Fonda Fair opens for its 183rd year
FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In addition to the Columbia County and Schaghticoke fairs, Wednesday marks the opening day of the 183rd Fonda Fair. Filled with rides, food and entertainment, the fair runs through Labor Day, September 2.
Admission is $12 with children between 6 and 11 costing $2 and children under 6 years old getting in for free. Senior citizens can get $5 admission on Wednesday and Friday. Admission is free for children 14 years and under on Wednesday and Friday. Military and first responders get in for free on Monday. Parking costs $5.
Entertainment
- 4-H Animal Shows
- Talent Show
- 4x4 Drag Races
- Rodeo
- Baby Contests
- 4 Wheel Drive Gas Truck Pull
- NYTPA Tractor Pulls
- Demolition Derbies
- Fireworks on August 31 at 9 p.m.
- 10th Annual Convoy For A Cause Parade followed by Show & Shine on September 1 at noon
- Semi-Truck and 4-Wheel Diesel Truck Pulls
- Karaoke Contests
- Rosaire’s Royal Racers
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Pony Rides
Live music
- Whiskey Creek, August 29 at 7 p.m.
- Skeeter Creek, August 30 at 7 p.m.
- Jennie Angel & The Outlaws, August 31 at 7 p.m.
- JVD Country, September 1 at 6 p.m.
The Fonda Fair is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can buy admission tickets at the gate.