Granby celebrated its volunteer good works and good people at the 2026 Volunteer Fair. Granby is proud to be a true “can do” town! The community came together to celebrate volunteer organizations. The lively event included dozens of local groups gathered in one convenient location, giving residents the chance to meet the people who support Granby in so many meaningful ways.
Many thanks to the sponsors who helped make the Feb. 28 event special, including The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries, Geissler’s Supermarket, Beman True Value Hardware, Cambridge House Brew Pub, Lost Acres Orchard, Starbucks, SignsPlus, Inc., and Wayback Burgers.
The organizations participating in the fair this year were: American Legion Shannon Shattuck Post #182, Citizens for a Better Granby/The Granby Drummer, FlyWay Institute, Friends of Granby Wildflower Meadow, Friends of Holcomb Farm, Friends of the Granby Public Libraries, Granby 4–H, Granby Ambulance Association, Granby Artists Association, Granby Commission on Aging, Granby Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Granby Connectors, Granby Congregational Church, Granby Community Fund, Granby Education Foundation, Granby Grange, Granby Greater Together Community Fund, Granby GRUNTS Robotics, Granby Horse Council, Granby Land Trust, Granby Lions Club, Granby Public Library Next Chapter Fundraising Committee, Lost Acres Fire Department and Lost Acres Auxiliary, Salmon Brook Historical Society, Senior Housing at Stony Hill Village, UNICO, Valley Brook Community Church, Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen.
From civic groups and cultural organizations to emergency services and environmental advocates, there is something for everyone in Granby. There’s still time to become involved—find your interest, meet new people and make a difference in your community when you reach out to help.
Article and photos by Holly K. Johnson