Regional Events

We have some periodic events in the area.

• Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show - Annually held at the the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds (The home of The Big E) in West Springfield, MA (about 1 hour from Worcester, MA). The next show is January 29 and 30, 2011.
• The Big E - Also called the Eastern States Exposition, claims to be "the largest fair in the northeast". Held annually in West Springfield, MA (about 1 hour from Worcester, MA). The next show is September 17 - October 3, 2010.
• Big MOE - The Massachusetts Outdoor Exposition offers exposure to many outdoor skills, such as fishing and animal identification. The last show was September 27, 2009 in Sturbridge, MA (about half an hour from Worcester, MA).
• Boston Porstmouth Air Show - Presented at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH (about 1 hour 20 minutes from Worcester, MA). The next show is August 28 and 29, 2010.
• New England Air Show - Presented every few years at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, MA (just under one hour from Worcester, MA). The last show was September 6-7, 2008.
• Veterinary Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary medicine at Tufts University in West Grafton, MA (approximately 20 minutes from Worcester, MA). This is an annual event held in September the first Saturday after Labor Day from 11am to 3pm.
• Wachusett Mountain Festivals - The ski resort hosts several festivals in the off-season, including Music Fest, Kids Fest and AppleFest. Located in Princeton, MA (approximately 25 minutes from Worcester, MA).

Page updated 2/3/10.