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Since the official announcement came in June that the 2021 Tioga County Fair was a go, the community was genuinely excited and anxious to get back to their beloved fair. The long-awaited event was much anticipated, and especially after its cancelation last year due to COVID restrictions – a food fair drive-thru event taking its place.<\/p>\n

Fair organizers and volunteers welcomed the public to the fair Aug. 10 through 14. For a $10 daily admission fee, and free parking, guests enjoyed multiple attractions including the Painted Pony Championship Rodeo, Famous Outlaw Pulling series Tractor and Truck Pulls, demolition derbies on two evenings, Lumberjack competition, live music and spectacular fireworks, carnival rides, midway games, fair food, arts and crafts, local vendors, and more; and of course, the County 4H Youth programs.<\/p>\n

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Jake Kunze, a volunteer at the Tioga County Fair, waits for attendees who request a ride. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Fair volunteers were exceptionally welcoming and enthusiastic. One volunteer driving a golf cart announced on Saturday, \u201cHello, welcome to the Fair! Need a ride?\u201d That same volunteer, as this writer left on Wednesday evening, stated, \u201cAre you leaving us? Thanks for coming to the fair.\u201d<\/p>\n

Volunteers at the Elm Street parking entrance on Saturday not only said, \u201cHave a good time at the fair,\u201d but also thanked guests for coming.<\/p>\n

The Tioga County Fair Board President, Jonathan Marks, commented about the event, stating, \u201cAll in all, I couldn\u2019t have been happier.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pictured, Jennifer Schecter, of Candor, N.Y. and NP at Guthrie in Sayre, and Charlsie Bowen, Mansfield University graduate and volunteer, spend time at the grandstands on Friday evening at the Tioga County Fair in Owego, N.Y. The two signed up to volunteer through the Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center in which Bowen\u2019s mother, Jana Bowen, serves as executive director. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

A community favorite for generations, Marks said that this year\u2019s fair saw near capacity crowds, and even on the days that brought unbelievable heat and humidity.<\/p>\n

Fair Board members had a solution to the heat wave, however. Fair-goers beat the heat and were treated by cooling stations installed at a prime spot along the midway.  <\/span>Not surprisingly, getting sprayed by water proved to be a big hit with the kids.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Marks described the planning process and the overall success of the event, exclaiming, \u201cIt was a labor of love and a collaborative effort,\u201d and added, \u201cNearly 100 people volunteered throughout the week.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From left, Donna Diles, Annie Mott, Robin Kwiatkowski and Patty Snowden, volunteers at the Tioga County Fair, pose at the Elm Street entrance on Aug. 14. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

He remarked, \u201cI\u2019d like to express gratitude to all of the volunteers involved, along with the fair board, and we couldn\u2019t have done it without the support from local businesses and sponsors, too,\u201d and added, \u201cA special thank-you to all of the attendees [the public] who came out to the fair.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jana Bowen agreed, and particularly since pulling together a volunteer team can at times be a challenging task. Bowen, executive director of Owego Gymnastics, volunteered her time at three of the fair nights.<\/p>\n

Bowen was appreciative of her team\u2019s support, and stated, \u201c[We have a] great set of parents and staff at Owego Gymnastics who help on these occasions. We were all very excited to be involved this year at the Tioga County Fair, and it was a big success. My husband, George, and two children, Charlsie and Malley, also volunteered.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kathy Nichols-Newell works the fair office booth at the Tioga County Fair on Aug. 14. Volunteers played a vital role in ensuring the fair’s success. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

So what\u2019s next? Actually, next year\u2019s fair planning is on the agenda. Marks explained that before the end of August the fair board would gather together to debrief and discuss what worked well, and also what didn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n

And then the plans for the 2022 Tioga County Fair are already underway, with some commitments noted on next year\u2019s calendar.<\/p>\n

Keep in touch with them on their Facebook page, Tioga County Fair, Owego, NY, or bookmark their website, www.tiogacofair.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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