The 4-H Food and Dairy Barn at the Tioga County Fair.
A hog and her babies at the Tioga County Fair.
The 4-H Goat display at the Tioga County Fair.
The 4-H Hog display at the Tioga County Fair.
The 4-H Cattle display at the Tioga County Fair.
The 4-H Sheep display at the Tioga County Fair.
The Youth Building at the Tioga County Fair.
The 4-H Livestock Barn at the Tioga County Fair.
Getting the horses ready to race at the Tioga County Fair.
The Agriculture Building at the Tioga County Fair.
The Domestic Arts and Crafts building at the Tioga County Fair.
An old tradition of racing brought back to the Tioga County Fair.
An old tradition of racing brought back to the Tioga County Fair.
Guests gather in the grandstands to watch the Sire Stakes Racing.
Rides are set up and being tested at the Tioga County Fair. Rides begin on Wednesday.
The Owego Driving Park at the Tioga County Fair.
All set up on Tuesday for the Tioga County Fair. Photos by Paige C. Pelletier.
Tuesday, July 7, was opening day of the Tioga County Fair in Owego, N.Y. The fair will continue through Saturday, July 11.
Jonathan Marks, one of the fair organizers wanted to thank Vic Hooker, the Mildred Truman Faulkner Foundation, and the Hyde Foundation for their contributions.
Marks also wanted to thank all of the volunteers. “Without them,” said Marks, “we wouldn’t be able to do any of this. Arriving to help on day one were spouses, children grandchildren, 4-H groups, and a variety of local folks that just wanted to help out.
Free admission was the bonus on the first day of the fair. The fair also has family-friendly pricing this year, with admission being $5, and a grandstand fee for shows is $5 as well. For $10, guests get a wristband that allows them to ride all of the rides – which begin on Wednesday.
Kids’ days were held on Tuesday, and will take place again on Thursday with bounce houses, games and prizes. Fidelis Healthcare supported them and funded them.
There is nightly music, and Playing Possums kicked off the performances on Tuesday.
Coming up this week is the Chitwood Stunt Show, and the all popular demolition derby on Wednesday and Friday evening.
Between the new pricing, and the attention to their guests, this year’s fair board is providing a great experience for all who attend. Golf carts are available for those who have their mobility impaired, and there are volunteers throughout the grounds to lend assistance or answer questions for guests.
To learn more, visit www.tiogacofair.com, or search for #TiogaNYFair on Twitter. You can also click on the link on our homepage to view schedules, find program information, and to view updates posted daily throughout the fair.
