I can’t believe that it’s already the end of July and there are so many things I still have to fit in before the end of summer. Nothing says summer like a trip to the county fair! And summer in Finger Lakes Wine Country is no differnt. The Chemung County and Steuben County Fair are next on my summer to-do-list. The Chemung County Fair begins on Tuesday, August 4th and runs trough August 9th. Max ticket prices are only $4.00 and I am happy to read that parking is free. Just a few miles outside of Elmira, the Fair Grounds in Horseheads are coming to life as more and more tents spring up.
Ever since a bad experience on the Spinning Apples ride, I usually stick to watching the 4-H expositions and snacking on some fried dough. I love to watch the horse show since I used to participate in some myself. (It also doesn’t hurt that there is a 4-H ice cream stand right there!) Since then I just stick to watching the harness racing, demo derbies and yes, even the tractor & truck pull.
I am also really excited about the live entertainment this year. American Idol finalist, Bucky Covington, will be performing on the Grandstand, Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Bleacher seats are only $15! There’s also plenty of free entertainment…my favorite being the caricature drawings. For the animal lovers, there will be a hot dog pig racing show, mule & oxen show and a petting zoo.
With all the exhibits and daily attractions, I can’t expect to see it all so it’s a good thing that the Steuben County Fair is August 18th. The thing that makes this fair unique from the Chemung County Fair is a talent contest taking place on Thursday, August 20th. And although I won’t be entering the talent contest, I think I could have a decent shot at winning the watermelon or pie eating contest. The week is packed full with live entertainment, plenty of animal shows and a lot of family fun. The Steuben Fairgrounds are on 15 East Washington Street in Bath. Admission is $4.00 for adults and parking is an extra $2.00. I can’t wait to get some cotton candy, brave a (slow) ride or two and take in all that is the Chemung and Steuben County fairs!
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