Mike and I have not been to the Franklin County Fair since 1983. For us Greenfieldites it was a highlight of the beginning of fall and the closing of summer.  As little kids we rode the rides with total abandon, wasted our quarters on “sure to win” games meandered thru the Roundhouse, Dole Building and always cheered for the underdog at the horse pull. Touring “the Barns” was an adventure for those of us who didn’t own a cow, and how can you resist cooing at all those bunnies and chickens? Guess what, it’s all still there!

We were amazed to see the Franklin County Fair dishing out all our old favorites, including the Firemen’s Muster, Demolition Darby, Rotarian Hot Dogs and Robbins Memorial Apple Pie, I can’t list it all, but OK, we went on some crazy ride I didn’t exactly recognize from the 80’s, wasted $ 5 on some kind of “put your quarter on the spot” game ate a bunch of French fries, and sat around for utter judging (really).  For those of you who have never been to a great county fair. Take in the Franklin County Fair, Greenfield Massachusetts, and have a peek into many different lives.