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This year’s Clinton County Fair is jammed packed with new activities for people of all ages. From July 19 to 24, guests will be able to enjoy several new bands, events and shows.
Photo by Teah Dowling
MORRISONVILLE — This year’s Clinton County Fair is jammed packed with new activities for people of all ages.
From July 19 to 24, guests will be able to enjoy several new bands, events and shows.
“I’m really happy with the entertainment this year,” said Glenn Gillespie, manager of the Clinton County Fair. “It’s going to be a fun week.”
The biggest added feature: a second demolition derby.
On Wednesday kids, ladies and old timer’s will be able to take part in the first-ever Demo Derbies.
The regular demolition derby will take place Sunday as always.
Need extra excitement?
Several new acts will take the stage this year, including the two headliners Nightrain (Guns N Roses Tribute Band) and bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs.
Throughout the day on Friday, guests can check in to try to watch the birth of a dairy cow.
Three calves are set to be born.
This event came about, Gillespie said, after the board witnessed its success in state fairs around the country.
The only downfall, he said, is the uncertainty of what time they’ll be born.
Hungry for more?
Try out the fair’s first michigan eating contest or check out the traditional activities.
Photo by Teah Dowling
RETURNING FAVORITES
Master Hypnotist Michael Blaine and Pipsqueak’s Party Time Clown Show are a few of the returning acts.
The Street Legal Truck Pull and Adirondack Tractor Pullers will be the two featured Grandstand Shows on Friday and Saturday.
North Country’s Got Talent Show is back again and searching for new talent. The qualifying rounds will take place Tuesday and Wednesday to identify who will go on to the finale show on Saturday.
The Clinton County Firefighters Association and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control will be giving fire safety demonstrations.
Every night, a band will be featured in the B&B Saloon. Bands taking the stage include Classic Country Band, Bootleg Band and Duel.
Several other bands and musicians will perform throughout the week, as well.
Every day, guests can go on a coin hunt in the sawdust pile, go to the animal and/or art exhibits and visit vendor buildings.
This year, there are 120 regular vendors and 25 food vendors.
If that’s still not enough entertainment, Gillespie said there will be many carnival rides and booths.
“We have so much entertainment for a little price,” Gillespie said. “If you want to have a good time, you should come to the Clinton County Fair.”
The Clinton County Fair will take place at the Clinton County Fairgrounds (84 Fairground Road) in Morrisonville. Every day, except for Tuesday, the cost is $8. Children 12 and under are free. Season tickets cost $30. Tickets can be purchased at the fair office. Mega passes, which includes admission to the fair and free rides for one day, can be purchased at the fair office and at the Price Chopper in Champlain and Plattsburgh. For more information, a schedule of events or to purchase tickets online, visit www.clintoncountyfair.com.
