Press release:
This year marks the 175th anniversary of the Genesee County Fair! It takes place at the county fairgrounds July 15-19. There are many changes and exciting events planned.
We hope to make 2014 a memorable year and we would like to extend a personal invitation to become a volunteer and or a sponsor of the fair. Volunteers are needed not only during fair week, but also the week before and the week after the fair. Many hands make light work! Becoming a sponsor of the fair is a great way to promote your business to thousands of fairgoers who live and work in Genesee County and visit the fair every year.
If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a sponsor of the fair, go to the fair’s Web site gcfair.com to download all of the forms and to obtain contact information.
Among the changes will be a new midway. Midway Rides of Utica will provide fairgoers with quality rides, games and food to enhance your fair experience. The rides will be open Tuesday through Saturday.
Also note:
Tuesday
The Grand Parade is moving to Tuesday and the Monster Truck & Thrill Show is on Tuesday evening.
Greece Alley Paint Clowns will stroll the fairgrounds, bringing smiles to faces of all ages making balloon animals and creating works of art on your face.
The two-day Fair Queen Pageant begins on Tuesday with the talent portion.
Karaoke at night!
Wednesday
It's Children's Day and rides will be operating during the day.
There will be a draft horse show in the horse ring all day.
Again, the Greece Alley Paint Clowns will stroll the fairgrounds, bringing smiles to faces of all ages making balloon animals and creating works of art on your face.
The Fair Queen Pageant concludes with the crowning.
"Genesee's Got Talent" Talent Show.
Thursday
Magic John will be ambling around on stilts -- juggling, making balloon animals and entertaining fairgoers all day long!
Thursday includes special Raceway 5 Stock Car Racing.
Step right up for the 4-H meat animal auction.
We are pleased to welcome back by popular demand Barnstorm on Thursday night.
Friday
Magic John will be ambling around on stilts -- juggling, making balloon animals and entertaining fairgoers all day long!
The Grand Demolition Derby will take place.
Paul Cummings & Friends will be performing at night.
Saturday
Magic John will be ambling around on stilts -- juggling, making balloon animals and entertaining fairgoers all day long!
There will be ESP Tractor Pulls.
Savage Cabbage will take the stage and keep you rockin’ all night long!
As always, there will be bands under our redesigned beer tent!
Don’t forget to check out the 4-H animal exhibits, the air sculpture experience and Kid’s Corner taking place all day every day of the fair!
*All Times/Dates/Events are Subject to Change*
Once again this year, admission to the fair is only $5 per carload. For a complete listing of events during fair week, visit gcfair.com
