The head of the Three County Fair in Northampton, Massachusetts, said he expects the organization to be fined by the city health department because some visitors did not follow mask rules.
In late August, the Northampton Board of Health issued a new mask mandate. They have to be worn in indoor spaces the public is invited to enter. That includes restaurants, gyms and the animal exhibition buildings at the Three County Fair.
But in one of the cow barns on Labor Day, most people were maskless, including Bill Nugent of Chesterfield. Nugent explained that "he's usually away from people," though he agreed the mask rules make sense.
James Pryzpek, the general manager of the fair, said the organization is doing what it can.
Cecilia Shiner and Adam Scarborough of Northampton were outside at the fair with their two young children, who aren't eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. All four were wearing masks.
Eight-year-old Penelope explained, "There's a lot of people here so we just wear masks to be safe."