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The Hampden County 4-H & Youth Fair is a one-day event held at the Mallary Complex on the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It showcases 4-H members' accomplishments with animal projects, arts and crafts, growing vegetables, creating food items, home crafts, computer skills and robotics. All registered 4-H members ages 5 through 18 residing in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Berkshire or Worcester County are welcome to participate. A variety of food is available, and children's games and contests take place throughout the day. The event is free to the public.
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