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Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair - Veteran's Day

By Lisa Ace


Monday, July 15th – VETERAN’S DAY AT THE FAIR

  • 9 a.m. – 4-H Market Auction Goat Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 a.m. – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 10 a.m. – 4-H Cloverbud Poultry Show (Merton Building)
  • 10 a.m. – 4-H Dairy Fitting Clinic & Master Fitter Competition
  • 10 a.m. – 4-H Goat Agility Contest (Goat Barn Show Ring)
  • 10 a.m. – 4-H Market Auction Lamb Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 4 p.m. – Midway Opens
  • 4 p.m. – 4-H Market Auction Dairy Steer Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 5 p.m. – 4-H Market Auction Beef Steer Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 5 p.m. – North American Classic Six-Horse Hitch (Horse Arena)
  • 7 to 9:30 p.m. – Band – BB Dang (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 p.m. – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with changes.

VIdeo: Genesee County Fair Karaoke Contest 2019

By Howard B. Owens
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Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair daily schedule! Senior citizen day

By Lisa Ace


Sunday, July 14 – SENIOR CITIZEN DAY

  • 10 a.m. – 4-H Beef Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 a.m. – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 11 a.m. -- Skyhunters Birds of Prey (until 2 pm)
  • Noon – Open Class Beef Show (Main Show Ring)
  • Noon – 4-H Club Exhibits must be in place
  • Noon – Midway Opens
  • 3 p.m. – Six Horse Hitch Classes (Horse Arena)
  • 4 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
  • 4 p.m. – 4-H Market Auction Lamb Final Weigh In
  • 7 to 10 p.m. -- Band – TBD (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 p.m. – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with changes.

Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair begins today! Drive your tractor to the fair day

By Lisa Ace


Saturday, July 13th – DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR TO THE FAIR DAY - Fair Opens @ 9 a.m.

  • 9 a.m. – 4-H Dog Show Demonstration (Horse Practice Arena)
  • 10 a.m. – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 10 a.m. – 4-H Kennedy Building Exhibit Judging (Kennedy Building)
  • 11 a.m. – 4-H Livestock must be in place (Dairy Heifers/Calves, Dairy Steers, Beef Steers/Heifers, Sheep, Goats, Hogs, Poultry, Rabbits)
  • Noon – 4-H Market Auction Beef, Hog & Goat Final Weigh In
  • Noon – Midway Opens
  • Noon – Talent Show
  • 4 p.m. – 4-H Poultry Show (Merton Building)
  • 6 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Main Show Ring)
  • 6 p.m. – Genesee Speedway Racing
  • 7 p.m. – Karaoke FINALS
  • 11 p.m. – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with changes.

Video: Preview of the 2019 Genesee County Fair

By Howard B. Owens
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The Genesee County Fair for 2019 is open.

Friday was preview night, a kind of soft open. 

Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair kicks off tomorrow - PREVIEW NIGHT TONIGHT

By Lisa Ace


Friday, July 12th – PREVIEW NIGHT • Free Parking

  • 4 p.m. – Midway OPEN
  • 7 p.m. – Karaoke Qualifier

Daily at the Genesee County Fair:

  • Mechanical Bull Riding – try your hand at bull riding on the mechanical bull
  • Balloon Display and Demonstrations
  • Pig Racing
  • Entertainer – Wade Henry

Events & times subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with changes.

Here's the 4-H schedule for the Genesee County Fair July 13-20

By Billie Owens

Press release:

2019 Genesee County Fair 4-H Schedule

Remember to visit 4-H at the fair! The Genesee County Fair will be held July 13-20 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 E. Main Street Road, in Batavia.

For more information about the Genesee County Fair, click here

2019 Genesee County Fair 4-H Schedule

Saturday, July 13th 

4 p.m.                 4-H Poultry Show (Merton Building)

6 p.m.                 4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Main Show Ring)

Sunday, July 14th 

10 a.m.               4-H Beef Show (Main Show Ring)

4 p.m.                 4-H Rabbit Show (Merton Building)

Monday, July 15th 

9 a.m.                 4-H Market Auction Goat Show (Main Show Ring)

10 a.m.               4-H Cloverbud Poultry Show (Merton Building)

10 a.m.               4-H Dairy Cattle Fitting Clinic & Master Fitter Competition (4-H Dairy Barn)

10:30 a.m.          4-H Goat Agility Contest (Goat Barn Show Ring)

10:30 a.m.          4-H Market Auction Lamb Show (Main Show Ring)

4 p.m.                 4-H Market Auction Dairy Steer Show (Main Show Ring)

5 p.m.                 4-H Market Auction Beef Steer Show (Main Show Ring)

Tuesday, July 16th

10 a.m.               4-H Cloverbud Rabbit Show (Merton Building)

11 a.m.               4-H Dairy & Meat Goat Show (Main Show Ring)

1 p.m.                 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest (4-H Dairy Barn)

4 p.m.                 4-H Energy Bike Pedal Power Activity (Kennedy Building)

5 p.m.                 4-H Market Auction Hog Show (Main Show Ring)

7 p.m.                 Fair Barn Dance (Open Dairy Barn)

Wednesday, July 17th 

9 a.m.                 4-H Hog Show (Main Show Ring)

12 p.m.               4-H Sheep Show (Main Show Ring)

3 p.m.                 4-H Geocache Challenge (Kennedy Building)

6:30 p.m.            Fair Parade

Thursday, July 18th 

9 a.m.                 4-H Dairy Cattle Show (Main Show Ring)

9 a.m.                 4-H Horse Show – Western Division (Horse Arena)

6:45 p.m.            4-H Market Animal Auction Awards Ceremony (Main Show Ring)

7 p.m.                 4-H Market Animal Auction Sale Begins (Main Show Ring)

Friday, July 19th 

9 a.m.                 4-H Horse Show – English & Dressage Division (Horse Arena)

9 a.m.                 4-H Beef Team Fitting Competition (Main Show Ring)

12 p.m.               4-H Livestock Master Showman Contest (Main Show Ring)

1 p.m.                 4-H Dairy Club Butter Making Activity (Kennedy Building)

5:30 p.m.            4-H Tractor Driving Contest

Saturday, July 20th 

9 a.m.                 4-H Horse Show – Gymkhana Division (Horse Arena)

2 p.m.                 4-H Creative Soil Painting Activity (Kennedy Building)

4 p.m.                 4-H Market Auction Master Showman Contest (Main Show Ring)

The complete daily schedule of the Genesee County Fair is available here.

GC 4-H members to showcase hundreds of projects at fair, theme is 'Patriotic'

By Billie Owens

Press release:

Genesee County 4-H members will showcase hundreds of projects at the Genesee County Fair July 13-20, in Batavia. More than 250 local 4-H youth will exhibit projects and participate in activities throughout the duration of the fair.

The 4-H Kennedy Building will feature hundreds of projects in areas including horticulture, fine arts, hobby crafts, sewing, food and nutrition, posters and more.

On display in the 4-H Kennedy Building and throughout the 4-H Animal Barns will be displays made by more than 20 Genesee County 4-H Clubs. Displays will proudly feature the 2019 4-H fair theme “Patriotic.” 

Highlights of the 4-H schedule include the Livestock Costume Contest on Saturday, July 13th at 6 p.m. in the main show ring. 4-H members will compete with their project animals for awards such as Most Humorous Costume, Best Craftsmanship, and Overall Champion Costume. 

The annual fair parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th. 4-H Clubs will showcase the highlights of their club year by competing with parade floats. 

The Livestock Master Showman Contest will be on Friday, July 19th, at noon in the main show ring. The winners of master showmanship in dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, poultry and rabbits will compete for the title of Overall Livestock Master Showman.

On Saturday, July 20th at 4 p.m. in the main show ring will be the Market Animal Auction Master Showman Contest. Master Showman winners of the Auction Division shows will compete for the title of Market Animal Auction Master Showman.

The Genesee County Fair will be held July 13-20 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds 5056 E. Main Street Road, in Batavia. For more information about the Genesee County Fair, click here.

GC 4-H Program seeks volunteer judges for this year's fair

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Genesee County 4-H Program is seeking volunteer judges for the following events at this year’s Genesee County Fair:

  • Kennedy Building Exhibits: Judging times are Friday, July 12th, 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 13th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-hour time slots are available on July 13th. Volunteer judges receive a fair parking pass and meal coupon. No experience is necessary! Exhibits may include: crafts, artwork, photography, sewing, baked goods, horticultural projects and more!
  • 4-H Livestock Costume Contest -- Saturday, July 13 at 6 p.m. 4-H’ers will be dressing their project animals up in fun costumes & accessories; help us decide who is the most creative, most humorous, has the best craftsmanship, the best team, and overall champion!

Interested in helping? Contact the 4-H Office for more details 343-3040, or email genesee4h@cornell.edu

Sponsored Post: Genesee County Fair thanks all sponsors and volunteers

By Lisa Ace


Thank You to the Generous Sponsors of the 2018 Genesee County Fair! Barniak Farms, Belhaven Kennels, Big O Farms, Carolina Eastern Crocker, Carquest Genesee, Castilone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Chapin, Clark Farms, LLC, Clark Patterson Lee, Corfu Machine, D & R Depot Restaurant, Inc., Dewey Produce, Inc., Erie and Niagara Insurance Association, Freed Maxik CPA's PC, First Choice Travel, Inc., Genesee County Farm Bureau, Genesee Country Farmers Market, Genesee Patrons Cooperative Insurance Company, Graham Corporation, Gutter Logic, LLC, HP Hood, Jackson Welding & Gas Products, Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac, L & L Transmissions, Inc., Lamb Farms, Inc, Lee Shuknecht & Sons Inc., Liberty Pumps, LJK Feeds, MacDuffie Sand & Gravel, Maple Moon Farms, LLC, Orcon Industries, Perry Veterinary Clinic, P.L., L.C., Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clinic, Reisdorf Oil & Propane, Reyncrest Farms, Roblee Plumbing, LLC, SJ Starowicz Farms, LLC, Sloat Tire Shop, State Street Animal Hospital, Student Transportation of America, Superior Plus Energy, Terry Hills Golf Course, Restaurant & Banquet Facility, Tompkins Bank of Castile, Torrey Farms, Toyota of Batavia, Triple-O Mechanical, Inc., Turnbull Heating & Air Conditioning, United Memorial Medical Center, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., WalMart, William Kent, Inc. Will's Carpet One, Windy Acres Farm 

Thank You to those who donated material/equipment or helped to make the Fair a success 
A&N Automotive, Adam Mazz Auto, Adams Welding and Fabrication, Alabama Holley Farm, Alan's ATM, Alexander Equipment, AMS Fence, April Meier, Auto Wash - Batavia, Baskin Livestock, Batavia Legal Printing, Batavia Restaurant Supply, Ben & Jim Duyssen, Bethany FD, Bob Maute, Carrie Beil, Cedar Street Sales & Rental, Chris & Mike Maher, Coco Landscaping, Cowgirl Couture, Dan Duyssen Farm, Darryl Mayes, Dave & Brenda Dermody, East Town Beverage, Ed's Auto Parts, Empire Access, Empire Tractor, Extreme Streetwear, Faith at the Fair Volunteers, Genesee Co. CCE – Master Gardeners, Genesee County Legislature, Genesee Co. Photo Club, Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Genesee Speedway, Genesee Valley Penny Saver, George & Swede Sales & Service, Greg Post - General Contracting, Hammerl Amusements, Harrington Produce, Hazlett Services, Home Depot – Batavia, L Kingdon Mechanical, J&H Weber Services, J&L Ice, Jack & Sundae Duyssen, Jack MacDuffie, James Foss & Family, Jason & Crystal Heimlich, Java Farm Supply, Jeff Condidorio – Bread Delivery, Jim & Pam Johnson & Family, Joe Lewindowski, Joe's Pro Shop, Kelly & Lilly Stalica, Kitana Maher, L.D. Stevens Golf Carts, Land Pro, Lardon Disposal-Mark Palmer, Larry & Sue Carlson, Lift School of Music - Laura Kauppi, Lor, Rob Farms, Lori & Tony Prinz, M&J Anderson Concessions, Mark Willis, Michael Houseknecht, Milton Cat - Batavia, Monroe Tractor, Norm Sr. & Pat Pimm, O'Brien's Septic, Paul Hirsch, Paul Smith, Refuse Service, Photography by Susan Meier, Posy Power Peddler, Pudgie's Lawn & Garden, R.W. Taylor Trucking & Excavating, RKK Trucking & Excavating, Ron & Chris Brown, Ron & Julie Radley, Rose Maher & Bill Davis, Scofield Rolloff Service, Scott Adams Trucking, Shell's Post, Skyworks, Smitty’s Amish Sheds, Smokin' Eagle Solid Gold Productions, Southern Tier Fire Extinguishers, Stafford FD, Sterling Tent & Awnings, Steve Warner, Sue Rich, Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show Volunteers, SUNY Morrisville, T.S. Lighting, LLC, Talent Show Volunteers, The Batavia Daily News, The Batavian, The Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant, Tim & Joanne Horine, Tim Adams & Steven Foster, Todd & Amanda Hofheins, Town of Batavia FD, United Way of Genesee County, WBTA, WCJW, Wright Beverage Distributing, Wright Wisner, WYRK, Yasses Trucking & Construction *We apologize for anyone who we missed* 

Genesee County Fair setting pace in state for growth, plans to add two days in 2019

By Howard B. Owens

The recent success of the Genesee County Fair is encouraging organizers to push for even more growth, including adding two days to the fair schedule in 2019.

One more day at the start of the week and one more day at the end would give parents two more weekend days to bring their families to the fairgrounds.

It's worked for Wyoming County, Sue Duyssen (the one speaking in the photo), a member of the Ag Society's Board of Directors, told the Human Services Committee during an annual review of the agencies efforts at Monday's meeting.

"We think that's why Wyoming County has such good attendance, when patrons can come out, spend those extra days together," Duyssen said. "We'll try it and see if it works and if it doesn't we can go back to the old schedule."

The fair is one of the few in the state that has managed to increase revenue over the past couple of years, Duyssen said. This year leaders of Downstate county fairs visited Genesee County to see how the Genesee County Fair was doing it.

The final attendence count for 2018 was 35,000.

So impressed are fair officials from throughout the state with the success of Genesee County that the annual conference of the state's fair managers will be at Batavia Downs this weekend. From 60 to 75 people will attend, staying in local hotels.

It's possible, Duyssen conceded in answering a question from Legislator Shelly Stein, that some of the local fair's success is tied to the end of other annual carnivals in the area, such as Stafford and St. Joe's.

At the same time, the combination of the fair's growth and number of fewer festivals through out the state, has prompted a vendor that is considered among the top ones in the industry to contact the local fair to see about participating in 2019.

Duyssen didn't name the vendor or say what kind of service it provides, but she said it is one that board members have wanted to attract for years.

Off-season activities continue to be an important source of revenue for the fairgrounds, including dog shows, horse shoes and competitions.

A perhaps little known source of revenue is the use of buildings on the fairgrounds as winter storage for RVs, boats, and golf carts. The Ag Society charges $10 per foot plus a set-up fee of $100 if you bring our vehicle or craft to the storage within a specific four-day window. The fee is $200 if you want an appointment outside of those four days.

That's a bargain, Duyssen said, over what storage facilities in Buffalo charge.

Stein also asked if there was a chance of making the fair parade a "real parade" again by running it on Route 5. Duyssen said Assemblyman Steve Hawley has said he will work with the fair board to make that happen.

Genesee County Fair 4-H Livestock Show results released for 2018

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Genesee County 4-H Office would like to congratulate all of the 4-H members who exhibited animals at the 2018 Genesee County Fair.

Special thanks to our club leaders, volunteers, family members and friends who volunteered their time; the 4-H program would not be possible without your help!

Below are some highlights from the 2018 Genesee County Fair Livestock Shows.

4-H Beef Cattle Show

Novice Showmanship – Audrey Dorman

Junior Showmanship – Cody Carlson

Senior Showmanship – Caleb Carlson 

Master Showman – Caleb Carlson

Supreme Champion Female – Shianne Foss

Grand Champion Beef Steer – Shianne Foss

Grand Champion Dairy Steer – Cody Ehrmentraut

4-H Dairy Cattle Show

Novice Showmanship – Chloe Lamb

Junior Showmanship – Mason Werth

Intermediate Showmanship – Georgia Luft

Senior Showmanship – Mary Sweeney 

Master Showman – Mary Sweeney

Reserve Master Showman – Emily Mikel

Master Fitter – Emily Mikel

Reserve Master Fitter – Amelia Brewer

Grand Champion Ayrshire – Justin Deleo

Grand Champion Lineback – Jillian Brewer

Grand Champion Guernsey – Colton Slattery

Grand Champion Holstein – Emily Mikel

Grand Champion Brown Swiss – Emily Mikel

Grand Champion Jersey – Caroline Luft

Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn – Mary Sweeney

Supreme Champion – Mary Sweeney

Reserve Supreme Champion – Emily Mikel

4-H Dairy Goat Show

Novice Showmanship – Gabe Winn

Junior Showmanship – Jade Winn

Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller

Master Showman – Melissa Keller

Best in Show Doe – Melissa Keller

4-H Meat Goat Show

Novice Showmanship – Brooke Frega

Junior Showmanship – John Riley

Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller

Master Showman – John Riley

Best in Show Doe – John Riley

4-H Sheep Show

Junior Showmanship – Brendan Pimm

Senior Showmanship – Becky Kron

Master Showman – Maisy Ross

Reserve Master Showman – Ashley Ehrmentraut

Champion Halter Showman – Mya Grant

Supreme Champion Ram – Becky Kron

Supreme Champion Ewe – Brendan Pimm

Champion Market Lamb – Becky Kron

4-H Hog Show

Novice Showmanship – Brendan Pimm

Junior Showmanship – Cody Carlson

Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller

Master Showman – Melissa Keller

Supreme Gilt – Melissa Keller

Champion Market Hog – Alianna Baris

4-H Market Animal Auction Goat Show

Junior Showmanship – Lily Haacke

Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller

Master Showman – Melissa Keller

Grand Champion Market Goat – Melissa Keller

Reserve Champion Market Goat – Tyler Jirovec

4-H Market Animal Auction Hog Show

Junior Showmanship – Brendan Pimm

Senior Showmanship – Ben Kron

Master Showman – Ben Kron

Grand Champion Market Hog – Melissa Keller

Reserve Champion Market Hog – Camden Baris

4-H Market Animal Auction Dairy Steer Show

Senior Showmanship – Carolyn Sybertz

Master Showman – Carolyn Sybertz

Grand Champion Dairy Steer – Carolyn Sybertz

Reserve Champion Dairy Steer – Cody Ehrmentraut

4-H Market Animal Auction Beef Steer Show

Junior Showmanship – Kaidan Hofheins

Senior Showmanship – Becky Kron

Master Showman – Becky Kron

Grand Champion Beef Steer – Caleb Carlson

Reserve Champion Beef Steer – Cole Carlson

4-H Market Animal Auction Lamb Show

Junior Showmanship – Brendan Pimm

Senior Showmanship – Becky Kron

Master Showman – Brendan Pimm

Grand Champion Market Lamb – Becky Kron

Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Melissa Keller

4-H Market Animal Auction Poultry Show

Junior Showmanship – Georgia Luft

Senior Showmanship – Clare Mathes

Master Showman – Clare Mathes

Grand Champion Pen of Market Chickens – Jillian Brewer

Reserve Champion Pen of Market Chickens – Jillian Brewer

4-H Market Animal Master Showmanship Contest

Overall Master Showman – Shianne Foss

Sponsored Post: Saturday at the Fair - Farm Bureau Day & Bring Your Tractor to the Fair Day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Genesee County Fair: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! *Midway Rides. *Daily Wristband Specials Available. Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits. Container Garden Contest - Exhibition Building. Chainsaw Carver.

SATURDAY, July 21st – Farm Bureau Day & Bring Your Tractor to the Fair Day

  • 8:30 a.m.      NIOGA Colored Breed Show (Show Ring)
  • 9 a.m.           ECYSS—Youth Breed Show (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 10 a.m.         FARM STOCK TRACTOR – Bring your tractor!
  •  Enhanced Tractor & Garden Pullers (Grandstand)
  • 10 a.m.          EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 10:30 a.m.     NIOGA Holstein/Open Class Dairy Show (Show Ring)
  • 1-11 p.m.       MIDWAY OPEN (Amusement Area)
  • 12 p.m.          Talent Show (Entertainment Tent)
  • 12 p.m.          Cowgirl Couture—Barrel Racing (Horse Ring)
  • 3:30 p.m.       Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Ring)
  • 4 p.m.            4-H Market Animal Master Showman Contest (Show Ring)
  • 6:30 p.m.       Empire State Puller Tractor Pulls (Grandstand)
  • 8 p.m.-12 a.m.  Band - UNDER THE GUN (Entertainment Tent)
  • 8 p.m.            4-H Non-Market Animals – Beef, Goat, Sheep & Swine released
  • 8 p.m.            4-H Non-Animal Exhibits Released    

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.* 

Sponsored Post: Friday at the Fair - Community Day & Thrill Night

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Genesee County Fair: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! *Midway Rides. *Daily Wristband Specials Available. Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits. Container Garden Contest - Exhibition Building. Chainsaw Carver.

FRIDAY, July 20th – “Community Day & Thrill Night”

  • 9 a.m.          ECYSS—Showmanship Clinic (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 10 a.m.        EXHIBIT HALLS AND BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 10 a.m.        4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Show Ring)
  • 12 p.m.        ECYSS—Fitting Clinic (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 1-11 p.m.     MIDWAY OPEN (Amusement Area)
  • 3:30 p.m.     4-H Cloverbud Show (Show Ring)
  • 4 p.m.          ECYSS—Showmanship (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 5:30 p.m.     4-H Tractor Driving Contest—Via Pre Registration (Kennedy Building)
  • 6 p.m.          NIOGA Dairy Showmanship (Show Ring)
  • 7-11 p.m.     Band Winner of Battle of the Bands (Entertainment Tent)
  • 7 p.m.          COUNTY FAIR GRAND DEMOLITION DERBY (Grandstand)
  • 8 p.m.          Cowgirl Couture—Barrel Racing (Horse Ring)
  • 10 p.m.        EXHIBIT HALLS AND BUILDINGS CLOSE

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.*

Marty the art 'bot makes his debut at Genesee County Fair on Saturday with live demo

By Billie Owens

Above, Marty the art 'bot with co-leader Quinton Tarbell and ACES Club members.

Submitted photos.

By Renee Chapell, 4-H ACES Club member

Can robots make art? They can indeed. With individually controllable motors and a bunch of sensors, Marty the art 'bot can draw, walk, turn, dance, kick a ball, and react to his environment as programmed.

The 4H ACES Club focused on customizing Marty to change how he draws. Marty can be controlled remotely over Wi-Fi, but can also be programed in a variety of programming languages.

The team learned that with Marty, coding is as simple as clicking and dragging blocks. Marty makes learning about programming, electronics and mechanical engineering a fun, challenging and engaging process. Sure, there are a ton of other robots made for kids, but Marty is astonishingly special!

Come learn about building robots and meet Marty, the creative art robot debuting at 4H Genesee County Fair. Stop by and see him, Marty would love to meet you!

Marty will doing a live demo on Saturday in the Kennedy Building, following the talent show. We hope to see you at the fair!

Below: Marty the Art 'bot.

Bottom photo: Marty the art 'bot and ACES Club Team – Luke Kozak, Shane Coast, Alexandria Tarbell with Marty, Gabrielle Crandall and Colton Tarbell.

Sponsored Post: Thursday at the Fair - Veteran’s Day & Chapin Manufacturing Day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Genesee County Fair: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! *Midway Rides. *Daily Wristband Specials Available. Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits. Container Garden Contest - Exhibition Building. Chainsaw Carver.

THURSDAY, JULY 19th – Veteran’s Day & Chapin Manufacturing Day at the Fair!

  • 9 a.m.        Open Sheep Show (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 9 a.m.        4-H Horse Show—Gymkhana Classes (Horse Ring)
  • 9 a.m.        4-H Dairy Cattle Show (Show Ring)
  • 10 a.m.      EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 2 p.m.        4-H Goat & Sheep Quiz Bowl (Merton Building)
  • 5-10 p.m.   MIDWAY OPEN (Amusement Area)
  • 5:30 p.m.   4-H Market Animal Auction Buyers Dinner
  • 6:45 p.m.   4-H Market Animal Auction Awards
  • 7 p.m.        Genesee Speedway SPECIAL STOCK CAR RACES (Grandstand)
  • 7 p.m.        Battle of the Bands (Entertainment Tent)
  • 7 p.m.        4-H Market Animal Auction (Show Ring)
  • 7 p.m.        4-H Horses Released
  • 10 p.m.      EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS CLOSE

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.*

Sponsored Post: Wednesday at the Fair – Children’s Day/4H Family Night - Kids Ride Special 1-5pm

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Genesee County Fair: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! *Midway Rides.*Daily Wristband Specials Available. Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits. Container Garden Contest - Exhibition Building. Chainsaw Carver.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th – Children’s Day/ 4H Family Night - Kids Ride Special 1-5 p.m.

  • 9 a.m.         Open Draft Horse Show—Halter Class (Horse Ring)
  • 9 a.m.         4-H Meat & Dairy Goat Show (Show Ring) 
  • 9 a.m.         Open Class Goat Show (Old Draft Horse Barn)
  • 10 a.m.       EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 12 p.m.       4-H Sheep Show (Show Ring)
  • 12:30 p.m.  Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building)
  • 1 p.m.         Open Draft Horse Show—Hitch Class (Horse Ring)
  • 1-5 p.m.      MIDWAY OPEN for KID’S DAY (Amusement Area)
  • 4 p.m.         4-H Hog Show (Show Ring)
  • Open Swine Show to Follow 4-H (Show Ring)
  • 5-10 p.m.    MIDWAY OPEN (Amusement Area)
  • 5-8 p.m.      Car Cruise (East Lawn)
  • 6 p.m.         Fair Queen Pageant (Entertainment Tent Stage)
  • 10 p.m.       EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS CLOSE

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.*

Sponsored Post: Tuesday at the Fair – Senior Citizen/Rochester Regional Health/United Memorial Medical Center Day

By Lisa Ace

Daily at the Genesee County Fair: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! *Midway Rides. *Daily Wristband Specials Available. Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits. Container Garden Contest -- Exhibition Building. Chainsaw Carver

TUESDAY, JULY 17th – “Senior Citizen Day”/Rochester Regional Health United Memorial Medical Center. 

  • 9 a.m.        4-H Horse Show—Western Classes (Horse Ring)
  • 9 a.m.        4-H Market Animal Auction Hog Show (Show Ring)
  • 10 a.m.      Open Class Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
  • 10 a.m.      EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 12 p.m.      4-H Market Animal Auction Lamb Show (Show Ring)
  • 1 p.m.        4-H Poultry Showmanship (Merton Building)
  • 4 p.m.        4-H Market Animal Auction Dairy Steer Show (Show Ring)
  • 4-10 p.m.   Faith at the Fair—Christian Music (Entertainment Tent)
  • 5 p.m.        4-H Market Animal Auction Beef Steer Show (Show Ring)
  • 5-10 p.m.   MIDWAY OPENS (Amusement Area)
  • 6 p.m.        North American Classic Six-Horse Hitch (Horse Ring)
  • 6 p.m.        4-H Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
  • 10 p.m.      EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS CLOSE

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.*

Sponsored Post: The Genesee County Fair begins today! It's Emergency Responder Night

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Genesee County Fair: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! *Midway Rides.*Daily Wrist Band Specials Available. Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits. Container Garden Contest -- Exhibition Building. Chainsaw Carver.

MONDAY, JULY 16th “Emergency Responder Night” 

  • 9 a.m.   -- 4-H Horse Show—English Classes (Horse Ring)
  • 9 a.m.   --   4-H Market Animal Auction Goat Show (Show Ring)
  • 10 a.m.  --  EXHIBIT HALLS & BUILDINGS OPEN
  • 11 a.m.   --  4-H Beef Cattle Show (Show Ring)
  • 12 p.m.  --   Open Beef Show (Show Ring)
  • 1 p.m.  --   Rabbit Showmanship (Merton Building)
  • 5:30 p.m.  --   Parade Lineup -- Genesee Speedway Pits (Fairgrounds)
  • 6:30 p.m. --   Genesee Co. Fair Grand Parade through the Fairgrounds

*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time*

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