Columbia County Fair

Thu. Aug 28, 2008 at 10:00am - Mon. Sep 1, 2008 at 10:00pm

LOCATION: Route 66, Chatham, NY

ADMISSION: Children 12 and under admitted free, includes parking and all entertainment.
Aug. 27, 28, 29, 30& Sept. 1: $10.00 Aug. 31: $12.00

HOURS: Wed 5 pm-11 pm; Thurs - Mon 10 am-11 pm

INFORMATION: http://www.columbiafair.com or (518) 392-2121

REGULAR FEATURES: Amusements of America midway rides; 150 exhibits including New Face of Farming and blue ribbon livestock competitions throughout the six days; craft demonstrations daily; flower & garden exhibits; fabulous quilt show daily; lots of food.

SCHEDULED EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 • DEMO-DERBY DAY
Midway ride pass 5 pm to closing $15
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Skeeter Creek Band (NorthGate stage)
6:00 pm & 8:00 pm Oxen Demo (Midfield Arena)
6:30 pm Demolition Derby - Part 1 (Main stage)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 • YOUTH DAY & SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
Midway ride pass Noon to closing $15
18 and under admitted free till 4 pm; Midway ride pass noon to closing $15
Seniors (65 and up) admitted until 4 pm at half price
12 Noon & 4:00 pm KJ Gymnastics (Midfield Arena)
12 Noon Hot Dog Eating Contest (NorthGate stage)
1:00 pm Watermelon Eating Contest (NorthGate stage)
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm Sarah’s Birds of Prey (Midfield Arena)
2:00 pm, 6:00 pm Dog Agility (Midfield Arena)
3:00 pm & 8:00 pm Oxen Demo (Midfield Arena)
3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Magic Trunk (NorthGate stage)
6:30 pm Demolition Derby - Part 2 (Main stage)
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Peaceful Country Band (Upper Food Tent)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 • First Niagara Bank DAY
Midway ride pass Noon to closing $20
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Antique Tractor Pull (Main stage)
12 Noon & 2:00 pm Oxen Demo (Midfield Arena)
2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Foolin’ Nobody Band (NorthGate stage)
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Piston Poppers/Early Birds Car Display (Midfield Arena)
4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Hill Country Cloggers (NorthGate stage)
6:00 pm & 9:00 pm The Michael Thomas Band (Upper Food Tent)
7:00 pm 71st Annual Schoolgirl Queen Contest (Main stage)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Barbershop Quartet
DON’T MISS! 8:00 pm EDDIE MONEY (Main stage)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 • A. Colarusso & Son DAY
Midway ride pass 10 am to closing $20
12 Noon 58th Annual Firefighters’ Parade
NEW! 2:00 PM Culinary Cookoff (NorthGate stage)
2:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm Oxen Demo (Midfield Arena)
2:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm White Water Band (Upper Food Tent)
4:00 pm & 8:00 pm Brave Brabants Horse Riding and Trick Show (Midfield Arena)
5:00 pm & 8:00 pm Ernie Williams Band (NorthGate stage)
7:00 pm Monster Tractor Pull (Main stage)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 • RICKY SKAGGS DAY $12 ADMISSION
Midway ride pass 10 am to closing $20
2:00 pm & 5:00 pm Judah Band (NorthGate stage)
2:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm 2 Broads with Alotta Sound (Upper FoodTent)
2:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm Oxen Demo (Midfield Arena)
3:30 pm & 6:30 pm Wild Duck Chase (Midfield Arena)
DON’T MISS! 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm RICKY SKAGGS (Main stage)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 • AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION DAY
Midway ride pass 10 am to closing $15
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Open Horse Show
12:00 pm & 5:00 pm Ghent Band Concerts (NorthGate stage)
3:00 pm & 7:00 pm Squeeze Play Accordian Band (NorthGate stage)
2:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm Oxen Demo (Midfield Arena)
NEW! 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm Jeff Martell Acoustic Guitar (Upper Food Tent)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm & 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Painted Pony Rodeo (Main stage)
4:00 pm & 8:00 pm Brave Brabants Horse Riding and Trick Show (Midfield Arena)

$10, kids 12 and under free. Youth Day (up to 18 admitted free till 4 p.m.) & Senior Citizen Day (62 & older half-price till 4 p

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