Check out a down home band that plays a variety of music from the late 1980’s til now, including blues, bluegrass, country and of course, “Good Old Rock and Roll.”

The music of ALLEN & AZZAAM is the product of a 3 year collaborative effort between saxophonist Allen Halstead and pianist Azzaam Hameed. The ultimate result of their partnership is one where the whole is truly much greater than the sum of its parts. Each musician has over 40 years of providing professional music entertainment, in all genres, for their listeners. Their individual portfolios include playing with legendary performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Joel and Lou Rawls as well as many local jazz artists. Together, ALLEN & AZZAAM specialize in presenting the jazz standards, today’s contemporary jazz and R&B interpretations.

AVI The Hypnotist delivers unforgettable hypnosis comedy stage performances that blend fun and fascination. Dedicated to engaging audiences with laughter and amazement, his mission is to transform skeptics into believers while energizing every crowd. With a passion for entertaining and a commitment to creating memorable experiences, AVI The Hypnotist continues to grow as a trusted name in live comedy hypnosis entertainment.

Beer Stained Fiddle is a string band playing Bluegrass, Americana, Appalacian folk, and Jam band genres. All band members sing and are from Columbia County. Mike Pagnani on fiddle, Brian Tipple on banjo, Andy Andrewski on cajon, Scott Malony on upright bass, Steve Hills on guitar, Eugine Krien on mandolin and Tom Meyers on dobro.

The Demolition Derby Finale: Watch 6 and 8 cylinders and full-size pick-ups and vans crash hard on Friday night for the cash purse of $1,500. Best Appearance Theme:

Enjoy the first night of crashin’, smashin’ action at the Demolition Derby! Catch 4 cylinders, mini vans, mini pick-ups and mini SUVs heats as they run for the cash purse of $1,500. Best Appearance Theme:

DJ Jack Bogarski returns to the Columbia County Fair Beer Pavilion for his 29th consecutive year this 2026 season. Jack will be providing musical entertainment Thursday and Friday night (9/3 & 9/4) from 6pm till close for the 21+ crowd, and on Saturday from 11am-5pm for the parading Firefighters and fairgoers. “Playing the right song at the right time.” Come join us.

Electric Blue DJ Service has been providing Rock, Classical, Jazz, Country, Rap, and Hip-Hop music for 30 years, originally starting out as DJ at the Skate Factory near Hudson.

More than 40 units from five counties will lineup for the Columbia County Fair’s 72nd annual Firefighters Parade on Saturday, Sept 5, stepping off at 11 am from the corner of Kinderhook Street and Woodbridge Avenue in the Village of Chatham. Viewing and judging of the parade will take place near the North Gate entrance of the fairgrounds off Route 203. Judging will take place by the Hudson Valley Judging Association with awards handed out at the conclusion of the parade.

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Columbia County Fair proudly presents a spectacular fireworks display on Opening Night at 9 PM. Enjoy a brilliant burst of color lighting up the skies above the fairgrounds and beyond as we celebrate our nation’s history, community, and spirit together.