Showcasing everything from floral arrangements to baked goods to crafts and pottery. The fair’s domestic arts and crafts exhibits are greatly expanded this year, nestled in Four Corners Hall. Categories include: Canning; Baking; Fine Arts; Weaving/Basketry/Woodwork; Flowers; Hobbies/Crafts; Needlework; and Youth Division. Special ***USA-Happy Birthday (250th) category for the occasion. Enter as you normally would ...READ MORE

The Demolition Derby Finale: Bring out your old 6 and 8 cylinders and full-size pick-ups and vans and run hard for the cash purse of $1,500. Best Appearance Theme:

Simon Cowell watch out! Columbia County residents of all ages perform talents of dance, singing, and instrumental in adult, teen and junior divisions for prizes.

The best of the best farm tractors come out for thirteen classes of weights from 2,500 lbs to 11,500 lbs to battle for the best pull. Relax in the grandstand and see what these classic tractors can do!

Lager, stout, red or white…who will win best of show for overall outstanding amateur beer, wine, or cider? Our contest is open to any amateur wine, beer or cider maker, 21 years or older, who lives within 50 miles of Chatham, NY.

Led by skilled adult volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia County, diverse youth from Columbia County exhibit their club creations and project work or show their livestock in friendly competition throughout the 6-day fair. For information, visit http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development

From American Standards to Bantams, from Geese to Turkeys, this bunch is really something to cluck about.

Two dozen breeds, from the better known Shetland and Merino to the more exotic Tunis and Ramboullet, fill the sheep pens. Special *** USA-Happy Birthday (250th) category for the occasion. Enter as you normally would in your division and class. Decorate your stall in a USA (RedWhiteBlue) theme, we’ll add you into a special category ...READ MORE

From Angus to Herefords, from Shorthorn to Simmental, the region’s best beef cattle vie to win the championship. Special ***USA-Happy Birthday (250th) category for the occasion. Enter as you normally would in your division and class. Decorate your stall in a USA (RedWhiteBlue) theme, we’ll add you into a special category to win an added ...READ MORE

From Holstein and Ayrshires to Milking Shorthorns and Jerseys, and from Guernseys to Brown Swiss, the region’s dairy cattle draw admiring glances. Special***USA-Happy Birthday (250th) category for the occasion. Enter as you normally would in your division and class. Decorate your stall in a USA (RedWhiteBlue) theme, we’ll add you into a special category to ...READ MORE