The Barnstable County Agricultural Society held its first fair, consisting primarily of livestock and handicraft exhibits, in October of 1844 at the County Court House in Barnstable Village. Proceeds collected from ticket sales and exhibitor fees are re-invested in the Fairgrounds for capital improvements and mortgage repayments, awarded as scholarships to young people pursuing careers in agriculture, conservation or elated fields, or distributed to charitable causes. The staff at the Barnstable County Fair and the Cape Cod Fairgrounds hope you have a great time at the fair, held this year July 18 – 24. Should you have any questions or feedback please email info@barnstablecountyfair.org, or call 508-563-3200. The Fairgrounds are located at 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway, Route 151, East Falmouth, Massachusetts. There will be a standard flower show at the Fair, along with live entertainment. Visit www.barnstablecountyfair.org for complete schedules.