The "fair with a country smile" is set for July 15-20 in Angelica with exciting grandstand events, carnival rides, 4-H exhibits and much more on tap.
Hornell Evening Tribune
The Allegany County Fair is one of the first county fairs out of the gate each summer, fitting snugly into mid-July at the fairgrounds in the Village of Angelica.
The 179th edition of the "Fair with a country smile" runs July 15-20, 2024.
Agriculture and history are at the heart of fair, and that's showcased at the animal barns, 4-H Education Buildings, Shawmut Railroad cars and the Fair and County museums.
Of course there is a lot more to do and see — like grandstand events, a working saw mill, Mini Theater performances suitable for the whole family, midway rides and fair food.
Gate admission is $10 with the exception of Wednesday, when the Family Day admission price is $5. The admission ticket provides full access to the fairgrounds and grandstand events. Children under four are admitted at no cost.
Here is a rundown to check out before heading off to Angelica for the Allegany County Fair.
Allegany County Fair Grandstand events
Popular grandstand events are back. Highlights including a state championship horse pull and an exciting demolition derby on the last night of the fair.
Here's the grandstand schedule for fair week:
- Monday, July 15: WNY Pro Farm Pullers, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 16: Heavy Weight Horse pull, 1 p.m. and the New York State Championship Lightweight Horse Pull, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 17: Patriot Series Lawn Tractor Pull, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 18: Boys and Bulls Rodeo. Get there at 6:30 for kids rodeo. Broken B Rodeo, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 19: Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Series with street legal trucks and semis, 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 20: Demolition Derby at 4 p.m.
Midway: When the carnival rides are open at Allegany County Fair
American Amusement Rides carnival and midway excitement will be ongoing throughout fair week.
Fair general admission tickets do not include the rides.
Here is the carnival schedule:
- Monday, July 15: Midway rides open at 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 16: Midway rides open at 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 17: Midway rides open at noon.
- Thursday, July 18: Midway rides open at 3 p.m.
- Friday, July 19: Midway rides open at 3 p.m.
- Saturday, July 20: Midway rides open at noon.
Food, snack options for hungry Allegany County Fair-goers
Don't miss favorites like snow cones, cotton candy, lemonade, fried dough and popcorn.
Stop by food booths operated by the Bolivar-Richburg, Friendship and Genesee Valley central school districts, and check out the food stand run by the Grange.
Times and days for the Baby Show, the Talent Show, more
The Mini Theater hosts some of the fair's most popular events.
On Wednesday, July 17, the Mini Theater has the "Baby Show" at 11 a.m. and the "Children’s Mini Tractor Pull" at noon.
The "Talent Show" is scheduled for the last day of the fair, Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m.
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More information about 179th Allegany County Fair
The 2024 Allegany County Fair is dedicated to the Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern Railroad Historical Society.
There is free parking on the fairground lot while spaces remain available.
For questions or more information, call the Fair Office at 585-466-7670, visit the fair Facebook page or its website.
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