Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fairThe Sire Stakes kicked off this year’s Tioga County Fair on Monday, and beginning at noon. (Photo by Wendy Post)

The Tioga County Fair, in Owego, N.Y., welcomed guests to the fairgrounds today, free of charge, for the Sire Stakes, and for the 4H animal load in – which continued throughout the day. 

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair
Scarlett Campbell, from the Saratoga area, arrived with HD Selina and HD Lady of Art; both 3-year-old Fillies. (Photo by Wendy Post)

The Sire Stakes welcomed horses, their owners and their drivers for an afternoon filled with Harness Racing. The fair board made sure to thank Tioga Downs for their assistance with this yearly tradition at the fairgrounds at Marvin Park in Owego.

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair
– Pictured, are Shelly Worthing and her grandson, Clayton. According to Worthing, he spent the morning handing out flyers. Provided photo.

The barns were bustling throughout the day as 4H participants arrived with their animals for vet inspections and placement in the barns.

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair
Kallie Snyder of Nichols is pictured with one of two Silkies that she has entered into the 4H Show. Snyder is a member of the Animal-holics. (Photo by Wendy Post)

The judging for the arts and crafts submitted was conducted today. Guests can visit the Arts & Crafts Barn at the fair to view the exhibits throughout the week.

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair
Jason Jantz of Candor is pictured with a Bronz Breasted Turkey he entered into the 4H Show. Jantz is a member of the Flora and Fauna Club. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Gillette Rides was also rolling in on Monday, lining their trucks and load up on the fairgrounds. Rides are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair
A young goat arrives for the 4H Show at the fair. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Tomorrow will also feature the Dash for Cash, Live Music by Hummel’s Jug, and the main event, the Painted Pony Championship Rodeo, which begins at 7 p.m.

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair
Two Meads, taking a short break on Monday prior to the “H. S. Mead Memorial,” where Standard Bred horses are ridden rather than driven. (Photo by Wendy Post)

And don’t forget, the $10 gate fee includes all of the rides, grandstand shows, and entry into the fair.

Sunny Skies and perfect weather for opening day of the fair
– Some of the vendors set up early, while the rides continued to roll in. The rides will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Be sure to pick up a fair guide, too, when you are headed in. Gates open at 8 a.m. tomorrow. You can also find the guide as an insert to our most recent print edition of The Owego Pennysaver Press. 

To learn more, visit www.tiogacofair.com.

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