Harvest Fair

The Holliston Historical Society, located on Route 16 in Holliston, Massachusetts, invites you to participate in our old-time Country Harvest Fair.

Every year people look forward to our antiques and crafts fair on the picturesque lawn of the  Historical Society, traditionally held in September. Along with the fine items offered by our crafters  and collectors, the Society provides food, Society-baked pies and a silent auction. Many buyers  return to find their favorite crafters’ booths every year and enjoy the day at our fair. This year we  will again be offering items for sale from our Treasure Shop.

DATE: Sunday, September 20, 2026

RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 27, 2026

TIME: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

SET UP TIME: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

PLACE: Holliston Historical Society Grounds, 547 Washington St., Holliston, MA 01746

REGISTRATION FEE: $75 per space Early Bird registration if sent before June 1, 2026 — $95 per space thereafter (non-refundable). $140 per double space for Early Bird registration if sent before June 1, 2026 – $180 thereafter (non-refundable).  See below to pay via PayPal.

SPACE: 10’ x 10’. Vendors/dealers must supply their own tables, chairs, and/or set ups. No electrical hook-ups. Bathrooms available on premises. Double space is 10′ x 20′

FOOD: You will receive a coupon for complimentary 2 cups of coffee and 2 donuts per booth upon checking in the morning of the fair. Hot food for lunch and the Society’s homemade apple pies and other treats are available for purchase in the barn.

SET UP AND PARKING: 7:30–9:30 AM. Upon arrival, all vendors/dealers must check in, unload  their vehicles (maximum 2 per booth) and move them before setup. We ask for your full  cooperation in this matter, not only to eliminate confusion, but also as a safety precaution for arriving participants and the public who may arrive before 10:00. Because of the number of cars involved, and to assist the public in finding parking, we must insist that all vendors/dealers, after unloading their vehicles, park at the designated parking locations (within walking distance from the Society). There will be assistants to guide you to your booth and to parking. Two handicap parking spaces are available on our lot. If you require one of them, please indicate so on your application. Washington Street is a very well-traveled road, and the spaces along the street directly in front of  the fair should be left open to be used by the buying public.

RESERVATIONS: Typically, we have about 65 vendors/dealers. Repeat participants who request it will be given preference for their location. We will try very hard not to put like crafts next to one another and will limit the number of vendors/dealers with similar crafts.

SILENT AUCTION TABLE: We ask all vendors to donate one item of their choosing to be included on our Silent Auction Table. Donations will be labeled and will include information on the vendor and location of the vendor’s booth.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES DEALERS: We welcome antiques and collectibles dealers to take booths at our fair. We ask that goods sold by these vendors be items that are no longer commercially made and may have collectible or historical interest. 

PUBLICITY: We are augmenting our social media marketing of the Fair with Vendor Spotlights – randomly choosing a few vendors to highlight each week in the weeks leading up to the Fair. 

FAIR CANCELLATION: Should BOTH DATES be canceled due to inclement weather, a refund of 25% of your payment will be returned to you. The Historical Society is a non-profit organization and, since this is our major fundraiser for the year, we would suffer a substantial loss, not only from the cancellation of the fair, but also from our inability to recoup the money we had invested in it. Please check our recorded message on 508-429-5795 (updated at 5:30 AM on the day of the fair) as conditions may be different from your home location.

LIABILITY: The Holliston Historical Society or any of its members or volunteers shall not be held responsible for any loss, damages, or bodily harm that may occur during this Harvest Fair.

ACCEPTANCE: In previous years we have had to reject vendors when we reached our quota of a particular craft.  Therefore, the sooner your application is received, the better your chance of acceptance. 

If all spaces are sold out, we will notify wait list vendors if a cancellation is received. If none occur, we will return your check after the event is held.

For more information about the Holliston Historical Society or the Harvest Fair, please contact us:

Vendor Coordinator, Jane Gilfoy, , 508-380-5579

Harvest Fair Chairperson, Beate (Bea) Hait, , 774-292-9098.