The Batavian Sessions: Red Creek, 'What I Like About You'
Red Creek performed at the Genesee County Fair on Wednesday. Here's their version of "What I Like About You."
Tonight, Savage Cabbage takes the stage at 7:30.
Red Creek performed at the Genesee County Fair on Wednesday. Here's their version of "What I Like About You."
Tonight, Savage Cabbage takes the stage at 7:30.
Wednesday, July 17th – EMERGENCY RESPONDER’S NIGHT
Events & times subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with changes.
Press release:
Due to the weather on Wednesday, July 17th, the Genesee County Fair is moving Kids Day to Thursday this week. Midway ride wristbands will cost $10 each and will be good to ride all of the rides here at the Fair from noon – 10 p.m. James E. Strates Shows is providing the midway this year and have brought rides for fairgoers of all ages. Be sure to take advantage of this great offer!
Once again this year, admission to the fair is only $5 per carload. For a complete listing of events and special day deals during fair week, visit gcfair.com. Keep up to date on the latest happenings at the Fair on our Facebook page facebook.com/thegeneseecountyfair/
The band BB Dang performed at the Genesee County Fair last night.
BB Dang is based in Rochester but features on bass Cameron Carlson, a ninth-grader at Byron-Bergen High School.
The rest of the band is Michael Valle (drums) Alex Sherwood (guitar) Greg Gutch (guitar) Ben Guisto (vocals) Isabella Barbagallo (vocals) Dominic Bonacci (keyboard).
The group came together through Camp Roc Star, a project of Elvio Fernandes, a member of the band Daughtry.
There is live music at the fair every night through Saturday.
Tuesday, July 16th – sponsored by ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH
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Mark Barie and his team from Lor-Rob Farms in East Bethany were repeat winners at the Genesee County Fair yesterday in the six-horse draft competition.
Monday, July 15th – VETERAN’S DAY AT THE FAIR
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Sunday, July 14 – SENIOR CITIZEN DAY
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Saturday, July 13th – DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR TO THE FAIR DAY - Fair Opens @ 9 a.m.
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The Genesee County Fair for 2019 is open.
Friday was preview night, a kind of soft open.
Friday, July 12th – PREVIEW NIGHT • Free Parking
Daily at the Genesee County Fair:
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Press release:
2019 Genesee County Fair 4-H Schedule
Remember to visit 4-H at the fair! The Genesee County Fair will be held July 13-20 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 E. Main Street Road, in Batavia.
For more information about the Genesee County Fair, click here.
2019 Genesee County Fair 4-H Schedule
Saturday, July 13th
4 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show (Merton Building)
6 p.m. 4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Main Show Ring)
Sunday, July 14th
10 a.m. 4-H Beef Show (Main Show Ring)
4 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
Monday, July 15th
9 a.m. 4-H Market Auction Goat Show (Main Show Ring)
10 a.m. 4-H Cloverbud Poultry Show (Merton Building)
10 a.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Fitting Clinic & Master Fitter Competition (4-H Dairy Barn)
10:30 a.m. 4-H Goat Agility Contest (Goat Barn Show Ring)
10:30 a.m. 4-H Market Auction Lamb Show (Main Show Ring)
4 p.m. 4-H Market Auction Dairy Steer Show (Main Show Ring)
5 p.m. 4-H Market Auction Beef Steer Show (Main Show Ring)
Tuesday, July 16th
10 a.m. 4-H Cloverbud Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
11 a.m. 4-H Dairy & Meat Goat Show (Main Show Ring)
1 p.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest (4-H Dairy Barn)
4 p.m. 4-H Energy Bike Pedal Power Activity (Kennedy Building)
5 p.m. 4-H Market Auction Hog Show (Main Show Ring)
7 p.m. Fair Barn Dance (Open Dairy Barn)
Wednesday, July 17th
9 a.m. 4-H Hog Show (Main Show Ring)
12 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show (Main Show Ring)
3 p.m. 4-H Geocache Challenge (Kennedy Building)
6:30 p.m. Fair Parade
Thursday, July 18th
9 a.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Show (Main Show Ring)
9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show – Western Division (Horse Arena)
6:45 p.m. 4-H Market Animal Auction Awards Ceremony (Main Show Ring)
7 p.m. 4-H Market Animal Auction Sale Begins (Main Show Ring)
Friday, July 19th
9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show – English & Dressage Division (Horse Arena)
9 a.m. 4-H Beef Team Fitting Competition (Main Show Ring)
12 p.m. 4-H Livestock Master Showman Contest (Main Show Ring)
1 p.m. 4-H Dairy Club Butter Making Activity (Kennedy Building)
5:30 p.m. 4-H Tractor Driving Contest
Saturday, July 20th
9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show – Gymkhana Division (Horse Arena)
2 p.m. 4-H Creative Soil Painting Activity (Kennedy Building)
4 p.m. 4-H Market Auction Master Showman Contest (Main Show Ring)
The complete daily schedule of the Genesee County Fair is available here.
Press release:
Genesee County 4-H members will showcase hundreds of projects at the Genesee County Fair July 13-20, in Batavia. More than 250 local 4-H youth will exhibit projects and participate in activities throughout the duration of the fair.
The 4-H Kennedy Building will feature hundreds of projects in areas including horticulture, fine arts, hobby crafts, sewing, food and nutrition, posters and more.
On display in the 4-H Kennedy Building and throughout the 4-H Animal Barns will be displays made by more than 20 Genesee County 4-H Clubs. Displays will proudly feature the 2019 4-H fair theme “Patriotic.”
Highlights of the 4-H schedule include the Livestock Costume Contest on Saturday, July 13th at 6 p.m. in the main show ring. 4-H members will compete with their project animals for awards such as Most Humorous Costume, Best Craftsmanship, and Overall Champion Costume.
The annual fair parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th. 4-H Clubs will showcase the highlights of their club year by competing with parade floats.
The Livestock Master Showman Contest will be on Friday, July 19th, at noon in the main show ring. The winners of master showmanship in dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, poultry and rabbits will compete for the title of Overall Livestock Master Showman.
On Saturday, July 20th at 4 p.m. in the main show ring will be the Market Animal Auction Master Showman Contest. Master Showman winners of the Auction Division shows will compete for the title of Market Animal Auction Master Showman.
The Genesee County Fair will be held July 13-20 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds 5056 E. Main Street Road, in Batavia. For more information about the Genesee County Fair, click here.
Press release:
The Genesee County 4-H Program is seeking volunteer judges for the following events at this year’s Genesee County Fair:
Interested in helping? Contact the 4-H Office for more details 343-3040, or email genesee4h@cornell.edu
Thank You to those who donated material/equipment or helped to make the Fair a success
A&N Automotive, Adam Mazz Auto, Adams Welding and Fabrication, Alabama Holley Farm, Alan's ATM, Alexander Equipment, AMS Fence, April Meier, Auto Wash - Batavia, Baskin Livestock, Batavia Legal Printing, Batavia Restaurant Supply, Ben & Jim Duyssen, Bethany FD, Bob Maute, Carrie Beil, Cedar Street Sales & Rental, Chris & Mike Maher, Coco Landscaping, Cowgirl Couture, Dan Duyssen Farm, Darryl Mayes, Dave & Brenda Dermody, East Town Beverage, Ed's Auto Parts, Empire Access, Empire Tractor, Extreme Streetwear, Faith at the Fair Volunteers, Genesee Co. CCE – Master Gardeners, Genesee County Legislature, Genesee Co. Photo Club, Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Genesee Speedway, Genesee Valley Penny Saver, George & Swede Sales & Service, Greg Post - General Contracting, Hammerl Amusements, Harrington Produce, Hazlett Services, Home Depot – Batavia, L Kingdon Mechanical, J&H Weber Services, J&L Ice, Jack & Sundae Duyssen, Jack MacDuffie, James Foss & Family, Jason & Crystal Heimlich, Java Farm Supply, Jeff Condidorio – Bread Delivery, Jim & Pam Johnson & Family, Joe Lewindowski, Joe's Pro Shop, Kelly & Lilly Stalica, Kitana Maher, L.D. Stevens Golf Carts, Land Pro, Lardon Disposal-Mark Palmer, Larry & Sue Carlson, Lift School of Music - Laura Kauppi, Lor, Rob Farms, Lori & Tony Prinz, M&J Anderson Concessions, Mark Willis, Michael Houseknecht, Milton Cat - Batavia, Monroe Tractor, Norm Sr. & Pat Pimm, O'Brien's Septic, Paul Hirsch, Paul Smith, Refuse Service, Photography by Susan Meier, Posy Power Peddler, Pudgie's Lawn & Garden, R.W. Taylor Trucking & Excavating, RKK Trucking & Excavating, Ron & Chris Brown, Ron & Julie Radley, Rose Maher & Bill Davis, Scofield Rolloff Service, Scott Adams Trucking, Shell's Post, Skyworks, Smitty’s Amish Sheds, Smokin' Eagle Solid Gold Productions, Southern Tier Fire Extinguishers, Stafford FD, Sterling Tent & Awnings, Steve Warner, Sue Rich, Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show Volunteers, SUNY Morrisville, T.S. Lighting, LLC, Talent Show Volunteers, The Batavia Daily News, The Batavian, The Original Red Osier Landmark Restaurant, Tim & Joanne Horine, Tim Adams & Steven Foster, Todd & Amanda Hofheins, Town of Batavia FD, United Way of Genesee County, WBTA, WCJW, Wright Beverage Distributing, Wright Wisner, WYRK, Yasses Trucking & Construction *We apologize for anyone who we missed*
The recent success of the Genesee County Fair is encouraging organizers to push for even more growth, including adding two days to the fair schedule in 2019.
One more day at the start of the week and one more day at the end would give parents two more weekend days to bring their families to the fairgrounds.
It's worked for Wyoming County, Sue Duyssen (the one speaking in the photo), a member of the Ag Society's Board of Directors, told the Human Services Committee during an annual review of the agencies efforts at Monday's meeting.
"We think that's why Wyoming County has such good attendance, when patrons can come out, spend those extra days together," Duyssen said. "We'll try it and see if it works and if it doesn't we can go back to the old schedule."
The fair is one of the few in the state that has managed to increase revenue over the past couple of years, Duyssen said. This year leaders of Downstate county fairs visited Genesee County to see how the Genesee County Fair was doing it.
The final attendence count for 2018 was 35,000.
So impressed are fair officials from throughout the state with the success of Genesee County that the annual conference of the state's fair managers will be at Batavia Downs this weekend. From 60 to 75 people will attend, staying in local hotels.
It's possible, Duyssen conceded in answering a question from Legislator Shelly Stein, that some of the local fair's success is tied to the end of other annual carnivals in the area, such as Stafford and St. Joe's.
At the same time, the combination of the fair's growth and number of fewer festivals through out the state, has prompted a vendor that is considered among the top ones in the industry to contact the local fair to see about participating in 2019.
Duyssen didn't name the vendor or say what kind of service it provides, but she said it is one that board members have wanted to attract for years.
Off-season activities continue to be an important source of revenue for the fairgrounds, including dog shows, horse shoes and competitions.
A perhaps little known source of revenue is the use of buildings on the fairgrounds as winter storage for RVs, boats, and golf carts. The Ag Society charges $10 per foot plus a set-up fee of $100 if you bring our vehicle or craft to the storage within a specific four-day window. The fee is $200 if you want an appointment outside of those four days.
That's a bargain, Duyssen said, over what storage facilities in Buffalo charge.
Stein also asked if there was a chance of making the fair parade a "real parade" again by running it on Route 5. Duyssen said Assemblyman Steve Hawley has said he will work with the fair board to make that happen.
Press release:
The Genesee County 4-H Office would like to congratulate all of the 4-H members who exhibited animals at the 2018 Genesee County Fair.
Special thanks to our club leaders, volunteers, family members and friends who volunteered their time; the 4-H program would not be possible without your help!
Below are some highlights from the 2018 Genesee County Fair Livestock Shows.
4-H Beef Cattle Show
Novice Showmanship – Audrey Dorman
Junior Showmanship – Cody Carlson
Senior Showmanship – Caleb Carlson
Master Showman – Caleb Carlson
Supreme Champion Female – Shianne Foss
Grand Champion Beef Steer – Shianne Foss
Grand Champion Dairy Steer – Cody Ehrmentraut
4-H Dairy Cattle Show
Novice Showmanship – Chloe Lamb
Junior Showmanship – Mason Werth
Intermediate Showmanship – Georgia Luft
Senior Showmanship – Mary Sweeney
Master Showman – Mary Sweeney
Reserve Master Showman – Emily Mikel
Master Fitter – Emily Mikel
Reserve Master Fitter – Amelia Brewer
Grand Champion Ayrshire – Justin Deleo
Grand Champion Lineback – Jillian Brewer
Grand Champion Guernsey – Colton Slattery
Grand Champion Holstein – Emily Mikel
Grand Champion Brown Swiss – Emily Mikel
Grand Champion Jersey – Caroline Luft
Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn – Mary Sweeney
Supreme Champion – Mary Sweeney
Reserve Supreme Champion – Emily Mikel
4-H Dairy Goat Show
Novice Showmanship – Gabe Winn
Junior Showmanship – Jade Winn
Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller
Master Showman – Melissa Keller
Best in Show Doe – Melissa Keller
4-H Meat Goat Show
Novice Showmanship – Brooke Frega
Junior Showmanship – John Riley
Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller
Master Showman – John Riley
Best in Show Doe – John Riley
4-H Sheep Show
Junior Showmanship – Brendan Pimm
Senior Showmanship – Becky Kron
Master Showman – Maisy Ross
Reserve Master Showman – Ashley Ehrmentraut
Champion Halter Showman – Mya Grant
Supreme Champion Ram – Becky Kron
Supreme Champion Ewe – Brendan Pimm
Champion Market Lamb – Becky Kron
4-H Hog Show
Novice Showmanship – Brendan Pimm
Junior Showmanship – Cody Carlson
Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller
Master Showman – Melissa Keller
Supreme Gilt – Melissa Keller
Champion Market Hog – Alianna Baris
4-H Market Animal Auction Goat Show
Junior Showmanship – Lily Haacke
Senior Showmanship – Melissa Keller
Master Showman – Melissa Keller
Grand Champion Market Goat – Melissa Keller
Reserve Champion Market Goat – Tyler Jirovec
4-H Market Animal Auction Hog Show
Junior Showmanship – Brendan Pimm
Senior Showmanship – Ben Kron
Master Showman – Ben Kron
Grand Champion Market Hog – Melissa Keller
Reserve Champion Market Hog – Camden Baris
4-H Market Animal Auction Dairy Steer Show
Senior Showmanship – Carolyn Sybertz
Master Showman – Carolyn Sybertz
Grand Champion Dairy Steer – Carolyn Sybertz
Reserve Champion Dairy Steer – Cody Ehrmentraut
4-H Market Animal Auction Beef Steer Show
Junior Showmanship – Kaidan Hofheins
Senior Showmanship – Becky Kron
Master Showman – Becky Kron
Grand Champion Beef Steer – Caleb Carlson
Reserve Champion Beef Steer – Cole Carlson
4-H Market Animal Auction Lamb Show
Junior Showmanship – Brendan Pimm
Senior Showmanship – Becky Kron
Master Showman – Brendan Pimm
Grand Champion Market Lamb – Becky Kron
Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Melissa Keller
4-H Market Animal Auction Poultry Show
Junior Showmanship – Georgia Luft
Senior Showmanship – Clare Mathes
Master Showman – Clare Mathes
Grand Champion Pen of Market Chickens – Jillian Brewer
Reserve Champion Pen of Market Chickens – Jillian Brewer
4-H Market Animal Master Showmanship Contest
Overall Master Showman – Shianne Foss
SATURDAY, July 21st – Farm Bureau Day & Bring Your Tractor to the Fair Day
*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.*
Daily at the Genesee County Fair: $5 Carload Admission Every Day & Night! *Midway Rides. *Daily Wristband Specials Available. Agricultural Awareness Exhibit * Livestock Exhibits. Container Garden Contest - Exhibition Building. Chainsaw Carver.
FRIDAY, July 20th – “Community Day & Thrill Night”
*This schedule is tentative and is subject to change at any time.*
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