along juices going and be prepared to have fun as this great Fair night concludes.
Labor Day the music continues in the Club House presenting Cottonwood , one of the most praised and accomplished bands coming out of the Western Massachusetts area. The bands goal is to have fun while doing something they love, playing music and watching the smiles that are created through the music. Cottonwood's fans have always been supportive, and have gone above and beyond any expectations the band could have had. Cottonwood truly cares for each and everyone who comes to see them and if you ask any of the members they will tell you themselves, "The fans are the reason we have been around for 19 years and as long as they are here and everyone is having fun, we'll keep playing".
New this year is an early Christmas in September in the Youth Exhibit Hall. Come and see Santa and bring your wish lists (No postage please). Santa will be visiting Sunday and Monday between 1:00 and 6:00 pm.
New Barn #3 will once again be our Crafters and Exhibitor Barn. We are also going to have wine tasting from three local wineries in the Barn. Vineyards Les Trois Emme Winery, Hardwick Winery and Godards Red Hen Winery will be showcasing their locally produced wines.
New England Championship Horse Pull. Friday is horse pulling day at the Fair. Some of the finest teams in New England gather for this event which concludes with the Open Class at 7:30 PM. In the event of rain the pull will be held in the arena.
Saturday is the Oxen Pull. The weight that these sturdy beasts can pull is truly amazing!
Sunday is Blues day at the Fair. Featuring the Best of the Valley Blues Bands and performers, informal and often combing talents of the various groups in unplanned jams this is "Preaching the Blues Day" at the Fair.
KACHUNGA AND THE ALLIGATOR
From deep in the swamps of Florida comes Kachunga, a real American Bushman who dares to step foot into the wet domain of the alligator. Watch in astonishment as he apprehends a ferocious man-eating reptile with his bare hands. Most people have never seen an alligator up close. The mystique of these giant reptiles is in itself a big draw. Now imagine the thrill of watching a man pit his strength and agility against nine feet and 300 Ibs. of lashing tail and gnashing jaws in a dangerous dance of reflexes and cunning. Kachunga's struggle with the alligator keeps each member of the audience on the edge of their seat, biting their nails and curling their toes.
Kachunga and the Alligator is educational, funny and safe to view. The alligators are treated with respect and care and are not harmed in any manner.
MAGIC OF LANCE GIFFORD & COMPANY
When Gifford was sixteen years old, he left home and began performing his magic tricks and illusions on a traveling circus. It was then that he purchased and fell in love with his first show animal. Sheaba was a twelve week old South American Mountain lion that Gifford raised himself.
Over the years, Gifford has toured throughout much of the US and Canada, amazing audiences with his fast-paced and highly entertaining magical illusion show. He continues to spend much of the year entertaining audiences at state and county fairs, festivals and corporate events. Gifford is also responsible for raising tens of thousands of dollars for groups and organizations with the presentation of his shows in schools throughout vast regions of the country.
Lance Gifford's unique style and flare for theatrical presentation sets his illusions and magic tricks apart from those of the average magician. He and his company perform some of the world's most modern and intriguing illusions, including the "Metamorphosis," once performed by the late, great Harry Houdini.
Lance Gifford has had the privilege of sharing the stage and spotlight with such notables as Trisha Yearwood, the late Johnny Cash, Chubby Checker and "New Kids on the Block. "He has also appeared with many Sci-fi stars from "Star Trek," "Star-Trek--The Next Generation," and "Deep Space Nine."
THE KENT FAMILY CIRCUS
The Kent Family Magic Circus is a Variety show with magic, juggling, fire-eating, unicyling, bull whip tricks, side-show stunts, mind-reading and more.
Imagine an illusion show with a lot of variety and music performed by a real family. It's kinda vaudeville, kinda circus, kinda Vegas stardust, kinda sawdust, kinda Copperfield, kinda Criss Angel, kinda Blackstone, kinda Henning, kinda Barnum...kinda it all and kinda not. They are a cast of nine ...all one real family
MONSTER TRUCKS
The MONSTER TRUCKS return to the fair this year with a great line up, including three time world freestyle Champion Avenger. Avenger will be going against other Monster truck favorites, Brutus, Wrecking Crew and Mega-Bite. Show times are Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1:00PM.
For information on this year's events or to book your own event, call 413-584-2237.