A beloved tradition at the Columbia County Fair since 1937, the School Queens competition will take place once again Friday, September 4, at 6:00pm at the Northgate Stage. Young women entering their senior year in high school have been chosen by each of the county’s public high schools to compete for the title and top ...READ MORE
Magic Ben will WOW you by the mind-reading, mentlizem, magic, and illusions that are intermingled with comedy.
It’s less than three weeks to opening day of the 185th Columbia County Fair! Time to make your list of must-see and must-do among the new shows and attractions and old favorites.There will be plenty to please everyone along with some special touches to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. New this year is ...READ MORE
Bethlehem Traditional Irish Dance has been inspiring a love of Irish music, dance and culture in children, teens and adults in the Capital Region since 2012. Come see them perform at the Fair for the first time on Saturday afternoon.
When two amazing musicians got together with a husband and wife team, magic happened and “Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts “ was created. Their genres include Johnny Cash, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, ZZTop, Doors, Allman Brothers, Jimmy Hendrix, Van Morrison just to name few. Blues, folk, gospel, old country, southern rock, and ...READ MORE
Fairhouse Area Scarecrow Clinic 12-4PM
The 185th Columbia County Fair will kick off Wednesday, September 2, with some exciting new attractions, a stellar Main Stage show on Sunday, and some special surprises to mark our nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. New this year are a Street Truck Pull on Wednesday’s Opening Night, a competition with cash prizes open to the general ...READ MORE
Columbia Hall Area 4-H Public Presentation Showcase 10AM-12PM 4-H Milk Bar Open 12-8PM
NEW for 2026 Open to the public, anyone can bring their street trucks to the Fair and strut their towing power in the Grandstand opening night of the Fair. Five classes. Real competition, real excitement. To enter, download application, print and fill out. Return via mail or in person to the main fair office with payment ...READ MORE
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.
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