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Events and Attractions

Returning in 2024

These attractions will be returning in 2024. Check back for updates as we confirm more acts.

  • East Coast Pro Wrestling
  • Harness Racing
  • Demolition Derby (Spinning Wheels Productions)
  • Karaoke Contest
  • Truck & Semi Pulls
  • Fireman's Parade
  • Kid's Giveaway
  • Gillette Shows Midway
  • Opening Night Fireworks

Free all week

These awesome attractions will be available all week long and are included at the cost of admission!

  • Acts in the Entertainment Tent, Including Karaoke Contest
  • Buffalo Barfield & Un-herd of Entertainment
  • Antique Out of Field Tractor Pull
  • Livestock and Horse Shows
  • Richards & Burpee Petting Zoo
  • Federation of Sportsmen's Associations Exhibit
  • Draft Horse and Pony Exhibit
  • Tired Iron Antique Farm Equipment Club
  • Chee Chee the Clown
  • RoboMedia Robot Entertainers
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  • So much more!

Full Schedule

Please Note:This is a very early version of the schedule and is subject to change. As other events and attractions are finalized, they will be added to the schedule, so check back often!

Monday, July 30

Before the Fair Opens
  • 6:30PM - Otsego County Fair Hymn Sing & Special Music at the Grange Building

Tuesday, August 1

Free admission - Ag day - No midway
Grandstand Events
  • 12:00 PM - Harness Racing
Entertainment Tent
  • 2:00 PM - Jeff Wood
  • 3:00 - 6:00 PM - Open Karaoke
General Attractions
  • 8:00 AM - Gates Open - Buildings Open at 10:00 AM
  • 10:00 AM - 4-H Dairy Show
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 6:00 PM - Dirt Road Express Band

Wednesday, August 2

Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Grandstand Events
  • 2:00 PM - East Coast Pro Wrestling $5 Admission
  • 7:00 PM - Fire Service & School Band Parade (Sponsored by NY Central Mutual Insurance Company)
  • (At Dark) - Fireworks Show (Sponsored by NBT Bank)
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 1:00 PM - Mad Few Band
  • 3:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 4:00 PM - Jeff Wood
  • 5:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - Karaoke Contest Qualifier
General Attractions
  • 8:00 AM - Gates Open - Buildings Open at 10:00 AM
  • 8:00 AM - 4-H & Open Rabbit Show
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H Gymkhana - Horse Show Ring
  • 10:00 AM - Open Chicken Show
  • 10:30 AM - Draft Horse Show
  • 1:00 PM - 4-H Sheep Show - Sheep Ring
  • 2:00 PM - Gillette Shows Midway Carnival Opens
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 12:00 PM - Randy's Harp Tones Harmonica Band. Variety of Music
  • 2:00 PM - Joe Lombardi Music of 50's, 60's, 70's & Rock w/ Guitar

Thursday, August 3

Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Grandstand Events
  • 2:00 PM - East Coast Pro Wrestling $5 Admission
  • 7:00 PM - Spinning Wheels Productions Demolition Derby $7 Admission
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 1:00 PM - Crystal Lee
  • 5:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - 911 Band
General Attractions
  • 8:00 AM - Gates Open - Buildings Open at 10:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H & Open Swine Show
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H Goat Show
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H Western & English Horse Show - Horse Show Ring
  • 1:30 PM - 4-H Beef Show
  • 2:00 PM - Gillette Shows Midway Carnival Opens
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 5:00 PM - Otsego School of Dance and Performing Arts - Variety of Dance Numbers - Director Teri Velardi
  • 7:00 PM - Otsego School of Dance and Performing Arts - Dance Excerpts from Recent Recital - Director Teri Velardi

Friday, August 4

Senior Day
Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Grandstand Events
  • 10:00 AM - Antique & Out of Field Tractor Pulls
  • 7:00 PM - NYTPA Tractor Pulls $10 Admission - Presale Discount Available
    Classes - Modified, Super Farm, 2WD Trucks, 4WD 3.0 Diesel Trucks
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 3:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 5:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - Jason Wicks
General Attractions
  • 8:00 AM - Gates Open - Buildings Open at 10:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM - Open Dairy Show
  • 9:00 AM - Open Hunt Seat Show
  • 1:00 PM - Open Western Show
  • 2:00 PM - Gillette Shows Midway Carnival Opens
  • 4:00 PM - Open Beef Show
  • 4:00 PM - Open Sheep Show
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 1:00 PM - Mary Frances Perricone songs from the 50's through 70's
  • 4:00 PM - Two of Us - Greg Davie and Judy Pitel

Saturday, August 5

Children's Day Giveaway
Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Grandstand Events
  • 1:00 PM - Huge Kid's Giveaway Registration
  • 2:30 PM - Huge Kid's Giveaway Drawing
  • 7:00 PM - Otsego County Fair Truck and Semi Pull $7 Admission
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 1:00 - 3:00 PM - 12 & Under Karaoke Contest
  • 3:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 4:00 PM - Jeff Wood
  • 5:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - Karaoke Finale
General Attractions
  • 8:00 AM - Gates Open - Buildings Open at 10:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM - Open Gymkhana
  • 12:00 PM - Livestock Parade of Champions - Livestock Ring
  • 2:00 PM - Gillette Shows Midway Carnival Opens
  • 3:00 PM - 4-H Livestock Auction - Livestock Ring
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 12:00 PM - Baby/Toddler Contest
  • 3:00 PM - Limitless Performing Arts Company - Director Rebecca Tyler

Sunday, August 6

Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday afternoon animals will be limited
Grandstand Events
  • 1:00 PM - Spinning Wheels Productions Demolition Derby $7 Admission
  • 6:00 PM - Spinning Wheels Productions Demolition Derby $7 Admission
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 1:00 PM - Jeff Wood
  • 2:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 4:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
General Attractions
  • 8:00 AM - Gates Open - Buildings Open at 10:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM - 4-H Supreme Master Showman Contest - Livestock Ring
  • 2:00 PM - Gillette Shows Midway Carnival Opens
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • Schedule coming soon!