4-H County Fair
The 2026 Orleans County 4-H Fair is July 27 to August 1 and brings family fun for people throughout WNY.
Admission
All admissions are sold as unlimited week long admission for $10 per person. Admission is free for veterans and ages 6 and under. Parking is also free.
Livestock Auction
The 4-H livestock sale is where 4-H youth who are participating in market animal projects sell their project animal or fiber and fiber products. The proceeds of each sale go to the individual 4-H members. Many of these young people put their sale earnings toward college, in addition to using the money to offset the costs of raising their animals and purchase a new market animal for the next year.
Vendor & Exhibitor Information
We're always looking for vendors and commercial exhibits to join in the fun. With an average of 25,000 fairgoers the fair is a great place to reconnect with people and meet new ones.
Entertainment
Interested in performing at the Orleans County Fair? Please use the link below to complete the form so we can review your entertainment, scheduling needs, and pricing. Information submitted will be kept on file for up to three years for consideration for future fairs and events. Submitting this form does not guarantee booking.
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Contests
If you're interested in participating in a contest during your visit, we offer several fun options, many of which have no cost or require a low-cost registration.
Hay Bale Rolling Contest
Teams of up to 2 people, ages 16 and older, are invited to compete by rolling a hay bale through an obstacle course.
The entry fee is $10 per team, and the quickest team each evening will win $50. Registration is open at the Fair Office before the event.
The competition takes place Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 10:00 PM. Nightly winners will have the chance to compete in the championship round on Saturday for a chance to win $100.
Karaoke Contest
Got pipes and know how to use them? Or just want to hear some of your neighbors and friends take on Taylor Swift or Hall & Oates?
Join us for a fun-filled karaoke contest! You might even end the night with some extra cash. Sign up at the stage.
Qualifying rounds will take place Monday through Wednesday, with the grand finale on Thursday. A $1,000 prize will be shared among the top five finalists.
Corn Eating Contest
Think you can eat an ear of corn fast? How many do you think you can eat in 3 minutes?
Enjoy the best corn on the Fairgrounds, sponsored by Rush’s. A $5 entry gets you a plate full of corn and a chance to win the grand prize.
Come join us for a corny time following the Opening Ceremony of the Fair!
Talent Show
Show us what you’ve got, Orleans County!
We’re excited to bring back a classic contest to the Fair. Find the application online and come show us your talent.
Participants will compete for a chance to move on to the Talent Showcase at the New York State Fair.
Basketball Free Throw Contest
Are you the next LeBron?
How many shots can you make in 60 seconds? If you make the most shots, you win the prize!
This contest is free to enter.
Inflatable Costume Race
Ever seen a unicorn overtake a T-Rex in a footrace? Now’s your chance!
Pull your favorite inflatable costume from your closet and bring it down to the Horse Arena for a race. This contest is free to enter. Just arrive dressed before the scheduled event.
Winners receive prizes and, more importantly, bragging rights.
Disc Golf Tournament
Disc golf players of all ages and experience levels are welcome!
Bring your gear and come to the disc golf course located on the lawn west of the Horse Arena.
A $10 entry gives you the chance to compete and win cash prizes for multiple awards.
Frozen T-Shirt Contest
Only 10 spaces are available for this new event!
Contestants will use their smarts to thaw a twisted t-shirt from a block of ice. No tools allowed. Use only your own hands, the hot sun, or your laser eyeballs.
Be the first to wear your thawed shirt and win the grand prize!
Stick Pony Rodeo
For ages 4–7, come join us for a grand old time at the rodeo!
This contest is free to enter, and every child leaves with a prize. Classic rodeo events will take place, including the singing of the National Anthem, a pony parade, bull riding, barrel racing, and steer roping.
An award ceremony will follow. What a great way to spend the evening while waiting for the big show!
Steampunk Costume Contest & Parade
Show us your steampunk style!
Steampunk shenanigans hold a special place in the heart of Orleans County, and we want to see your best. Whether it’s as simple as a piece of jewelry, a crafted headpiece, or a full ensemble, join us for a contest and parade.
A total of $100 in prizes will be awarded for Best Couple, Best Individual, and Most Creative Steampunk Style.
Live Action Role Play Event
In 2025, we ran an Oregon Trail quest themed around Orleans County. Participants set their speed and rations as they journeyed by ox across the county. They power-rolled their way into victory!
In 2026, we’re excited to bring you Survivor: Orleans in honor of 50 seasons of Survivor and 250 years of our country.
Twelve participants will be sorted into tribes, compete for immunity, and vote each other out in a fast-paced version of the hit reality show.
The winner will be crowned the Sole Survivor and go home with a $50 prize!
Frequently Asked Questions
While there are animals at the fair it's not a good place for your pet. Only service dogs are allowed as per NYS regulations. All other animals will be asked to leave.
Sorry, no. This is for the consideration of other fairgoers and making sure we continue to have a safe and family friendly atmosphere.
Rides have height restrictions for your safety. Adults may not be allowed to ride with children on some rides for this reason. Before buying your tickets you can check the height guidelines at the ticket booth. Remember, you can be too big as well as too small for a ride!
You will find an ATM on the Midway as well as near the fair office.
Our fair office and first aid are located on the north side of the fairgrounds, right off of Route 31.
2025 Fair Sponsors
Thank you to all the businesses, organizations and individuals who supported the fair.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
| AL Bennett & Sons | Iroquois Job Corps | Orchard Dale Fruit Co. LLC |
| Alabama Full Gospel Fellowship | Jch of Buffalo | Orleans Ready Mix LLC |
| Albion Mobile Homes Inc | Jessmer Masonry | Orleans Travel Bureau Inc |
| Apex Clean Energy | Joe's Tires LLC | Panek Farms |
| Arc Glow | John Long | Partyka Farms |
| ARG | Junior Wilson Sportsmen's Club Inc | Pat's Autto Repair |
| Assemblyman Steve Hawley | Kast Farms Inc | Pilon Construction |
| ATB Staffing Services | Kludt Farms | Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clinic PLLC |
| Bentley Bros | L & M Specialty Fabrication LLC | Red's on the Ridge |
| Call Charlie | Lake Ontario Fruit | Ridge Animal Hospital |
| Cobblestone Country Federal Credit Union | Les Is More Farms | Ridge Road Rottweilers |
| Country Lane Veterinary | Linda Hobbs | Roberts Cirlce R Farm Market |
| Daniel W. Schiavone DDS | Mathes Farm | Roberts Farms |
| Elder Trucking | McAdoo Property Maintenance | Shelby Crushed Stone |
| Elder Trucking and Waterport Truck Repair | Medina Railroad Museum | Somerset Veterinary Service PC |
| Erica Longbine | Mercy Flight Inc | Sun Rich Farms |
| Excelsior Farms | Millenium Roads LLC | Sunrise Door and Woodworks Inc |
| GCC - Medina Campus | Mitchell Family Cremations and Funerals Inc | Tops Friendly Markets |
| GO Art | Nesbitt Fruit Farms | Touhey Farms |
| Herbalty Cottage | Ontario Shores Federal Credit Union | Walter Zelazny and Sons |
| Hu-Lane Farm LLC | North Shore Networks | Western New York Energy LLC |
| Zingler Farms Inc |