A demolition derby driver surveys the wreckage during the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday, August 23, 2024. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Fairgoers snack on a blooming onion while awaiting the start of the demolition derby at the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday, August 23, 2024. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Susie Lenz, left, of Ludlow and Matthew Hurd of Westhampton hold hands while walking the midway at the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday, August 23, 2024. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Hatfield resident R.J. Kaczenski, 16, prepares his sheep named Blanche for showing during the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday, August 23, 2024.  PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Youngsters enjoy the midway rides during the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday, August 23, 2024. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Ashfield resident Anna Belval competes with her Belgium draft horse named Chuck as her husband Cody Belval does the hitching during the horse pull at the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday, August 23, 2024. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Smoke rises from the wreckage during the demolition derby at the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday, August 23, 2024. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

The lights exhibit halls, show rings and the midway glow as a large crowd gathers on the hillside for the demolition derby during the 156th Cummington Fair on Friday evening, August 23, 2024. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS