History

Originally a vitally important hunting and burial ground for the Stockbridge Munsee people, and once a seasonally vibrant site for agriculture, concerts, horse racing, and other dynamic community events, The Great Barrington Fairgrounds site sat dormant for 35 years. In December 2012, the 57-acre property was purchased by Bart & Janet Elsbach with the vision to develop it into a resource for the community and by the community. With the support and interest of local individuals, organizations, and businesses, the Great Barrington Fair Ground Redevelopment Project was formed as a non-profit organization.