73rd Annual Livestock Classic
The Baystate Livestock Classic is an event that has been held annually since 1935. Students involved in the Classic work many hours to train their animals and learn the skills needed to show that species.
Species include Morgan horses, Belted Galloway beef cattle, Holstein and Jersey dairy cattle, Boer goats, Polled Dorset sheep, llamas, Yorkshire/Hampshire crossed piglets, and most recently Huacaya alpacas and Miniture Sicilian donkeys.
Much work and dedication goes into getting the animals show-ready. All of the exhibitors have worked countless hours in the barns to prepare their animal. The day of the Livestock Classic is filled with fun for everyone who attends. Many activities and other animal-related presentations will occur.
Directions & Parking
UMass Amherst's Hadley Farm
111 Maple St/Hadley,MA
FROM MASS TURNPIKE (90 WEST): Take exit 8 to Palmer. Turn left at light from exit. At second light take left, bearing right down hill, over RR tracks to end. At stop take right, follow to Belchertown. In Belchertown take left at 2nd light onto Rt. 9 West. Follow through Amherst to Hadley staying straight onto divided highway taking right onto North Maple St. at light at the Verizon Wireless store. Follow as from 91 North.
FROM 91 NORTH: Take exit 19, turn right at end of ramp to Rt. 9 East, going over Coolidge Bridge. Go 3 1/2 miles, to 5th light, left lane. You will pass the Whole Foods grocery store, Dunkin Donuts, Wal-Mart and Jiffy Lube on the right. Turn left at light onto North Maple St. Go straight through the next set of lights. The Hadley Farm entrance is less than one mile down the road on the right. Park in lot at bottom of the hill on the right.