From barrel racing to the expansion of the midway and demolition derby, the Genesee County Fair is booming with new and improved attractions this year.
Members of the Genesee County Agricultural Society have been working diligently to grow the fair.
Nick O'Geen, Agricultural Society board member, hopes the community will come and check out all the new events the fair is offering.
"We have added many new attractions this year and made improvements to the fairgrounds," O'Geen said. "This is our largest midway and number of vendors in two decades."
The fair has a total of 18 rides this year. The Vortex is the main ride attraction, O'Geen said. The midway will be open every night.
The Agricultural Society has also expanded the fair's live entertainment lineup to include music from several bands in Batavia, Elba and Pavilion. Bands will play every night in the beer tent.
A modified class has been added to Friday night's demolition derby. The new class will feature decked-out cars with powerful engines.
On Saturday night, Empire State Pullers will run the tractor pulls. After the tractor pulls, Outlaw Pulling Series will hold a new semi-truck and stock pickup truck pulling competition.
In addition to all the new attractions, return events include a classic car cruise and mechanical bull rides.
A variety of agricultural shows will run throughout the week. The 4-H animal auction will take place Thursday night. The fair runs through Saturday. General admission is $5 per car.
Peyton Yasses with his two pigs.
Steffan Roalsvig washing his sheep.
