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  • Monday, July 18 – Sunday, July 24 – Barnstable County Fair

    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.

  • Monday, July 20 – Sunday, July 26 – Kids’ Games, A Standard Flower Show

    Monday, July 20 – Sunday, July 26 – Kids’ Games, A Standard Flower Show

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. Southeastern District presents Kids’ Games, A Standard Flower Show, at the Barnstable County Fair at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds, Route 151, East Falmouth, July 20 – 26.  Fair Hours Monday through Thursday, 4 pm – 10 pm, Friday through Sunday, noon – 10 pm.  For directions, visit http://capecodfairgrounds.com/events/barnstable-county-fair/

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  • Saturday, July 21 – Saturday, July 28 – Adventures in Space, A Standard Flower Show

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. Southeastern District presents Adventures in Space, A Standard Flower Show, from July 21 – 28 at the Barnstable County Fair, Route 151, East Falmouth, Massachusetts.  For information on entries, contact Chairman Kathleen Coyle, 508-295-2857, or email kmcoyle2@verizon.net.  For complete hours and information on the Fair, visit www.barnstablecountyfair.org.

  • Saturday, July 16 – Sunday, July 24, 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm – Handwork

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc, and the Southeastern District present “Handwork” a standard flower show at the Barnstable County Fair,  Fair hours: July 16 -24 , 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm.  Cost: Fair Admission ($10 adult, $8 Seniors and Military, Children under 12 free).  The Barnstable County Fair has been an annual summer tradition on Cape Cod for 164 years. The Fair is a place where families can spend the day together and share experiences they can only experience at the Barnstable County Fair.There are animal shows, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, horticulture displays, rides, games, live music, arts & crafts, food and commercial vendors with various arts and crafts for sale.   For a complete schedule or entry information contact Hila Lyman, Design Division Entries Chairman, at 508-548-0841, or email her at hilajeanne@comcast.net.  For more information on the Fair,  log on to www.barnstablecountyfair.org.

  • Saturday, July 17 – Saturday, July 24 – A Garden Tour

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. and the Southeastern District presents “A Garden Tour”, a standard flower show at the Barnstable County Fair,  Fair hours: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm every day.  Entries are open to all members of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. and any members of National Garden Clubs, Inc.  New entry days are Saturday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 21.  An exhibitors’ meeting will take place Friday, June 11, at 9:30 am.  For more information on entering, contact Flower Show Chairman Robin Murphy at 508-295-9076, or email heroncreekdesign@msn.com.  For a complete schedule or entry information contact Hila Lyman, Design Division Entries Chairman, at 508-548-0841, or email her at hilajeanne@comcast.net.

    The Barnstable County Fair has been an annual summer tradition on Cape Cod for 164 years. The Fair is a place where families can spend the day together and share experiences they can only experience at the Barnstable County Fair.

    There are animal shows, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, horticulture displays, rides, games, live music, arts & crafts, food and commercial vendors with various arts and crafts for sale.

    For more information on the fair, log on to www.barnstablecountyfair.org.

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