Schedule of Events

July 20–25, 2026

See everything happening during the week of the Allegany County Fair. Events include entertainment, competitions, exhibits, and activities for all ages.

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Plan Your Visit

To make the most of your time at the fair:

• Live music and performances
• Motorsports and special attractions
• Community and fair events

Grandstand Events

All grandstand events are included with fair admission unless otherwise noted.

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Daily Events

Events take place throughout the day across the fairgrounds, including:

• Agricultural and livestock shows
• Exhibits and competitions
• Entertainment and performances
• Family-friendly activities

Please refer to the full schedule for exact times and locations.

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• Review the full schedule in advance
• Arrive early for popular events
• Check weather and ride updates

Full Event Schedule

2026 PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Program may change without prior notice.

Saturday July 18
9:00am 4-H & FFA Tractor Operators Contest – Track Infield
1:00pm 4-H Dog Obedience Show – Dairy Arena
Free Admission

Sunday July 19
7:00pm VESPER SERVICE & FAIR DEDICATION – Mini Theater
Free Admission

Monday July 20
9:00am Official Fair Opening
9:00am 4-H English, Driving & Mini Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00am Open Goat Show – Dairy Arena
9:00am Youth Swine Show – Livestock Arena
Youth Market Goat Show To follow
2:00pm Youth Sheep Show – Livestock Arena
4-H Dressage – Horse Arena
3:00pm Rides Open
6:30pm WNY PRO FARM PULLERS – Trucks, Tractors & Street Gas Pickups – Grandstand

Tuesday July 21
FAMILY DAY with special activities for kids – $5.00 Gate Admission
9:00am 4-H Western Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00am Youth Beef Show – Dairy Arena
9:00am Youth Poultry Show – Livestock Arena
11:00am Baby Contest – Mini-Theater
12:00pm Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull – Mini Theater Area
12:00pm Rides Open
1:00pm Farm Pull – Grandstand
2:00pm Youth Livestock Judging – Livestock Arena
3:00pm HEAVYWEIGHT HORSE PULL – Grandstand
6:00pm NYS CHAMPIONSHIP LIGHTWEIGHT HORSE PULL – Grandstand

Wednesday July 22
9:00am Youth Dairy Show – Dairy Arena
9:00am 4-H Horse Games – Horse Arena
10:00am Youth Horse Judging – Horse Arena
2:00pm Youth Dairy Judging – Dairy Arena
6:30pm Kids Rodeo – Grandstand
7:30pm BOYS & BULLS RODEO – Grandstand

Thursday July 23
RUNNING’S APPRECIATION DAY – $10 off ride bands for the first 350 ride patrons.
9:00am Open Class Dairy Show – Dairy Arena
9:00am Youth Rabbit Show & Contest – Livestock Arena
11:00am Draft Horse Show – Grandstand
2:00pm Allegany County Board of Legislators Meeting – Mini-Theater

3:00pm American Amusement Rides Open
6:00pm Youth Market Animal Sale – Dairy Arena
6:00pm Kyle Alan Anderson Band – Grandstand
7:00pm ZAC BROWN TRIBUTE BAND – Grandstand

Friday July 24
9:00am Youth Goat Show – Livestock Arena
9:30am Youth Wildlife ID – Conservation Building
9:30am Youth Forestry ID – FFA Booth
11:00am Livestock Skill-a-thon – Dairy Arena
3:00pm Youth Dairy & Livestock Awards – Livestock Arena
3:00pm Rides Open
4:00pm FFA Chicken BBQ – Grange Building
6:00pm Barnyard Olympics – Horse Arena Area
6:30pm NEW YORK HOT FARM PULLING SERIES with Street Legal Diesel Trucks and Pickups – Grandstand
7:00pm Youth 4-H Dance – Dairy Arena

Saturday July 25
8:00am Open Riding Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00am Open Beef Show – Dairy Arena
9:00am Talent Showcase – Mini-Theater
12:00pm Rides Open
3:30pm Kids Power Wheels Demo Derby
4:00pm DEMOLITION DERBY – Grandstand
9:00pm FIREWORKS to Celebrate America
11:00pm Fair Closes

FREE SHOWS & EXHIBITS DAILY

• Agricultural & Horticultural Exhibits
• Allegany County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club
• Allegany County Firemen’s Building
• Allegany County School Art
• Gas Engines & Antique Farm Equipment
• Maple Sugar Shack
• Milton Jennings Memorial Exhibit Hall
• Mini Theater
• Shawmut Rail Museum Noon – 8pm
• Youth and Open Exhibits
• Working Sawmill & Steam Museum

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