{"id":44498,"date":"2023-07-14T14:11:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T18:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=44498"},"modified":"2023-07-14T14:11:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T18:11:25","slug":"genesee-county-batavia-the-genesee-county-fair-returns-for-its-183rd-year-july-22nd-29th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/14\/genesee-county-batavia-the-genesee-county-fair-returns-for-its-183rd-year-july-22nd-29th\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Batavia\/The Genesee County Fair Returns for its 183rd Year-July 22nd \u2013 29th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Historic fair expands to second weekend in Batavia, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Batavia, NY \u2013 One of the longest consecutively running county fairs in New York State, the Genesee County Fair is celebrating its 183rd year. It will take place July 22 \u2013 29, 2023 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. A short drive from both Rochester and Buffalo, and at just $10.00 per carload, it\u2019s one of the most affordable family activities of the summer. Since 1839, Upstate New York families have attended the annual fair at the Genesee County Fairgrounds to enjoy classic fair foods, Niagara Down Under, Pony Rides, meet and greet with animals (over 1000 will be at the fair this year!), hop on the rides and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In 2023 the annual county fair is continuing to grow to include a second weekend! Over the eight days of the fair, attendees will enjoy nightly live music, daily 4-H animal shows, pig races, wood carving, Fair Queen & Princess Pageant and an expanded Midway courtesy of Hammerl Amusements.  New this year, Fame Racing, Wings on Wheel and Enduro Race (at the Grandstands) and more free entertainment \u2013 including Pig Races Daily, Balloon Demonstrations, Fame Racing, Taste of New York Selfie Contest, Kids Color Wars, Ice Eating Contest and an Ag Awareness Tent.  New this year to the Fair is the Stockyard Classic Livestock Shows July 21, 22 & 23 and the Summer Kick Off Classic Open Horse Show July 28th & 29th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The special preview night on Friday, July 21 begins at 3 pm with $5.00 admission to enter fairgrounds for that evening. The North American Six Horse Hitch Series will start at 5:30pm at the horse area on Friday night, July 21. The North American Six Horse Hitch Series will do a second show on Saturday, July 22 at 12:30pm. Stop by and enjoy this show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Fair Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft horse shows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enduro 100 Lap Race<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demolition Derby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 rides at the Midway from Hammerl Amusement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live music every night<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily 4-H animal shows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food, Games and Vendors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niagara Down Under<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fame Racing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids Color War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pony Rides<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wings on Wheels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pig Races Daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Fry Tractor Pulls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garden Tractor Pulls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$10 per carload July 22-29<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, July 22, 26 & 29 are Kids Days 1pm to 5pm $15.00 wrist ride bands<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$40 Pit Pass for July 28 Demolition Derby. Grandstand Tickets are $10 for kids ages 5-12 and $15 for kids 13 & older & Adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enduro 100 Lap Race July 29 $5.00 All Ages Kids 4& Under Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fair Parade July 25th at 6:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fair is hosting special deals for senior citizens, veterans, kids, and emergency responders on select days throughout the week. Fans can keep up with the deals and news on Facebook, where the fair will be holding four trivia contests to give away tickets to the demolition derby and coupons to the Ag Society\u2019s food stand, the Chuckwagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0For a complete list of events, visit gcfair.com\/fair-schedule\/. To keep up-to-date on the latest happenings of the fair, visit the Genesee County Fair\u2019s Facebook page. The fair is also accepting applications for both sponsors and volunteers. For more information visit gcfair.com<\/a> Parking is available on the fairgrounds for $10.00 per carload. The Genesee County Fairgrounds are located at 5056 E Main Street Rd, Batavia NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fair Schedule below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fair Schedule \u2013 Genesee County Fair (gcfair.com)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Historic fair expands to second weekend in Batavia, NY Batavia, NY \u2013 One of the longest consecutively running county fairs in New York State, the Genesee County Fair is celebrating its 183rd year. It will take place July 22 \u2013 29, 2023 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. A short drive \u2026<\/p>\n

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