NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – If you’re not heading out of town this holiday weekend, several events are happening right here in western Massachusetts.
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Labor Day first began as a push from labor activists in the United States and was first formally recognized by municipalities in the late 1800s. Then, the push began toward state recognition, with Massachusetts being among the first five states to pass bills recognizing the day.
By 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday of September a legal holiday. Since then, it meant barbeques, beach days, and one last chance to enjoy summer before heading into the fall.
The Three County Fair in Northampton begins on Friday, said to be the oldest continuously-running fair in the nation in its 208th year. The fair features rides, food, agricultural competitions, and performances through Monday…