The excitement returns as the 180th Columbia County Fair opens at noon, this Wednesday, September 1st.  Proud to be one of the oldest of its kind in the USA, this year’s old-fashioned country Fair promises to be better than ever.  Whether you are a Fair regular or a first-timer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy [...]

The 180th Columbia County Fair begins Wednesday, September 1, but there is plenty happening the weekend before at the Fairgrounds in Chatham. The Open Horse Show takes place on Sunday, August 29 and is a “shine only” event this year - the show will be cancelled if it rains.  Competition begins at 8:30am for Junior [...]

Old favorites are back but there are also a few new conveniences in store at this year’s Columbia County Fair.  Visitors can expect the old-fashioned country Fair they remember while enjoying some modern upgrades designed to improve the experience.  For starters, a map of the Fairgrounds, along with information about other local features will be [...]

The happy sound of music in the air returns to the Columbia County Fair in Chatham this September.  A wide variety of home-grown musical entertainment will be appearing each day and it is all free of charge, included in the cost of your admission ticket! This year’s event features carefully selected musical performers.   Some [...]

At the Columbia County Fair, the focus is always on what’s “local”.  The annual event serves as a showcase of the pride of the county’s citizens and local family farms.  After an unprecedented year off, opening day has been eagerly anticipated, especially among the local folk who have been busily preparing to exhibit their wares, [...]