The Three County Fair celebrated 200 years with a tractor parade in 2018. -- Three County Fair—the Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society was formed and incorporated by a special act of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts state legislature in 1818. The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization and the purpose of the Society was then as it is now: “To promote agriculture, agricultural education, and agricultural science in the Commonwealth.” Exhibitions, displays, competitions and demonstrations were the “tools of choice” as the Society went about fulfilling its purpose. Premiums are still awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in a variety of agricultural and domestic categories. Over two centuries later, and without interruption, the Fair has evolved to offer a variety of experiences for its Fairgoers from farmers sharing their farming techniques, carnivals, games, thoroughbred horse racing (which ended in 2005), livestock demonstrations, crafts, demolition derbies, music, foods and unique entertainment performances as we prepare for harvest.—3countyfair.com
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Created in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the United States Navy Blue Angels formed in 1946 and the French Air Force Patrouille de France formed in 1931.—Wikipedia Westfield International Air Show 2017—The airshow featured the United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds and showcased many aircraft, in a combination of aerial and static displays. Hosted by the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard at the Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts.— westfieldairshow.org
