With declining income and increased expenses, agricultural fairs across the state are feeling the impact of declining state support, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.“Most of our fairs teach agriculture,” said Frank Di Luna, president.
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Li’l BeeDee & the Doo-Rites perform for the crowd during the 2018 Heath Fair. The Heath Agricultural Society received a grant from the Shelburne Cultural Council that is intended to support having music at the Heath Fair in 2021. Staff File Photo/Dan Little
Piti Theatre Co. Youth Troupe members perform in “To Bee or Not to Bee” during Piti’s 2018 “SYRUP: One Sweet Performing Arts Festival” at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center. Piti Theatre Co. received a grant from the Shelburne Cultural Council to support a Youth Troupe video project. Staff File/Dan Little
Attendees of the 2018 Winter HooPla warm up by a fire at the Trolley Museum rail yard in Shelburne Falls. The Art Garden received a grant from the Shelburne Cultural Council that is intended to support a future Winter Hoopla. Staff File Photo/Dan Little