Facility Rental

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.