Grounds/Facility Rental
The historic Columbia County Fair offers a one-of-a-kind setting with beautiful historic buildings and versatile spaces suited for gatherings of every kind. From intimate celebrations to large public events, the fairgrounds provide a timeless backdrop full of charm and character.
Some of the many purposes include:
- Weddings
- Reunions
- Party/special events
- Trade shows/Conferences/Expos
- Car shows
- Food/Craft fairs
- Antique markets
- Sports events
- Community engagement events
- Music concerts
To find out more about rental information, including fees, tours, and bookings, contact the fair office at 518-444-FAIR.
Fairhouse
This historic building, built in 1884, is completely renovated and features an open floor plan, three stories open loft celling wrap-around porch laced in lights, wooden floors and shuttered windows for natural lighting. Max Capacity 300 guests / Size 80’x80’
Rental includes:
- Pre-event day/s preparation
- Post-event day till noon (removal of items)
- Pond area for ceremony
- Trash removal
- Modern restrooms
- Food prep area
- Photo area located near pond site
- Front/back lawn for reception area
- Or Show Ring area for reception
- Ample parking
- Other accessory buildings available
Voted ‘Best of’ Columbia County Wedding Venue, three years running
Let the historic Columbia County Fairhouse and its surrounding buildings create the perfect backdrop for your unique country wedding. Decorate with hanging lanterns from the barn rafters or hay bales with wildflower bouquets to create the rustic charm and atmosphere you dream of for your special day. While your bridal party has photos taken by the barns, pond and fountain, your guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on adjacent lawns and in the show ring among the whiskey barrels of summer flowers and shade trees. Complete your celebration with a champagne toast beside a split-rail fence and you have a wedding to remember.
Pavilion
This covered open pavilion is ideal for a class reunion, birthday party, wedding, or graduation. Until 10:00PM. Features include waist high counter, picnic tables and cooler. Max Max Capacity: 200 guests / Size: 48’x 96’
Rental includes:
- Use of building pre-event day/s for preparation
- Post-event day till noon for removal of items
- Trash removal
- Features walk-in cooler
- Close modern bathrooms-stocked
Columbia Hall
With a lovely porch and front lawn, this building has two restrooms and a kitchenette inside. Open beamed ceiling lends a charming touch to any event. Until 11:00PM. Max Capacity: 125 guests / Size: 50’ x 48’
Rental includes:
- Use of building
- Pre-event day/s for preparation
- Post-event day till noon- removal of items
- Trash removal
- Modern bathrooms-stocked
- Food prep area
- Photo area by pond location
- Front lawn for reception area
- Ample parking
Livingston Hall
This newly renovated rustic, country building is great for a birthday parties, graduations, meeting hall. Until 11:00PM. Max capacity: 200 guests / Size: 30×100
Rental includes:
- Use of building
- Pre-event day/s for preparation
- Post-event day till noon-removal of items
- Trash removal
- Close modern bathrooms-stocked
- Lawn area for reception, games, fun!
- Photo area at pond location
- Ample parking
- Picnic tables
Show Ring
This newly renovated rustic, country building is great for a birthday parties, graduations, meeting hall. Until 11:00PM. Max capacity: 200 guests / Size: 30×100
Rental includes:
- Use of building
- Pre-event day/s for preparation
- Post-event day till noon-removal of items
- Trash removal
- Close modern bathrooms-stocked
- Lawn area for reception, games, fun!
- Photo area at pond location
- Ample parking
- Picnic tables
Other Available Buildings for rent
Four Corners hall, Octagon Building, School House, Food Court, Harvest Hall. Please call 518-392-2121 for details.
