Small Town. Big Fun!

The six-day Columbia County Fair offers variety, excitement and family fun in a charming setting, at a comfortable pace.

Schedule of Events:

August 30, 2023:

PYX 106/99.5 The River/98.5 The CAT/Oldies 93.5/106.9 WRWD Day

Special Discounted Admission $5 for all
Special Ride Hand Stamp $20 (Noon to Closing)

North Gate Stage Entertainment:

“Columbia County Has Talent”
Open Talent Show with “Electric Blue”
DJ Service
12:00 Noon: Juniors
2:30pm: Teens
5:00pm: Adults
7:00pm: Talent Contest Finals

Around The Fairgrounds:

12:30-10:00pm: Petting Zoo (South Gate Area)
1:00-9:00pm: Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area)
Times Posted Live Kangaroos (Livingston Area)
Times Posted NYS Police demos

Pavilion:

6:00-11:00pm: DJ Jack Bogarski

Agricultural Area:

3:00, 4:30 & 7:00pm: Oxen Demonstration
3:30, 5:30 & 7:30pm: Racing Pigs

Show Ring:

5:30pm: 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Show

Grandstand:

4:00pm: Antique Tractor Pull

August 31, 2023:

HudsonValley360.com Day

Sensory Day (Ride lights and music turned off), 12 noon to 4pm
Special Ride Hand Stamp $25 (Noon to Closing)

North Gate Stage Entertainment:

12:00pm: Watermelon Eating Contest
1:00 & 3: 00pm: Agricadabra Magic Show
2:00, 4:00, 6:00pm: Magic & Beyond
5:00 & 7:00pm: Corrie J Mentalist
8:00pm: Comedy Hypnotist Grayson Matchett

Upper Entertainment Garden:

6:00-10:00pm: Marty McDermott
5:30pm: Corrie J Mentalist

Around The Fairgrounds:

10:00-10:00pm: Petting Zoo (South Gate Area)
12:00-9:00pm: Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area)
1:00, 2:30 & 4:30pm: Master of the Chainsaw
7:30pm: Barbershop Quartet (strolling midway)
Times Posted Live Kangaroos (Livingston Area)
Times Posted NYS Police demos

Pavilion:

6:00-11:00pm: DJ Jack Bogarski

Agricultural Area:

10:00am: 4-H Poultry Show (Poultry Building)
12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30pm: Racing Pigs
1:00, 3:00 & 4:30pm: Oxen Demonstration

Show Ring:

1:00pm: 4-H Open Beef Cattle Show
5:30pm: 4-H Swine Show

Grandstand:

6:30pm: Demolition Derby
Sponsored by HudsonValley360.com and W & B Golf Carts, Inc.

September 1, 2023:

Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family Day
Special Ride Hand Stamp $25 (Noon to Closing)

North Gate Stage Entertainment:

12:00pm: Ice Cream Eating Contest
1:00 & 3:00pm: Agricadabra Magic Show
2:00 & 4:00pm: Magic & Beyond
6:00pm: School Queen Contest
7:00pm: Corrie J Mentalist
8:00pm: Comedy Hypnotist Grayson Matchett

Upper Entertainment Garden:

6:00-10:00pm: Acoustic Rye
5:00pm: Corrie J Mentalist

Around The Fairgrounds:

10:00-10:00pm: Petting Zoo (South Gate Area)
12:00-9:00pm: Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area)
1:00, 2:30 & 4:30pm: Master of the Chainsaw
Times Posted Live Kangaroos (Livingston Area)
Times Posted NYS Police demos

Pavilion:

6:00-11:00pm: DJ Jack Bogarski

Agricultural Area:

12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30pm: Racing Pigs
1:00, 3:00 & 4:30pm: Oxen Demonstration

Show Ring:

10:00am: 4-H Dairy Cattle Show-heifers and yearlings
3:30pm: 4-H Goat Show

Grandstand:

6:30pm: Demolition Derby Finale
Sponsored by Madsen Overhead Doors and Sorros Excavating Co.

September 2, 2023:

A. Colarusso & Son Inc. Day
Special Ride Hand Stamp $25 (Noon to Closing)

11:00am: Firefighters Parade
Sponsored by A. Colarusso & Son Inc. and Stewart’s Shops / Dake Family

North Gate Stage Entertainment:

1:00 & 3:00pm: Agricadabra Magic Show
2:00, 4:00, 6:00pm: Magic & Beyond
5:00, 7:00pm: Corrie J Mentalist
8:00pm: Comedy Hypnotist Grayson Matchett

Upper Entertainment Garden:

1:00-5:00pm: Live Music
5:30pm: Corrie J Mentalist
6:00-10:00pm: Jarrod

Around The Fairgrounds:

10:00-10:00pm: Petting Zoo (South Gate Area)
10:00-9:00pm: Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area)
1:00, 2:30 & 4:30pm: Master of the Chainsaw
5:00pm: Columbia Elite All Stars (Picnic Area)
Times Posted Live Kangaroos (Livingston Area)
Times Posted NYS Police demos

Pavilion:

11:00am-4:00pm: DJ Jack Bogarski
6:00 Electric Blue DJ Bob Hawley

Agricultural Area:

12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30pm: Racing Pigs
1:00, 3:00 & 4:30pm: Oxen Demonstration

Show Ring:

12:00pm: 4-H Dairy Cow Show
3:30pm: 4-H Sheep Show
5:00pm: 4-H Cow Chip Bingo

Grandstand:

4:00pm: Monster Tractor Pull
Sponsored by A. Colarusso & Son Inc.

September 3, 2023:

HRBT Foundation Day
Special Ride Hand Stamp $25 (Noon to Closing)

North Gate Stage Entertainment:

1:00 & 3:00pm: Agricadabra Magic Show
2:00, 4:00, 6:00pm: Magic & Beyond
5:00 & 7:00pm: Corrie J Mentalist
8:00pm: Comedy Hypnotist Grayson Matchett

Upper Entertainment Garden:

1:00-5:00pm: Beer Stained Fiddle
5:30pm: Corrie J Mentalist
6:00-10:00pm: The Joe Adee Band

Around The Fairgrounds:

10:00-10:00pm: Petting Zoo (South Gate Area)
11:00-6:00pm: Scarecrow Demonstration (Main Fairhouse)
12:00-9:00pm: Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area)
1:00, 2:30 & 4:30pm: Master of the Chainsaw
Times Posted Live Kangaroos (Livingston Area)
Times Posted NYS Police demos
Pavilion Noon-Close DJ Jack Bogarski

Agricultural Area:

12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30pm: Racing Pigs
1:00, 3:00 & 4:30pm: Oxen Demonstration

Show Ring:

12:00pm: Open Sheep Show
5:00pm: 4-H Animal Costume Classes

Grandstand:

4:00pm: The Brokenhearted
Tom Petty Tribute
7:00pm: Raise Your Hands
Bon Jovi Tribute
Sponsored by HRBT Foundation

September 4, 2023:

Peckham Industries, Inc. Day
Special Ride Hand Stamp $20 (Noon to Closing)

North Gate Stage Entertainment:

10:00am: Ghent Band
1:00 & 3:00pm: Agricadabra Magic Show
2:00, 4:00, 6:00pm: Magic & Beyond
5:00 & 7:00pm: Corrie J Mentalist
8:00pm: Comedy Hypnotist Grayson Matchett

Upper Entertainment Garden:

1:00-5:00pm: Curt Buchan
5:30 Corrie J Mentalist

Around The Fairgrounds:

10:00-10:00pm: Petting Zoo (South Gate Area)
12:00-9:00pm: Fire Safety Open House (Fire Service Area)
1:00, 2:30 & 4:30pm: Master of the Chainsaw
Times Posted Live Kangaroos (Livingston Area)
Times Posted NYS Police demos

Pavilion:

Noon-Close: DJ Jack Bogarski

Agricultural Area:

12:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30pm: Racing Pigs
1:00, 3:00 & 4:30pm: Oxen Demonstration

Show Ring:

9:00am: 4-H Master Livestock Showperson Competition
1:30pm: 4-H Livestock Sale

Grandstand:

3:00pm: “Slack” Competition Warm-Up ONLY
5:00pm: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
Sponsored by Peckham Industries, Inc. and Mario's Home Center

Dates: August 30, 2023 - September 4, 2023

Hours:

Wednesday: Noon to 11pm
Thursday - Monday: 10am - 11pm

Location:

Columbia County Fairgrounds,
182 Hudson Avenue,
Chatham, NY 12037.

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