The Columbia County Agricultural Society has awarded its annual scholarship to Cadence Weiss of Hudson. Ms. Weiss represented Hudson High last year in the School Queen competition, but has been a contestant in the Talent Show and performed with the Columbia Elite Allstars there in past years. She will be attending Hudson Valley Community College ...READ MORE

Dressed up in red, white, and blue, the Columbia County Fair will not only be celebrating the country’s 250th birthday this year, but also marks its own 185th anniversary with some special features and events. The celebration begins opening day with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:00PM. All week Fairgoers can compete for prizes in ...READ MORE

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

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

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

Celebrate America’s 250th in true hometown style at the Columbia County Fair! Join us on opening night, September 2, as the sky lights up with a spectacular fireworks display at 9 PM. It’s the perfect kickoff to a week of tradition, community, and celebration—honoring our nation’s milestone with an unforgettable evening under the stars. Bring ...READ MORE

A press conference took place Sunday, August 31 in the Show Ring of the Columbia County Fair ATTENTION POULTRY EXHIBITORS WHO: BIRDS 4 MONTHS of age (16 WKS) and OLDER (Waterfowl and pigeons excluded) WHAT: PULLORUM TESTING WHEN: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 9am-12pm WHERE: COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SHOW RING ROUTE 203 ENTRANCE, 32 CHURCH STREET, ...READ MORE

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