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Presented by the not-for-profit Columbia County Agricultural Society for the past 176 years, the six-day COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR offers VARIETY, EXCITEMENT and FAMILY FUN in a charming setting, at a comfortable pace.

www.columbiafair.com

Travel with your Medicare

INSIDE:

HOURS

Wednesday, August 30, 12 noon to 11 pm Thursday, August 31, through Monday, September 4, 10 am to 11 pm

Aetna Medicare Advantage: providing the coverage you need when you’re on the go.

• The same health benefits you have at home when traveling to another Aetna Medicare service area nationwide.*

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Whether you’re home or on the road Aetna Medicare HMO and PPO plans offer you:

It’s easy to find in-network providers for Aetna Medicare Advantage plans. You can search for in-network providers at any time using www.AetnaMedicareDocFind.com.

To search for a provider, select your state and your plan. Then search for providers that are in network in any U.S. state.

• In-network coverage in the area you’re visiting for up to 6 continuous months.

• Coverage at in-network rates when using Aetna Medicare’s network: - 2,100 hospitals

Call to learn more or make a personal appointment Danielle A. Smith 1-518-852-8457 (TTY: 711)

- 379,000 doctors - up to 65,000 pharmacies Plus, with the Aetna Medicare PPO plans, you can choose a doctor or hospital in or out of our network without a referral. You may save more using an in-network provider.

A licensed sales agent will answer your call daniellesmith0719@gmail.com

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receive notice when necessary. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Aetna members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service.

Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the costsharing that applies to out-of-network services. Aetna complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, free language assistance services are available. Visit our website at www.aetnamedicare.com or call the phone number listed in this material. ESPAÑOL (SPANISH): ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, se encuentran disponibles servicios gratuitos de asistencia de idiomas. Visite nuestro sitio web en www.aetnamedicare.com o llame al número de teléfono que se indica en este material. 繁體中文 (CHINESE): 請注意：如果您說中文，您可以獲得免費的語言協 助服務。請造訪我們的網站www.aetnamedicare.com 或致電本材料中所列的電話號碼

Y0001_4010_9470 Accepted 04/2017

2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

助服務。請造訪我們的網站www.aetnamedicare.com 或致電本材料中所列的電話號碼

©2017 Aetna Inc.

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ADMISSION

Adult tickets are $10 at the fair gate all days except Sunday, when tickets are $15.

Children 12 and under always get in free.

Active military personnel (with ID or uniform) are admitted free.

On Youth & Senior Citizens Day (Thursday, August 31) children 18 and under are admitted free until 4 pm, while seniors 62 and older are admitted at half price until 4 pm.

PARKING

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Mon. - Sat.

* The Aetna Medicare network is available in: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV andinWY. The Aetna Medicare network programs.

Enrollment our plans depends on contract renewal. Our dual-eligibleis Special Needs Plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the state and Medicare. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of planfollow benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions ofrequired coverage. Planfor features and availability may vary not available on any Aetna Medicare Prime plans. HMO members must plan guidelines when by service area. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information.

Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may referrals or authorizations. change on January 1 of each year. The pharmacy network and/or provider network may change at any time. You will Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Our dual-eligible Special Needs Plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the state and Medicare. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information.

Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. The pharmacy network and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Aetna members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service.

Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the costsharing that applies to out-of-network services. Aetna complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, free language assistance services are available. Visit our website at www.aetnamedicare.com or call the phone number listed in this material. ESPAÑOL (SPANISH): ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, se encuentran disponibles servicios gratuitos de asistencia de idiomas. Visite nuestro sitio web en www.aetnamedicare.com o llame al número de teléfono que se indica en este material. 繁體中文 (CHINESE): 請注意：如果您說中文，您可以獲得免費的語言協

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PARKING IS FREE. Enter through the Route 66 vehicular gate. Please buy tickets at one of the gates after you park.

Those parking off-site may walk in at the Route 203 entrance, buying tickets there.

Ample parking is available for persons with disabilities.

WHEELCHAIRS

Free wheelchair use is available, courtesy of Barnwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Inquire at any admission gate. Limited quantity. Security deposit required.

72.35.470.1

Columbia-Greene Media

Columbia-Greene Media

Fairgrounds Map.....................................5 Welcome......................................................7 Schedule of Events............................8-11 Entertainment........................................12 North Star Entertainment...........14-15 Travis Tritt..........................................16-17 Petting Zoo..............................................18 Beer, Wine & Cider Contest.................19 Derby , Rodeo & More...................20-21 Faces of the Fair...............................22-23 Fair Insider................................................24 Firefighters Parade Lineup................25 Exhibits & Vendors..........................26-27 Holiday Cookie Championship........28 Schoolgirl Queen Contestants.........30 Talent Contest.........................................31 Fair Quiz....................................................32 Who Runs the Fair?...............................34 Sponsors...................................................38

20-21 Publisher, General Manager Mark Vinciguerra Business Manager Tammi Ullrich A publication of

Ad Design/Composition Erica Izer Steve LaRowe Jackie Reese Distribution/ Circulation Manager Peter Dedrick

One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202 Hudson, NY 12534 518-828-1616 www.registerstar.com

2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

Advertising Sales Manager Greg Appel Advertising Representatives Laura Flemming Christopher Mandia Marlene McTigue Jeanette O’Callaghan

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Aetna Medicare

Presented by the not-for-profit Columbia County Agricultural Society for the past 176 years, the six-day COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR offers VARIETY, EXCITEMENT and FAMILY FUN in a charming setting, at a comfortable pace.

www.columbiafair.com

Travel with your Medicare

INSIDE:

HOURS

Wednesday, August 30, 12 noon to 11 pm Thursday, August 31, through Monday, September 4, 10 am to 11 pm

Aetna Medicare Advantage: providing the coverage you need when you’re on the go.

• The same health benefits you have at home when traveling to another Aetna Medicare service area nationwide.*

T:11"

Whether you’re home or on the road Aetna Medicare HMO and PPO plans offer you:

It’s easy to find in-network providers for Aetna Medicare Advantage plans. You can search for in-network providers at any time using www.AetnaMedicareDocFind.com.

To search for a provider, select your state and your plan. Then search for providers that are in network in any U.S. state.

• In-network coverage in the area you’re visiting for up to 6 continuous months.

• Coverage at in-network rates when using Aetna Medicare’s network: - 2,100 hospitals

Call to learn more or make a personal appointment Danielle A. Smith 1-518-852-8457 (TTY: 711)

- 379,000 doctors - up to 65,000 pharmacies Plus, with the Aetna Medicare PPO plans, you can choose a doctor or hospital in or out of our network without a referral. You may save more using an in-network provider.

A licensed sales agent will answer your call daniellesmith0719@gmail.com

2

receive notice when necessary. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Aetna members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service.

Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the costsharing that applies to out-of-network services. Aetna complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, free language assistance services are available. Visit our website at www.aetnamedicare.com or call the phone number listed in this material. ESPAÑOL (SPANISH): ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, se encuentran disponibles servicios gratuitos de asistencia de idiomas. Visite nuestro sitio web en www.aetnamedicare.com o llame al número de teléfono que se indica en este material. 繁體中文 (CHINESE): 請注意：如果您說中文，您可以獲得免費的語言協 助服務。請造訪我們的網站www.aetnamedicare.com 或致電本材料中所列的電話號碼

Y0001_4010_9470 Accepted 04/2017

2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

助服務。請造訪我們的網站www.aetnamedicare.com 或致電本材料中所列的電話號碼

©2017 Aetna Inc.

14-15

ADMISSION

Adult tickets are $10 at the fair gate all days except Sunday, when tickets are $15.

Children 12 and under always get in free.

Active military personnel (with ID or uniform) are admitted free.

On Youth & Senior Citizens Day (Thursday, August 31) children 18 and under are admitted free until 4 pm, while seniors 62 and older are admitted at half price until 4 pm.

PARKING

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Mon. - Sat.

* The Aetna Medicare network is available in: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV andinWY. The Aetna Medicare network programs.

Enrollment our plans depends on contract renewal. Our dual-eligibleis Special Needs Plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the state and Medicare. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of planfollow benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions ofrequired coverage. Planfor features and availability may vary not available on any Aetna Medicare Prime plans. HMO members must plan guidelines when by service area. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information.

Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may referrals or authorizations. change on January 1 of each year. The pharmacy network and/or provider network may change at any time. You will Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Our dual-eligible Special Needs Plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the state and Medicare. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information.

Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. The pharmacy network and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Aetna members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service.

Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the costsharing that applies to out-of-network services. Aetna complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, free language assistance services are available. Visit our website at www.aetnamedicare.com or call the phone number listed in this material. ESPAÑOL (SPANISH): ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, se encuentran disponibles servicios gratuitos de asistencia de idiomas. Visite nuestro sitio web en www.aetnamedicare.com o llame al número de teléfono que se indica en este material. 繁體中文 (CHINESE): 請注意：如果您說中文，您可以獲得免費的語言協

16-17

PARKING IS FREE. Enter through the Route 66 vehicular gate. Please buy tickets at one of the gates after you park.

Those parking off-site may walk in at the Route 203 entrance, buying tickets there.

Ample parking is available for persons with disabilities.

WHEELCHAIRS

Free wheelchair use is available, courtesy of Barnwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Inquire at any admission gate. Limited quantity. Security deposit required.

72.35.470.1

Columbia-Greene Media

Columbia-Greene Media

Fairgrounds Map.....................................5 Welcome......................................................7 Schedule of Events............................8-11 Entertainment........................................12 North Star Entertainment...........14-15 Travis Tritt..........................................16-17 Petting Zoo..............................................18 Beer, Wine & Cider Contest.................19 Derby , Rodeo & More...................20-21 Faces of the Fair...............................22-23 Fair Insider................................................24 Firefighters Parade Lineup................25 Exhibits & Vendors..........................26-27 Holiday Cookie Championship........28 Schoolgirl Queen Contestants.........30 Talent Contest.........................................31 Fair Quiz....................................................32 Who Runs the Fair?...............................34 Sponsors...................................................38

20-21 Publisher, General Manager Mark Vinciguerra Business Manager Tammi Ullrich A publication of

Ad Design/Composition Erica Izer Steve LaRowe Jackie Reese Distribution/ Circulation Manager Peter Dedrick

One Hudson City Centre, Suite 202 Hudson, NY 12534 518-828-1616 www.registerstar.com

2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

Advertising Sales Manager Greg Appel Advertising Representatives Laura Flemming Christopher Mandia Marlene McTigue Jeanette O’Callaghan

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FAIRGROUNDS MAP Columbia County Fair Grounds

Here’s $113 to celebrate 113 years.

Trailer Parking

WEST West Parking

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Emergency Exit Houseman Avenue

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Antique Machinery Heritage 9 Building Markmanship Booth/4-H 8 Milk Bar

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TAGHKANIC PLACE

*For new, credit-qualified customers with 12-month automatic delivery contract. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 9/30/17.

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2900 6th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 • 877-330-7995 • www.johnray.com

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Save 10 to 15 Cents a Gallon.* No Participation Fees!

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GERMANTOWN PLACE

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You can count on us for: • Peace of mind with on-time, automatic delivery • 24/7 emergency response • Affordable payment plans • Expert, in-house technicians

MAIN ENTRANCE RTE 66

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ANCRAM PLACE

Local. Reliable. Affordable.

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CLERMONT PLACE

Sign up today and receive $113 worth of heating oil or propane absolutely free.*

admission Gate #4 administration Building/atM New York State Police columbia county Sheriff 911 center columbia county Fire Service Marksmanship Booth/4-H Milk Bar Heritage Village - antique Display Poultry and Rabbits Restroom Maintenance/Fire co.

Storage Building admission Gate #3 Livingston Hall School Exhibit Upper Entertainment Garden Food court octagon Building/Quilt Exhibits Information Booth Four corners Hall columbia Hall Main Fairhouse Show Ring Woolbooth Sheep Barn cattle Barns NorthGate Stage Harvest Hall ag Exhibit Hall ag office Sheep and Swine Wash Rack Midfield Restroom Racing Pigs Midway amusement area Rides & attractions admission Gate #2/atM Pavilion Sheriff Department/EMS/atM Grandstand Restroom Exotic Petting Zoo admission Gate #1 Main Stage Grandstand Scout Exhibit Scout Bridge to Parking trailer/RV Parking Horse Show Ring

NEW LEBANON PLACE

John Ray & Sons has been in business since 1904, making us the oldest, most experienced energy services company around. And putting our customers first is why we’ve been able to last.

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Information Booth North Gate LocatIoN 20 NYS Police behind administration Bldg LocatIoN 4 Baby changing Stations-all Bathrooms LocatIoNS 11, 35, 42 columbia co. Sheriff/First aid/EMS behind Grandstand LocatIoN 5, 41 atMS LocatIoNS 2, 39, 41 admission Gates LocatIoNS 1, 14, 39, 44

Propane • Heating Oil • All-Climate Diesel • Biofuels • Heating & Cooling Sales, Installation & Service 4

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2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

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FAIRGROUNDS MAP Columbia County Fair Grounds

Here’s $113 to celebrate 113 years.

Trailer Parking

WEST West Parking

PARKING

Emergency Exit Houseman Avenue

44 Petting 43 Zoo

42 41 EMS Sheriff ATM Main Stage 46 45 Grandstand

CANAAN PLACE

LIVINGSTON PLACE

Pavilion 40

PL

AC

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Infield Parking

AC

K

37

CL

AV

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COPAKE PLACE

PLACE

12

Schools Exhibit

Livingston Hall 15

11

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16

KINDERHOOK PLACE

Upper Entertainment Garden 17 Poultry Food Court 18 & Rabbits

10

Antique Machinery Heritage 9 Building Markmanship Booth/4-H 8 Milk Bar

County 7 Fire

Four 21 Corners Hall

19 Octagon

PL

AC

E

22 Columbia Hall

Administration 5

4

911 Col Co NYS Center Sheriff Police

RL

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35

CH

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25 Ag Bldg

PLA

37

Racing Pigs 36

STOCKPORT PLACE

Show 24 North Ring Ag Stage 28

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Fair House 23

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37

GREENPORT PLACE

14

13

HILLSDALE PLACE

39

TAGHKANIC PLACE

*For new, credit-qualified customers with 12-month automatic delivery contract. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 9/30/17.

Scout 47 Exhibit

Emergency Exit Bushnell Avenue

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2900 6th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 • 877-330-7995 • www.johnray.com

50 Horse Show Ring

EN

Sign up today. Call 877-330-7995 or visit i itt johnray.com. j h y co com om

CE

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Save 10 to 15 Cents a Gallon.* No Participation Fees!

LA N P

GERMANTOWN PLACE

STUVYESANT

You can count on us for: • Peace of mind with on-time, automatic delivery • 24/7 emergency response • Affordable payment plans • Expert, in-house technicians

MAIN ENTRANCE RTE 66

ATI

ANCRAM PLACE

Local. Reliable. Affordable.

L GAL

CLERMONT PLACE

Sign up today and receive $113 worth of heating oil or propane absolutely free.*

admission Gate #4 administration Building/atM New York State Police columbia county Sheriff 911 center columbia county Fire Service Marksmanship Booth/4-H Milk Bar Heritage Village - antique Display Poultry and Rabbits Restroom Maintenance/Fire co.

Storage Building admission Gate #3 Livingston Hall School Exhibit Upper Entertainment Garden Food court octagon Building/Quilt Exhibits Information Booth Four corners Hall columbia Hall Main Fairhouse Show Ring Woolbooth Sheep Barn cattle Barns NorthGate Stage Harvest Hall ag Exhibit Hall ag office Sheep and Swine Wash Rack Midfield Restroom Racing Pigs Midway amusement area Rides & attractions admission Gate #2/atM Pavilion Sheriff Department/EMS/atM Grandstand Restroom Exotic Petting Zoo admission Gate #1 Main Stage Grandstand Scout Exhibit Scout Bridge to Parking trailer/RV Parking Horse Show Ring

NEW LEBANON PLACE

John Ray & Sons has been in business since 1904, making us the oldest, most experienced energy services company around. And putting our customers first is why we’ve been able to last.

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

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Emergency Exit First Street

Cattle Barns 26 Sheep Barn

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29 Hall 30 31 32 Ag Sheep & Swine Harvest Office Hall

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33 Wash Rack

NORTH GATE RTE 203

Information Booth North Gate LocatIoN 20 NYS Police behind administration Bldg LocatIoN 4 Baby changing Stations-all Bathrooms LocatIoNS 11, 35, 42 columbia co. Sheriff/First aid/EMS behind Grandstand LocatIoN 5, 41 atMS LocatIoNS 2, 39, 41 admission Gates LocatIoNS 1, 14, 39, 44

Propane • Heating Oil • All-Climate Diesel • Biofuels • Heating & Cooling Sales, Installation & Service 4

2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

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as a Livestock Auction Facility Chatham Area Co-op started at the Fairgrounds many years ago before building and moving to its current facility just outside Chatham in 1956, Livestock Auctions back then were every Thursday with Poultry in morning, Dairy at Noon and Regular Auction at 6PM. Back in the 1990's Empire Livestock Market came to help assist Chatham Area Auction and decided to move the sales to Mondays at 4pm where its currently done every Monday since then. The Sale Facility officially became Empire Livestock Marketing in 1996.

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Regular Livestock Sale Poultry Sale every 1st and 3rd Monday at 3 PM. Selling Poultry, Rabbits, Eggs, Guinea Fowl, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, other small animals, hay and produce.

One call does it all!

Every Monday Year Round at 4PM Selling Calves, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Feeders, Cows, & Bulls.

Accepting Livestock every Monday starting at 10AM

In addition to delivering, fuel oil, kerosene, propane, gasoline and diesel, Valley energy is your one stop service provider for:

Private Treaty

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Order Taking, Buying & Selling REGULAR SALE on Labor Day 4PM with Poultry Sale at 3PM

UPCOMING “SPECIAL” SALE

Horse and Tack sale Fri Sept 15th at 6pm Feeder sale Sat Sept 23rd at 1pm Fall Sheep lamb and goat sale Sat Oct 14th at 1 pm Fall Feeder sale Sat Nov 11th at 1 pm

Heating Services Duct Cleaning Cooling Services Humidity Control Water Treatment Plumbing Services

> Radon Mitigation > Asbestos Abatement > Tank Installation & Removal > Septic System Services > Generac Generators > Electric Services

Chatham Market

2249 RT 203 • 518-392-3321 • www.empirelivestock.com David Burris, Market Manager • Cell: (315) 350-1724

24/7 Service 518.851.3921 valleyenergy.com

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Our Licensed Homecare Agency can provide the following services:

Assisted Living Program Facility Features: • Private/Semi-Private Suites • 3 Nutritious Meals Daily • Daily Housekeeping • Personal Laundry Service

• Medication Management • Case Management Services • Daily Recreational Services • Personal Care Assistance

• Beauty Salon • On-Site Medical & Psychological Providers • A Warm &Homelike Environment

Putting Our Residents First!

For more information please call (518) 943-7100 122 Jefferson Heights - Catskill, NY • info@TheEliotGroup.com

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• Skilled Nursing Care • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Home Health Aide • Personal Care Aide • Personal Hygiene • Bathing • Dressing • Feeding • Grooming • Social Interation • Accompany patients to medical appointments

Licensed by the New York State Department of Health

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Thousands of families will converge on the Chatham Fairgrounds Wednesday, August 30, through Labor Day, September 4, to celebrate the county’s agricultural heritage, reconnect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy over 200 exhibits, shows, contests, amusement rides and attractions.

Presented by the not-for-profit Columbia County Agricultural Society for the past 176 years, the Columbia County Fair is firmly rooted in the area’s farming community, but offers all the variety, excitement and family fun of a contemporary county fair.

Headlining an extensive lineup of live entertainment is country music legend Travis Tritt, who performs Sunday, September 3, at 7 p.m. at the grandstand.

Brand new acts will entertain fairgoers at the North Gate Stage, including Variety Extreme, the Kenya Safari Acrobats, and mentalist and comedy hypnosis shows by Terrance B. Also new to the fair is the Cincinnati Circus, performing Friday night at the grandstand.

The 80th annual Schoolgirl Queen pageant is Friday, September 1, and the 66th annual Firefighters Parade Columbia-Greene Media

At the Columbia County Fair, anyone can learn how to milk a cow.

takes place Saturday, September 2.

The focus of this year’s Bounty Cooking Contest is holiday cookies, with amateur chefs using local ingredients to compete for $1,500 in prizes. Columbia County’s own Nancy Fuller, host of Food Network’s hit show “Farmhouse Rules,” is once again coordinating.

Headlining an extensive lineup of live entertainment is country music legend TRAVIS TRITT, who performs Sunday, September 3, at 7 p.m. at the grandstand.

Also returning to the Fair are the Eudora Farms petting zoo, the “Columbia County’s Got Talent” contest, two nights of Demolition Derby, the Monster Tractor Pull, the Painted Pony Rodeo, and the Pig Races.

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elebrating

as a Livestock Auction Facility Chatham Area Co-op started at the Fairgrounds many years ago before building and moving to its current facility just outside Chatham in 1956, Livestock Auctions back then were every Thursday with Poultry in morning, Dairy at Noon and Regular Auction at 6PM. Back in the 1990's Empire Livestock Market came to help assist Chatham Area Auction and decided to move the sales to Mondays at 4pm where its currently done every Monday since then. The Sale Facility officially became Empire Livestock Marketing in 1996.

Competitive

ed Certifi ic Organ

Pricing Clean

Regular Livestock Sale Poultry Sale every 1st and 3rd Monday at 3 PM. Selling Poultry, Rabbits, Eggs, Guinea Fowl, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, other small animals, hay and produce.

One call does it all!

Every Monday Year Round at 4PM Selling Calves, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Feeders, Cows, & Bulls.

Accepting Livestock every Monday starting at 10AM

In addition to delivering, fuel oil, kerosene, propane, gasoline and diesel, Valley energy is your one stop service provider for:

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Order Taking, Buying & Selling REGULAR SALE on Labor Day 4PM with Poultry Sale at 3PM

UPCOMING “SPECIAL” SALE

Horse and Tack sale Fri Sept 15th at 6pm Feeder sale Sat Sept 23rd at 1pm Fall Sheep lamb and goat sale Sat Oct 14th at 1 pm Fall Feeder sale Sat Nov 11th at 1 pm

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2249 RT 203 • 518-392-3321 • www.empirelivestock.com David Burris, Market Manager • Cell: (315) 350-1724

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Our Licensed Homecare Agency can provide the following services:

Assisted Living Program Facility Features: • Private/Semi-Private Suites • 3 Nutritious Meals Daily • Daily Housekeeping • Personal Laundry Service

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• Skilled Nursing Care • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Home Health Aide • Personal Care Aide • Personal Hygiene • Bathing • Dressing • Feeding • Grooming • Social Interation • Accompany patients to medical appointments

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Thousands of families will converge on the Chatham Fairgrounds Wednesday, August 30, through Labor Day, September 4, to celebrate the county’s agricultural heritage, reconnect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy over 200 exhibits, shows, contests, amusement rides and attractions.

Presented by the not-for-profit Columbia County Agricultural Society for the past 176 years, the Columbia County Fair is firmly rooted in the area’s farming community, but offers all the variety, excitement and family fun of a contemporary county fair.

Headlining an extensive lineup of live entertainment is country music legend Travis Tritt, who performs Sunday, September 3, at 7 p.m. at the grandstand.

Brand new acts will entertain fairgoers at the North Gate Stage, including Variety Extreme, the Kenya Safari Acrobats, and mentalist and comedy hypnosis shows by Terrance B. Also new to the fair is the Cincinnati Circus, performing Friday night at the grandstand.

The 80th annual Schoolgirl Queen pageant is Friday, September 1, and the 66th annual Firefighters Parade Columbia-Greene Media

At the Columbia County Fair, anyone can learn how to milk a cow.

takes place Saturday, September 2.

The focus of this year’s Bounty Cooking Contest is holiday cookies, with amateur chefs using local ingredients to compete for $1,500 in prizes. Columbia County’s own Nancy Fuller, host of Food Network’s hit show “Farmhouse Rules,” is once again coordinating.

Headlining an extensive lineup of live entertainment is country music legend TRAVIS TRITT, who performs Sunday, September 3, at 7 p.m. at the grandstand.

Also returning to the Fair are the Eudora Farms petting zoo, the “Columbia County’s Got Talent” contest, two nights of Demolition Derby, the Monster Tractor Pull, the Painted Pony Rodeo, and the Pig Races.

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12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 1:00, 7:00 - KJ Gymnastics (Petting Zoo Area) 5:00-7:00 - Oldies 93.5 & Spin Wheel (Octagon Building) 7:00 - Barbershop Quartet (Strolling along Midway)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF EV

ENTS

PAVILION

6:00-10:00 - Jack The DJ

AGRICULTURAL AREA

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races

SHOW RING

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races 1:30, 1:00, 2:00 & 4:00 - Sheep Shearing Demonstration

GRANDSTAND

Register Star/Chatham Courier Day Open 12 noon to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $15 (1:00 pm to Closing)

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Youth & Senior Citizen Day WGNA FM 107.7 Day

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN

4-H EVENTS

1:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 5:00-7:00 - Oldies 93.5 & Spin Wheel (Octagon Building) 6:00-10:00 - Jack The DJ 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races 2:00, 4:30, & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 5:30 - 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Show

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

12:00 - Watermelon Eating Contest 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Eli’s Gin

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10:00-12:00 Noon - 4-H Public Presentations Show Case 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 2:00 - Master Gardener Presentation, “Attracting Birds with Native Plants” 12:00 Noon - 4-H Public Presentations Showcase

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 10:00-11:00 - 4-H Public Presentations 12:00 - Ice Cream Eating Contest 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Acoustic Rye

DAILY

12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 5:00-7:00 - Oldies 93.5 FM (Octagon Building) Columbia-Greene Media

SHOW RING

10:00 - 4-H Dairy Cattle Show 3:30 - 4-H Goat Show 5:00 - 4-H Costume Classes 6:30 - 4-H Dairy & Livestock Challenge

GRANDSTAND

4-H EVENTS

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

PAVILION

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20

(Continuous showing)

10:00 - 4-H Poultry Contest Judging 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 3:00-4:00 - 4-H Mini Barnyard 4:30 - 4-H Avian Bowl 5:30 - 4-H Cloverbud Pedal Power Derby

DAILY

SHOW RING

Columbia-Greene Community College Day

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20 (Noon to Closing)

AGRICULTURAL AREA

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

6:30 - Demolition Derby presented by Stony Roberts Productions

“Columbia County’s Got Talent” Contest 12:00 - Juniors 2:30 - Teens 5:00 - Adults 7:00 - Finals (Awards to Follow) 6:00 to 10:00 - Jeff Ouellette

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6:30 - Demolition Derby presented

by Stoney Roberts

GRANDSTAND

6:00-10:00 - Jack The DJ

AGRICULTURAL AREA

1:00 - 4-H Open Beef Cattle Show 6:00 - 4-H Swine Show

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

PAVILION

9:00 - Antique Tractor Pull 6:00 - 81st Annual Schoolgirl Queen Pageant 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 - Cincinnati Circus

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

A. Colarusso & Son Inc. Day Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

11:00 FIREFIGHTERS PARADE (Viewing Area North Gate; Parade Does Not Pass Grandstand)

4-H EVENTS

9:30 - 4-H Veggie Display 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 2:00 - Master Gardener Presentation, “Worm Composting” 2:30 - 4-H All American Pizza Contest

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats

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12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 1:00, 7:00 - KJ Gymnastics (Petting Zoo Area) 5:00-7:00 - Oldies 93.5 & Spin Wheel (Octagon Building) 7:00 - Barbershop Quartet (Strolling along Midway)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF EV

ENTS

PAVILION

6:00-10:00 - Jack The DJ

AGRICULTURAL AREA

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races

SHOW RING

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races 1:30, 1:00, 2:00 & 4:00 - Sheep Shearing Demonstration

GRANDSTAND

Register Star/Chatham Courier Day Open 12 noon to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $15 (1:00 pm to Closing)

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Youth & Senior Citizen Day WGNA FM 107.7 Day

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN

4-H EVENTS

1:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 5:00-7:00 - Oldies 93.5 & Spin Wheel (Octagon Building) 6:00-10:00 - Jack The DJ 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races 2:00, 4:30, & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 5:30 - 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Show

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

12:00 - Watermelon Eating Contest 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Eli’s Gin

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Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds”

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10:00-12:00 Noon - 4-H Public Presentations Show Case 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 2:00 - Master Gardener Presentation, “Attracting Birds with Native Plants” 12:00 Noon - 4-H Public Presentations Showcase

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 10:00-11:00 - 4-H Public Presentations 12:00 - Ice Cream Eating Contest 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Acoustic Rye

DAILY

12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 5:00-7:00 - Oldies 93.5 FM (Octagon Building) Columbia-Greene Media

SHOW RING

10:00 - 4-H Dairy Cattle Show 3:30 - 4-H Goat Show 5:00 - 4-H Costume Classes 6:30 - 4-H Dairy & Livestock Challenge

GRANDSTAND

4-H EVENTS

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

PAVILION

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20

(Continuous showing)

10:00 - 4-H Poultry Contest Judging 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 3:00-4:00 - 4-H Mini Barnyard 4:30 - 4-H Avian Bowl 5:30 - 4-H Cloverbud Pedal Power Derby

DAILY

SHOW RING

Columbia-Greene Community College Day

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20 (Noon to Closing)

AGRICULTURAL AREA

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

6:30 - Demolition Derby presented by Stony Roberts Productions

“Columbia County’s Got Talent” Contest 12:00 - Juniors 2:30 - Teens 5:00 - Adults 7:00 - Finals (Awards to Follow) 6:00 to 10:00 - Jeff Ouellette

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6:30 - Demolition Derby presented

by Stoney Roberts

GRANDSTAND

6:00-10:00 - Jack The DJ

AGRICULTURAL AREA

1:00 - 4-H Open Beef Cattle Show 6:00 - 4-H Swine Show

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

PAVILION

9:00 - Antique Tractor Pull 6:00 - 81st Annual Schoolgirl Queen Pageant 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 - Cincinnati Circus

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

A. Colarusso & Son Inc. Day Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

11:00 FIREFIGHTERS PARADE (Viewing Area North Gate; Parade Does Not Pass Grandstand)

4-H EVENTS

9:30 - 4-H Veggie Display 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 2:00 - Master Gardener Presentation, “Worm Composting” 2:30 - 4-H All American Pizza Contest

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN 1:00-5:00 - Allen & Azzaam 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Harvest Duo

DAILY

2:00-4:00 - The Cat 98.5 FM (Octagon Building) 5:00 - Columbia All Stars (Petting Zoo Area) 7:00 - KJ Gymnastics (Petting Zoo Area)

PAVILION

1:00-5:00 - Jack The DJ 6:00-10:00 - Grit N Whiskey

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

4-H EVENTS

10:00 - 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Exhibition 12:00 - 4-H Fashion Revue 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 1:30 - 4-H Brown Bag Lunch Contest 2:00 - Master Gardener Presentation, “Attracting Birds with Native Plants” 3:00 - 4-H Mini Barnyard

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN

AGRICULTURAL AREA

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races 7:30 - 4-H Cow Chip Bingo (Wash Rack Area)

SHOW RING

10:00 - Open Dairy Cattle Show 12:00 - 4-H Dairy Cow Show 3:30 - 4-H Sheep Show

GRANDSTAND

4:00 - Monster Tractor Pull

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

1:00-5:00 - Music Box Productions Karaoke 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Allen & Azzaam

DAILY

12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 11:00-6:00 - Scarecrow Demonstration (Main Fairhouse) 12:00-2:00 - WRWD 1230AM & 106.9 FM (Octagon Building) 1:00 - 99 Race Car on Display (Upper Entertainment Area)

PAVILION

2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

1:00-5:00 - Jack The DJ

AGRICULTURAL AREA

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races

2:00-6:00 - Hard Luck Band 3:30 - Holiday Cookie Baking Contest Awards 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show

10:00 - Open Sheep Show

GRANDSTAND

DAILY

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20

WRWD 106.9 FM/1230 AM Day

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $15 (Noon to Closing)

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

PAVILION

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

AGRICULTURAL AREA

1:00-9:00 - Jack The DJ

(Continuous showing)

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races

4-H EVENTS

SHOW RING

10:30 - 4-H Cloverbud Pet Show 11:30 - 4-H Creative Place Setting Contest 12:00-1:00 - 4-H Mini Barnyard 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth

9:30 - 4-H Master Livestock Showperson Competition 12:30 - Little Britches Showmanship 1:30 - 4-H Livestock Sale

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

GRANDSTAND

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds”

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12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 12:00-2:00 - WRWD 1230AM & 106.9 FM (Octagon Building) 1:00 - 99 Race Car on Display (Upper Entertainment Area)

OPEN HORSE SHOW 9:00 - (Horse Ring)

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12:30-3:00 - Holiday Cookie Baking Contest

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN

SHOW RING

3:00 - Moonshine Junkies 7:00 - Travis Tritt

Hudson River Bank & Trust Co. Foundation Day

FOUR CORNERS HALL

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3:00 - Rodeo Rider “Slack” Competition (Warm-Up) 5:00 - Painted Pony Championship Rodeo

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177th Columbia County Fair

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN 1:00-5:00 - Allen & Azzaam 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Harvest Duo

DAILY

2:00-4:00 - The Cat 98.5 FM (Octagon Building) 5:00 - Columbia All Stars (Petting Zoo Area) 7:00 - KJ Gymnastics (Petting Zoo Area)

PAVILION

1:00-5:00 - Jack The DJ 6:00-10:00 - Grit N Whiskey

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

4-H EVENTS

10:00 - 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Exhibition 12:00 - 4-H Fashion Revue 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth 1:30 - 4-H Brown Bag Lunch Contest 2:00 - Master Gardener Presentation, “Attracting Birds with Native Plants” 3:00 - 4-H Mini Barnyard

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN

AGRICULTURAL AREA

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races 7:30 - 4-H Cow Chip Bingo (Wash Rack Area)

SHOW RING

10:00 - Open Dairy Cattle Show 12:00 - 4-H Dairy Cow Show 3:30 - 4-H Sheep Show

GRANDSTAND

4:00 - Monster Tractor Pull

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

1:00-5:00 - Music Box Productions Karaoke 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 6:00-10:00 - Allen & Azzaam

DAILY

12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 11:00-6:00 - Scarecrow Demonstration (Main Fairhouse) 12:00-2:00 - WRWD 1230AM & 106.9 FM (Octagon Building) 1:00 - 99 Race Car on Display (Upper Entertainment Area)

PAVILION

2:00, 4:00, 7:00 - Kenya Safari Acrobats 6:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show 8:00 - TerranceB Comedy Hypnosis Show

1:00-5:00 - Jack The DJ

AGRICULTURAL AREA

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races

2:00-6:00 - Hard Luck Band 3:30 - Holiday Cookie Baking Contest Awards 4:00 - TerranceB Mentalist Show

10:00 - Open Sheep Show

GRANDSTAND

DAILY

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $20

WRWD 106.9 FM/1230 AM Day

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Special Ride Pass $15 (Noon to Closing)

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds” (Continuous showing)

PAVILION

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

AGRICULTURAL AREA

1:00-9:00 - Jack The DJ

(Continuous showing)

11:30, 2:00, 4:30 - Oxen Demonstration 12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 - Hot Dog Pig Races

4-H EVENTS

SHOW RING

10:30 - 4-H Cloverbud Pet Show 11:30 - 4-H Creative Place Setting Contest 12:00-1:00 - 4-H Mini Barnyard 1:00-7:00 - Marksmanship Booth

9:30 - 4-H Master Livestock Showperson Competition 12:30 - Little Britches Showmanship 1:30 - 4-H Livestock Sale

NORTH GATE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

GRANDSTAND

Featuring Camel Rides and “Feed the Birds”

11:30 - Ghent Band Concert 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 - Variety Extreme 2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

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12:00-9:00 - Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area) 12:00-2:00 - WRWD 1230AM & 106.9 FM (Octagon Building) 1:00 - 99 Race Car on Display (Upper Entertainment Area)

OPEN HORSE SHOW 9:00 - (Horse Ring)

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12:30-3:00 - Holiday Cookie Baking Contest

UPPER ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN

SHOW RING

3:00 - Moonshine Junkies 7:00 - Travis Tritt

Hudson River Bank & Trust Co. Foundation Day

FOUR CORNERS HALL

Columbia-Greene Media

3:00 - Rodeo Rider “Slack” Competition (Warm-Up) 5:00 - Painted Pony Championship Rodeo

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Jack returns for a 19th consecutive year providing musical entertainment. With 30,000 tunes, he has a reputation for playing the right song at the right time.

The Harvest Duo

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DJ Jeff Ouellette

Wednesday 6-10 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden From oldies to today, popular local DJ Jeff Ouellette provides lively, wide-ranging, crowd-pleasing mix of musical entertainment.

Eli’s Gin

Thursday 6-10 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden

An acoustic band that prides itself on its wide range of music. From country to rock and some you wouldn’t expect, but everybody knows and enjoys.

Acoustic Rye

Friday 6-10 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden A blues, bluegrass, and country band playing upbeat acoustic rock for a foot-stomping good time.

Allen and Azzaam

Saturday 1-5 pm and Sunday 6-10 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden

Saturday 6-10 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden

Debbie on vocals/percussion and Denny on guitar/vocals cover a wide variety of music including contemporary hits, rock, oldies, Motown, country, and standards.

Grit N Whiskey

Saturday 6-10 pm, Beer Pavilion

Six-piece modern country music band from Saratoga Springs known for strong vocals, high energy, and danceable country music. If you love “new country” like Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Steve Earle, and Dierks Bentley, you’ll love Grit N Whiskey.

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Mike and Herb have been providing professional music services for 35 years. Their karaoke collection contains 70,000 titles plus a top quality sound system for up to five singers at a time.

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Monday 2-6 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden

Singer/guitarists Marty and Wendy Beckman have been playing music together for nearly 10 years. Influenced by Saxophonist Allen Halstead and pianist Azzaam Hameed classic rock and alternative country, with an occasional old perform contemporary jazz, rhythm & blues, and standard standard thrown in.

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Wednesday 6-10 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden From oldies to today, popular local DJ Jeff Ouellette provides lively, wide-ranging, crowd-pleasing mix of musical entertainment.

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Monday 2-6 pm, Upper Entertainment Garden

Singer/guitarists Marty and Wendy Beckman have been playing music together for nearly 10 years. Influenced by Saxophonist Allen Halstead and pianist Azzaam Hameed classic rock and alternative country, with an occasional old perform contemporary jazz, rhythm & blues, and standard standard thrown in.

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ENTERTAINMENT The Cincinnati Circus will present “The BIG Show: Vintage Circus” on Friday, September 1, at 3, 5 and 7 pm at the grandstand. Now in its sixth touring season, the entourage performs juggling, magic, comedy, aerial acrobatics, hula hooping, bed of nails, and other feats guaranteed to amaze and entertain. The family-friendly show is free with paid admission to the fair.

The music of Allen & Azzaam is the collaborative musical duo of saxophonist Allen Halstead and keyboardist Azzaam Hameed. Both have 40 years of entertaining professionally. They’ll perform jazz standards, contemporary jazz and R&B, and other genres at the Upper Entertainment Garden on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and again Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m.

“Moonshine Junkies,” a high energy, modern country band from Schoharie County, New York, will perform Sunday, September 3, at 3 p.m. in front of the grandstand. They are local musicians with a focus on live performances and fun, playing songs by top country artists like Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Luke Bryan, and Kenny Chesney.

Performing Thursday through Monday at 2, 4 and 7 p.m. at the NorthGate Stage will be a truly unique cultural experience known as the Kenya Safari Acrobats.

Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes acrobatics to exhilarating extremes.

They perform human pyramids, balancing, tumbling, limbo dancing, hurling through hoops, and breathtaking contortions, all while clapping to a joyful Benga beat.

Combining artistry with humor and playfulness, these gymnasts are a huge crowd pleaser.

“Variety Extreme” is a family-friendly stage variety show featuring juggling, music, acrobatics, and great all-around entertainment. They’ll be performing Thursday through Monday at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. at the NorthGate Stage.

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ENTERTAINMENT The Cincinnati Circus will present “The BIG Show: Vintage Circus” on Friday, September 1, at 3, 5 and 7 pm at the grandstand. Now in its sixth touring season, the entourage performs juggling, magic, comedy, aerial acrobatics, hula hooping, bed of nails, and other feats guaranteed to amaze and entertain. The family-friendly show is free with paid admission to the fair.

The music of Allen & Azzaam is the collaborative musical duo of saxophonist Allen Halstead and keyboardist Azzaam Hameed. Both have 40 years of entertaining professionally. They’ll perform jazz standards, contemporary jazz and R&B, and other genres at the Upper Entertainment Garden on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and again Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m.

“Moonshine Junkies,” a high energy, modern country band from Schoharie County, New York, will perform Sunday, September 3, at 3 p.m. in front of the grandstand. They are local musicians with a focus on live performances and fun, playing songs by top country artists like Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Luke Bryan, and Kenny Chesney.

Performing Thursday through Monday at 2, 4 and 7 p.m. at the NorthGate Stage will be a truly unique cultural experience known as the Kenya Safari Acrobats.

Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes acrobatics to exhilarating extremes.

They perform human pyramids, balancing, tumbling, limbo dancing, hurling through hoops, and breathtaking contortions, all while clapping to a joyful Benga beat.

Combining artistry with humor and playfulness, these gymnasts are a huge crowd pleaser.

“Variety Extreme” is a family-friendly stage variety show featuring juggling, music, acrobatics, and great all-around entertainment. They’ll be performing Thursday through Monday at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. at the NorthGate Stage.

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the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.

Tritt won the Top New Male Artist award from Billboard and the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award.

Two years after his debut in 1989, his album “It’s All About to Change” was released, rocketing the singer to stardom when the album shipped 3 million copies and all four of its singles reached the top five on the country music charts.

Along with his first album, this release earned triple-platinum status.

The singer’s lack of a cowboy hat and musical aggressiveness set him apart, building a devoted fan base that continues to fill venues coast-to-coast. The next series of albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America, scored Tritt more hit singles and led him to garner more than 25 million in career album sales, two Grammys and four CMA Awards.

Tritt received two Grammy Awards, both for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1992 for “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’,” a duet with Marty Stuart, and again in 1998 for “Same Old Train,” a collaboration with Stuart and nine other artists.

He has performed at the 1996 Olympics, two Super Bowls, a World Series Game, the opening of the Georgia Dome, the final Braves game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and the NCAA men’s basketball championship. In 2012, Tritt formed his own label, Post Oak Recordings, and released his album, “The Calm After.”

The Incomparable

TRAVIS TRITT Headlines Fair’s Music Lineup The singer’s lack of a cowboy hat and musical aggressiveness set him apart, building a devoted fan base that continues to fill venues coast-to-coast. The next series of albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America, scored Tritt more hit singles and led him to garner more than 25 million in career album sales, two Grammys and four CMA Awards.

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Soulful country singer/songwriter Travis Tritt is the Fair’s headline entertainer this year, performing one show Sunday, September 3 at 7 p.m. on the Main Stage in front of the grandstand.

Sponsored by the Hudson River Bank and Trust Co. Foundation, the concert is free with paid admission to the fair -- $15 for adults on Sunday only.

“Here’s A Quarter,” “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore” and “Foolish Pride” are just a few of the Tritt’s Billboard number one singles.

Influenced by Southern rock, blues, and gospel, Tritt released seven studio albums and a greatest hits package over the course of a decade. “Country Club,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody” and “Drift Off to Dream” peaked at numbers two and three on

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He also has numerous television appearances to his credit, including “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “Diagnosis Murder,” “Touched By An Angel,” “Yes Dear,” and “Celebrity poker Showdown.”

More than 25 years after he launched his music career, the artist continues to stay true and relevant to country music fans around the globe.

A ‘Perfect Country Music Performer’ Here’s how National Rock Review described Travis Tritt’s performance at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, in May of this year: “It was Travis Tritt in his all black get-up, who rode in and robbed Stagecoach. The veteran performer and certified platinum artist knows how to sell country music with hit after hit of superior, generous, stadium-like showmanship.

“I Wanna Be Somebody,” “Here’s a Quarter,” “and “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” are only a small portion of his vast buffet of titles he served up.

“He never stops smiling and that energy is contagious all the way through the crowd. Tritt has filled the Palomino with euphoric, happy people, including some of the other acts that performed that day. Those who came somewhat ambivalent of him, leave his performance Travis Tritt lifers. It’s safe to say, he is nothing less a perfect country music performer.”

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Some of

TRAVIS TRITT’S Hit Songs

Anymore Back Up Against The Wall Best of Intentions Bible Belt Blue Collar Man Can I Trust You With My Heart Can’t Tell Me Nothin’ Country Ain’t Country Country Club Dixie Flyer Double Trouble Drift Off to Dream Hard Times And Misery Help Me Hold On Here’s a Quarter [Call Someone Who Cares] Homesick Honky-Tonk History I Can’t Seem to Get Over You If I Lost You I’m Gonna Be Somebody It’s a Great Day to Be Alive Livin’ on Borrowed Time Long Haired Country Boy Looking Out For Number One Love of a Woman Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde More Than You’ll Ever Know No More Looking Over My Shoulder Old Habits Put Some Drive in Your Country Rough Around The Edges Sign of the Times Son of the New South Still In Love With You Strong Enough to Be Your Man Take It Easy Tell Me I Was Dreaming Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’ Time to Get Crazy Too Far to Turn Around T-R-O-U-B-L-E Where Corn Don’t Grow

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the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.

Tritt won the Top New Male Artist award from Billboard and the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award.

Two years after his debut in 1989, his album “It’s All About to Change” was released, rocketing the singer to stardom when the album shipped 3 million copies and all four of its singles reached the top five on the country music charts.

Along with his first album, this release earned triple-platinum status.

The singer’s lack of a cowboy hat and musical aggressiveness set him apart, building a devoted fan base that continues to fill venues coast-to-coast. The next series of albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America, scored Tritt more hit singles and led him to garner more than 25 million in career album sales, two Grammys and four CMA Awards.

Tritt received two Grammy Awards, both for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1992 for “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’,” a duet with Marty Stuart, and again in 1998 for “Same Old Train,” a collaboration with Stuart and nine other artists.

He has performed at the 1996 Olympics, two Super Bowls, a World Series Game, the opening of the Georgia Dome, the final Braves game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and the NCAA men’s basketball championship. In 2012, Tritt formed his own label, Post Oak Recordings, and released his album, “The Calm After.”

The Incomparable

TRAVIS TRITT Headlines Fair’s Music Lineup The singer’s lack of a cowboy hat and musical aggressiveness set him apart, building a devoted fan base that continues to fill venues coast-to-coast. The next series of albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America, scored Tritt more hit singles and led him to garner more than 25 million in career album sales, two Grammys and four CMA Awards.

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Soulful country singer/songwriter Travis Tritt is the Fair’s headline entertainer this year, performing one show Sunday, September 3 at 7 p.m. on the Main Stage in front of the grandstand.

Sponsored by the Hudson River Bank and Trust Co. Foundation, the concert is free with paid admission to the fair -- $15 for adults on Sunday only.

“Here’s A Quarter,” “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore” and “Foolish Pride” are just a few of the Tritt’s Billboard number one singles.

Influenced by Southern rock, blues, and gospel, Tritt released seven studio albums and a greatest hits package over the course of a decade. “Country Club,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody” and “Drift Off to Dream” peaked at numbers two and three on

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He also has numerous television appearances to his credit, including “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “Diagnosis Murder,” “Touched By An Angel,” “Yes Dear,” and “Celebrity poker Showdown.”

More than 25 years after he launched his music career, the artist continues to stay true and relevant to country music fans around the globe.

A ‘Perfect Country Music Performer’ Here’s how National Rock Review described Travis Tritt’s performance at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, in May of this year: “It was Travis Tritt in his all black get-up, who rode in and robbed Stagecoach. The veteran performer and certified platinum artist knows how to sell country music with hit after hit of superior, generous, stadium-like showmanship.

“I Wanna Be Somebody,” “Here’s a Quarter,” “and “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” are only a small portion of his vast buffet of titles he served up.

“He never stops smiling and that energy is contagious all the way through the crowd. Tritt has filled the Palomino with euphoric, happy people, including some of the other acts that performed that day. Those who came somewhat ambivalent of him, leave his performance Travis Tritt lifers. It’s safe to say, he is nothing less a perfect country music performer.”

Columbia-Greene Media

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Some of

TRAVIS TRITT’S Hit Songs

Anymore Back Up Against The Wall Best of Intentions Bible Belt Blue Collar Man Can I Trust You With My Heart Can’t Tell Me Nothin’ Country Ain’t Country Country Club Dixie Flyer Double Trouble Drift Off to Dream Hard Times And Misery Help Me Hold On Here’s a Quarter [Call Someone Who Cares] Homesick Honky-Tonk History I Can’t Seem to Get Over You If I Lost You I’m Gonna Be Somebody It’s a Great Day to Be Alive Livin’ on Borrowed Time Long Haired Country Boy Looking Out For Number One Love of a Woman Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde More Than You’ll Ever Know No More Looking Over My Shoulder Old Habits Put Some Drive in Your Country Rough Around The Edges Sign of the Times Son of the New South Still In Love With You Strong Enough to Be Your Man Take It Easy Tell Me I Was Dreaming Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’ Time to Get Crazy Too Far to Turn Around T-R-O-U-B-L-E Where Corn Don’t Grow

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Exotic Animal PETTING

ZOO

The 177th Columbia County Fair features an exotic animal petting zoo, including camel rides for all ages and a lorikeet cage where fairgoers can get up close and personal with the colorful, chirping birds.

Eudora Farms of Salley, South Carolina, will again bring 20 rare and exotic animals from around the world, such as “Little Joe” the wallaby, “Juliet” the Scotch Highlander long-horned cow, and “Rascal” the big-eared fennec fox.

“Our mission is to present an educational and interactive animal adventure like no other . We place the highest priority on cleanliness and professionalism, which has helped to build a reputation of quality. We are USDA approved and licensed, and our animals are kept current on all vaccinations and are healthy and well groomed.”

— MARK NISBET, OWNER OF EUDORA FARMS

CRAFT BEER, WINE, CIDER CONTEST

on Tap at Columbia County Fair

Now in its third year, the increasingly popular Amateur Craft Beer, Wine and Cider Contest continues to attract more and more entries at the Columbia County Fair, according to Superintendent Betsy Braley of Chatham. “This contest reflects the increasingly popular craft of making beer, wine and cider and it grows a little each year,” she said. “It’s great to see both old and new traditions and recipes make their way to the judging stand.”

The contest is open to any amateur wine, beer or cider maker 21 years and older who live within 50 miles of Chatham. Judging is August 26. The contest is spon-

Since their wedding at Eudora Farms in 1998, the Nisbets have provided a loving, spacious home there to more than 200 rare and exotic animals from around the world, hosting group tours and special events. They later began taking animals to fairs and festivals in the Southeast and beyond.

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In the craft beer category, entries will be received for lager, stout, ale, India Pale Ale (IPA) and fruit beer.

In the craft wine category, entries will be received for red, white, mead and “other.” In the cider category, entries will be received for specialty cider, standard cider and perry classes. Awards of $15 for first prize, $8 for second prize and $5 for third prize will be awarded in each category. A $50 prize will be awarded to the best of show for the overall outstanding amateur beer, wine or cider chosen from among all of the first place winners in each class.

“Our mission is to present an educational and interactive animal adventure like no other,” said Mark Nisbet, who owns Eudora Farms with his wife Kim. “We want to share our experience and the beauty of these animals with as many visitors as possible. Education is the key to preserving these animals for future generations to enjoy.”

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“We place the highest priority on cleanliness and professionalism, which has helped to build a reputation of quality,” he continued. “We are USDA approved and licensed, and our animals are kept current on all vaccinations and are healthy and well groomed.”

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Help Hospital Patients Heal Columbia Memorial Health and Columbia-Greene Media are seeking 400 supporters who are willing to give $30 each to help buy new hospital beds.

The Hospital’s charitable Foundation is now leading fundraising efforts to buy state-of-the-art beds to help all patients heal more quickly. With your help, we can meet this goal and improve our Hospital.

Don’t miss your chance to visit historic Jackson’s Old Chatham House while in town for the fair!

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Exotic Animal PETTING

ZOO

The 177th Columbia County Fair features an exotic animal petting zoo, including camel rides for all ages and a lorikeet cage where fairgoers can get up close and personal with the colorful, chirping birds.

Eudora Farms of Salley, South Carolina, will again bring 20 rare and exotic animals from around the world, such as “Little Joe” the wallaby, “Juliet” the Scotch Highlander long-horned cow, and “Rascal” the big-eared fennec fox.

“Our mission is to present an educational and interactive animal adventure like no other . We place the highest priority on cleanliness and professionalism, which has helped to build a reputation of quality. We are USDA approved and licensed, and our animals are kept current on all vaccinations and are healthy and well groomed.”

— MARK NISBET, OWNER OF EUDORA FARMS

CRAFT BEER, WINE, CIDER CONTEST

on Tap at Columbia County Fair

Now in its third year, the increasingly popular Amateur Craft Beer, Wine and Cider Contest continues to attract more and more entries at the Columbia County Fair, according to Superintendent Betsy Braley of Chatham. “This contest reflects the increasingly popular craft of making beer, wine and cider and it grows a little each year,” she said. “It’s great to see both old and new traditions and recipes make their way to the judging stand.”

The contest is open to any amateur wine, beer or cider maker 21 years and older who live within 50 miles of Chatham. Judging is August 26. The contest is spon-

Since their wedding at Eudora Farms in 1998, the Nisbets have provided a loving, spacious home there to more than 200 rare and exotic animals from around the world, hosting group tours and special events. They later began taking animals to fairs and festivals in the Southeast and beyond.

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In the craft beer category, entries will be received for lager, stout, ale, India Pale Ale (IPA) and fruit beer.

In the craft wine category, entries will be received for red, white, mead and “other.” In the cider category, entries will be received for specialty cider, standard cider and perry classes. Awards of $15 for first prize, $8 for second prize and $5 for third prize will be awarded in each category. A $50 prize will be awarded to the best of show for the overall outstanding amateur beer, wine or cider chosen from among all of the first place winners in each class.

“Our mission is to present an educational and interactive animal adventure like no other,” said Mark Nisbet, who owns Eudora Farms with his wife Kim. “We want to share our experience and the beauty of these animals with as many visitors as possible. Education is the key to preserving these animals for future generations to enjoy.”

Join The Healers Club

“We place the highest priority on cleanliness and professionalism, which has helped to build a reputation of quality,” he continued. “We are USDA approved and licensed, and our animals are kept current on all vaccinations and are healthy and well groomed.”

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Help Hospital Patients Heal Columbia Memorial Health and Columbia-Greene Media are seeking 400 supporters who are willing to give $30 each to help buy new hospital beds.

The Hospital’s charitable Foundation is now leading fundraising efforts to buy state-of-the-art beds to help all patients heal more quickly. With your help, we can meet this goal and improve our Hospital.

Don’t miss your chance to visit historic Jackson’s Old Chatham House while in town for the fair!

Weekend Specials posted to our Facebook Page

Send form with check payable to: Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534

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Address

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Grandstand Will be Packed for

Demo Derby, Rodeo, Monster Tractors

— JOHN CRAFT, THE FAIR’S ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Demolition Derby

Dust will fly and cheers will rise as two nights of Demolition Derby, a Championship Rodeo, and a Monster Tractor Pull competition take to the track in front of the grandstand at this year’s Columbia County Fair.

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Monster Tractors

The Monster Tractor Pull will be presented Saturday, September 2, at 4 p.m., one of 22 events on the summer-long 2017 New York Tractor Pullers Association schedule.

Rip-roaring 10-ton rigs with names like “Cornfield Cadillac,” “Udder Obsession,” and “Rotten Mean & Nasty” will compete in the Super Stock Tractor, Modified Tractor, and Two-Wheel Drive Truck, and Super Farm Tractor divisions. Attendees are urged to bring earplugs – it’s that loud!

Based in Harriman, Tennessee, Stoney Roberts Promotions is considered “the original automobile demolition derby company,” staging derbies all over the United States.

“It’s great to be working with Stoney Roberts again after all of these years,” said John Craft, the fair’s Entertainment Committee Chairman. “The Demo Derby is a big draw and Stoney Roberts puts on a top-notch event that spectators and drivers really enjoy.”

Painted Pony Rodeo

Back by popular demand, the Painted Pony Rodeo features bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, and bull-riding.

Participants must be at least 18, have a valid driver’s license, supply their own vehicle and comply with safety rules. Drivers can enter in four-cylinder, six-cylinder, eight-cylinder cars, full-size trucks and vans, mini-van, mini-pick-ups and mini-SUV classes. Specialty veColumbia-Greene Media

hicle heats are offered both nights of the Demo Derby.

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded.

What started out many years ago with farmers bringing their favorite tractors out of the fields to the local fair to compete for bragging rights by pulling a stone boat the farthest has evolved into the heaviest motorsport in the world.

More than $1,400 in cash prizes and trophies will be awarded each night to this year’s winners of the 2017 Columbia County Fair Demolition Derby as the much-anticipated two-night fair favorite returns under the management of Stoney Roberts Promotions, Inc. after a 25-year hiatus. Two nights of Demo Derby action roar into the grandstand on opening day, Wednesday Aug. 30 and Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

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“It’s great to be working with Stoney Roberts again after all of these years. The Demo Derby is a big draw and Stoney Roberts puts on a top-notch event that spectators and drivers really enjoy.”

Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the spectacle will take place Monday, September 4, starting at 5 p.m. in front of the grandstand.

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Grandstand Will be Packed for

Demo Derby, Rodeo, Monster Tractors

— JOHN CRAFT, THE FAIR’S ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Demolition Derby

Dust will fly and cheers will rise as two nights of Demolition Derby, a Championship Rodeo, and a Monster Tractor Pull competition take to the track in front of the grandstand at this year’s Columbia County Fair.

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Monster Tractors

The Monster Tractor Pull will be presented Saturday, September 2, at 4 p.m., one of 22 events on the summer-long 2017 New York Tractor Pullers Association schedule.

Rip-roaring 10-ton rigs with names like “Cornfield Cadillac,” “Udder Obsession,” and “Rotten Mean & Nasty” will compete in the Super Stock Tractor, Modified Tractor, and Two-Wheel Drive Truck, and Super Farm Tractor divisions. Attendees are urged to bring earplugs – it’s that loud!

Based in Harriman, Tennessee, Stoney Roberts Promotions is considered “the original automobile demolition derby company,” staging derbies all over the United States.

“It’s great to be working with Stoney Roberts again after all of these years,” said John Craft, the fair’s Entertainment Committee Chairman. “The Demo Derby is a big draw and Stoney Roberts puts on a top-notch event that spectators and drivers really enjoy.”

Painted Pony Rodeo

Back by popular demand, the Painted Pony Rodeo features bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, and bull-riding.

Participants must be at least 18, have a valid driver’s license, supply their own vehicle and comply with safety rules. Drivers can enter in four-cylinder, six-cylinder, eight-cylinder cars, full-size trucks and vans, mini-van, mini-pick-ups and mini-SUV classes. Specialty veColumbia-Greene Media

hicle heats are offered both nights of the Demo Derby.

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded.

What started out many years ago with farmers bringing their favorite tractors out of the fields to the local fair to compete for bragging rights by pulling a stone boat the farthest has evolved into the heaviest motorsport in the world.

More than $1,400 in cash prizes and trophies will be awarded each night to this year’s winners of the 2017 Columbia County Fair Demolition Derby as the much-anticipated two-night fair favorite returns under the management of Stoney Roberts Promotions, Inc. after a 25-year hiatus. Two nights of Demo Derby action roar into the grandstand on opening day, Wednesday Aug. 30 and Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

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“It’s great to be working with Stoney Roberts again after all of these years. The Demo Derby is a big draw and Stoney Roberts puts on a top-notch event that spectators and drivers really enjoy.”

Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the spectacle will take place Monday, September 4, starting at 5 p.m. in front of the grandstand.

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‘Faces of the Fair’ Continue to Star in Advertising and Promotion

For the second straight year, “Faces of the Fair” is the theme of the 2017 Columbia County Fair, with portraits of fairgoers featured in billboards, brochures, print ads and other promotional materials.

Celebrating diversity, individuality, togetherness, and love for the fair, the theme flows from the camera lens of professional photographer and “people watcher” Jamie Hankin of Kinderhook.

He and his wife Laura have attended the fair for more than 30 years, and were always fascinated with the range of people they would see. Jamie began envisioning a project that would capture these slices of Americana. With the blessing of the Fair Board, he and Laura set up a photo tent at the 2014 fair, snapping more than 600 portraits, free of charge. The stunning results provided images for a “Faces of the Fair” campaign designed by the fair’s graphic designer, Laura Aloisio of 22

Dandelion Designs.

Jamie shot more portraits at last year’s fair and is expected to continue on selected days this year. His tent is just inside the Route 203 entrance near the Information Booth. Everyone is invited to drop by and help enlarge the Faces of the Fair mosaic.

Hankin is doing the photographs as a project of love, not as a business venture. “To me, the people are what make the fair interesting and exciting, the variety and the individuality and the joy all together,” he said.

Hankin has been a professional photographer for nearly 30 years, working in the retail, catalog and fashion industries shooting for clients such as J. Crew, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and LL Bean. Along the way, he published a book on vintage racecars and a portrait project of Army Rangers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.

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‘Faces of the Fair’ Continue to Star in Advertising and Promotion

For the second straight year, “Faces of the Fair” is the theme of the 2017 Columbia County Fair, with portraits of fairgoers featured in billboards, brochures, print ads and other promotional materials.

Celebrating diversity, individuality, togetherness, and love for the fair, the theme flows from the camera lens of professional photographer and “people watcher” Jamie Hankin of Kinderhook.

He and his wife Laura have attended the fair for more than 30 years, and were always fascinated with the range of people they would see. Jamie began envisioning a project that would capture these slices of Americana. With the blessing of the Fair Board, he and Laura set up a photo tent at the 2014 fair, snapping more than 600 portraits, free of charge. The stunning results provided images for a “Faces of the Fair” campaign designed by the fair’s graphic designer, Laura Aloisio of 22

Dandelion Designs.

Jamie shot more portraits at last year’s fair and is expected to continue on selected days this year. His tent is just inside the Route 203 entrance near the Information Booth. Everyone is invited to drop by and help enlarge the Faces of the Fair mosaic.

Hankin is doing the photographs as a project of love, not as a business venture. “To me, the people are what make the fair interesting and exciting, the variety and the individuality and the joy all together,” he said.

Hankin has been a professional photographer for nearly 30 years, working in the retail, catalog and fashion industries shooting for clients such as J. Crew, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and LL Bean. Along the way, he published a book on vintage racecars and a portrait project of Army Rangers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.

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FAIR INSIDER Lineup for Saturday’s

Firefighters Parade The annual Firefighters Parade, a Columbia County Fair tradition for nearly 65 years, will step off Saturday, September 2, at 11 a.m., with volunteer fire companies, auxiliaries, and musical units from throughout the Hudson Valley participating.

The Sue Wee Pig Races, always a crowd favorite, will take place all six days at the Fair, with multiple races each day.

Something to Crow About

There will be four “Loud Mouth Crowing Contests” during fair week in the poultry barn, leading up to a championship crow-off on Sunday afternoon, time to be posted. Roosters only, please.

Band Concert

One of the most charming experiences of the entire fair is the traditional Labor Day concert by the Ghent Band, this year on Monday, September 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the NorthGate Stage.

Patriotic Salute

If you want to get a lump in your throat, be at the Beer Pavilion a couple hours after the Firefighters Parade on Saturday afternoon when DJ Jack Bogarski plays Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to be An American.”

Rocky II

This year marks the 55th anniversary of a Labor Day 1962 appearance at the fair by New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller.

He had also attended in 1958, and would return in 1966 and again in 1970, during his final campaign for Governor, this time riding into the fairgrounds aboard the Ghent Fire Company’s antique pumper.

Father-Daughter Duet

If you haven’t seen the YouTube video of fair headliner Travis Tritt singing a duet of “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t 24

Enough” with his teenage daughter, Tyler Reese, what are you waiting for?

How’s Your Appetite?

The Watermelon Eating Contest is Thursday at 12 noon, while the Ice Cream Eating Contest (product donated by Stewart’s Shops) is Friday at 12 noon, both at the Northgate Stage. Just show up a few minutes early and tell ‘em you want to participate. Trophies will be awarded.

Parade Root

It’s only lasts a few glorious seconds, but Saturday’s Firefighters Parade wouldn’t be complete without former Kinderhook Mayor Bill Van Alstyne’s exuberant sideline cheer for his village fire department as it marches into the fairgrounds.

Parade Route

Don’t sit in the grandstand waiting for the Firefighters Parade. It’s not coming. The parade no longer passes the grandstand. It disperses before then. The place to watch the parade is near the North Gate, the entrance along Route 203

by Stewart’s. Bleachers are set up there.

First Aid

Remember, if someone in your party twists an ankle or gets stung by a bee, the first aid station – staffed by the Chatham Rescue Squad – is situated on the back side of the grandstand, ready to assist.

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CHATHAM – Forty-one units from five counties and three states are listed in the preliminary lineup for the Columbia County Fair’s annual Firefighters Parade on Saturday, September 2, in the village of Chatham. Additions and revisions are likely.

Fairgoers should note that the parade route no longer passes the grandstand. Viewing and judging will take place near the North Gate entrance off Route 203 near Stewart’s.

The parade steps off at 11:00 a.m. As a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the New York State Police, a State Police Color Guard will lead the parade, joined by a banner recognizing Platinum Sponsor A. Colarusso & Son Inc. and the Fair’s newly crowned Schoolgirl Queen.

They will be followed by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard; Hudson Police Department Color Guard; the Chatham Fire Department, Auxiliary, Juniors, and music; West Sand Lake Fire Co. and Auxiliary; Spencertown Fire Co., Auxiliary, Juniors, and music; Palmer Engine & Hose Co. of Kinderhook; Valatie Fire Department and music; Columbia County Fire Coordinator and HazMat Truck 19; Niverville Fire Department, Auxiliary, and music; The Cat 98.5 FM fire truck; KJ’s Gymnastics; Lebanon Valley Protective Association; and Clermont Fire Co. Second Division: Ancram Fire Co. with music; Millerton Fire Co.; East Chatham Fire Co., Auxiliary, and Juniors; Germantown Fire Co.; the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America; Copake Fire Co., Explorers, and Columbia-Greene Media

music; Churchtown Fire Co.; North Chatham Firemen’s Association; Mellenville Fire Co., Auxiliary, and music; Nassau Hose Co.; Philmont Fire Co. with music; and Hillsdale Fire Co. Third Division: Greenport Fire Department, Auxiliary, Juniors, and music; Stanford Fire Co.; Stuyvesant Falls Fire Co. and music; Canaan Protective Fire Co.; Milan Fire Department and Juniors; Ghent VFW Color Guard; Ghent Fire Co., Auxiliary, and music; Tri-Village Fire Co.; Red Rock Fire Co.; Stottville Fire Co. and music; Ravena Hose Co.; A.B. Shaw Fire Co. of Claverack; and Cowgirl Up Rodeo.

Among trophies to be awarded to firefighting units in the parade are the Charles “Rip” Vogel Award for best appearing Columbia County unit with auxiliary; Howard A. Ploss Award for best appearing visiting unit with auxiliary; Philip D. Mickle Sr. Award for best appearing Columbia County unit without auxiliary; and W. Gordon Goold Award for best appearing visiting unit without auxiliary.

The parade steps off at 11:00 a.m.

Fairgoers should note that the parade route no longer passes the grandstand. Viewing and judging will take place near the North Gate entrance off Route 203 near Stewart’s.

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FAIR INSIDER Lineup for Saturday’s

Firefighters Parade The annual Firefighters Parade, a Columbia County Fair tradition for nearly 65 years, will step off Saturday, September 2, at 11 a.m., with volunteer fire companies, auxiliaries, and musical units from throughout the Hudson Valley participating.

The Sue Wee Pig Races, always a crowd favorite, will take place all six days at the Fair, with multiple races each day.

Something to Crow About

There will be four “Loud Mouth Crowing Contests” during fair week in the poultry barn, leading up to a championship crow-off on Sunday afternoon, time to be posted. Roosters only, please.

Band Concert

One of the most charming experiences of the entire fair is the traditional Labor Day concert by the Ghent Band, this year on Monday, September 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the NorthGate Stage.

Patriotic Salute

If you want to get a lump in your throat, be at the Beer Pavilion a couple hours after the Firefighters Parade on Saturday afternoon when DJ Jack Bogarski plays Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to be An American.”

Rocky II

This year marks the 55th anniversary of a Labor Day 1962 appearance at the fair by New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller.

He had also attended in 1958, and would return in 1966 and again in 1970, during his final campaign for Governor, this time riding into the fairgrounds aboard the Ghent Fire Company’s antique pumper.

Father-Daughter Duet

If you haven’t seen the YouTube video of fair headliner Travis Tritt singing a duet of “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t 24

Enough” with his teenage daughter, Tyler Reese, what are you waiting for?

How’s Your Appetite?

The Watermelon Eating Contest is Thursday at 12 noon, while the Ice Cream Eating Contest (product donated by Stewart’s Shops) is Friday at 12 noon, both at the Northgate Stage. Just show up a few minutes early and tell ‘em you want to participate. Trophies will be awarded.

Parade Root

It’s only lasts a few glorious seconds, but Saturday’s Firefighters Parade wouldn’t be complete without former Kinderhook Mayor Bill Van Alstyne’s exuberant sideline cheer for his village fire department as it marches into the fairgrounds.

Parade Route

Don’t sit in the grandstand waiting for the Firefighters Parade. It’s not coming. The parade no longer passes the grandstand. It disperses before then. The place to watch the parade is near the North Gate, the entrance along Route 203

by Stewart’s. Bleachers are set up there.

First Aid

Remember, if someone in your party twists an ankle or gets stung by a bee, the first aid station – staffed by the Chatham Rescue Squad – is situated on the back side of the grandstand, ready to assist.

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CHATHAM – Forty-one units from five counties and three states are listed in the preliminary lineup for the Columbia County Fair’s annual Firefighters Parade on Saturday, September 2, in the village of Chatham. Additions and revisions are likely.

Fairgoers should note that the parade route no longer passes the grandstand. Viewing and judging will take place near the North Gate entrance off Route 203 near Stewart’s.

The parade steps off at 11:00 a.m. As a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the New York State Police, a State Police Color Guard will lead the parade, joined by a banner recognizing Platinum Sponsor A. Colarusso & Son Inc. and the Fair’s newly crowned Schoolgirl Queen.

They will be followed by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard; Hudson Police Department Color Guard; the Chatham Fire Department, Auxiliary, Juniors, and music; West Sand Lake Fire Co. and Auxiliary; Spencertown Fire Co., Auxiliary, Juniors, and music; Palmer Engine & Hose Co. of Kinderhook; Valatie Fire Department and music; Columbia County Fire Coordinator and HazMat Truck 19; Niverville Fire Department, Auxiliary, and music; The Cat 98.5 FM fire truck; KJ’s Gymnastics; Lebanon Valley Protective Association; and Clermont Fire Co. Second Division: Ancram Fire Co. with music; Millerton Fire Co.; East Chatham Fire Co., Auxiliary, and Juniors; Germantown Fire Co.; the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America; Copake Fire Co., Explorers, and Columbia-Greene Media

music; Churchtown Fire Co.; North Chatham Firemen’s Association; Mellenville Fire Co., Auxiliary, and music; Nassau Hose Co.; Philmont Fire Co. with music; and Hillsdale Fire Co. Third Division: Greenport Fire Department, Auxiliary, Juniors, and music; Stanford Fire Co.; Stuyvesant Falls Fire Co. and music; Canaan Protective Fire Co.; Milan Fire Department and Juniors; Ghent VFW Color Guard; Ghent Fire Co., Auxiliary, and music; Tri-Village Fire Co.; Red Rock Fire Co.; Stottville Fire Co. and music; Ravena Hose Co.; A.B. Shaw Fire Co. of Claverack; and Cowgirl Up Rodeo.

Among trophies to be awarded to firefighting units in the parade are the Charles “Rip” Vogel Award for best appearing Columbia County unit with auxiliary; Howard A. Ploss Award for best appearing visiting unit with auxiliary; Philip D. Mickle Sr. Award for best appearing Columbia County unit without auxiliary; and W. Gordon Goold Award for best appearing visiting unit without auxiliary.

The parade steps off at 11:00 a.m.

Fairgoers should note that the parade route no longer passes the grandstand. Viewing and judging will take place near the North Gate entrance off Route 203 near Stewart’s.

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EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS

The following businesses, organizations, and food vendors had registered to exhibit at the 2017 Columbia County Fair as of August 1st.

A ABATE of Columbia County, Hudson NY Advanced Water Systems, Berlin NY All Wear-Anyware, Averill Park NY Amanda’s Fireplace, West Ghent NY American Freedom Tee, Syracuse NY American Legion Post 42, Chatham NY Antonio’s Fried Dough, Hudson NY Army National Guard, Watervliet NY Authentic Greek Foods, Franklin Square NY Avon Products, Spencertown NY

B Bath Fitters, Albany NY Broadway Garage, Hudson NY

C Cape Silver Jewelry, North Ft. Myers FL Catch the Rainbow, Queensbury NY Chiao Lin Hsing Jewelry Claverack Pump Service, Claverack NY CKHD Jewelry, Copake NY COARC, Mellenville NY Columbia County Dairy Promotion, Old Chatham NY Columbia County Democratic Committee, Ghent NY Columbia County Department of Health, Hudson NY Columbia County Library Association, Chatham NY Columbia County Republican Committee, Hudson NY Columbia County Soil & Water Conservation District, Ghent NY Columbia County Sportsmen’s Federation, East Chatham NY Columbia Elite All Stars, Chatham NY Columbia Greene Sportsmen’s Federation, Kinderhook NY Columbia Tractor, Claverack NY Comfort Wireless, Syracuse NY 26

Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Kinderhook NY Corner Grill, Altamont NY Creative Crafts, Niverville Crickets Place, Kinderhook NY The Crosseyed Owl Gifts, Valatie NY Culligan Water Conditioning, Fultonville NY Cusato’s Pizzeria, Albany NY

D Devine Sales LLC, Bradenton FL

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Oles Concessions, Troy NY Omlet, Banbury, UK Osborn Mushroom Farm, Rochester NH Our Place, Pleasantville NY

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KC Roasting Pit, Hudson NY Kienzle Karicatures, Lansdale PA Kinderhook Elks Lodge, Kinderhook NY Kinderhook Sportsman Club, Kinderhook NY Kirby of Colonie, Albany NY KJ Gymnastics, Valatie NY

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Farview Sales, Clintondale NY Friends of NRA, Chatham NY

Lasalle Institute, Troy NY Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Livingston Louis F. Payn Foundation, Chatham NY LuLaRoe, Averill Park NY LuLaRoe, Wappingers Falls NY The Lunch Box, Hudson NY

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Ghent Sportsman Club, Ghent NY Go Green Burn Clean Soy Candles, Hudson NY Green Mountain Energy Co., Mount Kisco NY Greenport Pumper Co. #3, Hudson NY Guido’s Frozen Desserts, Albany NY

Madsen Overhead Doors, Spencertown NY Mama Killak, Brooklyn NY Meltz Lumber, Mellenville NY Michael Leggieri Foods, Troy NY Moon’s Gold Apiary, Hyde Park NY Mrs. Leonard’s Candy, Londonderry NH

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Hidow Professional, Cromwell CT Hoosick Distributors Inc., Hoosick Falls NY Hudson River Tiny Homes, Hudson NY Hudson River Tractor, Chatham NY

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East Coast Kiosk, Highland NY East Coast Riders, Valatie NY

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Pampered Chef, Lee MA Party for Uganda, East Chatham NY Peddler’s Bargain, Lake Worth FL Perugachi, Albany NY Pet ID Tags, Hudson FL Phillips Home Solution, Albany NY Pierro’s Italian Sandwiches, Hudson NY Pink Zebra Home, Valatie NY

R Real Time Pain Relief, Adams MA Renewal by Andersen, Schenectady NY

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Sawyer Chevrolet, Catskill NY Seventh Day Adventist, Kinderhook NY Softub Express, East Rochester NY Sports Zone, Chicopee MA Stellar Face & Body Art, Delmar NY Steve’s Wholesale & Clothing, Mechanicsburg PA Studio Hay, Newtown CT

Valentino’s London Broil, Plant City FL Vasilow’s Confectionery, Hudson NY VFW Post, Ghent NY Village Dodge, Hudson NY Vincent’s Catering, Schenectady NY

T T and T Sales, Latham NY Taste of India, Hudson NY Taylormade Communication Trinity Solar, Clifton Park NY Tupperware, Albany NY

W Wandering Cowboy Accessories, Grover NC Whitestone Café, Ghent NY Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Ctr., Ghent NY The Wright Way, Chatham NY

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U Uncle Spuds LLC, Gloversville NY Utter Delights, Moreau NY

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EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS

The following businesses, organizations, and food vendors had registered to exhibit at the 2017 Columbia County Fair as of August 1st.

A ABATE of Columbia County, Hudson NY Advanced Water Systems, Berlin NY All Wear-Anyware, Averill Park NY Amanda’s Fireplace, West Ghent NY American Freedom Tee, Syracuse NY American Legion Post 42, Chatham NY Antonio’s Fried Dough, Hudson NY Army National Guard, Watervliet NY Authentic Greek Foods, Franklin Square NY Avon Products, Spencertown NY

B Bath Fitters, Albany NY Broadway Garage, Hudson NY

C Cape Silver Jewelry, North Ft. Myers FL Catch the Rainbow, Queensbury NY Chiao Lin Hsing Jewelry Claverack Pump Service, Claverack NY CKHD Jewelry, Copake NY COARC, Mellenville NY Columbia County Dairy Promotion, Old Chatham NY Columbia County Democratic Committee, Ghent NY Columbia County Department of Health, Hudson NY Columbia County Library Association, Chatham NY Columbia County Republican Committee, Hudson NY Columbia County Soil & Water Conservation District, Ghent NY Columbia County Sportsmen’s Federation, East Chatham NY Columbia Elite All Stars, Chatham NY Columbia Greene Sportsmen’s Federation, Kinderhook NY Columbia Tractor, Claverack NY Comfort Wireless, Syracuse NY 26

Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Kinderhook NY Corner Grill, Altamont NY Creative Crafts, Niverville Crickets Place, Kinderhook NY The Crosseyed Owl Gifts, Valatie NY Culligan Water Conditioning, Fultonville NY Cusato’s Pizzeria, Albany NY

D Devine Sales LLC, Bradenton FL

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JNS Sales, Seffner FL

Oles Concessions, Troy NY Omlet, Banbury, UK Osborn Mushroom Farm, Rochester NH Our Place, Pleasantville NY

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KC Roasting Pit, Hudson NY Kienzle Karicatures, Lansdale PA Kinderhook Elks Lodge, Kinderhook NY Kinderhook Sportsman Club, Kinderhook NY Kirby of Colonie, Albany NY KJ Gymnastics, Valatie NY

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Farview Sales, Clintondale NY Friends of NRA, Chatham NY

Lasalle Institute, Troy NY Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Livingston Louis F. Payn Foundation, Chatham NY LuLaRoe, Averill Park NY LuLaRoe, Wappingers Falls NY The Lunch Box, Hudson NY

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Ghent Sportsman Club, Ghent NY Go Green Burn Clean Soy Candles, Hudson NY Green Mountain Energy Co., Mount Kisco NY Greenport Pumper Co. #3, Hudson NY Guido’s Frozen Desserts, Albany NY

Madsen Overhead Doors, Spencertown NY Mama Killak, Brooklyn NY Meltz Lumber, Mellenville NY Michael Leggieri Foods, Troy NY Moon’s Gold Apiary, Hyde Park NY Mrs. Leonard’s Candy, Londonderry NH

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Hidow Professional, Cromwell CT Hoosick Distributors Inc., Hoosick Falls NY Hudson River Tiny Homes, Hudson NY Hudson River Tractor, Chatham NY

Native Arts & Crafts, Corona NY Native Creations, Jersey City NJ Nine Nails Lemonade & Smoothies, Elizaville NY Nolan Bottled Gas, Ravena NY

East Coast Kiosk, Highland NY East Coast Riders, Valatie NY

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Pampered Chef, Lee MA Party for Uganda, East Chatham NY Peddler’s Bargain, Lake Worth FL Perugachi, Albany NY Pet ID Tags, Hudson FL Phillips Home Solution, Albany NY Pierro’s Italian Sandwiches, Hudson NY Pink Zebra Home, Valatie NY

R Real Time Pain Relief, Adams MA Renewal by Andersen, Schenectady NY

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Sawyer Chevrolet, Catskill NY Seventh Day Adventist, Kinderhook NY Softub Express, East Rochester NY Sports Zone, Chicopee MA Stellar Face & Body Art, Delmar NY Steve’s Wholesale & Clothing, Mechanicsburg PA Studio Hay, Newtown CT

Valentino’s London Broil, Plant City FL Vasilow’s Confectionery, Hudson NY VFW Post, Ghent NY Village Dodge, Hudson NY Vincent’s Catering, Schenectady NY

T T and T Sales, Latham NY Taste of India, Hudson NY Taylormade Communication Trinity Solar, Clifton Park NY Tupperware, Albany NY

W Wandering Cowboy Accessories, Grover NC Whitestone Café, Ghent NY Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Ctr., Ghent NY The Wright Way, Chatham NY

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U Uncle Spuds LLC, Gloversville NY Utter Delights, Moreau NY

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Amateur bakers of all ages are invited to enter the Fair’s Holiday Cookie Baking Championship.

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Locally grown ingredients are key in this contest, which takes place on Labor Day at 12:30 p.m. in Four Corners Hall. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m., with top prizes of $500 in the youth division (14 and under) and $1,000 in the adult division (15 and over) in Morton A. Ginsberg Memorial Awards.

The event is coordinated by Claverack resident Nancy Fuller of the Food Network’s “Farmhouse Rules” television show and sponsored

by Ginsberg’s Foods.

The recipe, and the source of local ingredients used, must be submitted with each entry of holiday cookies. Entries should include a dozen cookies on a disposable tray. They will be judged on taste, presentation and decoration.

Entry forms and contest rules are available at the Columbia County Fair Office or online at www.columbiafair.com. Entry forms will be accepted through Saturday, September 2 in person at the fair office or by mail.

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Amateur bakers of all ages are invited to enter the Fair’s Holiday Cookie Baking Championship.

Check Us Out!

Locally grown ingredients are key in this contest, which takes place on Labor Day at 12:30 p.m. in Four Corners Hall. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m., with top prizes of $500 in the youth division (14 and under) and $1,000 in the adult division (15 and over) in Morton A. Ginsberg Memorial Awards.

The event is coordinated by Claverack resident Nancy Fuller of the Food Network’s “Farmhouse Rules” television show and sponsored

by Ginsberg’s Foods.

The recipe, and the source of local ingredients used, must be submitted with each entry of holiday cookies. Entries should include a dozen cookies on a disposable tray. They will be judged on taste, presentation and decoration.

Entry forms and contest rules are available at the Columbia County Fair Office or online at www.columbiafair.com. Entry forms will be accepted through Saturday, September 2 in person at the fair office or by mail.

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COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR’S o h W be 2017 SCHOOLGIRL QUEEN? will Representatives of Columbia County’s six public high schools will compete for the title of 2017 Schoolgirl Queen on Friday, September 1, continuing a Columbia County Fair tradition that has endured for 80 years.

At 6:00 p.m., the gowned contestants will arrive in vintage convertibles at the stage in front of the grandstand, where they will be introduced by emcees Meg Dooley and Cathie Lee Visscher.

Judging is based on personality, poise and appearance. The winner will be crowned by last year’s Schoolgirl Queen, Marissa O’Dell of Ichabod Crane High School, and receive a $500 prize.

Held annually over Labor Day weekend at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, this year’s Fair runs from Wednesday, August 30, through Monday, September 4.

Here are this year’s contestants: MISS TACONIC HILLS Taconic Hills High School is represented by Alexandria Shumsky of Claverack, daughter of Stephen and Jennifer Shumsky.

In school, she participates in field hockey, basketball, softball, Art Club, National Honor Society, the Taconic Hills Fashion Show, Future Farmers of America, and is class secretary. She helps coach youth basketball and Little League. y sk um Sh Alexandria Alexandria’s hobbies include drawing, Taconic Hills painting, camping, making clothing from recycled materials, hiking, teaching children to ski, and running.

Representing Hudson High School is Shelbi Neal of Ghent, daughter of Rob Neal and Ruth Neal.

She participates in school volleyball, National Honor Society, concession stand, and fund-raising activities.

Shelbi also enjoys cheerleading, babysitting, volunteering, swimming, and yoga.

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Shelbi Neal Hudson

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On opening day of the 2017 Columbia County Fair, amateur performers of all ages will get five minutes to sing, dance or otherwise entertain their way into the judges’ hearts.

Emily Nack Germantown

Miss Ichabod Crane

Miss Hudson High

Kaylin Meyer Chatham

‘Columbia County’s Got Talent’

Miss Germantown

Emily Nack of Elizaville, daughter of William and Amy Nack, represents Germantown Central School.

Her favorite school subject is social studies, and she lists homework, “anything technology related,” programming, video editing, and singing as favorite activities outside of school.

At Germantown, Emily participates in acapella, Drama Club, basketball, and coding.

Debra McKinney of Valatie, daughter of Anna C. Mitcalf and Wesley S. McKinney, represents Ichabod Crane High School.

Science is her favorite school subject. Debra is in chorus and School of Rock Club. She enjoys singing, writing, TV, video games, reading, and forensic anthropology.

Miss New Lebanon

Representing Chatham High School is Kaylin Meyer of Chatham, the daughter of Dawn and Steve Meyer.

Her favorite school subject is science, and she participates in the school choir, All County choir, and high school musical.

Kaylin’s outside interests include theater, nature, singing, and running.

Representing New Lebanon High School is Dakota Kubli of East Nassau, daughter of Holly and William Trong.

She likes art, drawing, playing ukulele, singing, baking, makeup artistry, and yoga.

In school, she participates in volleyball, choir, Literary Arts Club, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society.

Dakota’s favorite school subject is world history.

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Fair Stage Ready to Prove That

“Columbia County’s Got Talent” hits the North Gate Stage the afternoon of Wednesday, August 30.

The size of the audience for the event has grown every year, as has the caliber of the performances.

“The number of performers increases each year,” said Betsy Braley, Talent Competition Superintendent. “It’s wonderful to see new talent and to watch performers come back each year, even more accomplished than the year before.”

Sponsored by the Lofgren Agency, the contest has three age divisions: Juniors (12 and under) starting at 12 noon; Teens (13 to 19) starting at 2:30; and Adults (20 and older) starting at 5.

First, second and third place winners will be named in each division, receiving prizes of $100, $75, and $50 respectively.

The winner of the finals, set for 7 p.m., will receive the Marilyn Barry Memorial Award, named for the late Fair Board member who introduced the talent competition to the fair eight years ago.

Judging is based on voice, dance or instrumental quality, dynamics, voice articulation or dance/ instrumental precision, stage presence, overall performance, and audience appeal.

“Electric Blue DJ Service” with Bob Hawley is the disc jockey for the talent competition which will be emceed by The Lofgren Agency President/Owner Kirk Kneller. The Lofgren Agency of Chatham is the sponsor of the talent show.

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COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR’S o h W be 2017 SCHOOLGIRL QUEEN? will Representatives of Columbia County’s six public high schools will compete for the title of 2017 Schoolgirl Queen on Friday, September 1, continuing a Columbia County Fair tradition that has endured for 80 years.

At 6:00 p.m., the gowned contestants will arrive in vintage convertibles at the stage in front of the grandstand, where they will be introduced by emcees Meg Dooley and Cathie Lee Visscher.

Judging is based on personality, poise and appearance. The winner will be crowned by last year’s Schoolgirl Queen, Marissa O’Dell of Ichabod Crane High School, and receive a $500 prize.

Held annually over Labor Day weekend at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, this year’s Fair runs from Wednesday, August 30, through Monday, September 4.

Here are this year’s contestants: MISS TACONIC HILLS Taconic Hills High School is represented by Alexandria Shumsky of Claverack, daughter of Stephen and Jennifer Shumsky.

In school, she participates in field hockey, basketball, softball, Art Club, National Honor Society, the Taconic Hills Fashion Show, Future Farmers of America, and is class secretary. She helps coach youth basketball and Little League. y sk um Sh Alexandria Alexandria’s hobbies include drawing, Taconic Hills painting, camping, making clothing from recycled materials, hiking, teaching children to ski, and running.

Representing Hudson High School is Shelbi Neal of Ghent, daughter of Rob Neal and Ruth Neal.

She participates in school volleyball, National Honor Society, concession stand, and fund-raising activities.

Shelbi also enjoys cheerleading, babysitting, volunteering, swimming, and yoga.

y Debra McKinne Ichabod Crane

Shelbi Neal Hudson

Miss Chatham

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On opening day of the 2017 Columbia County Fair, amateur performers of all ages will get five minutes to sing, dance or otherwise entertain their way into the judges’ hearts.

Emily Nack Germantown

Miss Ichabod Crane

Miss Hudson High

Kaylin Meyer Chatham

‘Columbia County’s Got Talent’

Miss Germantown

Emily Nack of Elizaville, daughter of William and Amy Nack, represents Germantown Central School.

Her favorite school subject is social studies, and she lists homework, “anything technology related,” programming, video editing, and singing as favorite activities outside of school.

At Germantown, Emily participates in acapella, Drama Club, basketball, and coding.

Debra McKinney of Valatie, daughter of Anna C. Mitcalf and Wesley S. McKinney, represents Ichabod Crane High School.

Science is her favorite school subject. Debra is in chorus and School of Rock Club. She enjoys singing, writing, TV, video games, reading, and forensic anthropology.

Miss New Lebanon

Representing Chatham High School is Kaylin Meyer of Chatham, the daughter of Dawn and Steve Meyer.

Her favorite school subject is science, and she participates in the school choir, All County choir, and high school musical.

Kaylin’s outside interests include theater, nature, singing, and running.

Representing New Lebanon High School is Dakota Kubli of East Nassau, daughter of Holly and William Trong.

She likes art, drawing, playing ukulele, singing, baking, makeup artistry, and yoga.

In school, she participates in volleyball, choir, Literary Arts Club, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society.

Dakota’s favorite school subject is world history.

2017 COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

Fair Stage Ready to Prove That

“Columbia County’s Got Talent” hits the North Gate Stage the afternoon of Wednesday, August 30.

The size of the audience for the event has grown every year, as has the caliber of the performances.

“The number of performers increases each year,” said Betsy Braley, Talent Competition Superintendent. “It’s wonderful to see new talent and to watch performers come back each year, even more accomplished than the year before.”

Sponsored by the Lofgren Agency, the contest has three age divisions: Juniors (12 and under) starting at 12 noon; Teens (13 to 19) starting at 2:30; and Adults (20 and older) starting at 5.

First, second and third place winners will be named in each division, receiving prizes of $100, $75, and $50 respectively.

The winner of the finals, set for 7 p.m., will receive the Marilyn Barry Memorial Award, named for the late Fair Board member who introduced the talent competition to the fair eight years ago.

Judging is based on voice, dance or instrumental quality, dynamics, voice articulation or dance/ instrumental precision, stage presence, overall performance, and audience appeal.

“Electric Blue DJ Service” with Bob Hawley is the disc jockey for the talent competition which will be emceed by The Lofgren Agency President/Owner Kirk Kneller. The Lofgren Agency of Chatham is the sponsor of the talent show.

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FAIR QUIZ:

1 2 3 4

How’s your recollection of Columbia County Fairs gone by?

Which of the following elected officials never attended the Fair? a. Bill Clinton b. George Pataki c. Mario Cuomo d. Teddy Roosevelt

b. U.S. Marine Corps mock attack c. Nike-Ajax surface-to-air missile d. B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

5

Which of the following was never a part of the fairgrounds?

6

Which of the following was never a Fair attraction?

Which of the following never performed at the Fair? a. Howdy Doody b. Joie Chitwood’s Thrill Show c. The Mamas & The Papas d. The Cowsills

Which of the following was not advertised as an enticement for people to attend the Fair? a. Drawing for Crosley Console Television b. Free Dental Checkup c. Budweiser Clydesdales d. Free Chest X-rays

Which of the following was never an attraction at the Fair? a. NASA scale model of Skylab space station

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AUTOMOTIVE

a. Baseball diamond b. Stables for harness racing horses c. Public swimming pool d. Summer-stock theater

a. Adolf Hitler’s Mercedes Benz b. Railroad Caboose Museum c. “Miss Rheingold” contestants d. Alligator Petting Pond

Which of the following never entertained kids at the Fair? a. Comedy clown “Count de Boxcar” b. Blaze the balloon-blowing goat c. Pinkie the somersaulting pig d. Dr. Happy the rodeo clown

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FAIR QUIZ:

1 2 3 4

How’s your recollection of Columbia County Fairs gone by?

Which of the following elected officials never attended the Fair? a. Bill Clinton b. George Pataki c. Mario Cuomo d. Teddy Roosevelt

b. U.S. Marine Corps mock attack c. Nike-Ajax surface-to-air missile d. B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

5

Which of the following was never a part of the fairgrounds?

6

Which of the following was never a Fair attraction?

Which of the following never performed at the Fair? a. Howdy Doody b. Joie Chitwood’s Thrill Show c. The Mamas & The Papas d. The Cowsills

Which of the following was not advertised as an enticement for people to attend the Fair? a. Drawing for Crosley Console Television b. Free Dental Checkup c. Budweiser Clydesdales d. Free Chest X-rays

Which of the following was never an attraction at the Fair? a. NASA scale model of Skylab space station

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AUTOMOTIVE

a. Baseball diamond b. Stables for harness racing horses c. Public swimming pool d. Summer-stock theater

a. Adolf Hitler’s Mercedes Benz b. Railroad Caboose Museum c. “Miss Rheingold” contestants d. Alligator Petting Pond

Which of the following never entertained kids at the Fair? a. Comedy clown “Count de Boxcar” b. Blaze the balloon-blowing goat c. Pinkie the somersaulting pig d. Dr. Happy the rodeo clown

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Answers: 1 (A); 2 (C); 3 (B); 4 (D); 5 (C); 6 (D); 7 (C)

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Who Runs the Fair?

The Columbia County Fair is presented annually by the Columbia County Agricultural Society, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Chatham.

Planning and execution of the Fair begins with a handson, volunteer Board of Directors elected by life members of the Ag Society. The Board is led by Nelson R. Alford Jr. of Hillsdale, President; Bernard Kelleher of Valatie, Vice President; Kenneth J. Siter of Kinderhook, Treasurer; and Angelo M. Nero of Valatie, Secretary. Nero is also employed yearround as Fair Manager.

Call M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Schoolgirl Queen Pagent – Muriel Faxon and Edgar Acevedo, Superintendents Demolition Derby – Presented by Stoney Roberts Productions Scarecrow Contest – Melinda Kerner, Superintendent

Boy Scouts – Ed Coons, Superintendent

Poultry – Lee DeLong Jr., Superintendent Wool Booth – Mary Drumm, Superintendent

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Grange Exhibit – Alan Gearing, Superintendent

The various exhibits and contests at the Fair are overseen by individuals from the community appointed by the Board, as follows:

Sheep – Lisa Lafferty and Nancy Drumm, Superintendents

• Vet Recommended • 17 Years Experience • No cages or kennels • Dogs participate in family lifestyle • 1/2 acre fenced in exercise yard • A creek to swim in!

Firefighters Parade – John Howe, Coordinator Holiday Cookie Contest – Nancy Fuller, Coordinator

Beef Cattle – Phil Trowbridge, Superintendent; P.J. Trowbridge, Assistant

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Photography Contest – Kenneth Bovat, Superintendent

Other Board members are George Kerner, Ronald Davis, Eric Barnes, Betsy Braley, John Howe, and Patrick Wemitt of Chatham; John Craft, Philip Trowbridge, and Richard Heron of Ghent; Paul Chittenden and Patrick Lafferty of Schodack Landing; Steven G. Berninger and Jim Calvin of Valatie; and Brian Madsen of Spencertown.

Dairy Cattle – Paul Chittenden, Superintendent; Roy Denniston, Fred Barringer, and Brian Chittenden, Assistants

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Talent Competition – Betsy Braley, Coordinator Fruit and Vegetable Exhibit – Julia Horst, Superintendent Giant Pumpkin Contest – Julia Horst, Superintendent Girl Scouts – Diane Gelhorn, Superintendent 4-H Programs – Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoolwork Exhibit – Vicky Ransford, Superintendent Quilt Exhibit – Sandy Neefus and Mary Sacco, Co-Superintendents Domestic Arts and Cratfts – Abby Mason, Superintendent Farm Tractor Pull – Larry Saulpaugh, Superintendent

Horse Show – Jennifer Lawrence, Superintendent

Sunflower Contest - Betsy Braley and Melinda Kerner, Co-Superintendents

Flower Show – Stephanie Caradine and Kathy Bucholsky, Committee Chairs

Amateur Craft Beer, Wine and Cider Contest Betsy Braley, Superintendent

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Who Runs the Fair?

The Columbia County Fair is presented annually by the Columbia County Agricultural Society, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Chatham.

Planning and execution of the Fair begins with a handson, volunteer Board of Directors elected by life members of the Ag Society. The Board is led by Nelson R. Alford Jr. of Hillsdale, President; Bernard Kelleher of Valatie, Vice President; Kenneth J. Siter of Kinderhook, Treasurer; and Angelo M. Nero of Valatie, Secretary. Nero is also employed yearround as Fair Manager.

Call M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Schoolgirl Queen Pagent – Muriel Faxon and Edgar Acevedo, Superintendents Demolition Derby – Presented by Stoney Roberts Productions Scarecrow Contest – Melinda Kerner, Superintendent

Boy Scouts – Ed Coons, Superintendent

Poultry – Lee DeLong Jr., Superintendent Wool Booth – Mary Drumm, Superintendent

Fully Insured & Member of NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters)

Grange Exhibit – Alan Gearing, Superintendent

The various exhibits and contests at the Fair are overseen by individuals from the community appointed by the Board, as follows:

Sheep – Lisa Lafferty and Nancy Drumm, Superintendents

• Vet Recommended • 17 Years Experience • No cages or kennels • Dogs participate in family lifestyle • 1/2 acre fenced in exercise yard • A creek to swim in!

Firefighters Parade – John Howe, Coordinator Holiday Cookie Contest – Nancy Fuller, Coordinator

Beef Cattle – Phil Trowbridge, Superintendent; P.J. Trowbridge, Assistant

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Photography Contest – Kenneth Bovat, Superintendent

Other Board members are George Kerner, Ronald Davis, Eric Barnes, Betsy Braley, John Howe, and Patrick Wemitt of Chatham; John Craft, Philip Trowbridge, and Richard Heron of Ghent; Paul Chittenden and Patrick Lafferty of Schodack Landing; Steven G. Berninger and Jim Calvin of Valatie; and Brian Madsen of Spencertown.

Dairy Cattle – Paul Chittenden, Superintendent; Roy Denniston, Fred Barringer, and Brian Chittenden, Assistants

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Talent Competition – Betsy Braley, Coordinator Fruit and Vegetable Exhibit – Julia Horst, Superintendent Giant Pumpkin Contest – Julia Horst, Superintendent Girl Scouts – Diane Gelhorn, Superintendent 4-H Programs – Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoolwork Exhibit – Vicky Ransford, Superintendent Quilt Exhibit – Sandy Neefus and Mary Sacco, Co-Superintendents Domestic Arts and Cratfts – Abby Mason, Superintendent Farm Tractor Pull – Larry Saulpaugh, Superintendent

Horse Show – Jennifer Lawrence, Superintendent

Sunflower Contest - Betsy Braley and Melinda Kerner, Co-Superintendents

Flower Show – Stephanie Caradine and Kathy Bucholsky, Committee Chairs

Amateur Craft Beer, Wine and Cider Contest Betsy Braley, Superintendent

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KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2017 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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SPONSORS: a Key to The not-for-profit Columbia County Agricultural Society would be unable to present the 2015 Columbia County Fair without the financial support of the following sponsoring businesses and organizations.

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©2016 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. †All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Always ride responsibly and safely. Follow all instructional and safety materials. Always observe applicable local laws and regulations.

Always wear a helmet, eye protection and appropriate protective clothing. And always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. Vehicle performance may vary depending on weather, temperature, altitude, riding ability and rider/passenger weight.

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It's time to grip the throttle, put more freedom in your day and find your own way forward. When you are out on a Can-Am Spyder, you will meet new people, see new horizons and experience the world around you like never before. With its powerful Rotax® 1330 ACE™ engine, Y-frame design, Vehicle Stability System and cargo capacity you can hit the road in total peace of mind.

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*Incentives shown available at participating dealerships, on select Kawasaki vehicles. Restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Offer available on approved purchases of select new, unregistered Kawasaki vehicles. Offer valid for a limited time only.

KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2017 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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