Planning a party, wedding, reunion? Need a place to host a business trade show, expo, or conference? Want to put on a car show, crafts fair, or antiques show? Have a musical event that calls for a stage and plenty of seating? Need ample space and a show ring for livestock, horses or other animals?

The historic Columbia County Fairgrounds is just the place. Its beautiful, historic buildings offer a rich variety for all occasions. Plentiful parking and an easy location to find make it attractive to out-of-towners.

Building highlights

More than a dozen buildings from which to choose.

Fairhouse
• 80’ x 80’ Historic 1884 Fairhouse with
wrap-around porch, renovated 2006
• Includes Private Bathroom and Caterer
Prep Room

Pavilion
• 50’ x 100’
• Built-in beer taps and bar, picnic tables available
• Built in 2002
• Includes walk-in cooler

Livingston Hall
• 30’ x 100’ Metal Building. Extra large
door opening accommodates large equipment

Columbia Hall
• 64’ x 88’
• Has 2 bathrooms, small kitchenette and office, porch. Picnic tables available.
• Rebuilt 2001

1888 Octagon Hall
• Two sections: 40’ x 40’ with hangers
for quilt show
• 18’ x 24’

Grandstands
• Seats 2,900
• In 2002 refurbished historic 1880 grandstands
at a cost of $400,000

Show Ring
• 48’ x 78’
• Built in 2004
• Bleachers available

Barns
• Two cattle barns, a cattle/sheep barn,
sheep/swine barn, a horse show ring

Concession/Bathroom Facilities
• Food court and several kitchen facilities
available, as well as bathrooms in several locations

Camping
• Grounds can accommodate camping

Insurance
• Grounds close at 11 p.m. For public
event, insurance coverage required naming
Columbia County Agricultural Society as
additional insured. Insurance coverage is required and is available for uninsured renters at a fee of $100

For more information and fees, a tour,
or to book the facilities, call the fair office
at 518-392-2121.