MORRIS – The 66th Annual Otsego County Fair opens on Tuesday, July 31 at the fairgrounds in Morris for the “Best Six Days of Summer.” There will be free entertainment throughout fair week as well as special grandstand events at a minimal charge. True to the country fair tradition, there will be animal shows and agricultural exhibits. Of special interest to the younger fairgoers will be the rides and games on the midway by Gillette Shows and plenty of food to eat.
The 43rd season of the Gillette Shows carnival rides at Morris will be open daily at noon with pay one price rides on Wednesday Aug. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2 from noon to 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. which is Kids Day with bike giveaway and games and Sunday, Aug. 5 from noon to 5 p.m.
Free entertainment every day at the fair includes a range of fun activities. These include Buffalo Barfield Un-herd of Entertainment, Twin Maples Petting Farm, Frogs and Bugs by Jason, Chain Saw Artist Critter Crossing Creations, F & F Productions Hot Dog Pig Racing and a variety of entertainment in the Grange Building.
The Otsego County Federation of Sportsmen’s club exhibit will feature all week long pellet and bow shoot, instruction and safety taught, fly tying demonstrations, fish and taxidermy exhibits and wildlife.
Demonstrations in Flora Hall will be Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday noon to 4 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Opening day kicks off Tuesday with a free day sponsored by Community Bank. The New York State Sire stakes Harness Racing starts at noon.The fire service and school band parade at 7 p.m. sponsored by NY Central Mutual Insurance Co. followed by fireworks at dark sponsored by NBT Bank. The entertainment tent features Fritz Polka Band at 7 p.m.
