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Sponsored Post: Saturday at the Genesee County Fair; Kid's day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Saturday, July 30th – KIDS DAY

  • 8:30 AM – NIOGA Dairy Showmanship Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 10:30 AM—NIOGA Dairy Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 1 PM – 10 PM—Midway Opens Kids 16 & Under Ride for $15/wristband from 1 PM—5PM
  • 1 PM—4 PM—OHMS Band (Entertainment Tent)
  • 3:30 PM- Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building) Sponsored by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Genesee County Pamona Grange, and Duane Schmigel
  • 6 PM – Racing at Genesee Speedway
  • 7 to 11:00 PM – Audibull – (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

Sponsored Post: Friday at the Genesee County Fair; Glow with your hands day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Friday, July 29th – GENESEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIGHT

  • 9 AM – 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show  (Horse Arena)
  • 10 AM—4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 11 AM—4-H FCS Club Activity (Kennedy Building)
  • NOON – 4-H Master Showman Contest (Main Show Ring)
  • 4 PM – 10 PM—MIDWAY OPEN
  • 1 PM—4-H Working Goat Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 4 PM—4-H FCS Club Activity (Kennedy Building)
  • 7 PM – Demolition Derby (Grandstands)
  • **FIREWORKS at the completion of the Demo Derby**
  • 7 to 11 PM – BB Dang (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

Sponsored Post: Genesee Tourism: Antique Truck Farm & Construction Show

By Lisa Ace

Genesee Tourism: Antique Truck Farm & Construction Show

On August 6th & 7th, head to Alexander for the 2-day event that specializes in antique vehicles and farm equipment presented by Empire State Antique Truck Association! Spend the weekend at the tractor pulls, slow truck race, and enjoy searching for hidden gems at the flea market.


This event is open to the public, admission and parking are free. Event details . See our jam-packed events calendar at: GeneseeCalendar.com.

Sponsored Post: Thursday at the Genesee County Fair; HP Hood Day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Thursday, July 28th – HP HOOD DAY

  • 9 AM – 4-H Dairy Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 9 AM—4-H English Horse Show (Horse Arena)
  • 10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 5 PM – 10 PM—MIDWAY OPEN
  • 4 PM—Faith at the Fair (Entertainment Tent)
  • 5 PM—Color War (Lawn North of Fair Restrooms) Sponsored by LuGia’s on Wheels
  • 6:30 PM – 4-H Market Animal Auction Sale Begins (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

 

Sponsored Post: Wednesday at the Genesee County Fair; kid's day & emergency responder's night

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Wednesday, July 27th – KID’S DAY/EMERGENCY RESPONDER’S NIGHT

  • 9 AM—4-H Meat & Dairy Goat Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 9 AM—4-H Western Horse Show (Horse Arena)
  • 10 AM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Open
  • 12:30 PM – Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building) Sponsored by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Genesee County Pamona Grange, and Duane Schmigel
  • 1 PM – 10 PM—Midway Opens, Kids 16 & Under Ride for $15/wristband from 1 PM-5 PM
  • 1 PM—4-H Breeding Sheep Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 4 PM—4-H Hog Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 7 PM—4-H Alumni Master Showman Contest (Main Show Ring)
  • 7 PM—Genesee Speedway GoKart Racing (Grandstands) 
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

Sponsored Post: 335 South Jackson Street in Batavia is a MUST SEE

By Lisa Ace


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 Solid City home on nice corner lot with great yard! This home will surprise you with its spacious floor plan- it seems surprisingly larger than it appears. All the rooms are large- the downstairs has great space for entertaining! There is hardwood floors, pretty unpainted woodwork throughout and all the rooms have great natural light! This homeowner has done all the right things and updated all the important things throughout the years-now all you have to do is come in and decorate to make it yours! Call Reliant Real Estate today - 344-HOME (4663).

Sponsored Post: Tuesday at Genesee County Fair; 4H Day & Chapin Manufacturing Day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Tuesday, July 26th– CELEBRATE 4H DAY/Chapin Manufacturing Day

  • 8:30 AM—4H Market Goat Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 AM—4_H Market Hog Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 4 PM—4_H Market Steer Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 4 PM—10 PM—MIDWAY OPEN
  • 6 PM – Parade Line Up  (Racing Pit Area)
  • 6:30 PM – Genesee County Fair Parade —Around Fairgrounds
  • 7 PM—Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

Sponsored Post: Monday at Genesee County Fair; Veterans day at the Fair

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Monday, July 25th – VETERAN’S DAY AT THE FAIR

  • 10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 2 PM—Color War (Lawn North of Fair Restrooms) Sponsored by LuGia’s on Wheels
  • 3 PM—4-H FCS Club Activity (Kennedy Building)
  • 4 PM—10 PM—MIDWAY OPEN
  • 4 PM— 4-H Market Lamb Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 6 PM—4-H Goat Agility (Main Show Ring)
  • 7 PM—Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

Protest at Cornerstone delivers peaceful appeal to love not hate

By Alecia Kaus

A group of protesters displaying signs lined both sides of the road in front of Cornerstone Church Sunday morning on Bank Street Road.

The protesters expressed their distaste for a group of people that are scheduled to speak at the location next month. The ReAwaken America Tour was recently cancelled in Rochester due to pressure on the venue operator from musical acts that canceled their appearances and pressure from the public. For prior coverage, go here for protest and here for the tour.

The tour has since relocated to Batavia at Cornerstone Church in the Town of Batavia. Many Christian leaders issued a message that they were against the event due to the controversial content talked about during the event. That reportedly has included unproven conspiracy theories and racist themes.

Jim Burns, organizer of the Batavia protest, said the protest group was created with the help of local pastors in the GLOW region, and they are hoping to reach members of the Cornerstone Church as they arrive for their Sunday morning sermon at 10 a.m.

"This group was put together and spearheaded by them," Burns said. "They were very upset and moved emotionally. Some were brought to tears saying they could not believe a church was hosting (the ReAwaken tour) to come in and talk like they are going to talk."

Burns says he wanted to be involved and organize the protest because of the division he is seeing along with the devaluation of human life.

"It's unbelievable to me, the people that are coming to this church in a couple weeks are sowing division. We need to stop this as a country," he said. "The Democratic party does it, the Republican party does it. It's time for it to stop, and as American citizens, we need to stop it. This is all about division and the hatred that comes with it. We are all Americans and shouldn't be enemies to ourselves."

Burns said he has no political or religious affiliations. He believes people have the right to assemble.

"Most people here are not going to like my view with that. We have the right to be here and the church has the right to host them, we all have the right to be heard, and that's the way America should work; it's not one side or the other saying the other side can't do that," he said. "I am out here protesting the people who are coming and their beliefs, absolutely one hundred percent. I am absolutely a nobody. I am just a citizen. Everybody here has their own personal reasons to be here, some are affiliated with other groups. They are here because of the racism; they are here because they think Batavia is a better town and shouldn't be hosting this."

Many protesters had their own reasons to show up to the Sunday protest.

"We've been here holding our signs spreading a message of love and tolerance. It's very encouraging because there are a lot of people in Batavia who don't stand for these terrible fascist, racist ideas, it's really good to see," said protester Logan Cole.

The protest started about 9:30 a.m. on Sunday as members of the Cornerstone Church were arriving for a 10 a.m. sermon. The church had security on hand and did have to intervene after a woman from the Cornerstone property crossed the road and attempted to pull a sign down from another woman’s face and take her photo. A member of the church with a radio responded across the street and collected the woman, telling her to not engage with protesters. She was escorted back onto the church property, which was roped off with yellow tape. The protest ended at about 10:15 a.m.

Top photo: Protesters displaying messages to members of Cornerstone Church as they arrived for service Sunday morning. A short time later a church member tried to pull down one woman's sign and take her photo (on the left). Otherwise, it was a fairly uneventful, peaceful protest for about 45 minutes at the Bank Street Road, Batavia church. Church security escorted the member back to the church as protesters continued on with their mission. Photos by Alecia Kaus.

Sponsored Post: Sunday at the Genesee County Fair; Senior Citizen Day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Sunday, July 24th – SENIOR CITIZEN DAY

  • 9 AM—Open Class Poultry Show—(Merton Building)
  • 10 AM—Open Class Rabbit Show—(Merton Building)
  • 10 AM—WNY Garden Pullers Tractor Pulls (Grandstands)
  • 10 AM – 4-H Beef Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  •  NOON – Open Class Beef Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 1 PM—10 PM—MIDWAY OPEN
  • 1 PM—Fair Queen Pageant (Entertainment Tent)
  • 4 PM—The Big Pig Shindig Swine Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 4 PM—7 PM—Monica Hall—Band (Entertainment Tent)
  • 7 to 10 PM—Wail-ON Tribute to Waylon Jennings – (Entertainment Tent)
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

Sponsored Post: Saturday at the Genesee County Fair; Drive your tractor to the fair day

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Saturday, July 23rd – DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR TO THE FAIR DAY/ Kids Day—Fair Opens @ 9 am

  • 8:30 AM—Open Halter Draft Show (Horse Arena)
  • 9 AM—Empire Classic Youth Sheep Show (Main Show Ring)
  • 10 AM – Exhibition Halls & Buildings Open
  • 10 AM – 4-H Kennedy Building Exhibit Judging (Kennedy Building)
  • 12:30 PM—Open Class 6 Horse Hitch Classic  (Horse Arena)
  • 1 PM – 10 PM—Midway Opens Kids 16 & Under Ride for $15/wristband from 1 PM—5PM
  • 2 PM—Genesee County Fair Talent Show (Entertainment Tent)
  • 3:30 PM – Small Fry Tractor Pull (Exhibition Building) Sponsored by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Genesee County Pamona Grange, and Duane Schmigel
  • 4 PM—Farm Hitch Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena)
  • 5 PM – 10 PM – Midway Open @ Regular Rates
  • 7 to 10PM—Savage Cabbage (Entertainment Tent) 
  • 10 PM – Exhibit Halls & Buildings Close

    Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

 

Sponsored Post: The Genesee County fair begins tonight

By Lisa Ace


Daily at the Fair:

  • Air Sculpture (Balloon Display and Demonstrations) (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pig Racing – Show Schedule (SAT: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, SUN: 3pm, 7pm, MON: 3pm, 7pm, TUES: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, WED: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, THURS: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, FRI: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, SAT: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)
  • Niagara Down Under (All Day, Every Day)
  • Pony Rides (All Day, Every Day)
  • Chain Saw Carver (All Day, Every Day)
  • Fame Racing Schedule – Saturday: 2,4,6 Sunday: 2,6 Monday: 2,6 Tuesday: 3,5,7 Wednesday: 1,3,5,7 Thursday: 3,5,7 Friday: 1,3,5,7 Saturday: 1,3,5
  • Johnny Muttville Comix Schedule – Saturday: 1, 3:30, 5:30, Sunday: 1, 4, 5:30, Monday: 1:30, 4, 5, Tuesday: 2, 4:30, 6:30.

Friday, July 22nd—North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series
($5 carload entry to the fair Friday, 7/22 only)

  • 11 AM—Draft Horse Hitch Show (Horse Arena)
  • 4:30 PM—Draft Farm Team Show (Horse Arena)
  • 5:30 PM—North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic  (Horse Arena)
  • 6 PM—Fair Queen Pageant (Entertainment Tent)

Events & times on the schedule and this website are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with changes.

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