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Not even a historic summer storm can slow down the longest continuously running county fair in the U.S.
The 205th Steuben County Fair was a dry beacon in a flooded county as it hosted harness racing Monday at the fairgrounds in Bath.
It was a quiet start to a fair week that revved up Tuesday with the official opening and then swings into high gear on Wednesday with the popular Coleman Bros. Carnival debuting at 1 p.m.
Elsewhere in the county, especially in places like Canisteo, Jasper, Greenwood and Woodhull, recovery crews continue to assess damages and clear roads, properties and homes after Tropical Storm Debby flooded the region Aug. 9.
There have been no reports of flooding or any flood-related problems at the East Washington Street fairgrounds.
And while more than a dozen roads in Steuben County remain closed, no problems have popped up around Bath.
"Fortunately, the fair has not been impacted, nor any roads in the Bath area," said Steuben County Sheriff James Allard.
Added Steuben County Manager Jack Wheeler, "We certainly urge caution for folks traveling. The road closures remain valid and we plan to send an updated list later as crews continue to work."
A fair official said the storm impacted two or three exhibitors from Greenwood who won't be showing due to the storm, but that's about all.
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Admission cost for the 2024 Steuben County Fair
Because there is a limited schedule of events on the first two days of the fair, Aug. 12-13, there was no cost to enter. Daily admission is now $5 Wednesday through Sunday. Five-day passes are available for $20. Children five and under are admitted free of charge.
Steuben County Fair schedule for the rest of the week
In addition to the carnival rides, food, games and exhibits, Wednesday also includes a bull riding competition, horse barrel racing and team ropers competing at 7 p.m. in the fair grandstand.
Thursday is Youth Day with ages 18 and under admitted free until 5 p.m. The Steuben County Sheriff's Office bike helmet giveaway is 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday's schedule includes the Beef Show at 10 a.m. and the Barnyard Olympics at 6 p.m.
Saturday is another Youth Day, with 18 and under admitted for free until 5 p.m. It's also Senior Day, with $3 admission until 5 p.m. Look for the Horseshoe Tournament at 9 a.m. and the Gas Engine and Antique Farm Equipment Show and Demonstration from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday is the last day of the fair and includes a Horseshoe Tournament and the Open Rabbit Show, both at 9 a.m.
Here's the rest of the week's grandstand schedule:
- Aug. 15: Demolition Derby Night at 7 p.m.
- Aug. 16: Monster Truck Show and Tough Truck Show at 7 p.m.
- Aug. 17: Truck and Tractor pull at 6 p.m.
- Aug. 18: Demolition Derby finals at 4 p.m.
Check the week's full schedule on the events page of the Steuben County Fair website .
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This article originally appeared on The Evening Tribune: Despite historic storm, all systems go for Steuben County Fair at Bath fairgrounds
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