Wayne County Fair is back, bigger and better than ever before! Come see exhibits, animals and ride the rides. Food, fun, entertainment for everyone.

Schedule of Events:

August 14, 2023:

Opening Day
Free until 2 pm

10:00 am: Grange Booth Judging
11:00 am: Board of Supervisors Meeting
11:00 am: Open Class Food Judging
11:00 am: All Exhibits in Place
12 Noon: “Special of the Day” – Grange
12 Noon: NYS Harness Racing
1:00 pm: 166th Opening Ceremonies
2:00 pm: Open Class Baked Food Sale
2:00 pm: 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Show
2:00 pm: Scarecrow Judging Begins
3:00 pm: Plant & Flower Show Opens
5:00 pm: Rides Open
5-7 pm: Teagan & Renee Ward (BP)
5-6:30 pm: 4-H Flower/Vegetable Judging
6:00 pm: Milking Demonstration
7:00 pm: Open Vegetable Judging
8:00 pm: Midnight Storm - Band
8:00 pm: Demolition Derby - $12.00 all

August 15, 2023:

Cooperative Extension Day and Sr. Citizens Day
Sr. Citizens Free until 5 pm

9:00 am: 4-H Goat Show
11:00 am: “Special of the Day” – Grange Booth
12 Noon: 4-H Poultry Show
1:00 pm: 4-H Miniatures/Driving Horse Show
1-3 pm: 4-H Mannequin Modeling
1-3 pm: Sr. Citizen Only Cake Wheel for $.25
1-3 pm: Innisfree Celtic Music Ensemble (BP)
2:00 pm: Open Beef Showmanship
3:00 pm: Open Beef Show
3:00 pm: Gladiolus Show Opens to Public
4:00 pm: Rides Open
4-6 pm: Sensory Friendly Hours @ Fair
4-7 pm: CCE Day Activities
5:00 pm: 4-H Dog Show
5-7 pm: 4-H Children’s Center
6-8 pm: Anthony Blood (BP)
6:00 pm: Central NY Garden Tractor Pull
6-10 pm: Pay One Price Rides $25.00
6:30 pm: WC Fair Pie Contest Judging
7:30 pm: Open Fruit Judging
7:30 pm: Pie Contest Auction
8:00 pm: Ruby Shooz - Band

August 16, 2023:

Youth and 4-H Day
Youth 16 and Under Free until 5 pm

All Day: Youth Scavenger Hunt (Ages 5-10)
10:00 am: 4-H English/Dressage Horse Show
10:00 am: 4-H Dairy Show
11:00 am: Egg Drop Contest
11-1 pm: Sheriff Child Safety Seat Check
12 Noon: “Special of the Day” – Grange Booth
12-3 pm: 4-H Children’s Center
12-4 pm: Youth Coloring Contest – Royalty
1-5 pm: Pay One Price Rides $25.00
1:00 pm: Rides Open
1:00 pm: Watermelon Eating Contest
2:00 pm: 4-H Sheep Show
2:30 pm: Allen Hopkins – Erie Canal Songs
3:00 pm: 4-H Beef Show
3:00 pm: Fairy Garden Show
4:00 pm: Open Rabbit/Cavy Show
5-7 pm: Noah Barnard (BP)
6:00 pm: Cake Wheel Opens
6:00 pm: 4-H Alpacas Show
7:30 pm: 4-H Goat Demo
8:00 pm: The Dean’s List - Band
8:00 pm: Figure 8 Racing - $12.00 all

August 17, 2023:

Grange Day

10:00 am: 4-H Western Horse Show
10:00 am: American Red Cross Blood Drive
11:00 am: 4-H Pet Show
12 Noon: “Special of the Day” – Grange Booth
12 Noon: 4-H Children’s Center till 3:00 pm
12 Noon: Open Sheep Show
2:30-4 pm: Paint-n-Sip sponsored by Grange
2:30 pm: Cathy McGrath – “Heart of American Music”
3:00 pm: Open Flower Show Opens
3:00pm: 4-H and Open Swine Show
4:00 pm: Rides Open
5-7:30 pm: “Our Tasting” Event $15.00
5:00 pm: 4-H Animal Costume Contest
5-7 pm: Sam Nitsch (BP)
5-7 pm: 4-H Children’s Center
6-10 pm: Pay One Price Rides $25.00
6:00 pm: Celebrity Goat Milking Contest
6:00 pm: Cake Wheel Opens
7:00 pm: Round/Square Dancing
8:00 pm: Zac Brown Tribute Band ZBTB
8:00 pm: Demolition Derby - $12.00 all

August 18, 2023:

First Responder’s Day
First Responder’s with ID & Immediate
Family Free

9:00 am: Open Dairy Show
10:00 am: 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show
12 Noon: “Special of the Day” – Grange Booth
12 Noon: 4-H Children’s Center till 3:00 pm
2:00 pm: 4-H Large Animal Super-Showmanship Contest
3:00 pm: Dahlia Show Opens to Public
3:00 pm: Rides Open
5:00 pm: Wayne County Sheriff K-9 Demo
5-7 pm: Phatkats (BP)
6:00 pm: Cake Wheel Opens
7:00 pm: Wayne County Fair Parade
8:30 pm: Me & The Boyz - Band
9:30 pm: Mullet & Facial Hair Competition

August 19, 2023:

Bicentennial Family Fun Day
Youth 16 and Under Free until 5 pm

9:00 am: Talent Showcase Contest
9:00 am: Open Dairy Goat Show
9:30 am: Youth Pedal Tractor Pull
10:00 am: Open Draft Horse Show
12 Noon: “Special of the Day” – Grange Booth
12 Noon: 4-H Children’s Center till 5:00 pm
12 Noon: Veggie Races
12 Noon: 4-H Small Animal Super Showmanship Contest
12-4 pm: Youth Coloring Contest - Royalty
1:00 pm: Rides Open
2:00 pm: Giant Ice Cream Sundae
1-5 pm: Pay One Price Rides $25.00
2-4 pm: Wayne Community Band Concert
5:00 pm: 4-H Herdsmanship Award
5:00 pm: Wayne County Sheriff K-9 Demo
5-7 pm: Worthy Duncan (BP)
7:00 pm: Demolition Derby - $15.00 all
8:00 pm: All Animal Exhibits Close
8:30 pm: State Line – Country Rock Band

Dates: August 14 - 19, 2023

Location:

Wayne County Fairgrounds,
300 West Jackson Street,
Palmyra, NY 14522.

Fair Admission:

Pre-Sale Daily Admission:

Adults (17 & Older): $6
Youth (Age 6-16): $5

Daily Gate Admission:

Adults (17 & Older): $7
Youth (Age 6-16): $6
5 & Under: Free

Weekly Pass:

Adult (17 & Older): $20
Youth (Age 6-16): $10

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