183rd Genesee County Fair | Genesee County Fairgrounds

One of the longest consecutively running county fairs in New York State, the Genesee County Fair, is celebrating its 184th year! A short drive from both Rochester and Buffalo and at just a $10 parking fee, it’s one of the most affordable family activities of the summer.

Since 1839, Upstate New York families have attended the annual fair at the Genesee County Fairgrounds to enjoy classic fair foods, meet and greet with over 1,200 animals, hop on the rides, and more.

In 2023 the annual county fair will again include a second weekend! Over the 8 days of the fair, attendees will enjoy nightly live music, daily 4-H animal shows, pig races, wood carving, pony rides, and amusement rides!

Daily at the Fair:

• Air Sculpture Balloon Display
  • Build: All Day, Every Day
  • Balloon Demonstrations: 12:00 pm & 4:45 pm
• Pig Racing - See website for full show schedule
• Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
• Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
• Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
• Fame Racing - Radio Controlled Car Racing - See website for times

Friday, July 21^st - North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series ($5 carload entry to the fair Friday, 7/21 only)

• 11:00 am - Draft Horse Hitch Show (Horse Arena)
  Unicorn, Ladies Cart & North American Classic Youth Cart
• 3:00 pm - Stockyard Classic Hog Showmanship, Breeding Gilt & Market Hog
• 4:30 pm - Draft Farm Team Show (Horse Arena)
• 5:30 pm - North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Class (Horse Arena)

Saturday, July 22^nd - DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR TO THE FAIR DAY/ Kids Day - Fair Opens @ 9 am

• 8:00 am - Stockyard Classic Sheep Showmanship, Breeding Sheep Show & Market Lamb Show
• 8:30 am - Open Halter Draft Show (Horse Arena)
• 10:00 am - Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
• 11:00 am - Hog Showmanship Show #2 Breeding Gilt & Market Hog
• 12:00 pm - Stockyard Classic Goat Showmanship, Breeding Doe, And Market Goat Show
• 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Faith at the Fair (Entertainment Tent)
• 12:30 pm - Open Class 6 Horse Hitch Classic (Horse Arena)
• 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Midway Opens - Kids 16 & Under Ride for $15/wristband from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• 4:00 pm - Sheep Showmanship Show #2, Breeding Sheep & Market Lamb
• 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Midway Open @ Regular Rates
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Live Music: BB Dang (Entertainment Tent)
• 10:00 pm - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Sunday, July 23^rd - SENIOR CITIZEN DAY

• 9:00 am - Open Class Poultry Show (Merton Building)
• 10:00 am - Open Class Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
• 10:00 am - WNY Garden Pullers Tractor Pulls (Grandstands)
• 10:00 am - Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
• 12:00 pm - Stockyard Classic Beef Show & Open Beef Show (Main Show Ring)
• 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm - MIDWAY OPEN
•  2:00 pm - Empire Classic Sheep Show
• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Fair Queen Pageant Speech & Talent (Entertainment Tent)
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Live Music: Knight Patrol (Entertainment Tent)
• 10:00 pm - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Monday, July 24^th

• 10:00 am - Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
• 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm - MIDWAY OPEN
• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Fair Queen Pageant and Crowning (Entertainment Tent)
• 10:00 pm - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Tuesday, July 25^th - FIRST RESPONDERS & Chapin Manufacturing Day

• 10:00 am - Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
• 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm - MIDWAY OPEN
• 6:00 pm - Parade Line Up (Racing Pit Area)
• 6:30 pm - Genesee County Fair Parade (Around Fairgrounds)
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
• 10:00 pm - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Wednesday, July 26^th - KID’S DAY & Wonder Windows

• 10:00 am - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Open
• 12:30 pm - Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building)
  Sponsored by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Genesee County Pamona Grange, and Duane Schmigel & Family
• 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Midway Opens - Kids 16 & Under Ride for $15/wristband from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
• 7:00 pm - 4-H Alumni Master Showman Contest (Main Show Ring)
• 10:00 pm - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Thursday, July 27^th - HP HOOD DAY

• 10:00 am - Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
• 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm - MIDWAY OPEN
• 6:30 PM - 4-H Market Animal Auction Sale Begins (Main Show Ring)
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Live Music: The Eaglez Tribute Band
• 10:00 pm - Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

For a complete list of events, visit gcfair.com/fair-schedule/. To keep up-to-date on the latest happenings of the fair, visit the Genesee County Fair’s Facebook page. The fair is also accepting applications for both sponsors and volunteers. For more information visit gcfair.com