Crafts and more at the Tioga County, New York Fair!

Be sure to visit the Arts and Crafts Barn during the Tioga County Fair, planned for Aug. 6 through Aug. 11 this year at the fairgrounds in Owego, N.Y.

This year’s Tioga County Fair will also introduce a craft and flea market, where a table can be rented for $10 on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9:30 a.m. until close at the fair. 

Pre-register by email to cgoodrich4@verizon.net, or at a ticket booth during fair week, Aug. 6 through Aug. 11 at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. 

This year you can also rent a spot by the day for $10. These spots are in the field

near the entrance. For $100 for the entire fair week, Aug. 6 through Aug. 11, you can rent a spot under the grandstand, with nightly lock up. 

To reserve a spot, email to ejscole3colefarm53@gmail.com, of cgoodrich4@verizon.net. 

Crafters are also sought for the Arts & Crafts Barn at the fair. Crafts should arrive at the barn on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. The barn will be closed for judging on Monday. 

On Tuesday, the fair will be looking for the Best Pie in the County. There is no fee to enter, and pies will be judged at 1 p.m. To register, call 687-1719.

Wednesday is Up-cycle Day. Make something useful from something that is unusable, and recycle. First prize is $100, second prize is $60, and third prize is $40. The contest, sponsored by Taylor Garbage, will take place at noon at the Arts & Craft Barn. To register, call 687-1719 and leave a message.

Thursday will feature a demonstration of magnet making at 1 p.m., followed by a demonstration of working on a loom at 3 p.m.

Items from the Arts & Crafts Barn should be picked up on Sunday between 1 and 4 p.m., and participants will also receive their premium checks at that time.