The meet opened in conjunction with Brockton's annual livestock exhibition, one of the largest in New England.

There are equestrian events, a sideshow alley, art and craft displays, cooking exhibits, an agricultural pavilion and livestock exhibitions.

In addition to the annual state fair the fairgrounds also hosts auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and other events.

There will be entertainment and games, of course, but also a vast Farmers' Market, a livestock exhibition and animal-petting area, wine-tasting sessions and gardening lectures.

Mercedes is in the middle of an important livestock-raising area and hosts large livestock exhibitions and fairs.

These are made fair in August and has horseback riding, livestock exhibition of the best estates department (Putumayo) and logically the reign of livestock.

Besides the pro rodeo events and livestock exhibitions, pig racing is featured.

The Fair has also offered technological, agricultural, historical, and livestock exhibitions and competitions, including pig races.

So there will be craft demonstrations, games and even livestock exhibitions to go along with the music, which itself will be presented simultaneously on two different stages.

Animals from the historic livestock exhibition, from San Clemente goats to toy Shetland horses, parade around the famous round stone barn.