What started out many years ago with farmers bringing their favorite tractors out of the fields to the local fair and pulling the heaviest stone boat the furthest has progressed into the HEAVIEST MOTOR SPORT IN THE WORLD! Watch these modified, Super Stock and Super Farm class tractors and 4 wheel drive trucks roar past the Grandstand in hopes of a full pull, bragging rights and points towards the circuit championship!

After years of performing as solo acts, Jersey-born Leanne Weiss and Pittsburgh-raised Derek Allan formed the modern country duo October Rose in 2016 and have already made their mark on the country scene. Collectively, they’ve opened for artists such as Maren Morris, Lee Brice, Jake Owen, Russell Dickerson, and Granger Smith, and have graced the stage of venues such as F.M. Kirby Center, Starland Ballroom, Musikfest, Mayo Performing Arts Center, and Mount Airy Summerstage. In addition, they’ve been featured performers on NashFM’s “Ty, Kelly, and Chuck,” “Good Day PA,” and WFMZ’s Music Monday (Allentown, PA), as well as local and national radio and TV shows. Their debut EP “All In” and subsequent releases have received critical acclaim from various media outlets. Their videos on TikTok and Facebook Reels have already garnered more than 50,000,000 views.

Capture the excitement of bareback, saddle bronc, and bull riding. Hold on to your cowboy hats during the team roping, calf roping, and steer wrestling, and as the ladies race against the clock in the barrel racing contest.

Camels, kangaroos, pygmy horses, goats and a unicow(!) are few of the animals kids will be able to see at this year’s petting zoo. Open continuous throughout the Fair, stop by and pet some new friends!

These awkward, but cute and cuddly racing animals fascinate spectators. Real crowd pleasers, these natural comedians bolt from the starting gate and race around the track snorting and squealing, stubby legs churning and curly tails sailing along behind.

Side Show Willie from Columbia County has been together for 9 years with different musicians throughout the years. The current line-up went back to it’s roots as a three-piece classic rock band. the band has a wide assortment of classic rock songs from the 1960’s through the 1990’s with a few surprises. The band consists of Dave Battelene – guitar and vocals, Dale Woodford – drums and vocals and founding member Pete D’Amica – bass and vocals.

NEW for 2026 Open to the public, anyone can bring their street trucks to the Fair and strut their towing power in the Grandstand opening night of the Fair. Five classes. Real competition, real excitement. To enter, download application, print and fill out. Return via mail or in person to the main fair office with payment in cash or check form.  Payment via credit card must be paid in person at the fair office.

The Beaks are a Columbia County based band featuring Kevin Horty on lead guitar and vocals, Beth Weeks on rhythm guitar and vocals, Marc Schmied on bass and Bob Halek on drums. They play a wide variety of rock, pop and folk tunes from the 1950s through the 2000s. The group is well-known for their now-annual 100-Beatles song marathon show that takes place in Chatham, NY, in the spring.

Since 1899 The Ghent Band has performed a classic town band repertoire of marches, overtures, show tunes and more.

Started in 2005 by former Detroit Tigers Pitcher Milt Wilcox, & his son Brian, Ultimate Air Dogs has soared to the top simply because of a down to earth attitude, grass-roots background, and ability to make every competitor feel welcome! Many come just to meet our president and main announcer, Milt Wilcox, the former Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, famous for winning Game 3 of the 1984 World Series. His charismatic emceeing is as entertaining as watching the high flying dogs!