The Barn Yard Cackle Review will be entertaining families all week long. There will be three shows daily. Between shows, there will be animated learning abilities that will teach your children all about chickens. We are pleased to find this interactive show to entertain and provide agricultural knowledge!
January 25, 2013
Essex County Fair 2013
The Barn Yard Cackle Review will be entertaining families all week long. There will be three shows daily. Between shows, there will be animated learning abilities that will teach your children all about chickens. We are pleased to find this interactive show to entertain and provide agricultural knowledge!
August 16, 2011
About our Gardens
The vegetable garden and the herb and flower gardens are contributions of Jiggs and Joanne Gardner of Essex. These are sod gardens meaning raised bed on top of grass ground. It can be done by using round up to kill the grass and weeds or by putting mulch below the compost to keep the grass and weeds from growing through. Each year the Gardners come in early June and plant the garden for our pleasure. We are grateful for their contribution to our grounds.
The Gardeners live in Essex and live the good life of producing for themselves. The following are links to written materials by them. They love to give garden tours at their home and Joanne loves teaching cheese making.
http://www.amazon.com/Gardens-Use-Delighthttp://www.adirondacklife.com/content/view/243/119/-Practical-Integrated/dp/1555913245/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313510043&sr=1-2
http://www.adirondacklife.com/content/view/243/119/
All the herbs and onions and peppers were contributed by Bonnie Plants, Utica, NY who are very generous in giving plants for community gardens such as ours and to places like Horace Nye Home.
If you have a community garden you would like plants for, please contact the Gardners in the spring and they will put you on the list.
The Gardeners live in Essex and live the good life of producing for themselves. The following are links to written materials by them. They love to give garden tours at their home and Joanne loves teaching cheese making.
http://www.amazon.com/Gardens-Use-Delighthttp://www.adirondacklife.com/content/view/243/119/-Practical-Integrated/dp/1555913245/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313510043&sr=1-2
http://www.adirondacklife.com/content/view/243/119/
All the herbs and onions and peppers were contributed by Bonnie Plants, Utica, NY who are very generous in giving plants for community gardens such as ours and to places like Horace Nye Home.
If you have a community garden you would like plants for, please contact the Gardners in the spring and they will put you on the list.
August 07, 2011
Loose Connection
The group originates from Port Henry and features George Potter as lead vocalist and guitar, Jon Defelice as vocalist and bass player, Alex Cheney on drums and vocals, and Chris Martin on keyboard and vocals.
The group performs a large variety of music.
Loose Connection is the main band that will be performing for the Champlain Bridge opening on October. They will be making a CD at the end of August so watch for release dates.
Loose Connection is the main band that will be performing for the Champlain Bridge opening on October. They will be making a CD at the end of August so watch for release dates.
May 04, 2011
CAR SHOW-MOTOR CYCLE RALLY-MUSIC FEST
ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW/
MOTOR CYCLE RALLY/
MUSIC FEST
May 13-15, 2011
SPONSORED BY THE ESSEX COUNTY FAIR AND THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO BENEFIT THE FITZGERALD CANCER CENTER. http://www.cvph.org/PatientInformation/ProgramandServices/OtherPrograms/CancerCenter/
YOUR SUPPORT IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT WILL BE KEPT LOCAL!!!!!!!
There will be vendors and food available on the grounds during the whole weekend! Admission Fee is $10 each day. ALL CONCERTS WILL BE ON THE GRAND STAND STAGE.
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011: 6 P.M. TO 10 P.M.
Steak and Clam Bake begins at 6 p.m. at Murphy's diner down by the grand stand.
Concert:
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: E'TOWN EXPRESS (Classic Rock)
www.myspace.com/etownexpress
A Bonfire will hopefully be going on as a place to gather together. This is still under discussion.
A Bonfire will hopefully be going on as a place to gather together. This is still under discussion.
SATURDAY, MAY14, 201l: 9 a.m to 9 p.m.
Antique and Classic Car show starts at nine a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
Concerts:
Noon to 1 p.m.: LOOSE CONNECTION from Port Henry (Country/Rock)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: FIVE STORIES FUSE from Moriah (Country/ Rock)
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: THE NORSEMEN from Plattsburgh (60's and70's Rock)
5p.m. to 8 p.m,: LOOSE CONNECTION (see above)
8 p.m. to 9 p.m.: NORTH COUNTRY TRAVELERS from Port Henry (Country/Rock)
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Motor Cycle Rally
Concert:
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: JUST US from Plattsburgh (Country/Rock)
March 24, 2011
162nd Fair in Retrospect
What a banner year for the Essex County Fair. Admission doubled even with the competition of VT's Addison Field Days and and Franklin County Fair.
The Torres Three Ring Circus drew huge crowds for every show. Kids that owned horses rode the pony rides and the petting zoo had the most lovable camel that kept people coming back to the area. Shot Gun red and his talented crew royally entertained and kept us laughing at the Grand Stand Stage.
The one day of harness racing drew a huge crowd with a filled grand stand. The dog agility was a new and well attended entity that will grow and the animal shows bloomed as ever with youth with a great future in their chosen projects. Adult had fun too.
The demolition derby was on Saturday and it grew a bigger crowd than ever!
That is what we are about, fun, family and a small, safe fair to enjoy. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope to see you again this year. Another great fair is being planned!
The Torres Three Ring Circus drew huge crowds for every show. Kids that owned horses rode the pony rides and the petting zoo had the most lovable camel that kept people coming back to the area. Shot Gun red and his talented crew royally entertained and kept us laughing at the Grand Stand Stage.
The one day of harness racing drew a huge crowd with a filled grand stand. The dog agility was a new and well attended entity that will grow and the animal shows bloomed as ever with youth with a great future in their chosen projects. Adult had fun too.
The demolition derby was on Saturday and it grew a bigger crowd than ever!
That is what we are about, fun, family and a small, safe fair to enjoy. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope to see you again this year. Another great fair is being planned!
History is documented with a blog!
There is little published on the history of the Essex County Fair. I just realized that wow! Yea, we have the last three years here in the blog. So much work goes into planning and the handbook gets printed and plans finalized, but when it comes to documenting the fair, it has gotten left behind.
Technology has brought us into a new phase with something as old and precious as a local county fair. Documenting the progress and the things that went on during the fair for posterity. I sure would love to find more history published on the previious 158 fairs.
We are looking for pieces of that history if any one would like to share. We have a Facebook page just for that.
If you are a Facebook member just type in Essex County Fair in search. It gives you opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings. There again we have some history.
February 09, 2010
The Wild Animal Experience
We are excited to have a newly extablished petting zoo this year. This young couple seems to have a real love for animals and we are excited to have so many species of animals in one zoo. There will be babies to pet so this will be hands on.
February 01, 2010
Shotgun Red
Thursday is a special night on the grandstand stage. We have a big comedy show for your enjoyment. Click on the title to check out his video and website. Shot Gun Red will perform at 7 p.m.
August 10, 2009
The grounds are beginning to come alive
Just think, in two days the Essex County Fair will be in full action. I think you will be pleasantly suprised at all the things that are new this year. Ways of the Woods has their truck and trailer on the grounds and it is right by Floral Hall. Speaking of Floral Hall it will be filled with many vendors, some new and some of the old standbys.
Speaking of moving in, word around the grounds is that the camping area is full and some people are still calling to come in. What a beautiful spot the campsites are in. The views are fenominal from there. Some can even look out their windows and watch all that is going on on the track.
The horse show is looking to be a huge entity this year. The equine hotels reservations have come in steadily, so come check out the different breeds horses and types of English and Western classes. Our show is small compared to many fairs, but those who come, and some come from a distance, think it is the most fun. What I like about our shows is that everyone roots for everybody else. The gymkhana on Sunday is based on individual time and the rooting gets very active. Everyone has a blast. On Saturday night there will be Horses and Music as locals take on the task of showing what they got in an entertainment form of riding. Our county is new to this, but we have had some awesome coreography by some of our riders in the past.
There will be sheep and a pig along with the chickens and rabbits in the small animal barn. Baby chicks and ducklings will be a main attraction in Baby Barn.
Thursday night is Square Dance night with Gary Finney. I know there are many people who love to dance and if your in the mood, come see the fair during the day and swing your partner at night.
Two by two Zoo should be coming in today or tomorrow. It will be exciting to see all their animals. They were here for several years three years ago and it will be nice to have them back again, this year.
The conservation area has a new look and their are will be more fish housed in the new building there.
Of course the sugar house is new this year. Our neighboring counties maple producers have worked diligently to get this set up and will have a variety of maple products to sell.
4-Hers will have the dairy bar on the porch. Procedes go to sponsor 4-H trips. It takes a lot of willing voluteers to manage this, so please stop and get your ice cream fix!
Speaking of moving in, word around the grounds is that the camping area is full and some people are still calling to come in. What a beautiful spot the campsites are in. The views are fenominal from there. Some can even look out their windows and watch all that is going on on the track.
The horse show is looking to be a huge entity this year. The equine hotels reservations have come in steadily, so come check out the different breeds horses and types of English and Western classes. Our show is small compared to many fairs, but those who come, and some come from a distance, think it is the most fun. What I like about our shows is that everyone roots for everybody else. The gymkhana on Sunday is based on individual time and the rooting gets very active. Everyone has a blast. On Saturday night there will be Horses and Music as locals take on the task of showing what they got in an entertainment form of riding. Our county is new to this, but we have had some awesome coreography by some of our riders in the past.
There will be sheep and a pig along with the chickens and rabbits in the small animal barn. Baby chicks and ducklings will be a main attraction in Baby Barn.
Thursday night is Square Dance night with Gary Finney. I know there are many people who love to dance and if your in the mood, come see the fair during the day and swing your partner at night.
Two by two Zoo should be coming in today or tomorrow. It will be exciting to see all their animals. They were here for several years three years ago and it will be nice to have them back again, this year.
The conservation area has a new look and their are will be more fish housed in the new building there.
Of course the sugar house is new this year. Our neighboring counties maple producers have worked diligently to get this set up and will have a variety of maple products to sell.
4-Hers will have the dairy bar on the porch. Procedes go to sponsor 4-H trips. It takes a lot of willing voluteers to manage this, so please stop and get your ice cream fix!
March 11, 2009
160th in retrospect
160th Essex County Fair
We had great things for our 160Th Essex County Fair! Check our website: http://www.essexcountyfair.org/ for award listings for each event.Sisco StreetWestport, NY518-962-8650Email: countyfairfun@yahoo.comHere's a sample of what we had in 2008:Wednesday Special: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.-Car Load for $25-includes carnival rides.Senior Citizens Days: Wednesday and Thursday. $2 food coupon w/regular admission price.Family Entertainment Area: Buffalo Barfield, The Fire Fighter, Jason's sweet Lips the Cow and Mathew Hauss, The Carver.South Stage Music Series: Upstate New Yorkers, Too Tall String Band with North Country Cloggers, Howie Campbell Gosphel Band, and The Norsemen. Open mike on Sunday so bring your voice and/or your instrument and join the fun.Fireworks: Thurday night at dusk between truck pulls.
Check out pictures of events in earlier posts.
We had great things for our 160Th Essex County Fair! Check our website: http://www.essexcountyfair.org/ for award listings for each event.Sisco StreetWestport, NY518-962-8650Email: countyfairfun@yahoo.comHere's a sample of what we had in 2008:Wednesday Special: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.-Car Load for $25-includes carnival rides.Senior Citizens Days: Wednesday and Thursday. $2 food coupon w/regular admission price.Family Entertainment Area: Buffalo Barfield, The Fire Fighter, Jason's sweet Lips the Cow and Mathew Hauss, The Carver.South Stage Music Series: Upstate New Yorkers, Too Tall String Band with North Country Cloggers, Howie Campbell Gosphel Band, and The Norsemen. Open mike on Sunday so bring your voice and/or your instrument and join the fun.Fireworks: Thurday night at dusk between truck pulls.
Check out pictures of events in earlier posts.
Why Sponsorship?
Check this out to see reasons why companies sponsor events. Could one of these be a reason for you to Sponsor events at the Essex County Fair????
March 03, 2009
WAYS OF THE WOODS-NEW FOR 2009
Click on this title to see our newest educational program to be offered this year at the 161st. The word from our President is that this is awesome!
"Ways of the Woods: People and the Land in the Northern Forest is the Center’s mobile museum about the changing relationships among people and the land. This traveling exhibition combines interactive displays with live performance and demonstration to showcase the history, culture and heritage of the Northern Forest. "
"Ways of the Woods: People and the Land in the Northern Forest is the Center’s mobile museum about the changing relationships among people and the land. This traveling exhibition combines interactive displays with live performance and demonstration to showcase the history, culture and heritage of the Northern Forest. "
2008 ECF Slide Show-click here to start
More photos for your enjoyment. Hope you can find some of you or your family!
ALVIN REINER PHOTOS 2008 ECF
This slide show of fantastic shots is courtesy of Alvin Reiner, staff writer and photographer of the Plattsburgh Press Republican. I am amazed at the shots of the demolition derby. There is a passion in all these photos that takes my breath away.
These photos are for personal use only. Thank you Alvin for allowing the ECF to use these.
Click on Title to start the show!
Rondack Rambler Photo
New Russia, NY 12964
(518-873-6834)
email: rondackrambler@yahoo.com
These photos are for personal use only. Thank you Alvin for allowing the ECF to use these.
Click on Title to start the show!
Rondack Rambler Photo
New Russia, NY 12964
(518-873-6834)
email: rondackrambler@yahoo.com
February 19, 2009
Two by Two Zoo Returns for the 161st
Back by popular demand, The Two By Two Zoo will return for your enjoyment.
http://www.twobytwozoo.com/
"the Zoo with the Roo! Our amazing animals are always a big HIT! Hopping kangaroos, flying lemurs, Hilarious Monkeys! Pythons, parrots and goats... IT'S TRUE... we are an awesome educational traveling zoo!"
http://www.twobytwozoo.com/
"the Zoo with the Roo! Our amazing animals are always a big HIT! Hopping kangaroos, flying lemurs, Hilarious Monkeys! Pythons, parrots and goats... IT'S TRUE... we are an awesome educational traveling zoo!"
NYS Agriculture Bills
Here is the link for the Farm Bureau website which lists bills and budget change proposals. The site helps you find your representatives so you can write or email them on the different issues, and a sample letter with each change that can be printed or emailed.
http://capwiz.com/nyfb/state/main/?state=NY
One proposed change is cutting premium money to fairs. This would impact our little fair greatly. This money supports our animal shows, with the majority paid as 4-H premiums.
Our kids work hard with their projects all year long and look forward to the fair as their way of showing off this project. With the cost of veterinary testing, shots, and required paper work, it costs $100 minimum for the first animal in a herd to come to fair. Figure this along with transportation to and from each day, time at the fair to put on the shows, and dedication of the child.
Please offer your support and take the time to write in support of continued premiums! Thanks to those who care.
http://capwiz.com/nyfb/state/main/?state=NY
One proposed change is cutting premium money to fairs. This would impact our little fair greatly. This money supports our animal shows, with the majority paid as 4-H premiums.
Our kids work hard with their projects all year long and look forward to the fair as their way of showing off this project. With the cost of veterinary testing, shots, and required paper work, it costs $100 minimum for the first animal in a herd to come to fair. Figure this along with transportation to and from each day, time at the fair to put on the shows, and dedication of the child.
Please offer your support and take the time to write in support of continued premiums! Thanks to those who care.
October 07, 2008
SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED
Thank you to the many sponsors who believe in keeping our county fair alive. Sponsoring events or even giving a small amount towards them is a huge help in covering the cost of putting on this fair. There are many who give in just volunteering their time. Countless hours go into running each division and we much appreciate the time given. Would you like to get involved? Give us a call.
The decision to sponsor the fair is a good advertising choice. Your business canned be linked to our site which is year round advertising. You will be advertised during the shows you sponsor. Sponsoring over $250 will provide you with banner space and other special advertising related to the fair. Contact the fair office to ask about sponsorships. Don't forget that this can be a deduction for you under advertising expense on your income tax>
In the meantime, please use the following sponsors to help you with your needs to help thank them for supporting our fair: http://www.essexcountyfair.org/sponsors.html.
The decision to sponsor the fair is a good advertising choice. Your business canned be linked to our site which is year round advertising. You will be advertised during the shows you sponsor. Sponsoring over $250 will provide you with banner space and other special advertising related to the fair. Contact the fair office to ask about sponsorships. Don't forget that this can be a deduction for you under advertising expense on your income tax>
In the meantime, please use the following sponsors to help you with your needs to help thank them for supporting our fair: http://www.essexcountyfair.org/sponsors.html.
Congratulations to all winners and thank you for participating!
Thank you to all who participated in the many divisions of the 160th Essex County Fair. Please click on this link to see this years winners. http://www.essexcountyfair.org/2008fairwinners.html
September 11, 2008
DRAFT SHOW WAS A HUGE SUCESS!
The draft riding classes were exciting to watch. Walk and trot is a norm for these horses, the canter classes are a real challange as on a daily basis these horses are driven and not asked to canter in most cases, so it is a lot of leg work and driving forward to pop them into the stride as asked. What was breath taking to watch was the hight of the stride and the size of the horse with their rider staying atop. Amazingly, these huge horses have a huge amount of impulsion to move forward with lightness and ease.
Wednesdays Draft Show was great. Superintendent, Ben Christian, Sr. and grandson, Benjamin as announcer and show clerk did a fine job running the show smoothly. Judge for the day was Denise McLaughlin who besides judging, kept the audience informed as to what she was looking for in each class. This year breeds represented were Clydesdales, Belgians, and Spotted Draft.
The draft riding classes were exciting to watch. Walk and trot is a norm for these horses, the canter classes are a real challange as on a daily basis these horses are driven and not asked to canter in most cases, so it is a lot of leg work and driving forward to pop them into the stride as asked. What was breath taking to watch was the hight of the stride and the size of the horse with their rider staying atop. Amazingly, these huge horses have a huge amount of impulsion to move forward with lightness and ease.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE 160TH FAIR A SUCCESS
Thank you to each and everyone that helped before and during the Essex County Fair. There are many volunteers that help us put on “the Adirondack Agricultural Fair”. There are so many people that give us their time. We want you to know that we do appreciate it.
It takes a lot of preparation to have the buildings, grounds and exhibits ready for the fair. Many people worked in the down pouring rain to prepare the Horse Show Ring and Race Track plus they put the finishing touches on the buildings. Many more worked on their derby cars, crafts, gardens, and with their animals to have everything ready for exhibiting at the County Fair. Thank you.
A big thanks goes out to the advertisers and sponsors of the fair. Entertainment for a fair does cost a lot and we could not do it without businesses and individuals contributing. Thank you. Remember, next year, give us your banner so it can be displayed all week long to advertise for you.
Plus we would like to thank the people who came to the fair. We do this for you, the Essex County Residents and Visitors. It makes us happy to see you enjoying the entertainment we have put together for you. The board of the Essex County Agricultural Society volunteers all year long to bring you an end of the summer entertainment package called the “Essex County Fair”. Thank you for coming.
Bertha Rand, secretary
Essex County Ag. Society, Inc
It takes a lot of preparation to have the buildings, grounds and exhibits ready for the fair. Many people worked in the down pouring rain to prepare the Horse Show Ring and Race Track plus they put the finishing touches on the buildings. Many more worked on their derby cars, crafts, gardens, and with their animals to have everything ready for exhibiting at the County Fair. Thank you.
A big thanks goes out to the advertisers and sponsors of the fair. Entertainment for a fair does cost a lot and we could not do it without businesses and individuals contributing. Thank you. Remember, next year, give us your banner so it can be displayed all week long to advertise for you.
Plus we would like to thank the people who came to the fair. We do this for you, the Essex County Residents and Visitors. It makes us happy to see you enjoying the entertainment we have put together for you. The board of the Essex County Agricultural Society volunteers all year long to bring you an end of the summer entertainment package called the “Essex County Fair”. Thank you for coming.
Bertha Rand, secretary
Essex County Ag. Society, Inc
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