3 big acts announced for Orleans County 4-H Fair in July

Provided photos: Agri-golf will be featured at the Orleans County 4-H Fair July 21-26 at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Knowlesville.

Posted 25 January 2025 at 8:18 pm

Press Release, Robert Batt, executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County

KNOWLESVILLE – The Orleans County 4-H Fair committee annually attends the NYS Association of Agricultural Fairs convention. This year held in Syracuse from Jan. 17-19 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel.

Highlights from this year include:

The major entertainment we’re bringing in this year includes Agri-golf, The Amazing Bubble Factory, and Aim High Canines Dog Show.

All three will have shows throughout the fair, with Agri-golf being open for all to play for free throughout the day, except during tournaments.

Fair Committee member Natalie Ricci meets a representative from Aim High Canines Dog Show.

Bands and music are also still being booked for the fair with Vinyl Recovery planned to play the Orleans Hub Stage on Saturday night. The fair is also looking for buskers interested in performing at the 2025 Fair from July 21 to 26.

The Amazing Bubble Factory also will be making its debut at the fair in July.

NYS has announced grant funding for the Agricultural Fairs Advertising, Promotion, and Education Program (AFAPEP) which has been awarded to all fairs and will support up to $10,000 for the promotion of our fair including advertising costs, unique educational exhibits or other promotions that enhance and encourage visitor participation and appreciation of agriculture and domestic arts.

Fair volunteers and CCE staff attended workshops including Marketing and Promotions of fairs, Succession planning, Self-Care as you Fair, Emergency Response during Festivals, Fairs, and large events, and other topics. The team also workshopped several new contests which will premiere at the fair including a basketball free throw challenge, rubber duck throwing contest, and disc golf tournament.

The Amazing Bubble Factory also will be making its debut at the fair in July.