by Rachel Hunter
The Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair Association is primed to accept crowds at the 2016 Fair (Aug. 2 to Aug. 7).
The opening ceremonies will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2 followed by performances by Waydown Wailers at 7:30 p.m., and the Charlie Daniels Band at 8 p.m.
Tickets are still on sale, but will no longer be available online after midnight on Sunday, July 31. Call 287-3010 or visit the fair office for tickets, starting Monday, August 1.
Fair Manager Don Peck said changes to the fairgrounds this year include a raised stage, portable bleachers that will provide 270 more seats, and an upgraded electrical system. He also added that the New York State Maple Producers also improved their electrical system.
Mr. Peck also announced that there will be fireworks in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Coleman Bros. Shows on Saturday, August 6 at dusk.
Fair entries closed on Friday, July 22. Fair Secretary Anita Morrill said they received the following numbers: There is expected be 330 head of dairy cattle, eight head of beef cattle, a yak, 85 poultry, 19 draft horses, nine flowers, 38 sheep, and 15 oxen.
For more info, call the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair office at 287-3010 or visit gouverneurfair.net.