DUNKIRK, NY — The 4-H Dairy Show at the Chautauqua County Fair involved 51 youth representing eight clubs throughout Chautauqua County. The judge was Larry Hill from Falconer, NY. The youth, ages nine to nineteen, showed their dairy animals in 4-H dairy showmanship and in the judging contest. The showmanship contest involved competing for awards ... Read More

4-H members give Public Presentations at the County Fair. DUNKIRK, NY — 4-H youth continued to display their public speaking talents in the 4-H Building on Thursday as they gave public presentations on a variety of topics. Presentation judges for Thursday were Mary Dorman and Linda McGuire. Thursday’s youth participates were: Jane Fortna, ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — The 4H Snack Bar at The Chautauqua County Fair is the place you want to go for good food, good service at a good price and it all goes to a great cause! Long time fair goers know the best place to get a great meal at the fair is at the 4H Snack Bar. Located behind the Conservation Building another plus is the shade and seating area ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — While having too much fun at the Chautauqua County Fair this year, guests are sure to build up quite the appetite. Luckily, there will be an abundance of local and national concessionaires with great eats ready to satisfy any craving. From BBQ’s, maple milkshakes and fried dough nuggets to Greek specialties, cotton candy and ... Read More

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Exhibited Animals and Projects at the Opening Day of the Chautauqua County Fair. DUNKIRK, NY — Rides whirled about, children laughed, and 4-H members showed Monday as the 130th Chautauqua County Fair opened in Dunkirk. The fair kicked-off with a boom, as the annual cannon ceremony ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — Budget Work Continues. The effort to develop a budget that meets the needs of County citizens, deals with the $6 million in additional demands for our local money from Albany, and the arbitrary imposition of a 2% tax cap by the State continues. I have been meeting with all department leaders and the leadership of our enterprise ... Read More

70 Years At The Chautauqua County Fair. DUNKIRK, NY — The more things change, the more they stay the same. That expression may have come directly from Jared Woolley himself. Seventy years ago, as a young boy he exhibited his seeds at the fair. When he was finally old enough, he brought his livestock. That included everything from dairy cattle, ... Read More

With the fair coming into full swing on July 25, many county residents are planning a day or evening trip to have some family fun and make new memories. Everyone knows that there are the classics that we go to the fair to enjoy- the food, the rides, the grandstand events and of course the fun games. There’s always something to do. Some key ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — One of the most popular shows at the Chautauqua County Fair will give attendees a crash course in good old fashioned entertainment. On Tuesday and Sunday of fair week, the Demolition Derby will take place at the Budweiser Grandstand as daring drivers deliberately crash their cars while trying to keep their vehicles operational. The ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — The heat is on, summer time is here and there couldn't be enough reasons to get outside. So, grab your kids, friends or family and get out to the Chautauqua County Fair. From start to finish this year's celebration will feature tons of fun for the family. The fair begins July 25 and runs until the 31. The gates open at 9 a.m. and ... Read More