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Columbia County Fair

Don't miss a second! The Columbia County Fair in Chatham, NY awaits you from August 28th to September 2nd, 2024 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

When and where

Date and time

Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 until Monday, Sep 2, 2024
See Below for Dates & Times

Address

Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037

Cost

$15.00 Single Admission | Children 12 and under FREE

About this event

6 fun days for all ages – Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 2024. The Columbia County Fair offers variety, excitement, and family fun in a charming setting, at a comfortable pace.

Fair Highlights:

  •     Thrilling Rides: Exciting attractions for visitors of all ages!
  •     Competitions Galore: Join in the fun with singing contests, eating contests, livestock and animal contests, the Columbia County’s Got Talent Competition, and many more!
  •     Endless Entertainment: Enjoy live music, captivating circus acts, thrilling rodeos, a friendly petting zoo, action-packed demolition derbies, and much more!
  •     Delicious Food Trucks: Savor fan favorites like funnel cakes, refreshing lemonade, tasty nachos, classic corndogs, and an array of other delightful treats!

New this year, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers are very excited to offer an enhanced Sensory Safe Space for Fair attendees!  Please visit us from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm each day of the fair. It is a quiet space for self directed play.

General & Accessible Parking: Parking is FREE. Please use the Route 66 vehicular gate, with four-lanes to keep traffic moving. Buy Fair tickets after you park.

There is handicapped parking; ask the parking attendants for guidance.

Route 203, North Gate, is a Walk-In gate only.

Rain or shine! For more information about this year's fair, go to Columbiafair.com


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