2018 marks the 179th anniversary of the Genesee County Fair, July 16-21. The Genesee County Fair is a short drive from both Rochester and Buffalo. There are many changes and exciting events planned for the Fair this year!

We are pleased to announce for 2018, that Hammerl Amusements will provide Fairgoers with quality rides and games Tuesday through Saturday. And, there will be many food vendors on hand to enhance your Fair experience! Other exciting happenings this year include The Grand Parade on Monday. Wednesday & Saturday will feature two Children's Days at the Fair this year, where rides will be operating from 1-5pm for a special price of $10.

There will be a draft horse show in the horse ring all day on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday includes special Genesee Speedway Stock Car Racing. Friday brings us the Grand Demolition Derby and Saturday we are pleased to announce all-day tractor pulls concluding with the Empire State Pullers Tractor Pull at 6:30 pm. As always, there will be bands under our Entertainment Tent. Tuesday, Christian bands will take the stage for Faith at the Fair. Thursday will be the first Battle of the Bands at the Genesee County Fair. Friday night, the winner of the Battle of the Bands will be performing and on Saturday night, Under the Gun will take the stage and keep you entertained all night long! Do not miss out on our Fair Queen Pageant on Wednesday. 

Strolling the grounds on Monday and Wednesday will be the Greece Alley Paint Clowns, bringing smiles to faces of all ages, making balloon animals and creating works of art on your face. Wade Henry will be strolling the grounds all week, performing for fairgoers! Some returning favorites include Faith at the Fair on Tuesday and the the 4-H meat animal auction on Thursday night. Be sure to check out the open class and 4-H animal exhibits, and our chainsaw carver, taking place all day every day of the Fair!

Once again this year, admission to the Fair is only $5 per carload. All times, dates, and events are subject to change. For a complete listing of events and special day deals during Fair week, visit gcfair.com.  Follow us and keep up-to-date on the latest happenings at the Fair on our Facebook page facebook.com/thegeneseecountyFair/