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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! * New this year

  • Antique Out of Field Tractor Pull
  • Livestock and Horse Shows
  • Party Animals Petting Zoo
  • Federation of Sportsmen's Associations Exhibit
  • Draft Horse and Pony Exhibit
  • Tired Iron Antique Farm Equipment Club
  • RoboMedia Robot Entertainers (Wednesday - Saturday Only)
  • Acts in the Entertainment Tent, Including Karaoke Contest, Buffalo Barfield & Un-herd of Entertainment
  • Christmas Store *
  • New Commercial Vendor Area *
  • Scott Future of Magic Show *
  • Dairy Bar Offering Free Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt *
  • 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!

Sunday, July 28

Before the Fair Opens
  • 10:30AM - Open Goat Show

Tuesday, July 30

Free admission - Ag day - No midway
Grandstand Events
  • 12:00 PM - Harness Racing
  • 7:00 PM - East Coast Pro Wrestling $5 Admission
4H Events
  • 10:00 AM - 4-H Dairy Show
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 7:00 PM - Dirt Road Express Band

Wednesday, July 31

Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Gizmo D Robot
Grandstand Events
  • 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 - Jeff Wood
  • 2:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 4:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 6:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - Karaoke Contest Qualifier
4H / Open Shows
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H & Open Rabbit Show
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H Gymkhana - Horse Show Ring
  • 10:00 AM - Open Poultry Show
  • 10:30 AM - Draft Horse Show
  • 11:00 AM - 4-H Goat Show
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 1:00 PM - Randy's Harp Tones Harmonica Band. Variety of Music

Thursday, August 1

Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Gizmo D Robot
Grandstand Events
  • 7:00 PM - Spinning Wheels Productions Demolition Derby $10 Admission
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 2:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 4:00 PM - Krystal Lee
  • 6:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - Jason Wicks
General Attractions
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H & Open Swine Show
  • 9:00 AM - 4-H Western & English Horse Show - Horse Show Ring
  • 11:00 AM - 4-H Sheep Show
  • 2:00 PM - 4-H Beef Show
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 5:00 PM - Otsego School of Dance & Performing Arts

Friday, August 2

Senior Day - 1/2 price admission for Senior Citizens 60 and over
Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Gizmo D Robot
Grandstand Events
  • 10:00 AM - Antique & Out of Field Tractor Pulls
  • 7:00 PM - NYTPA Tractor Pulls $10 Admission
    Classes - Modified, Super Farm, 2WD Trucks, 4WD 3.0 Diesel Trucks
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 1:00 PM - Jeff Wood
  • 2:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 4:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 5:00 PM - Canaan James
  • 6:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - Sundown Band
Open Show
  • 9:00 AM - Open Dairy Show
  • 9:00 AM - Open Hunt Seat Show
  • 1:00 PM - Open Western Show
  • 2:00 PM - Open Sheep Show
  • 4:00 PM - Open Beef Show
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 1:00 PM - Mary Frances Perricone songs from the 50's through 70's
  • 4:00 PM - Judy Potel

Saturday, August 3

Gillette Shows Pay-One-Price 2 - 10 PM
Gizmo D Robot
Our First Ever Family Day! 🥳
  • Free 16 & Under Kids Giveaway: Registeration at 1:00 PM, drawing begins at 3:00 PM
  • 17 & Over Giveaway at our Grandstand Event starting at 7:00 PM! You must purchase a ticket and attend the Grandstand show to be entered to win. Prizes include Big Screen TV’s, Cash Prizes, and much much more!
  • Family Meal Deals at Selected Food Vendors From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Grandstand Events
  • 1:00 PM - Huge Kid's Giveaway Registration
  • 3:00 PM - Huge Kid's Giveaway Drawing
  • 7:00 PM - Otsego County Fair Truck and Semi Pull $10 Admission
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 2:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 3:00 PM - Kid's Karaoke Contest
  • 6:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 7:00 PM - Karaoke Finale
4H / Open Event
  • 9:00 AM - Open Gymkhana
  • 12:00 PM - Livestock Parade of Champions - Livestock Ring
  • 3:00 PM - 4-H Livestock Auction - Livestock Ring
Entertainment in the Grange Building
  • 12:00 PM - Baby/Toddler Contest

Sunday, August 4

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 $10 Admission
  • 6:00 PM - Spinning Wheels Productions Demolition Derby $10 Admission
Entertainment Tent
  • 12:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 1:00 PM - Jeff Wood
  • 2:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
  • 3:00 PM - Canaan James
  • 5:00 PM - Buffalo Barfield
4H Events
  • 10:00 AM - Goat Show
  • 11:00 AM - 4-H Supreme Master Showman Contest - Livestock Ring
Grounds
  • 4:00 PM - Cakewalk Canham Building
  • 5:00 PM - Chainsaw Auction