It’s not too early to be making your plans to attend this year’s Columbia County Fair! In addition to advance admission tickets, for the first time ever, unlimited ride wristbands are available for pre-sale at a discount. Wristbands are valid for one day and allow one rider entry to all rides until closing. $25 unlimited pre-sale ride wristbands – a savings of $5 per wristband, – may be purchased until 11:59PM August 26.
During the Fair, unlimited ride wristbands will be available for $30 from noon to closing and may be purchased at the Magic Money ride ticket machines near the Ferris Wheel. Please note that there are individual ride restrictions and Fairgoers should check notices posted at the entrance to each ride before purchasing ride tickets or passes.
For those interested in part-time employment at the Fair, paid positions are available as ticket sellers, ticket takers, bag checkers, and clean up crew. Positions are available on both the day and evening shifts. In addition, volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas are also open. Check out the Fair website under “Help Wanted” and call or email the Fair Administration Office at 518-444-FAIR or info@columbiafair.com for more information.
The 184th Columbia County Fair is located off Route 66 in Chatham, New York. Opening day is Wednesday, August 27, at noon. The Fair – “always runs over Labor Day”, and concludes on Monday, September 1. General Admission is $15 and includes parking and all entertainment. Daily hours are Wednesday: noon to 11PM, Thursday – Monday: 10AM – 11PM. Seniors Day and Youth Day is Wednesday with special pricing at $5.00 for ALL patrons. Youth under 18 and active military with ID or in uniform are admitted free that day. Children 12 and under are always free. Pre-sale admission tickets are $13 per day and are available for purchase online and at the Fair Administration Office until August 26. Advance tickets will also be available for purchase July 1- August 26 at all Bank of Greene County branch offices. There are no advance tickets for Wednesday, August 27.
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