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Genesee County Fair

July 21, 2022 - 6:30pm

Have you got what it takes to be a queen? GC Fair seeking contestants

posted by Press Release in news, Genesee County Fair, batavia.

Press release:

The Genesee County Fair Queen and Princess Pageant is looking for contestants ages 5 to 19. The Fair Queen and Princess Pageant is an opportunity for young women from across the county to come together for a fun and exciting experience. Contestants learn many valuable life skills by building courage by speaking publicly, showcasing their individual talents and become more confident in who they are as an individual. And most importantly, many of the ladies often walk away with new lifelong friends.

Throughout the program, all of our contestants have the chance to be part of special Fair events, including handing out awards to 4-H and Open Show Exhibitors and the annual Fair Parade. All of the newly crowned Fair Queen and her courts will represent the Genesee County Fair during our annual 8-day Fair!

This year's pageant will be held on two nights of Fair July 22nd at 6:00pm and July 24th at 1:00pm on the Entertainment Tent Stage. On July 22nd all contestants will do their public speaking and Talent. On Sunday, July 24th at 1 p.m. will be the crowning of the Contestants!

For more information on the 2022 Genesee County Fair Queen Pageant, email [email protected]

May 3, 2022 - 8:55pm

Fair attendance set record in 2021, more attractions planned for this summer

posted by Howard B. Owens in Genesee County Fair, news, agriculture.

Last year's Genesee County Fair was so popular there was actually a run on waffles one Friday night.

"The waffle person said they used his entire week's supply on that Friday," said Norm Pimm, treasurer of the Genesee County Ag Society. "There were people waiting in line for like an hour and a half for a waffle."

Pimm was speaking Monday at the Human Services Committee of the County Legislature during an annual review of the Ag Society.

"We had a little over 55,000 people at the fair this past year, which was a 52 percent increase over 2019," Pimm said.

It was the highest attendance on record and the 10th straight year of increased attendance.

All of the vendors ran out of food multiple times, Pimm said.

Several shows drew larger participation, including the open beef show, the open swine show, and the draft horse show, with 12 six-hitch teams. Some of the teams came from Virginia, Vermont, and Canada.

"There's also a waiting list of teams that want to get in, but we just don't have any more facility," Pimm said.

The Ag Society board will attempt to outdo itself in July with new attractions and events.

This year's fair will include radio-controlled race cars that children can operate. The six cars are sponsored by local businesses. There are also going to be pony rides, a trick dog show, three kids' days with children's entertainment and possibly free rides on the midway, a petting zoo, and some sort of entertainment every day, including the return of karaoke, and a couple nights of fireworks.

"We're gonna have a Country Jamboree," Pimm said. "We're gonna have three country acts in a row starting like midday, rolling through the night. The last band is gonna be a Waylon Jennings tribute band that's really, really good."

During the year, especially in the summer, the Ag Society is putting the fairgrounds to good use to generate revenue, Pimm told the committee.

Saturday night stock car races are continuing with a new operator. The New York Junior Beef Producers are planning a show. There are six large horse shows planned over the next few months. And once again, the fairgrounds will host the career-development event, GLOW With Your Hands.

There will also be three food truck rodeos -- on June 17, July 8, and Aug. 26. The food truck rodeo is looking like it will be popular, Pimm said, so the board is planning on adding trucks. The nights will include live entertainment.

With all of the activity, there are several upgrades to facilities that the Ag Society is planning. The total investment will come to $250,000 this year, Pimm said.

Top Photo: Norm Pimm provides an update during the Human Services Committee meeting this week. Photo by Howard Owens.

August 14, 2021 - 9:00am

Photos: Last Day of the Genesee County Fair

posted by Howard B. Owens in Genesee County Fair, fair, news.

Yesterday was the last day of the Genesee County Fair. Here are some final shots by Kristin Smith. For more, click here.

August 1, 2021 - 2:49pm

Photos: Saturday night the Genesee County Speedway

posted by Howard B. Owens in genesee county speedway, Genesee County Fair, fair, Sports.

Photos by Philip Casper.

July 31, 2021 - 4:02pm

Photos: Niago Holstein Open Class Dairy Show

posted by Howard B. Owens in Genesee County Fair, fair, news.

Photos by Debra Reilly

July 31, 2021 - 8:00am

Photos: Demolition Derby at the Genesee County Fair

posted by Howard B. Owens in demolition derby, Genesee County Fair, fair, news.

By Philip Casper:

It was standing room only at the Demolition Derby put on by Scofield’s Transfer and Recycling last night at the Genesee County Fair. Thousands watched as dozens of cars crashed and smashed into each other through the night, and even experienced a chocolate milk drinking competition - “Gooch” won by drinking 5 pints of milk in under 5 minutes. Mercy Flight landed on the infield to deliver Assemblyman Steve Hawley, and Jack Houseknecht, who says he owes his life to Mercy Flight after his car accident in April 2021, to address the crowd and give thanks for all they do for the community. Red Creek finished off the night in the music tent rocking the night away.

Photos by Philip Casper.

Top Photo: Scott Roblee starting the event with the National Anthem

July 31, 2021 - 6:23am

Photos: Little Britches Dairy Show at the Genesee County Fair

posted by Howard B. Owens in Genesee County Fair, fair, news.

Today is the last day of the fair. It's also Family Day and Drive Your Tractor to the Fair Day.

Today's schedule:

8:30 AM – NIOGA Dairy Show (Main Show Ring) 9 AM – 4-H Horse Show (Horse Arena)

10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open

1 PM – Midway Opens, Wristband Special from 1pm to 5pm

3:30 PM- Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building) Sponsored by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Genesee County Pamona Grange, and Duane Schmigel

6 PM – Racing at Genesee Speedway

6:30 PM—Staggered release of 4-H animals

7 to 11:00 PM – Band – M.A.C. (Entertainment Tent)

10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Photos by Debra Reilly

July 30, 2021 - 6:23pm

Photos: Today's talent show at the Genesee County Fair

posted by Howard B. Owens in Genesee County Fair, fair, news.

July 30, 2021 - 5:05pm

Photos: Day 8 at the Genesee County Fair

posted by Howard B. Owens in fair, Genesee County Fair, news.

Today, the eighth day of the Genesee County, patrons could enjoy English classes in horse riding today along with master showmanship in livestock and a costume livestock class.

Still to go today, Dairy Showmanship at 6 p.m., Demolition Derby at 7, the band Red Creek performs from 7 to 11.

Photos by Kristin Smith. For more, click here.