MORRIS – The 65th annual Otsego County Fair started off strong on Tuesday according to fair manager Judy Harris. Entry was free for the opening day and hosted a variety of events, including 4-H animal shows, the Blue Ribbon Cloggers and a parade and fireworks show to close out the evening.

“We’ve had a great turn out so far,” said Harris. She cited one of the biggest draws as being the animal competitions and said people had been setting up all weekend in preparation. “It’s an agricultural fair ... so there are plenty of animals ... we’ve had an increase in almost every category this year.”

Fair admission prices are $5 for adults, $2.50 for youth and free for children 7 and under. There are also be season passes available at the fair office, which include parking costs. Grandstand admission is $5.

Besides the many opportunities children have to see and pet the animals, there will also be numerous free, live performances in the Grange hall for them to enjoy. According to Anna Richie, a member of the Morris Grange, the performances will have plenty of audience participation and will play to a wide audience.

Tuesday’s performance was the Blue Ribbon cloggers, who danced across the stage to bebop, rock country and even pop music to the delight of the crowd. According to dancer Ellie Sosnowski, the troupe has been coming to the Otsego Fair for since 1994 and always enjoy the warm reception they receive.

“We always have a ball,” said Sosnowski. The cloggers are based in Milford, but attend festivals and fairs all across New York State. “This is our busy time but we love it.”