The Columbia County Fair is about to open! This end-of-summer fun, family event only comes once a year, and a little planning can help ensure you have the best Fair day ever.Buying your ticket online before you arrive will help you breeze through the admission gates. This year Fairgoers will notice signs directing them to ...READ MORE

The Grandstand at the Columbia County Fair has been the scene of great entertainment over the years. Erected in 1881 in a record ten days, it was host to harness racing on the half-mile oval, exciting contests involving the best trotters and pacers in this part of the country. Today it serves a variety of ...READ MORE

The 183rd Columbia County Fair kicks off in less than a week! Be there for Opening Day on Wednesday, August 28 at noon and get a front row seat for the Talent Show. Sponsored by Kneller Insurance, “Columbia County’s Got Talent” begins at noon when Juniors age 12 and under hit the Northgate Entertainment Barn ...READ MORE

This year’s Columbia County School Queens will take center stage at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 30, at 6:00PM. Each year one candidate is chosen area High Schools to take part in this competition, The five contestants participate in individual interviews prior to the event, and appear together on the stage of North ...READ MORE

Among the improvements visitors to the Columbia County Fair can expect this year is a major upgrade to the North Gate Stage.  Adjacent to the Admission Gate #4 entrance off Route 203, this venue traditionally hosts some of the Fair’s most fun and interesting acts.  From mentalists and magicians to the Talent Show, Ghent Band, School Queens, ...READ MORE

Sammy Kershaw   Circus Incredible is back with three shows daily. The crowd favorite Demolition Derby takes over the Grandstand Thursday and Friday evenings. Corrie J Mentalist returns and new-comers Magic Ben and Bachelor Chris Escape Artist are sure to captivate audiences at the North Gate Stage. The Painted Pony Rodeo returns to close out ...READ MORE