Fair Board Announces Cattle Barn Replacement Project
September 1, 2025
A press conference took place Sunday, August 31 in the Show Ring of the Columbia County Fair to announce a capital construction project in the agricultural area of the Fairgrounds. Members of the Board of the Columbia County Agricultural Society outlined a plan to replace the cattle barns, which are approaching 100 years old, with ...READ MORE
Neal McCoy Unable to Perform at Columbia County Fair
August 30, 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Country artist Neal McCoy will not be able to perform at the Columbia County Fair on Sunday as originally planned due to a mechanical breakdown with his tour bus. The Frontmen, a supergroup from Nashville comprised of the lead singers for Restless Heart, Little Texas, and Lonestar, has been scheduled to ...READ MORE
Columbia County Fair Opens Tomorrow!!!
August 26, 2025
The 184th Columbia County Fair kicks off tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27. With a mix of old favorites and exciting new features, there’s something for kids of all ages to enjoy. Agriculture is always the heart of this Fair and from competitions to exhibits, opportunities to experience the best of Columbia County’s farms and people are ...READ MORE
School Queens Take the Stage at the Fair
August 20, 2025
A beloved tradition at the Columbia County Fair since 1937, the School Queens competition takes place once again Friday, August 29, at 6:00pm at the Northgate Stage. This year’s event will be a special one, honoring the contest, its history, and one of its most devoted facilitators, Muriel Faxon. Young women who will be entering ...READ MORE
Fun Competitions, Prize-Winning Exhibits, and More Await Fairgoers
August 11, 2025
One of the joys of the annual Columbia County Fair is seeing the talents of traditional skilled artisans as well as creative masters of the off-beat showcased in a wide variety of exhibits and competitions. Everything from Scarecrows to Sunflowers are on display. Check out the beautiful work in the Wool Booth and the quilts ...READ MORE
Columbia County Agricultural Society Offers Scholarship for Fair Participants
August 1, 2025
Did you know that the Columbia County Agricultural Society offers a scholarship program? $1000 merit scholarships are awarded each year to reward students who have been active participants in the Columbia County Fair as an exhibiter, presenter, volunteer, Talent Show contestant, or in some other capacity. Applicants must be completing their senior year at any ...READ MORE
Annual County Fair Offers Vintage Family Fun
August 1, 2025
4H Dairy Show The Columbia County Fair has a long tradition of offering the best in classic entertainment, exhibits, (and food!) that are the hallmark of this annual event. There is something every day to delight Fairgoers looking for an authentic country experience. On opening day, the Columbia County’s Got Talent Show kicks ...READ MORE
Calling All School Queens!
July 24, 2025
This year’s Columbia County Fair will include a special celebration of the history of the School Queens Competition and Fair organizers are looking for all who have participated in the past to be a part of it. Since 1937, the School Queen Competition at the Columbia County Fair has been a rite of passage for ...READ MORE
Columbia County Fair Announces 2025 Entertainment
July 14, 2025
Old favorites and exciting new acts are in the lineup for this year’s Columbia County Fair.As previously announced, Country star Neal McCoy tops the roster with a performance on the Grandstand’s Main Stage Sunday, August 31 at 4pm. But there is plenty of other dazzling entertainment to experience!Circus Incredible returns with three shows daily. Set ...READ MORE
Columbia County Fair Announces New Advance-Sale Ride Ticket Deal and Employment Opportunities
July 3, 2025
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 ...READ MORE
Great fair- have been going there since 1974 and now sharing it with my children.
– Nicholas P.
Beautiful fair 🙂 Can’t wait to come back again!
– Pam S.
Always a great time… a true old world fair with a up to date twist… made it 2 nights so far this year.. by far my favorite fair in the capital region.
– Christopher G.