Today’s Fair Schedule (July 27, 2022)

Photos by Tom Rivers: Franko Bui juggles flaming torches as part of Arestov's Acrobatic Extravaganza.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 July 2022 at 7:53 am

Special Events: Senior Citizen Coffee, Free Coffee for Senior Citizens from 1 to 4 p.m., compliments of the Orleans County 4-H Senior Council

Daily Feature: Animal Meet and Greet with Party Animals

Daily Feature: Orleans County Amateur Radio Club Scavenger Hunt win one of 20 free ice creams daily!

Daily Feature: Family Games Lounge located in the Lartz Commercial Exhibits Building

Kailee Anstey, 13, of Albion shows her rabbit to judge Bill Gerling during the showmanship competition on Tuesday.

8 a.m. English Dressage Horse Show – Carlos Marcello Arena

9 a.m. Senior Council Stand Opens – Senior Council Stand

9 a.m. Poultry Showmanship and Knowledge Contest – Wachob Pavilion

9 a.m. Goat Show – Show Arena

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nutrifare Senior Luncheon with the sing-along music of David Marchione (Food will be served at 12 p.m. with ticket) – Curtis Pavilion

Rori Higgins, 15, of Waterport and her Border Collie named Tiana compete in the rally competition during a dog show on Tuesday.

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

12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free Psychic Readings by the Shushed Charlatan – Lartz Building

12 p.m. Poultry Breed Classes – Wachob Pavilion

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

1 p.m. Llama and Alpaca 4-H Show – Show Arena

2 p.m. Blacksmithing Demo by Barn Owl Blacksmithing – Beadle Heritage Building

Lyndonville school officials worked in the farm Bureau’s milkshake booth for a five-hour shift on Tuesday. Pictured from left are Sharon Smith, school district superintendent; Aimee Chaffee, director of special programs, grants and data; Aaron Slack, junior-senior high school principal; and Steve Grabowski, buildings and grounds superintendent.

3 to 10 p.m. Main Event Amusements $25 Unlimited Rides Wristband – Midway

3 p.m. Fair Official Meeting – Fair Office

4 p.m. Leader’s Pie Stand Opens – Pie Stand

4 p.m. Free Entertainment: Hog Diggity Dogs – Knight’s Green Space

5 to 6 p.m. Leadership Orleans Rubber Duck Racers! Free Event for ages 3-11 – JCH of Buffalo Food Court

5 p.m. Arestov Acrobatic Extravaganza – Education Center Parking Lot

Ivan Arestov stands on a tall stack of chairs as part of his routine in Arestov’s Acrobatic Extravaganza.

5 p.m. Dairy Cattle Show – Show Arena

5 p.m. Dog Knowledge Competitions – Knights Building

6 to 7 p.m. Storytime with Orleans County Libraries (Hoag Library) – Trolley Building

6 p.m. Blacksmithing Demo by Barn Owl Blacksmithing – Beadle Heritage Building

6 p.m. Magic the Gathering Streets of New Capenna Draft Tournament. Pre-registration required limited to 12 players. – Education Center

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

Sophie Manacle, 5, of Albion eyes a 750-pound pig named Shelton. She fed him his favorite snack, an Oreo cookie. Hans Klose is master of ceremonies for Hog Diggity Dog and More.

6 p.m. Rooster Crowing Contest – Wachob Pavilion

6 p.m. Free Entertainment: Hog Diggity Dogs – Knight’s Green Space

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

7 p.m. Arestov Acrobatic Extravaganza – Education Center Parking Lot

8 p.m. Free Entertainment: Hog Diggity Dogs – Knight’s Green Space

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

10 p.m. Buildings Close

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

After Sophie Manacle gave Shelton a cookie, she was able to sit on the pig and wave to her family and friends.