Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Essex County Fair Celebrates 161 Years

WESTPORT, N.Y. --- Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of the 161st Essex County Fair, Aug. 12-16, in Westport, N.Y.

The Fair, which was established in 1848, offers visitors action packed shows and events including Buffalo Barfield’s Unherd-of-Entertainment, Wednesday through Sunday, the Upstate New Yorkers, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 12-13; the Essex County Idol contest, Friday, Aug. 14, and harness racing, which has been a part of the Fair since day-one.

Other events include music from Lucid, Wednesday, Aug. 12, the ATV and garden tractor pull, also Wednesday, the street legal truck pull, Thursday, Aug. 13, and the demolition derby, Saturday, Aug. 15.

Daily admission including shows and carnival rides is $10. On Wednesday and Thursday, seniors, over the age of 60, will receive $2.00 off food coupons with their $10.00 admission.

For more information about the Essex County Fair log on to www.essexcountyfair.org.

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