County Fairs Ready to Show What’s Great in New York State By Grace Schneider, NYSAC Intern
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ith warm summer days approaching, many county fairgrounds are preparing to reopen, some for the first time in 2-3 years. The excitement surrounding the return of county fairs shines through in the electronic countdowns featured on so many fair websites, even as they are 90-100 days before opening day celebrations. Details on each fair can be found in a directory provided by the Department of Agriculture and Markets at newyorkstateyouthandagriculturalfairsdirectory.pdf (ny.gov). There you’ll find information about featured performers like Tracy Byrd who will be performing at the Oneida County and Franklin County Fairs, as well as learn about exciting themes like Essex County’s “Hawaiian Luau” and Herkimer County’s “from Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels.” In addition to local county fairs, the Great New York State Fair is also set to return this year from August 24th to September 5th. More information, including performance announcements, can be found on the New York State Fair website at www. nysfair.ny.gov. County fairs offer a unique opportunity to experience the local foods, crafts, art, produce, livestock and more that each of our counties has to offer! Check the list below to find the dates for your county fair (or a neighbor!) and see all that New York has to offer this summer!
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NYSAC News | Summer 2022
2022 County Fairs July 2-4
Grand Circuit Race Meet
July 5-9
Cortland County Junior Fair
July 7-10
Afton Fair
July 7-10
Madison County Fair
July 12-16
Yates County Fair
July 12-17
Jefferson County Fair
July 14-31
Orange County Fair
July 17-19
Putnam County 4-H Fair
July 18-23
Allegany County Fair
July 18-24
Chautauqua County Fair
July 19-23
Hemlock Fair
July 19-23
Lewis County Fair
July 19-24
Saratoga County Fair
July 20-23
Seneca County Fair
July 23-30
Genesee County Fair
July 25-30
Orleans County 4-H Fair
July 26-30
Ontario County Fair
July 26-31
Boonville Oneida County Fair
July 26-31
Broome County Fair
July 26-31
Clinton County Fair
July 28-30
Cayuga County Fair
July 28-31
Greene County Youth Fair
July 28-31
Onondaga County Youth Fair
July 29-31
Orange County Ag. Festival
July 30 August 6
Cattaraugus County Fair
August 2-7
Chemung County Fair
