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Today’s Fair Schedule (Friday, July 26, 2024)
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 July 2024 at 8:03 am

Daily Exhibit: Pretty Bird Paradise. Interact with – beautiful, chirping friends!

Trolley Building: Painting of the 1st Orleans County 2025 Bicentennial Oxen.


8 a.m. – 4-H Western and Ranch Horse Show, Carlos Marcello Arena

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – 4-H Senior Council Stand Breakfast Hours, 4-H Senior Council Stand

10 a.m. – 4-H Dog Show Agility and Fun Classes, Knights Building

Gracie Batt, 12, of Albion shows a llama during a show with llamas and alpacas on Thursday evening.

11 a.m. – Senior Council 4-H Food Booth Hamburgers, Hots, and Cold Drinks. Proceeds support teen award trips and programs., 4-H Senior Council Stand

12 p.m. – Paid public admission begins, Buildings open to the public, Wood and Taylor Hill Road Parking Lots

12 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Towpath Trading/Ormemes Post with Orleans County Merchandise and Memes, JCH Food Court

12 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Lauren Rae Pottery and PottAri, JCH Food COurt

1 p.m. – 4-H Cake Decorating Contest (for rules contact office), Orleans Hub Stage

Lyric Wallenda of Circus Incredible performs an aerial act on Thursday at the fair. Her husband Simon Arestov performs acrobatics and balancing acts, and their 7-year-old son Alexander also is art of the performance.

3 to 10 p.m. – Main Event Amusements $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband, Midway

3 p.m. – AI or not AI roving game show by Orleans Digital Literacy Initiative, Strolling through the grounds

3:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible, Knight’s Green Space

4 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through grounds

4 p.m. – Royalty Questionnaires Due, Fair Office

4 p.m. – 4-H Leaders’ Pie Stand Opens

Elena Arestov has fun as part of “The Bubble Couple.” She and her husband Alex appear around the grounds with bubbles.

4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – WBSU 89.1 the Point SUNY Brockport Radio – Music, and giveaways, North Lawn of Leader’s Pie Stand

5- 6 p.m. – Leadership Orleans Duck Pond Duos! FINALS, JCH of Buffalo Food Court

5:30 p.m. – Classic Car Cruise-In , Education Center Lot

6 p.m. – Registration Ends for Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull, Fair Office

6 p.m. – Large Animal Grand Master Showman, Livestock Areas

6 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible, Knight’s Green Space

6 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through grounds

Meredith Albone, 5, of Medina competes in the small fry tractor pull on Thursday.

6:30 p.m. – Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull, JCH of Buffalo Tent

7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Live Music with Craig Wilkins Band made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of New  State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and NYS Legislature and administered by GO ART!, Orleans Hub Stage

8 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through grounds

8:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible, Knight’s Green Space

10 p.m. – Fireworks Show (Rain Date Saturday @ 10pm)

10 p.m. – Building Close

10:15 p.m. – Hay Bale Rolling Contest – Teams of 1-2 ages 16 and up. Register at the fair office by 9:50 p.m., Hay Bale Rolling Course

There was a competition for best braids on Thursday. There were five contestants. They were part of the entrainment at the Curtis Pavilion while many people were eating their chicken barbecues served by the Cornell Cooperative extension. From lef include Jesse Rebisz, emcee Kayla Denkler, Adele Mathes and Danielle Schmidt.

McKenna Richardson, 9, of Barre won the best braids competition.

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Hawley will have town hall meetings Aug. 3 in Medina, Lyndonville
Posted 25 July 2024 at 4:25 pm

Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley

State Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is hosting two town hall events in Orleans County on Saturday, August 3.

Hawley will meet with constituents and discuss the issues that matter to them most. These events will give the community the opportunity to let their voices be heard and share their thoughts and concerns about where the state is headed.

“Speaking directly with my constituents is one of the most important parts of my job,” Hawley said. “I hope people show up to share their thoughts and opinions on how we can make New York a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

The meetings will be:

  • Medina Village Hall from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at 119 Park Ave.
  • Lyndonville Village Hall from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2 S. Main St.
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Lighthouse organization at Point Breeze will honor key leader on Aug. 10
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 25 July 2024 at 11:49 am

Event also includes photography exhibit of Oak Orchard Lighthouse, presentation from geologist on Great Lakes shorelines

Photos by Ginny Kropf: Founding president of the lighthouse at Point Breeze, Peg Wiley, points to the area where a compass wheel was supposed to go. People from every state and dozens of countries have visited the lighthouse.

POINT BREEZE – As soon as Peg Wiley learned back around 2000 there used to be a lighthouse at Point Breeze, she was obsessed with the idea of seeing it rebuilt.

Twenty-four years later, the founding president of the Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum Board has continued to support efforts to “Keep the Light On” and will be honored at a special function from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Carlton United Methodist Church.

The Keep the Light On fundraiser and dessert buffet will also feature guest speaker Roy Widrig, a New York State Sea Grant geologist and author of “Working with Nature, A Guide to Native Plants for New York’s Great Lakes Shorelines.”

Peg Wiley stands in front of the lighthouse at Point Breeze, a project which she initiated and saw to fruition in the early 2000s. On Aug. 10 a fundraiser for the lighthouse at Carlton United Methodist Church will also honor Wiley as the founding board president.

Widrig will share how Lake Ontario’s shoreline can change in an instant, but has taken more than 30,000 years to form. In his presentation, he will talk about New York’s geologic history and how it affects the lives of shoreline residents to this day.

An additional feature of the evening will be an exhibit of the winning entries in the “Capture the Light” photography contest.

Wiley’s obsession with a lighthouse at Point Breeze actually began before she and her husband Richard (known affectionally to many as “Wiley”) moved to Point Breeze from Cranberry Pond in Greece, where Wiley had a marine mechanics business.

“I already knew when we moved here in 2002 there used to be a lighthouse at Point Breeze,” Peg said. “I was interviewed before we even closed on the property that was Oak Orchard Riverside Marina.”

The Wileys had originally planned to build a house and business on Sandy Creek, when the realtor they dealt with told them he had just listed a marina with house and five acres on the Oak Orchard River.

The rest is history.

Peg joined the board of the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce, where she met Wayne Hale and Jerry Senecal, who became big supporters of the lighthouse and both worked to promote tourism in the county. Later in 2002, Peg met Dick Anderson at the Wooden Boat Festival, who had a replica set up of the original lighthouse.

The first serious steps to rebuilding the lighthouse occurred in 2003 when the Wileys, Marge Sage, Dan and Marietta Schuth and Gabriele Barone met under the bridge at the county marine park.

The Orleans County Chamber allowed the new Oak Orchard Lighthouse committee to operate under its umbrella until they could form their own not-for-profit organization, which was accomplished by Wiley and Cheryl Staines in 2004.

“Then we were on a roll,” Peg said. “Our first fundraiser was a formal dinner in the evening at the park. It was magical. Lynne Menz was standing next to me, and I looked at her and said, ‘We are going to do this.’”

Major fundraisers were chicken barbecues until Gene and Joey Haines purchased the Barbary Coast and opened their doors for more elegant fundraisers.

The Oak Orchard Lighthouse committee raised $275,000 and with an $84,000 Environmental Protection Fund grant they were able to break ground in March 2010. Other early supporters were Dick Anderson, Larry Albanese, Diane Blanchard, Jamie Kowalski, Diana Jeffords, Cheryl Staines, Mike Masters, Bill and Nancy Karcher, Bob Waters, Neil Johnson, Paula Mills, Joan Higley, Jamie Bragg, Kim Remley, Ann Mattice, Ben Jones, Lonnie Davidson and Virginia Kropf.

Construction continued throughout the summer and fall, during which time many days would find Peg wrapped in a blanket to keep warm while watching the lighthouse take shape.

A memorial walkway was completed in 2012, and bricks are still available for sale, to honor or remember a friend or loved one. Marble benches around the walkway were carved by George Graham of Oakfield. Space was allowed to build a compass rose, but that has yet to be accomplished.

Peg had stepped down as president and became vice president of the board in 2008 so she could write the Federal Environmental Protection Fund matching grant. She retired totally from the board and her job with the County Health Department in 2014 when her husband had health issues. Since then, she has fought through two bouts of cancer, but never wavered in her support of lighthouse fundraisers.

The Lighthouse board has continued to sponsor a fundraiser every year, from dinners at the Carlton Recreation Hall to basket raffles and last year’s presentation at Carlton United Methodist Church by Lake Ontario sailor Susan Peterson Gately.

Wiley said the Lighthouse board is looking for a large, affordable venue where they could have bigger fundraising events.

“These fundraisers are so important, as we have to pay for everything connected with the lighthouse, such as the insurance, upkeep and electric bills,” she said.

Wiley is excited and flattered about being honored at the Keep the Light On fundraiser.

“I am thrilled to have played a part in rebuilding this piece of history, and so happy to see the tourists it brings to our area,” she said.

Tickets for the Aug. 10 fundraiser are $20 per person (of which $10 is tax deductible) and can be purchased at Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association Concerts in the Park on Tuesday evenings, from Friday to Sunday at the lighthouse or by calling board president Chris Manseri at (585) 315-9799 or board member Larry Albanese at (585) 230-7829.

Donations to the lighthouse can also be mailed to Oak Orchard Lighthouse, P.O. Box 23, Kent, 14477.

The Carlton United Methodist Church is located at 1196 Archbald Rd., Waterport.

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Catholic Charities hosting back-to-school socks and undergarment drive
Posted 25 July 2024 at 9:34 am

Press Release, Catholic Charities

ALBION – Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year with its annual socks and undergarment drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades Pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

“Just like notebooks and pencils, growing children also need new socks and underwear for the upcoming school year,” said Kate DiSalvo, tri-county district director, Catholic Charities. “We understand that back to school supplies and clothing can be an added financial burden for many families in our community, which is why this annual drive is so important.”

Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear are being accepted from Aug. 1 – 31 at the following Catholic Charities offices, 25 Liberty St., Suite 7, Batavia; 243 South Main St., Business Office Suite, Albion; and 6470 Route 20A, Perry.

All colors and sizes from children to adult are needed. The donated items will be distributed to community members later this summer.

Additional information about Catholic Charities’ services can be found at ccwny.org/services.

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Eagle Harbor lift bridge reopens a week early
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 July 2024 at 9:06 am

EAGLE HARBOR – Motorists in Orleans County received good news on Wednesday. The lift bridge in Eagle Harbor reopened to traffic about a week early.

The bridge closed on July 15 for a repair and was expected to reopen on Aug. 2.

But on Wednesday it was back in action, carrying vehicles across the Erie Canal.

The bridge was built in 1910. The bridge was previously closed for about six weeks in 2022 for repairs.

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Medina dancers named national champs at competition in New Jersey
Posted 25 July 2024 at 8:31 am

Press Release, Dance Theater

MEDINA – A team of 23 students from the Dance Theater in Medina recently attended “The Power of Dance” East Coast Nationals Dance Competition in Seaside Heights, N.J. and returned home as National Grand Champions!

Their full team production entitled “Hot Like Fire” took home the highest overall score of the 12 and Under “You’ve Got The Power” Dance Battle. The team brought home the National Grand Championship trophy!

Dance Theater not only had their full team production dance selected for the battle,  but also their Pre-Competition Team Jazz number “Hip to be Square” and their Mini Competition Team Jazz number entitled “In His Kiss.”

The Dance Theater competition teams competed against 325 other dance entries from 13 other studios from across the east coast.

The Dance Theater competition teams have dancers from across Orleans, Niagara and Genesee counties including Gracie Brower,  Elaina Bruce, Sydney Bruce, Jailyn Cramer, Rayne Davis, Aubrey Fletcher, Sierra Frasier, Alexis Hare, Elissa Lainberger,  Olivia Maynard, Charlotte McGrath, Emma McGrath, Makenzie McGrath, Hailey Moore, Izabella Murphy, Kirsten Page, Natalie Rath, Mila Rodriguez, Gracie Tardibone, Abby Vick, Carly Voelker, Baylie Watson and Arabella White.

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Today’s Fair Schedule (Thursday, July 25, 2024)
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 July 2024 at 8:00 am

Daily Exhibit: Pretty Bird Paradise. Interact with beautiful, chirping friends!

Trolley Building: Painting of the 1st Orleans County 2025 Bicentennial Oxen.


8 a.m. – 4-H Western Dressage Horse Show, Carlos Marcello Arena

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – 4-H Senior Council Stand Breakfast Hours

10 a.m. – 4-H Sheep Show, Livestock Show Arena

10 a.m. – Wildlife I.D. Contest, Log Cabin

11 a.m. – Senior Council 4-H Food Booth Hamburgers, Hots, and Cold Drinks. Proceeds support teen award trips and programs at 4-H Senior Council Stand

Craig Wilkins sings during a Nutrifare Senior Luncheon on Wednesday at the Curtis Pavilion.

12 p.m. – Paid public admission begins, Buildings open to the public, Wood and Taylor Hill Road Parking Lots

12 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Towpath Trading/Ormemes Post with Orleans County Merchandise and Memes at JCH Food Court

1 p.m. – Sheep and Goat Obstacle, costume, and other fun classes. Event will start at the conclusion of the sheep show, Livestock Show Arena

1 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through the grounds

2 p.m. – 4-H Dog Agility Demo, Knights Building

2 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible

3 p.m. – AI or not AI roving game show by Orleans Digital Literacy Initiative, Strolling through the grounds

3 to 5 p.m. – Family and Consumer Science Knowledge Bowl, Trolley Building

Adele Mathes, 13, of Barre leads a goat in the fiber goat category in between barns during a rain storm on Wednesday evening.

3 to 10 p.m. – Midway Rides by Main Event Amusements $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband, Midway

4 p.m. – 4-H Leaders’ Pie Stand Opens

4:30 p.m. – Cornell Recipe Chicken BBQ by Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension $15 Curtis Pavilion

5 p.m. – 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show, Livestock Show Arena

5 to 6 p.m. – Leadership Orleans Duck Pond Duos! ages 3-11, JCH of Buffalo Food Court

5 p.m. – Beards and Braids – Orleans County’s best hair contest Open to the public, pre-register at the fair office 15 minutes prior to contest at the latest, Orleans Hub Stage

5:30 p.m. – Mom Calling Contest – Register at the event and bring your loudest child, Orleans Hub Stage

5:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through the grounds

The concession stands and Midway created an eye-catching sight on Wednesday at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.

6 p.m. – Registration for Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull Ends, Fair Office

6 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible, Knight’s Green Space

6:30 p.m. – Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull, JCH of Buffalo Tent

7 p.m. – Hot Country Liners Dance Group, Orleans Hub Stage

7 p.m. – Small Animal Grand Master Information Session, Wachob Pavilion

Amir Huzair, 17, of Lyndonville sings “Dentist!” from Little Shop of Horrors during karaoke on Wednesday. The finals are tonight with $1,000 up for grabs to the top singers.

8 p.m. – Orleans County 4-H Fair $1,000 Karaoke Challenge Finals (No Qualifying Round), Orleans Hub Stage

8 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through grounds

8:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible, Knight’s Green Space

10 p.m. – Hay Bale Rolling Contest – Teams of 1-2 ages 16 and up. Register at the fair office by 9:50 p.m., Hay Bale Rolling Course

10 p.m. – Buildings Close – Goodnight Fair

Anna Grillo, 15, of Albion competes in the dairy showmanship competition on Tuesday.

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Gillibrand announces legislation to cap the cost of prescription drugs
Posted 24 July 2024 at 5:35 pm

Press Release, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to announce the Capping Prescription Costs Act, legislation that would cap the annual out-of-pocket cost of prescription drugs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families with private insurance.

The legislation builds on transformational drug pricing reforms included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which capped the price of insulin at $35 a month and out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 a year for Medicare Part D beneficiaries.

“No one should have to risk their health by skipping refills or rationing life-saving medication because they can’t afford the cost of their prescriptions,” said Senator Gillibrand.

Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Fetterman (D-PA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) cosponsor this bill. Representative Kathy Manning (D-NC) leads companion legislation in the House.

Throughout her time in Congress, Gillibrand has fought to lower the cost of prescription drugs. In 2022, she helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which capped Medicare patients’ out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 per year; empowered Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices; and regulated price increases by drug companies.

She is an original cosponsor of the Medicare for All Act, which would provide every American with prescription drug coverage. Last year, she joined a bipartisan push to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators,” which prevent copay assistance from counting toward a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum and make it harder for patients to afford their medications.

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18-year-old from Holley killed in Rt. 531 accident in Ogden
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 July 2024 at 12:27 pm

OGDEN – An 18-year-old woman from Holley was killed on Tuesday in a three-vehicle crash on Route 531 in Ogden, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said today.

Angelena Golisano of Holley and another car were going eastbound on Route 531 between Union and Washington streets at about 6:40 a.m. The two cars collided, causing one to go off the south side of the road.

The other car was driven by Golisano and crossed the median into the westbound lane of 531. The car then collided with a pickup truck going westbound, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.

Golisano was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported by the Sheriff’s Office.

Holley Central School will have counselors available to support students, staff and families as they navigate the tragic loss from this car accident. Counselors will be available at the middle/high school library on Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Photos: Dairy animals get their moment in show arena
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 July 2024 at 12:02 pm

Photos by Tom Rivers

KNOWLESVILLE – Georgia Baxter, 14, of Churchville shows a big Holstein during Tuesday’s dairy show.

Georgia won the master showman title for dairy and qualified for Friday’s grand master showman competition featuring the top showman from the livestock events.

Lena Grillo, 12, of Albion won the junior showmanship title and then finished as the master dairy reserve showman.

Kyler Bennett, 11, of Barre leads a dairy animal in the livestock arena. He competed in the junior showmanship event  with eight other 4-Hers.

Duncan Bailey, the judge, checked the 4-Hers on their ability to set up the animals, show off their dairy characteristics and also answer questions, including how the animal could be improved.

Mckenna Richardson, 9, of Barre kept an upbeat attitude leading a Guernsey animal in the competition. She competed in the novice showmanship division.

Sylvia Bruning, 10, of Barre kept her cool during the junior showmanship event.

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$20K available in emergency assistance in Genesee, Orleans from Catholic Charities
Posted 24 July 2024 at 11:28 am

Press Release, Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of Buffalo has received a $20,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation to support its emergency financial assistance program in Genesee and Orleans counties.

Emergency assistance is provided to neighbors in need on a case-by-case basis and can include emergency food, Neighbor for Neighbor enrollment, rental/housing, personal care toiletries, clothing, household items, prescription medication, and information.

“Emergency assistance is often the first contact that an individual or family has with Catholic Charities,” said Katelyn DiSalvo, tri-county district director, Catholic Charities. “There’s no one-size-fits all approach when it comes to supporting our neighbors in need and often additional services may be needed beyond that initial emergency assistance, which is why our team works to establish a plan of action to best assist that client moving forward.”

Rochester Area Community Foundation engages philanthropists and community partners to improve its eight-county region by promoting philanthropy that helps to create an equitable community and strengthen the region’s vitality. Since 1972, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $590 million in grants and scholarships. For more information, visit racf.org.

For more information about Catholic Charities’ emergency financial assistance program or if you know of someone in need in Genesee or Orleans counties, visit ccwny.org or call 585-343-0614.

About Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities has helped individuals and families in need since its founding in 1923. That need is varied and widespread – from emergency assistance to mental health counseling and treatment, and from specialized services for older adults to help with job training and education. Catholic Charities empowers children, families and seniors to achieve meaningful, healthy and productive lives.

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Medina hosts legendary WNY band, the Thurman Brothers, on Thursday
Posted 24 July 2024 at 11:19 am

Press Release, Orleans Renaissance Group

MEDINA – WNY rock legends, The Thurman Brothers, will be performing their famed tribute gig, featuring the timeless music of The Allman Brothers on Thursday at Blue Thursdays.

Widely renowned, the Thurman Brothers Band has been a staple on the WNY music scene for over 35 years. The band is well known for their meticulous re-creation of the legendary Allman Brothers music featuring all the hits including, Statesboro Blues, One Way Out, Whipping Post, & Ramblin Man.

“There’s a lot of buzz around this much-anticipated gig,” said Chris Busch, one of the Blue Thursdays organizers. “Fans of the Allman Brothers come from miles around to see this tribute with full instrumentation, and many of those fans say, ‘You’re truly experiencing The Allman Brothers when you see this gig.’ You won’t want to miss it.”

The performance will start at 6 p.m. at State Street Park. Up-to-the-minute updates can be found on Facebook at “Blue Thursdays Medina.” The performance is free and open to the public with food and beverage vendors on site.

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Today’s Fair Schedule (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 July 2024 at 8:41 am

Daily Exhibit: Pretty Bird Paradise. Interact with beautiful, chirping friends!

Trolley Building: Painting of the 1st Orleans County 2025 Bicentennial Oxen.

Seniors, enjoy a free cup of coffee at the 4-H Senior Council Stand!


8 a.m. – 4-H English Dressage Horse Show at Carlos Marcello Arena

9 a.m to 11 a.m. – 4-H Senior Council Stand Breakfast Hours at 4-H Senior Council Stand

9 a.m. – 4-H Poultry Showmanship and Knowledge Contest at Wachob Pavilion

10 a.m. – 4-H Beef Cattle Show at Livestock Show Arena

10 a.m. – 4-H Dog Show Obedience and Rally Classes at Knights Building

11 a.m. – Senior Council 4-H Food Booth Hamburgers, Hots, and Cold Drinks. Proceeds support teen award trips and programs, 4-H Senior Council Stand

Caleb Knoll, 7, of Lyndonville leads “Rose” around the show ring during Tuesday’s Clover Bud showmanship competition in the Dairy Show. It was Caleb’s first time showing an animal at the fair.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Nutrifare Senior Luncheon with the sing-along music of Craig Wilkins  (Food will be served at 12 p.m. with ticket) made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and NYS  Legislature and administered by GO ART!, Curtis Pavilion

12 p.m. – Paid public admission begins, Buildings open to the public, Wood and Taylor Hill Road Parking Lots

12 p.m. – 4-H Poultry Breed Classes at Wachob Pavilion

1:30 to 3 p.m. – Bread & Butter Making Demo and Tasting at Trolley Building

2 p.m. – Fair Official Meeting at Fair Office

3 to 10 p.m. – Main Event Amusements $30 Unlimited Rides Wristband at Midway

3 p.m. – AI or not AI roving game show by Orleans Digital Literacy Initiative, Strolling through the grounds

The Down Home Country Cloggers perform to “Cotton Eye Joe” on Tuesday.

4 p.m. – 4-H Leaders’ Pie Stand Opens at Pie Stand

5-6 p.m. – Leadership Orleans Duck Pond Duos! ages 3-11, JCH of Buffalo Food Court

5 p.m. – 4-H Meat and Pack Goat Show at Livestock Show Arena

5:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through grounds

6 p.m. – Registration Ends for the Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull at Fair Office

6 p.m. – Rooster Crowing Contest at Wachob Pavilion

6 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible at Knight’s Green Space

Lyric Wallenda of Circus Incredible is more than 30 feet upon high in an aerial act on Tuesday at the fair. Her husband Simon Arestov performs acrobatics and balancing acts.

6:30 p.m. – Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull, JCH of Buffalo Tent

7 p.m. – Llama Meet and Greet (on conclusion of goat show) at Livestock Show Arena

8 p.m. – Free Entertainment: The Bubble Couple, Strolling through grounds

8:30 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Circus Incredible at Knight’s Green Space

8 to 10 p.m. – Orleans County 4-H Fair $1,000 Karaoke Challenge at Orleans Hub Stage

10 p.m. – Hay Bale Rolling Contest – Teams of 1-2 ages 16 and up. Register at the Fair Office by 9:50 p.m. at Hay Bale Rolling Course

10 p.m. – Buildings Close – Goodnight Fair

Alex and Elena Arestov are “The Bubble Couple.” They appear around the grounds with bubbles. Their son, Simon, performs with Circus Incredible.

Leylah Hochstine, 32, of Medina sings “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” by John Michael Montgomery during karaoke on Tuesday evening. The finals are Thursday.

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