Grayson’s comedy show is one of a kind. He uses hypnosis, improv, music, and interactivity to make the entire audience the star of the show! You’ll laugh your whole way through and have a ton of fun! During the show, Grayson hypnotizes participants and are given a variety of suggestions while under hypnosis, such as ...READ MORE

Mixing magic with agricultural education, your host changes someone into a farmer, does some cooking with Houdini the Live Rabbit, and demonstrates the amazing 6-foot balloon. This show highlights agriculture within New York State. What is the average age of the farmers in your state? What percentage of farmers in your state are women? What ...READ MORE

"Magic&Beyond" is an all-ages, one-person illusion show that features unique, theatrical and visual magic, audience participation, comedy and a custom-edited musical soundtrack. Written like a Pixar movie, there is humor and references for the adults watching as well as the children making this truly an all-ages performance. In this performance, you may see a table mysteriously float, ...READ MORE

Marty McDermott born in the borough of Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Bayside, Queens in a middle-class/working class neighborhood that was filled with the textures, sounds and sights of the sixties USA...! Currently leads the Albany based party/variety band, the REVERBERATORS, also plays in the Americana band, Far North, performs as a solo artist and in ...READ MORE

The excitement returns when the 2022 Columbia County Fair opens Wednesday, August 31st at noon.  It’s time to start making a list of what you’ll do to make this your best Fair ever! If you prefer to plan your visit by the day, you could start with The Talent Show and Antique Tractor Pull, which ...READ MORE

The School Queen Contest returns to the Columbia County Fair’s North Gate Stage after a two year absence Friday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m.  This popular event, with a roster of active and talented young women, marks a longstanding Columbia County Fair tradition that has continued for more than 80 years. Contestants, who will be entering their senior year in ...READ MORE

  Although the Columbia County Fair opens at noon on Wednesday, August 31st, there is plenty of activity at the Fairgrounds in the days leading up to that day. The Open Horse Show returns to the Grandstand on Sunday, August 28, beginning at 9:30AM (grounds open at 7AM).  Judge Bethany White of Pittsford, Vermont will be presiding ...READ MORE

The 4H Dairy Show is one of the Fair’s highlights. There’s plenty to do at any county fair, but it’s the classic, long-standing traditions that make the experience at the Columbia County Fair so special.   Think of it as your go-to place for old-fashion fun! The popular Talent Show kicks off the week at ...READ MORE

Lyric Wallenda, of the world-famous Wallenda family of circus performers, will take to the sky over this year’s Columbia County Fair when Circus Incredible performs at the South Gate Stage. New entertainment and attractions are sure to take their place among the traditional Fairgoer “favorites” at this year’s Columbia County Fair. For the ...READ MORE

Visitors to this year’s Columbia County Fair can choose from traditional as well as more modern entertainment again this year when some of the most popular favorites return and exciting new acts debut. As it does each year, the Antique Tractor Pull will open the Fair’s run on Wednesday, August 31 at 4PM at the ...READ MORE