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Otsego County Fair
The Otsego County Fair starts Tuesday July 29th and runs through August 3, 2025 at the Otsego Couhty Fairground Grounds located at 48 Lake St, Morris, NY.
Parades, Music, Tractor Pulls and Derby fun
The Otsego County Fair takes entertainment to the next level with a spectacular lineup of shows and performances throughout the day and into the night. From parades to tractor pulls, music and derby fun, there’s lots to enjoy at the fair grounds. The Entertainment Tent features talented musical artists with a variety of live music during all six days.
Highlights of Daily events
Wednesday, July 30
GILLETTE SHOWS PAY-ONE-PRICE (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
GIZMO D ROBOT
Grandstand Events
- 7:00 p.m. – Fire Service & School Band Parade (Sponsored by NY Central Mutual Insurance Company)
- (At Dark) – Fireworks Show (Sponsored by NBT Bank)
Entertainment Tent
- 2:00 PM – Krystal Lee
- 4:00 PM – Mike Poole
- 5:00 PM – Music Bingo
- 7:00 PM – Karaoke Contest Qualifier
4H / Open Shows
- 9:00 AM – 4-H Gymkhana – Horse Show Ring
- 10:00 AM – 4-H Poultry Show
- 11:00 AM (or immediately following 4-H show) – Open Poultry Show
- 10:30 AM – Draft Horse Show
- 2:00 PM – 4-H Beef Show – Show Ring
Thursday, July 31, 2025
GILLETTE SHOWS PAY-ONE-PRICE (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
GIZMO D ROBOT
Grandstand Events
7:00 p.m. -Painted Pony Championship Rodeo $15 Admission
Entertainment Tent
- 3:00 PM – Canaan James
- 5:00 PM – Music Bingo
- 7:00 PM – Dirt Road Express
General Attractions
- 9:00 AM – 4-H Goat Show
- 9:00 AM – 4-H Western & English Horse Show – Horse Show Ring
- 2:00 PM – 4-H Sheep Show – Show Tent
- 2:00 PM – Open Rabbit Show
Entertainment in the Grange Building
5:00 p.m. – Otsego School of Dance & Performing Arts
Friday, August 1, 2025
SENIOR DAY – 1/2 PRICE ADMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 60 AND OVER
GILLETTE SHOWS PAY-ONE-PRICE (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
GIZMO D ROBOT
Grandstand Events
- 10:00 AM – Antique & Out of Field Tractor Pulls
- 7:00 PM – NYTPA Tractor Pulls $10 Admission
Classes – Modified, Super Farm, 2WD Trucks, 4WD 3.0 Diesel Trucks
Entertainment Tent
- 2:00 PM – Krystal Lee
- 4:00 PM – Mike Poole
- 5:00 PM – Music Bingo
- 7:00 PM – Jason Wicks
Open Show
- 9:00 AM – Open Dairy Show
- 9:00 AM – Open Hunt Seat Show
- 1:00 PM – Open Western Show
- 2:00 PM – Open Sheep Show – Show Tent
- 4:00 PM – Open Beef Show
Saturday, August 2, 2025
CHILDREN’S DAY GIVEAWAY
GILLETTE SHOWS PAY-ONE-PRICE 2 – 10 PM
GIZMO D ROBOT
Grandstand Events
- 1:00 PM – Huge Kid’s Giveaway Registration
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Kiddie Tractor Pulls
- 3:00 PM – Huge Kid’s Giveaway Drawing
- 7:00 PM – Otsego County Fair Truck and Semi Pull $10 Admission
Entertainment Tent
- 12:00 PM – 12 & Under Karaoke Contest
- 3:00 PM – Canaan James
- 5:00 PM – Music Bingo
- 7:00 PM – Karaoke Finale
4H / Open Event
- 9:00 AM – Open Gymkhana
- 12:00 PM – Livestock Parade of Champions – Livestock Ring
- 3:00 PM – 4-H Livestock Auction – Livestock Ring
Sunday, August 3, 2025
GILLETTE SHOWS PAY-ONE-PRICE 2:00 PM – CLOSE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON ANIMALS WILL BE LIMITED
Grandstand Events
- 1:00 PM – D.N.A. Motorsports Demolition Derby $10 Admission
- 6:00 PM – D.N.A. Motorsports Demolition Derby $10 Admission
4H Events
- 11:00 AM – 4-H Supreme Master Showman Contest – Livestock Ring
Grounds
4:00 p.m. – Cakewalk Canham Building
5:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Auction
Attractions available all week
These awesome attractions will be available all week long and are included at the cost of admission!
- Antique Out of Field Tractor Pull
- Livestock and Horse Shows
- Party Animals Petting Zoo
- Federation of Sportsmen’s Associations Exhibit
- Draft Horse and Pony Exhibit
- Tired Iron Antique Farm Equipment Club
- Gizmo D Robot Entertainers (Wednesday – Saturday Only)
- Acts in the Entertainment Tent, Including Karaoke Contest, Buffalo Barfield & Un-herd of Entertainment
- So much more!
Visit the Otsego County Fair website for a complete schedule of events.
All that the Otsego County Fair brings is wrapped in the area’s tradition and the simple joys of life. For both local residents and out-of-town visitors, the fair offers plenty of opportunities to learn about and appreciate the area’s agriculture and enjoy time with friends and family. Come and be a part of history that continues to create great memories.
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