Schedule of Events
July 20–25, 2026
See everything happening during the week of the Allegany County Fair. Events include entertainment, competitions, exhibits, and activities for all ages.
Plan Your Visit
To make the most of your time at the fair:
- Live music and performances
- Motorsports and special attractions
- Community and fair events
Grandstand Events
All grandstand events are included with fair admission unless otherwise noted.
Grandstand Events
2026
Monday
Western New York Pro Farm Pullers
Tuesday
New York State Championship Light Horse Pull
Wednesday
Boys and Bulls Broken B Rodeo
Thursday
Zac Brown Tribute Band
Friday
New York Hot Farm Pulling Series
Saturday
The Demolition Derby
Mini-Theater Events
Monday
12:00 – Becky Freeman-Brauen & Katelynn Roulo (Vocalists)
3:00-6:00 – Rick Chilson & Friends (Classic Country)
Tuesday – Family Day
11:00 – Baby Contest
11:30 – Allegany County Dept of Health Book Reading
12:00 – Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull
1:00 – Bill Matthews & Friends (Ventriloquist)
2:00 – Rooster Crowing Contest
3:00 – Allegany County Dept of Health Book Reading
3:00-6:00 – Rick Chilson & Friends (Classic Country) – Mini-Theater
3:30 – Sophie Freeman-Brauen (Youth Vocalist)
4:00 – NYS Police K9 Unit Demonstration
6:00-9:00 – Tin Lizard (Locomotive Band)
Wednesday
12:00 – Cherith Yuly (Acoustic Performer)
2:00 – Eric “Buckwheat” Scutt (Acoustic Performer)
4:00 – Cherith Yuly (Acoustic Performer)
5:00 – Backwoods Cloggers
Thursday
2:00 – Allegany County Legislator’s Meeting
4:00-6:00 – Casual Remix (Acoustic Folk Trio)
Friday
1:00 – Chiara Iantorno (Vocalist)
3:00-6:00 – Nothing To Lose (Acoustic Folk Band)
Saturday
10:00 – Allegany County Talent Show
7:00-10:00 – Hard Luck Rangers (Classic Rock)
Daily Events
Events take place throughout the day across the fairgrounds, including:
- Agricultural and livestock shows
- Exhibits and competitions
- Entertainment and performances
- Family-friendly activities
Please refer to the full schedule for exact times and locations.
- Review the full schedule in advance
- Arrive early for popular events
- Check weather and ride updates
Full Event Schedule
2026 PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Program may change without prior notice.
Saturday July 18
9:00am 4-H & FFA Tractor Operators Contest – Track Infield
1:00pm 4-H Dog Obedience Show – Dairy Arena
Free Admission
Sunday July 19
7:00pm VESPER SERVICE & FAIR DEDICATION – Mini Theater
Free Admission
Monday July 20
9:00am Official Fair Opening
9:00 4-H English, Driving & Mini Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00 Open Goat Show – Dairy Arena
9:00 Youth Swine Show – Livestock Arena
Youth Market Goat Show To follow
12:00pm – Becky Freeman-Brauen & Katelynn Roulo (Vocalists)
2:00 Youth Sheep Show – Livestock Arena
4-H Dressage – Horse Arena
3:00 Rides Open
3:00-6:00 – Rick Chilson & Friends (Classic Country) – Mini-Theater
6:30 WNY PRO FARM PULLERS – Trucks, Tractors & Street Gas Pickups – Grandstand
Tuesday July 21
FAMILY DAY with special activities for kids – $5.00 Gate Admission
9:00am 4-H Western Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00 Youth Beef Show – Dairy Arena
9:00 Youth Poultry Show – Livestock Arena
11:00 Baby Contest – Mini-Theater
11:30 Allegany County Dept of Health Book Reading – Mini-Theater
12:00pm Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull – Mini Theater Area
12:00 Rides Open
1:00 Farm Pull – Grandstand
1:00 Bill Matthews & Friends (Ventriloquist) – Mini-Theater
2:00 Youth Livestock Judging – Livestock Arena
2:00 Rooster Crowing Contest – Mini-Theater
3:00 HEAVYWEIGHT HORSE PULL – Grandstand
3:00 Allegany County Dept of Health Book Reading – Mini-Theater
3:30 Sophie Freeman-Brauen (Youth Vocalist) – Mini-Theater
4:00 NYS Police K9 Unit Demonstration – Mini-Theater
6:00 NYS CHAMPIONSHIP LIGHTWEIGHT HORSE PULL – Grandstand
6:00-9:00 Tin Lizard (Locomotive Band) – Mini-Theater
Wednesday July 22
9:00am Youth Dairy Show – Dairy Arena
9:00 4-H Horse Games – Horse Arena
10:00 Youth Horse Judging – Horse Arena
12:00pm Cherith Yuly (Acoustic Performer) – Mini-Theater
2:00 Youth Dairy Judging – Dairy Arena
2:00 Eric “Buckwheat” Scutt (Acoustic Performer) – Mini-Theater
3:00 Rides Open
4:00 Cherith Yuly (Acoustic Performer) – Mini-Theater
5:00 Backwoods Cloggers – Mini-Theater
6:30 Kids Rodeo – Grandstand
7:30 BOYS & BULLS RODEO – Grandstand
Thursday July 23
RUNNING’S APPRECIATION DAY – $10 off ride bands for the first 350 ride patrons.
9:00am Open Class Dairy Show – Dairy Arena
9:00 Youth Rabbit Show & Contest – Livestock Arena
11:00 Draft Horse Show – Grandstand
2:00pm Allegany County Board of Legislators Meeting – Mini-Theater
3:00 Rides Open
4:00-6:00 Casual Remix (Acoustic Folk Trio) – Mini-Theater
6:00 Youth Market Animal Sale – Dairy Arena
6:00 Kyle Alan Anderson Band – Grandstand
7:00 ZAC BROWN TRIBUTE BAND – Grandstand
Friday July 24
9:00am Youth Goat Show – Livestock Arena
9:30 Youth Wildlife ID – Conservation Building
9:30 Youth Forestry ID – FFA Booth
11:00 Livestock Skill-a-thon – Dairy Arena
1:00pm Chiara Iantorno (Vocalist) – Mini-Theater
3:00 Youth Dairy & Livestock Awards – Livestock Arena
3:00 Rides Open
3:00-6:00 – Nothing To Lose (Acoustic Folk Band) – Mini-Theater
4:00 FFA Chicken BBQ – Grange Building
6:00 Barnyard Olympics – Horse Arena Area
6:30 NEW YORK HOT FARM PULLING SERIES with Street Legal Diesel Trucks and Pickups – Grandstand
7:00 Youth 4-H Dance – Dairy Arena
Saturday July 25
8:00am Open Riding Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00 Open Beef Show – Dairy Arena
10:00 Talent Showcase – Mini-Theater
12:00pm Rides Open
3:30 Kids Power Wheels Demo Derby
4:00 DEMOLITION DERBY – Grandstand
7:00-10:00 Hard Luck Rangers (Classic Rock) – Mini-Theater
9:00 FIREWORKS to Celebrate America
11:00pm Fair Closes
FREE SHOWS & EXHIBITS DAILY
- Agricultural & Horticultural Exhibits
- Allegany County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club
- Allegany County Firemen’s Building
- Allegany County School Art
- Gas Engines & Antique Farm Equipment
- Maple Sugar Shack
- Milton Jennings Memorial Exhibit Hall
- Mini Theater
- Shawmut Rail Museum Noon – 8pm
- Youth and Open Exhibits
- Working Sawmill & Steam Museum
