For the first time at the Bolton Fair, and included in the price of admission will be a Demolition Derby for your entertainment on Friday. Kids of all ages will enjoy the madness of fearless drivers colliding and crashing their cars in a whirlwind of metal and destruction, until only one is left standing. Grandstand seating is being brought in to make your viewing pleasure more enjoyable for this event. And when it's all over be sure to take in the concert on the outdoor stage, the midway rides or the other great entertainment that the Fair has to offer. (Note: Demolition Derby requires a minimum number of entrants in order to put on and may be cancelled if not obtained.)

Purina Incredible Dog Team: The Marvelous Mutts – A canine spectacular, is a thrilling dog sport entertainment show that showcases some of the world's finest canine athletes. The dogs amaze audiences as they flip and fly to snatch flying discs out of the air, race through obstacle courses with breathtaking speed, and launch themselves off a dock to catch a toy before it splashes into a pool of water. Spectators, children and adults alike, always leave the Marvelous Mutts shows with smiles on their faces . . . after they pick their jaws up off the ground!

Are you a fan of Chloe and Christi from the Lifetime TV reality series Dance Moms? On Saturday August 11th in the Pavilion, meet Chloe & Christi in the Bolton Fair's Pavilion. Chloe will do a Solo Performance at 6pm followed by a meet and greet with both Chloe and Christ from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. You'll get a chance to interact with these reality stars and find out behind the scenes information and what's its really like at ALDC. All of this is included with the price of admission to the Bolton Fair so come early to insure the best seating.

The Bolton Fair is going for "Big Air" this year and what better way to do this than by bring you Monster Trucks and Freestyle Motorcycles. On both Saturday and Sunday you can experience the thrills of Monster Trucks flying through the air and crushing cars. In addition the Freestyle Motorcycles will amaze you with their gravity defying stunts performed in mid-air while jumping the gap between steel ramps.

The Amazing Rainforest Experience is a unique animal show where conservation and environmental awareness take center stage. It is a proven scientific fact that our planet's rainforests are home to over 2/3 of all species, and yet they are being destroyed at a rate of over one acre every second of the day. We live in a world where a new species becomes endangered every day. With these events, conservation of our natural resources is an ever-pressing issue. Some of the most rare and endangered species on our planet are featured in this show.

Olde Time Lumberjack Show – take a journey into the bygone days of yesteryear. Exhibiting the skills, strength, and courage of the old time lumberjack, in both a humorous and educational format. Just make sure you don't get too close to them when they're doing the logrolling or you might get wet!

When you come to the Bolton Fair on Friday you'll enjoy the sounds of The Boston Road Bluegrass Band performing their crafted songs rooted in traditional styles. Even if you're not a big fan of bluegrass music you will enjoy their performance!

Bolton Fair Craft Village Demonstrations – Visit the new blacksmith shop and see artisans forge unique items out of metal the old fashion way. Participate in an Early American pottery demonstration where you uses wooden foot powered treadle wheel. See demonstrations of woodturning the old fashioned way. And there's lots of shopping opportunities too with the amazing crafters showing their wares including the Stow Minuteman Crafters, Mothertown Quilters and others in the Fiber Tent.
(Note: Craft Village Demonstrations open all 3 days; Craft vendors Saturday and Sunday only)

Old MacDonald's Farm Petting Farm – Come feed and get close to the barnyard animals. The petting farm has a new home at the Bolton Fair; its very own barn. Also next to the barn you will find the Pony Rides. Fun for kids of all ages.

Journey Tribute Band: The Great Escape – We're excited to have the band "The Great Escape" at the Bolton Fair again this year. If you're a fan of the music from Journey you'll really enjoy this band. They will be the headliners for Friday evening in the new outdoor stage. Bring a chair or blanket if you like but no coolers please. All entertainment is free with admission so come early and enjoy the fair!

Draw The Line – The Only Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show worldwide! They boast accolades from Steven Tyler & Joey Kramer as well as family & friends of the legendary rock group. This is as authentic as it can ever get! Come see for yourself!. Performing Saturday evening, you won't believe what you hear and see right down to Tyler's wardrobe & the stage antics. All of this is included free with admission to the Fair and will be held on the outdoor stage. Bring a chair or blanket if you like but no coolers please.

Kid's Country is the place for great kids entertainment from performers like: Vic and Sticks, Musical Comedy for the Whole Family . . . Luckybob, Magician & Juggler . . . Super Cool Beans, Sing & Dance with the characters . . . Alotta Hoopla – Hula Hoops of all sizes for people to try out. Participate in the three-legged race or the "veggies" race. Get up close to animals from New England Reptile & Raptors and from Creature Teachers.

Last year at the Bolton Fair we added a tractor pulling arena and hosted our first Farm Tractor Pull. What a great turnout we had and what gorgeous machines competed. This year we expect even a larger turnout and the pulling sled will be back again. The Farm Tractor pull will be on Saturday and the Garden Tractor Pull on Sunday.

Our Rare Breeds Exhibit returns with rare and endangered farm animals of all types. See the different breeds that have graced the Bolton Fair Commemorative posters among others. Posters are also available at the Committee Tent next to the Farmers’ Market where you can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.

If you think lawn mowers are just for mowing lawns then come to the Bolton Fair on Saturday and Sunday to watch the Baystate Lawn Tractor Racing association compete in their inaugural event at the Bolton Fair. Lawn mower racing is based firmly around the use of both engines and chassis from regular model mowers. Who knows, maybe next year you'll be joining them.

Towering 100 feet above the Fair is the latest Midway ride – Vertigo! Along with all of your other favorite rides like Freak Out and Remix are all here from Fiesta Shows. You'll l also find the Food Court with all of the great fair foods you love not too far away from the rides and centrally located on the fairgrounds. But you may want to check out the rides first! And be sure to purchase a wristband for daily unlimited rides.

Aunt Mimi – Back at the Bolton Fair this year is one of our all time favorites: Aunt Mimi. An up-tempo, acoustic guitar duo performing pop hits with a rock edge. They cover material from the present decade to as early as the 1950s -- from the Jayhawks and Guster to the Kinks and the Everly Brothers. They combine harmony singing, varied guitar arrangements, and a wide range of styles in a way that keeps audiences listening and anticipating the next tune. Aunt Mimi's overall sound incorporates American rock ballads, British pop, and country. They will be performing Saturday afternoon in the outdoor stage.

Our long-time tradition of hosting Horse & Oxen Pulls will continue again this year. Watch these gentle giants amaze you with their strength and abilities. As always, the Horse Pull is on Saturday and the Oxen Pull is on Sunday.

The Jolly Rouges – Performing on Sunday, this talented band of musicians and singers has a varied, intriguing repertoire of 18th and 19th Century material from period commemorative, tavern/drinking, romantic ballads, sea shanties, children's ditties, Irish tunes and songs. The Rogues are carving out a unique niche in local musical entertainment. Make them a part of your Bolton Fair experience.

The Livestock Exhibit under the pole barns is where you'll see animals and their owners compete for the blue ribbon. From sheep and cows to rabbits and chickens, we've got them all (pigs too). Stop by to see the Chick Hatchery while you're there.

And the Bolton Fair wouldn't be complete without the Fiddler Contest on Sunday. Local fiddlers of all ages come and compete. Truly a fan favorite and since the crowd has outgrown the Fiddler's tent, this year they are moving into the Pavilion for a truly memorable experience.

WHAT IS A FIDDLE CONTEST?  Fiddlers gather to compete against other fiddlers in their age group.  Most fiddlers use it as a reason to practice so they get better! It is truly fascinating to watch the fiddlers take the stage.