Contact Information

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Contact Information

Contact
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Phone:
(716) 649-3900
Main Office ext. 404
Address:
5600 McKinley Pkwy
Hamburg, NY 14075
Fax:
(716) 649-2431
Web:
ecfair.org
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Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Lou Ann Delaney, CFE
Cell Phone: (716) 609-3288 Office: (716) 649-3900 ext. 260
Email: [email protected]
Senior Marketing Coordinator/Media Escort Manager
Holly Smyczynski
Cell Phone: (716) 818-2007 Office: (716) 649-3900 ext. 261
Marketing Intern
Amanda Cammarano
(716) 649-3900 ext. 493
Marketing Receptionist
Connie Sciolino
(716) 649-3900 ext 404
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Press Office
Daily Hours
9 am – 9 pm
Press Office Phone: (716) 649-3900 ask for the Press Office
Location
The Press Office is located inside Gate 6 off McKinley Parkway
(near Clark Street). Please present your press credentials to the
gate attendants. This lot is available for working press only.
How to Enter the Fair
~Working press must arrive at Delivery Gate B off of McKinley
Parkway, just north of Clark Street. Stay to the right upon entering
the driveway. Inform the guard that you are working press, and
then proceed to the Press Office.
~All media must come to the Press Office to receive appropriate
credentials and a media escort. As working press you will receive
a temporary parking pass for the dashboard of your vehicle for that
day only.
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It is our strict policy that all working media is accompanied
while on our fairgrounds at all times.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Thank you.
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Requests for pit passes, backstage access, or concerts…
These are handled individually in accord with contractual limits.
This also applies to camera rights for concerts and must be made
no later than 48 hours prior to the event. Please fax your request
to (716) 649-2431 or email to [email protected]
Erie County Fair Attendance
Final attendance figures will be released at the end of the night of
Sunday, August 19 or early morning on Monday, August 20 by the
Director of Marketing. If you would like to receive this info, e-mail
[email protected].
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Table of Contents
General Information 5-16
Hours of Operation
Deals and Discounts
History
Legal Information
Directions
Guest Services
Safety and Security
Waste Management
Recycling
Board of Directors
Scholarships
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11-13
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Exploring the Fairgrounds 17-20
Buildings and Shopping
Food
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Agriculture and Competitive Exhibits
Agriculture
Fair Camp
4-H and FFA
Auctions
Shows and Events
Horse Highlights
Competitive Exhibits
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27-28
Entertainment
29-46
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Free Entertainment
29-33
Attractions
34-35
Strates Midway
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Limited Appearances
36-37
Contests
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Local Stage Entertainment 40-42
Carousel Room
Slade Park
Community Stage
42nd Street Café
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Buffalo.com Grandstand
43-46
Daily Highlights
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Hours of Operation
Gates are open from:
2pm-10:30pm August 8
9am-10:30pm August 9-19
Buildings are open from:
10am-10pm
Midway operates from:
11am-11pm
Adults $ 10
Seniors (60+) $ 7
Kids12 and Under FREE everyday!
Parking Price:
There are 5 lots available with entrances off of
McKinley Parkway, South Park Avenue, Quinby Drive
and Clark Street. Daily Price: $ 5
(except 8/8 $2 and 8/9 $4)
Theme Days
August 8
August 9
August 10
August 11
August 12
August 13
August 18
August 19
Channel 2 Day- $2 Admission, $2 Parking,
gates open at 2pm
Channel 4 Day- $4 Admission and $4 Parking
all day
Firefighters Day- Firefighters and auxiliary
members receive FREE admission with proper
ID
Top’s Family Day & WNY Moms Day
Veterans Day and Biker Day- Veterans and
active military with proper ID receive FREE
admission. For bikers: $10 admission with your
bike includes preferred infield parking.
Additional passengers are $5
Bicentennial Day- Happy Birthday Hamburg!
NY Lottery Day- the first 200 people (over 18)
to enter the NY Lottery Building receive a Free
Play coupon.
Final Day of the Fair
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Deals and Discounts
Channel 2 Day
August 8. $2 Admission, $2 Parking, Gates open at 2pm
Adult
Admission
available
online at
ecfair.org
for a $3
savings!
(Until
August 7)
Channel 4 Day
August 9. $4 Admission, $4 Parking.
Tops Friendly Markets One Price Ride Days- Save $5
Get to experience all the rides on the Strates Midway for just $20! Bring an
original Tops receipt on Wednesday August 8 through Friday August 10
and Monday August 13 through Friday August 17 to a Strates ticket booth
and receive an unlimited ride pass for the day. Only original receipts will
be accepted, one receipt per rider.
James E. Strates Shows Fun Card
This fun card will act as a debit card on the midway. One dollar will be
equivalent to one credit. Any amount can be loaded onto the card and it
is as easy as having your pass scanned before entering a ride
(Card expires on August 19, 2012)
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Cards are available presale (until August 7) $23 for 70
credits (33% savings)
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Everyday Special: $20 for 45 credits or $50 for 120
Free Admission to the Fair
When you purchase your motorevent or concert ticket in advanced.
(Admission is free on the day of the event only)
Bicentennial Admission Just $5
Kids 12 and under are FREE everyday compliments of Tops Pick up your coupon at one of the locations and receive ½ a regular gate
admission. Valid August 13 only. Our bicentennial partners are: Water
Stone Grill, Tractor Supply, Pegasus Restaurant, Hilbert College, West
Herr Ford, West Herr Chevy.
Everyday Student Special (Pay $5 after 5)
Students with a valid school ID (ages 13-22)
Free Admission with Sunoco
Stop by a participating Sunoco A Plus location and purchase two (2)
Pepsi twelve packs to receive a voucher for one FREE admission into the
Fair. Vouchers may be redeemed at any gate, any day, anytime!
Wendy’s Early Morning Discount
Arrive at the Fair any weekday (Aug. 12 & Aug. 15-19) before 11 a.m. and
pay only $5
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History and Fast Facts
Fair’s have gone back in history as far as 500BC and originated as a
meeting place for traveling merchants to meet and trade goods. As fairs
evolved they were often held on religious feast days and were important
sources of revenue for churches, temples, and other religious
establishments.
The first North American fair was held in 1765 in Windsor, Nova Scotia and
it continues to operate today. In the US, the “Father of Agricultural Fairs,”
Elkanah Watson established the first US agricultural society and shortly
after the first agricultural fair. This was the first time fairs were not just for
exhibiting animals but for competition with prize money.
Today over 3,200 fairs are held in North America annually.
Erie County Agricultural Society
Established: 1819
Mission
The basic purpose of the Erie County Agricultural Society, sponsors The
Erie County Fair and Exposition is to preserve and enhance, by
educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York
State.
Erie County Fair History Quick Facts:
-First fair was held in 1820 in downtown Buffalo -the Erie County
Agricultural Society is the oldest community member organization in Erie
County
-The Fair has been held every year since 1841, except 1943 when World
War II caused the Fair to be cancelled
-Hamburg, NY has been the site of the Erie County Fair since 1868
-The Fair began as a one day even held annually in the fall
Erie County Fair Quick Facts
-the Fairgrounds span 280 acres
-the Erie County Fair is the third largest county fair in the US
-the Erie County Fair is the largest independent fair in the US
The Erie County Fair is not affiliated with any government agency and does not
receive any government funding. As a non-for-profit agency, the ECAS qualifies as a
501(c) 3 organization. We are eligible to apply for grants.
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ERIE COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
ANIMAL RIGHTS POLICY
The purpose of the Erie County Fair Animal Care Committee is to
address all issues of animal care including:
• Appropriate care and management of animals while on the Erie County Fairgrounds by exhibitors. •
Educational programs for exhibitors •
The philosophy of the Erie County Fair in regards to animal care and management •
Handling expressions of concern for animal care from the public The Erie County Fair consider ourselves animal welfare advocates
and require the humane treatment of animals. Animal welfare
advocates continue to expand their knowledge base about animals,
their behavior, and their management as science and technology
dictate. Animal welfare advocates celebrate the bond between
animals and humans.
In contrast, animal rights activists seek to sever any bond between
humans and animals. Most animal rights activists believe animals
should only be admired from afar, without human intervention. A
large faction of the movement is also pushing for animals to be
given the same rights and status as humans. Animal rights
activists fundamentally believe animals should not be utilized to
feed, clothe, assist, entertain, or benefit humans.
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Erie County Agricultural Society Rules of Conduct Governing Political Activities and Advocacy Groups on the Erie County Fairgrounds The Erie County Agricultural Society recognizes and supports
the rights of all persons and groups guaranteed by the Bill of Rights of the
Constitution of the United States; in the same manner the Erie County
Agricultural Society recognizes its obligation to provide for the safety and
welfare of persons attending functions on the Erie County Fairgrounds; for
the purposes of maintaining public order, unrestricted flow of pedestrian
traffic, in a non-confrontational atmosphere on a fairgrounds reasonably
free from trash, papers, and debris the following rules are adopted:
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No leaflets, brochures, petitions or other written
or printed material of any kind or nature may be distributed or
handed out except from within the confines of a booth or other
concession space leased from the Erie County Agricultural
Society in accordance with its standard Concession License
Agreement.
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Without limiting the rights of individuals to engage
other individuals in the exercise of First Amendment Rights on
a direct or person to person basis no persons or organizations
may engage in activities which are likely to or which in fact do
cause a concentration of persons or groups in such a manner
or in such locations as to interfere with the free movement of
pedestrians and vehicles on The Fairgrounds.
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No persons or groups may engage in any
activities which are likely to or which in fact interfere with or
obstruct a performance, program or activity being conducted
by or under the auspices of the Erie County Agricultural
Society.
By order of the Board of Directors
Of the Erie County Agricultural Society
George Hebard, Esq. - 1990
Michael Bolas, Esq. - Reviewed – 2008
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Directions
From Downtown Buffalo (approximately 20 minutes)
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Travel south over the skyway on Route 5 to Milestrip Road
(Route 179) east to McKinley Parkway and head south about
4 miles.
Traveling East on I-90 (NYS Thruway) (Coming from Pennsylvania)
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Take exit 57 to Route 75 north.
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Turn right on to Southwestern Blvd (Route 20).
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Make a right onto McKinley Parkway.
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The Fairgrounds are on the right about 1.6 miles.
Traveling West on I-90 (NYS Thruway) (Coming from Amherst,
Rochester, Syracuse)
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Take the I-90 West to exit 56 (Blasdell/Milestrip).
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Turn left onto Milestrip Road (Route 179).
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Turn right on the McKinley Parkway.
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The Fairgrounds is on the left less than 4 miles.
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Turn left to take Rt-104W ramp toward I-190W/Canada/Buffalo.
Turn slight right onto NY-104/Lewiston Road. Turn left onto
Military Road/NY-265, turn right onto Upper Mountain
Road/Cr-11.
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Merge onto I-290S toward Niagara Falls/Buffalo, merge onto NY5 W via Exit 7 toward Lackawanna. Take the exit toward NY
179, enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto NY 179E
(Milestrip Road).
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Turn right onto McKinley Parkway, The Fairgrounds will be about
4 miles down on the right hand side.
Take the back road to the Fair
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Parking lot 5, located in the middle of Clark Street between
McKinley Parkway and South Park Avenue on the south end
of the Fairgrounds is the easiest lot to park in for easy
access. Avoid the traffic by taking the 219 to Armor Duells
Road West for the easy back entrance to the Fairgrounds.
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This route works particularly well if you live south of the
Fairgrounds
GPS Coordinates
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Gate B (Closest to Press Office), Lat: 42.73431, Long: -78.8132
Fair Address
5600 McKinley Pkwy
Hamburg NY 14075
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Guest Services
ATM Locations
• Fairgrounds Event Center East and West Lobby
• Carousel Room
• Hamburg Casino
• Kiddieland
• East Grandstand
• Marketplace
• All Gates
• Midway
• Food Court/ Broadway
• Expo Hall
Automotive Services - Free service for fairgoers!
• Run out of gas? Need a jump start? Lock your keys in
the car? Have a flat tire? Just call (716) 649-3900 ext.
234, for Fair Security, or ask the gate supervisors to
make a call for you. Assistance is available right here
on the grounds!
Canadian Money Exchange
• Located at the Time Warner Cable Ticket Office behind
the Grandstand. Open from 9am–8pm
• Canadian money is accepted at par at the gates only.
Child ID Programs
• From 2pm-8pm daily the Erie County Sheriff’s will be
hosting a Safe Child ID program with ID cards in the
Erie County Sheriff’s Building (the former Channel 4
Building)
• From 10am-10pm the Masons will be offering a Child ID
Program in the Event Center
Event Center Box Office
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30 (extended hours in days
leading up to the Fair)
Family Areas
• Stroller Square is in Kiddieland, offering a comfortable
diaper changing space and private nursing nook
available for your convenience. Open daily 11am-5pm.
• There is a Family Bathroom located at the top of the
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Avenue of Flags and inside the Showplex located next
to Kiddieland.
Diaper changing and a nursing area is available in the
Security Building on the Avenue of Flags
First Aid
• First Aid Station is located behind the Security Building on
the Avenue of Flags
Friends of the Fair
The Friends of the Fair started in 1987 as a small group
of people who did a survey for the Fair. Larry Bieler, Joan
Colklin, Diana Damstetter, Grace Kokot, Flora Leamer,
and Margaret Minnich were the original members of this
group. They did such an excellent job that the Fair
management decided to continue to use the help of the
volunteers. During the second year the name “Friends of
the Fair” was the decided title that stuck.
The Friends of the Fair are dedicated volunteers who are
involved in just about every aspect of The Erie County Fair.
They help:
• Park cars in the handicapped parking areas
• Staff the Information Booths
• Assist with picnics in Hickory Tree Park
• Greet Fairgoers at the gates
• Work in building departments
• …..and much more!
There will be approximately 200 Friends of the Fair volunteers at
this year’s Erie County Fair
Hand Washing Stations
• Numerous stations are readily available throughout the
livestock, petting zoo and food areas for your
convenience.
Hearing/Visually Impaired Services
• Kendra Francis will be the deaf interpreter on weekends
(8/11, 8/12, 8/18, 8/19) from 2-7pm.
• Shows are specially noted on the Daily Sheets
• Braille and large print Daily Sheets are available at the
Information Booth at the top of the Avenue of Flags
Courtesy of the NYS Blind Commission
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Information Booths
• Let the “Friends of the Fair” answer your Fair-related
questions at Gate 1, Gate 2, and Gate 4, Gate 5 and
near the Midway
Lost and Found, Security & Police Headquarters
• Fair Security, is in the Security Building on the Avenue of
Flags
Lost Children & Family Comfort Zone
• Located in the Security Building on the Avenue of Flags.
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Diaper changing and nursing nook available.
FREE Shuttle Service – sponsored by First Student

Fairgoers can save on parking & gas! Free shuttle service
from ECC South Campus on Southwestern Blvd. (Lots A
& C) will be available 10am-11pm Saturday, August 11,
Sunday, August 12, Saturday, August18 , and Sunday,
August 19.
Time Warner Cable Ticket Office

Concert and motor event tickets available here - located
behind the Grandstand near the side entrance of the
former Fairgrounds Gaming Casino. Open 9 am – 8 pm.
Tram Services: 11:00am-7:00pm – Daily

A $.25 fee will be charged per person, per ride. (proceeds
benefit the WNY Shriners)

Tram stops are located at the Tops Family Entertainment
Complex, Gates 1, 1A, 6, the Indian Village, Livestock
Arena, and near The Showplace.

Please note: Due to heavy pedestrian traffic and for your
safety, Tram service may be interrupted without notice.
Wheelchair, Stroller & Motor Scooter Rentals

Motorized scooters are $50, wheelchairs are $15,
wagons are $13 and strollers are $9 to rent for the day,
cash only

Scooters may be reserved early, online for just $45.

Rentals are available on a first-come first-serve basis at
Gate #2 (enter off Quinby Drive), Gate #4 (Between the
Event Center and Casino) and Gate #5 (enter off Clark
Street).
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Safety and Security
Important Safety and Security Locations
Armor Fire Department: trackside between Gate 1 and
Gate 6
First Aid: behind BW’s BBQ
Security: on the top of the Avenue of Flags
The Erie County Fair utilizes the efforts of…
Armor Fire- on site to respond to any immediate needs from fire calls or
emergency transports, all Armor members are fully trained EMTs.
Erie County Sheriff-They are located in the Erie County Sheriff’s Building
and are on hand to help with Child ID cards
Event Security-ninety trained professionals providing on-foot law
enforcement throughout the Fairgrounds
Hamburg Police- they have overall jurisdiction over the grounds and
provide 10-12 officers during Fair operation hours
Mounted Police-not only do the Mounted Police lead the Daily Parade but
they provide the Fairgrounds with additional security presence
New York State Police-provide an extra twenty officers for guest security.
Look for the State Police in the NYS Police Building where they will
provide information, educational demonstrations and more.
Ride Safety Inspectors-representatives from the NYS Department of
Labor, NYS Ride Inspectors and our own insurance company’s
representative, John Coniglio, as well as independent ride inspector Dan
Dudley, from Maryland are all employed to ensure ride safety
& Rural Metro- on site to provide emergency medical services
…to keep fairgoers safe throughout the Fairgrounds.
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Waste Management & Removal
For the health and safety of all Fairgoers, The Erie Country Fair
takes great pride and care in making sure the grounds are clean
before, during and after the Fair.
Potillo Sanitation Service

A commercial cleaning service available for
fairs, festivals, concerts and special events.
Every day during the Fair, Potillo Sanitation Services will
provide staff members to start 30 minutes prior
to the gate opening. The staff will keep the grounds free
from debris, as well as, clean up spills, empty garbage
cans and replace liners, maintain the Grandstand, and
clean the stable areas.
They are also responsible for our porter service and
restrooms
We greatly appreciate their hard work in keeping the Fairgrounds
clean, sanitary, safe and beautiful throughout the Fair.
Modern Disposal Services, Inc
Single Stream Recycling: Modern recycling has
revolutionized recycling with the new Single Stream
system. All your recyclables can be thrown in one
container with no need to sort.
With less hassle, Modern hopes their innovative system
will encourage more people to recycle.
www.moderncorporation.com
4-H “Revolution of Responsibility” Recycling Program
Help the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County’s 4-H
Youth Development as they work to reduce the amount of
waste entering our landfills. Save your recyclable items and
drop them in the designated areas throughout the
Fairgrounds.
Thank you in advance for helping with our recycling efforts!
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Board of Directors
The 2012 Erie County Agricultural Society Board of
Directors are:
Officers
Dennis R. Lang, CEO/Fair Manager
William J. Hopkins, Chairman of the Board
John H. Leamer, First Vice Chairman
Wesley C. Dust, Secretary
Hon. Richard L. Campbell, Treasurer
Directors Emeritus
Ray E. Draudt
Lloyd L. Lamb
Joyce G. Laing
O. Frederick Hofmann
Directors
Frank E. Newton
Joseph M. Solomon
Kenneth Wilk
Ronald A. Geitter
Harry J. Lockwood
Kay L. Leitzan
Kevin N. O’Gorman
Jessica L. Underberg
Robert J. Brunner
Charles F. Kelkenberg
Scholarship Winners
Each year the Erie County Agricultural Society, the Erie County
Fair and Hamburg Casino grant more than $20,000 in scholarships
to deserving students from across Erie County and beyond.
The 2012 recipients are:
Alicia Knauf, Cheektowaga
Alison Kolczynski, Hamburg
Amanda Cammarano, Buffalo
Ben Rogers, Springville
Brandon Cammarano, Buffalo
Carley Miller, East Concord
Christine Basile, Buffalo
Cody Armstrong, Hamburg
Conor O’Gorman, Eden
Dallas Duncan, Fowler IL
Elizabeth Kron, Alden
Emilee Koss, Clarence Center
Jacob Kelkenberg, Akron
Jason Swilling, Sherrand IL
Jennifer Maguder, West Seneca
Jessica Will, Orchard Park
Lee Maccarone, Hamburg
Magdalene Richmond, Eden
Mark Simson, Orchard Park
Matthew Sweeney, Appleton
Nicole Achtyl, North Collins
Samantha Basile, Buffalo
Sarah Schuessler, Attica
Scott Klubek, Orchard Park
Stephanie Holscher, Angola
Taylor Ellis, Elma
William Ziemendorf, Sanborn
Zachary Haas, North Collins
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Exploring the Fairgrounds
4-H Youth Development Building- showcases handiwork from 4H youths as well as lets Fairgoers get into the action with hands on
activities.
Highlight: The Kid’s Café has healthy food options, also all
proceeds benefit 4-H
42nd Street- stretches from the Tops Entertainment Complex to the 42nd
Street Café
Highlights: Peddlers Path, the Expo Hall and the Erie County
Fair Gift Shop
Ag-Grange Building- local growers showcase fruits, vegetables and
farm products with the hope of taking home a blue ribbon
Highlight: Maple Syrup Demonstrations show how pancake’s
favorite topping goes from the tree to your table.
Avenue of Flags- stretches from Gate 2 to the top of the Midway
Highlights: NYS Wine Village and Community Stage
New Vendors: The Corksicle
Baker Park- located trackside between the Grandstand and the AgSperience
Highlights: Swifty Swine Racing Pigs and Commerford Fire
Engine Hitch
Bazaar Building- over 30 vendors, including Kitchencraft with daily
cooking demonstrations
New Vendors: 3-D Art, perfume, frames and handbags
Community Stage- local performers take to the stage throughout the
day
Highlights: John Cassidy- The Bizarre Balloonologist, Jerry
Valley- Master Hypnotist, Buffalo Science Wednesdays, Canines on the
Catwalk (Saturdays)
Conservation Building- for those who love the outdoors they have
all the information you need for your next hunting or fishing trip. Also see
the Blue Ribbon winners for furs, pelts and skins
Highlight: SkyRiver Butterflies! Walk through this exhibit and get
up close to hundreds of butterflies
Craft Area- homemade goods from crafters and jewelers located
behind the Historical Building
New Vendors: Art on Stone and Coin Jewelry
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Creative Arts Exhibit- everything from photography, flowers,
antiques and quilts are on display from some of the most talented artists in
WNY
Highlight: New Piñata and Dress it Up contest winners will be on
display
World of Horses - come see beautiful horses and get all your
questions answered by experts
Highlight: Percheron Calliope Wagon and Morrisville State
College Belgian Draft Horse Hitch
Erie County Sheriff’s Building- get your Safe Child ID Cards and
more safety information
Highlight: Meet the Sheriff and Under Sheriff
Expo Hall- see experts from Home Depot or shop the Made in America
Store
Highlights: Kids workshops daily at Home Depot and Barney of
Mayberry makes a daily appearance at 3pm at Made in America
Fairgrounds Event Center- the largest shopping area on the
grounds features over 150 vendors selling new items and Fair favorites
New Vendors: As Seen on TV Items such as boomboxes, sushi
makers, cake pops, pooper scoopers and cuddle up its
Newly Renovated! Firemen’s Building- over a half million
dollars was invested this past year in the building’s restoration, which offers
fire prevention and safety tips
Highlights: Firefighter’s Memorial Service August 10, 4:15pm
Hamburg Casino- open 8am-4am with over 930 video gaming
machines and food options including the Midway Buffet and Tim Horton’s
Historical Building- see displays from WNY Historical Societies as
well as hands on activities and demonstrations
Highlight: Daily demonstrations outside the building 11am-7pm
Indoor Living Center- see displays from Mattress Firm, Carolina
Furniture and Gary Pools and Leisure
Highlight: take a load off your feet in Carolina Furniture’s recliner
collection
The Mall- an array of vendors offering all kinds of must have items
New Vendors: Heat in a Snap and A Spice Above NY
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Marketplace- more shopping with something for the whole family,
including Fido
New Vendors: Critter Gear, Beef Jerky, Nana’s Toppings, Big
Skinny Wallets and Whip-it Cleaner
NY Lottery Building- stop in for daily drawings and giveaways, play
Quick Draw in the Quick Draw Café
Highlight: Be one of the first 200 guests over age 18 on
Saturday, August 18 (NY Lottery Day) to enter the building and receive a
Free Play coupon
New York State Police Building- Daily live demonstrations and
tips to keep your family safe
Highlight: The SORT team (Special Operations Response Team)
rappelling demonstrations
Orchard Park Antique Mall- shop a variety of goods from a
number of antique vendors
Highlight: It’s the oldest building on the Fairgrounds- built in 1885
Outdoor Living and Backyard Experience - offers
recreational items and everything you need to make your backyard a
getaway.
Highlight: Hunter’s Hope Radio-A-thon with appearances by Jim
Kelly August 15 and 16
Peddler’s Path- take a walk through this little village where each
chalet offers a different buying expeience
Highlight: Antler Ridge Reindeer- see how Santa’s helpers spend
their summer
Slade Park- local musicians take the stage in the Slade Park Concert
Series
Highlight: Party in the Park August 15, 1-3pm and Lance
Diamond August 17, 7-9:30pm
Tops Family Entertainment Complex- see talented performers
take the stage as part of the free entertainment here at the Fair
Highlights: The Peking Acrobats, Gary the Silent Clown and
NEW! The Gizmo Guys
Woodcarver’s Building- talented artists make masterpieces out of
wood
Highlight: See who takes home the Blue Ribbon in a variety of
categories
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Food
WILD New Foods this year include:
Diventuri Concessions trackside
Deep fried Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Butter and Jelly
Sandwiches and Cheesecake on a stick
Don’s Place on 42nd Street
Caribbean Vegetables
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
The Gobblin Gourmet on 42nd Street
BBQ Sundae
Pineapple Upside Down Funnel Cake
Deep Fried Pie Pops
Jim’s near Creative Arts
Breakfast on a Stick
Deep Fried Tacos
Morris Concessions across from Bonanza Shooting
Gallery
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Deep Fried Kool-Aid, butter and cookie dough
Skeeter’s near Creative Arts
Catfish Sliders
Fish Tacos
Onion Burger Sliders
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Agriculture
2011 Stats:
1,097 Ag-related Exhibitors
5,000 Entries
8,000 Classes to Enter
National Award Winning! Ag-Sperience
Fairgoers get the opportunity to milk a cow at “Milkable Mabel”, learn
about farming, farm animals and where many of our favorite foods
come from. Visit our piglets and calves and even have the chance to
feed a calf daily at noon and 5pm. New this year, learn how to make
ice cream daily at 4pm.
Ag-tivities
These hands on agricultural activities are fun for the whole family. This
year kids can make seed mosaics, handprint animals, an herb garden
in a glove or a nutrition bracelet.
Blacksmith Demonstrations
Come and see how our blacksmith can turn a rod of steel into a
horseshoe ready to be worn. Demonstrations daily at 2pm and 6pm
Department
ADGA Goats
Ag-Grange
Beef
Color Breed
Grange
Holsteins
Home Wine
Horse Pulls
Llamas
Meat Goats
Poultry
Rabbits
Sheep
Swine
4-H
Exhibitors
33
85
38
50
4
52
39
22
26
16
19
29
33
9
475
Entries
220
1247
78
222
8
143
100
28
75
94
334
224
185
38
3122
Totals
1,775
5,038
Face of a Farmer
This on-going project highlights local
farmers and agricultural types to give
the public insight on their daily work.
Face of a Farmer segments can be
seen on our website
www.ecfair.org/face-of-a-farmer/
How to Give a Cow and Chicken
a Bath
Chicken baths are everyday at 1pm
at the Poultry Barn and Cow baths are everyday at 11am (except
Saturday, August 11 and Friday August 17). These demonstrations
give fairgoers the opportunity to see one of the many tasks farmers
complete everyday to keep their animals happy and healthy.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative Milking Parlor
Cows are milked everyday between 5pm-7pm in an educational
demonstration that shows how milk goes from the cow to your cereal.
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Fair Camp
Fair Camp is a unique experience for children 8-10 years of age
here at the Erie County Fair.
6 lucky campers are chosen for each weekend from all over WNY
based off an application process and an essay describing why
they are perfect candidate for the camp.
These campers get the opportunity to:
• Sleep in the barn
• Help out with chores
• Show an animal
• Work with a Fair food vendor
• Ag-tivities
• And ride in the parade
The two camp sessions this year are:
• Friday, August 10-Sunday, August 12
• Friday, August 17-Sunday, August 19
Campers arrive at 7pm on Friday and their weekend culminates
with a Fair Camp Showmanship on noon Sunday in the Showplex.
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What is 4-H?
The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership, and the necessary life
skills of youth through mostly experiential learning programs. Though
typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization as a result of
its history, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science,
engineering, and technology programs.
The Four H’s stand for:
Head, Heart, Hands, Health.
“Those kids,
our kids, who
are fitting
steers, doing
chores, picking
apples,
showing hogs,
driving the
grain
truck…are
assimilating
the mountain
of knowledge
that it takes to
make dirt and
rain into food.”
–Baxter Black
4-H Fast Facts:
•
4-H is the largest non-school educational organization for youths
(ages 5-18) – there are over 1,600 kids in over 110 4-H clubs in
Erie County alone.
•
The organization serves over 6.5 million members in the United
States
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4-H was established in 1902.
4-H Members will be showing their livestock as well as hosting
competitions and family activities daily in the new 4-H Youth Development
Building
What is FFA?
FFA stands for Future Farmers of America. (Also referred to as The
National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture)
FFA Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to
Serve
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference
in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership,
personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The
FFA was founded in 1928 by a group of young farmers who wanted to
educated future generations about feeding a growing population. The FFA
teaches farming as more than planting and harvesting but as a science,
business and art.
At the Erie County Fair, FFA members will be showing their livestock in a
variety of shows throughout the duration of the Fair.
FFA Fast Facts:
•
Today, there are over 540,379 FFA members, aged 12-21 in
7,489 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands
•
Former President Jimmy Carter, Tim McGraw, and Taylor Swift
are all past FFA Members
•
There are FFA chapters in 18 of the 20 largest US cities,
including, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia
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4-H & FFA Livestock Auctions
Support WNY youth in agriculture and fill your freezer at the same
time. 4-H and FFA members gear up year-round for this annual
event. The preparations must be thorough, from feeding and
caring for the animals to keeping a detailed journal.
Each project animal is grain-fed making them the finest quality
beef, lamb, goat, chicken and pork thanks to these dedicated
youths.
Those purchasing project animals help teach the youth in
agriculture about business practices, the importance of agriculture
and sportsmanship. The funds raised from these sales will help
offset the cost of purchasing a new project animal.
While project animals are the perfect purchase for families, many
are purchased by businesses that use them for company picnics,
sell them to employees or donate them to various organizations.
2012 Auctions
Swine, Rabbit, and Poultry August 14
Steer, Lamb and Goat
August 18
1pm
1pm
Showplex
Showplex
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Shows and Events
Wednesday, August 8
3:00-4-H & FFA Dairy Cattle Show
[SP]
5:30-4-H & FFA Dairy Cattle
Dressing Contest [SP]
Tuesday August 14
1:00- 4-H & FFA Auction- Swine,
Rabbit, Poultry [SP]
6:30-4-H & FFA Sheep Leadline
Contest [SP]
Thursday, August 9
9:00-4-H & FFA Poultry Show [RPB]
9:30-4-H & FFA Swine Show [SP]
5:00-4-H & FFA Working Goat Show
[LA]
7:00-Open Class Jr. Dairy Cattle
Showmanship [SP]
Wednesday, August 15
10:00-4-H & FFA Market Lamb and
Breeding Sheep Show [SP]
7:00-Open Class Dairy Cattle Jr.
Showmanship [SP]
7:00-Sheep and Meat Goat Dressing
Contest [LA]
Friday, August 10
9:00 -4-H & FFA Rabbit Show [RPB]
Showmanship [SP]
12:00-Open Class Market Lamb
Show, Showmanship, Shorn Fleece
Show [B11]
2:00-4-H & FFA New York Born,
Bred, and Raised Hog Show [SP]
6:00-ALSA Llama Show [LA]
Challenge [SP]
Thursday, August 16
9:00-Open Class APA/ABA Poultry
Show [RPB]
9:30-4-H & FFA Beef Show [LA]
4:00-Open Class Swine Show [SP]
5:00-4-H & FFA Meat Goat Show
[B11]
7:00-4-H & FFA Breeding Swine
Show [SP]
Saturday, August 11
9:00-Holstein Dairy Cattle & WNY
Regional Show [SP]
12:00-Open Class Breeding Sheep
Show [B11]
5:00-4-H & FFA Swine Dressing
Contest [SB]
7:00-4-H & FFA Rabbit Dressing
Contest [SP]
8:00-4-H & FFA Poultry Dressing
Contest [SP]
Sunday, August 12
9:00-4-H & FFA Dairy Goat Show
[SP]
6:00-4-H & FFA Goat Dressing
Contest [SP]
Monday, August 13
8:00-ADGA Dairy Goat Show [B11]
11:00-4-H Dairy Judging Contest
[SP]
Friday, August 17
9:00-Open Class Color Breed Dairy
Cattle Show [SP]
9:00-Open Class ARBA Rabbit Show
[RPB]
10:00-4-H NY Bred, Born and
Raised Sheep Show [LA]
6:00-Open Class Beef Cattle
Showmanship [LA]
Saturday, August 18
9:00-Open Class Beef Show [LA]
1:00- 4-H & FFA Auction- Steer,
Lamb, and Goat [SP]
Sunday, August 19
9:00-Open Class Meat Goat Show
[B11]
1:30-4-H Dog Show [SP]
Key:
SP- Showplex
LA- Livestock Arena
SB- Swine Barn
RPB- Rabbit/Poultry Barn
B11- Barn 1
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Horse Highlights
The Erie County Fair Western Horse Show
Ring I
Ring II
Ring I
Thursday, August 9
Friday, August 10
Saturday, August 11
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
The Erie County Fair Open Horse Show
Ring I
Sunday, August 12
8:00am
4-H Horse Shows
Ring I
Ring I
Monday, August 13
Tuesday, August 14
8:00am
8:00am
Horse Pulls
Noon in the Grandstand
Light Horse Pull Monday, August 13
Heavy Horse Pull
Tuesday, August 14
The Erie County Fair Hunter and Jumper Horse Show
Ring II
Ring I & II
Ring I & II
Tuesday, August 14
Wednesday, August 15
Thursday, August 16
9:00am
9:00am
8:00am
The Erie County Fair English Horse Show
Ring I
Ring I
Ring I
Ring I
Friday, August 17
Saturday, August 18
Sunday, August 19
Sunday, August 19
1:00pm
9:00am
9:00am
12:30pm
*Enter through Gate 5 for the 8:00am show
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Competitive Exhibits
1,421 exhibitors will enter pieces in the Conservation, Creative Arts,
Historical and Woodcarving classes. The Erie County Fair brought in
3,196 exhibitors to Hamburg, NY from all over the US in 2011.
Department
Conservation
Creative Arts
Historical
Woodcarvers
Totals
Exhibitors
28
1326
9
58
1,421
Entries
95
4438
9
496
5,038
The Creative Arts Exhibit is located in the Lower Grandstand and
features photography, paintings, floral arrangements, antiques and
more from artists.
The Woodcarvers Building is located on 42nd Street and is home to
beautiful woodcarving displays and ribbon winners from various
classes.
Creative Competitions
Watermelon Carving Contest
August 11 11am-3pm
Pre-registration was required and only 10 spots were available.
Competitors will have a time limit to carve, scrape and shape their
watermelon into the most creative piece
Plein Air Contest
Saturday, August 11 12-4pm
Painters are given a theme and time limit and will be judged on an
original piece created during that time
The works will be displayed throughout the duration of the Fair.
Nighttime Digital Camera Shootout
Sunday August 12 at 6pm
40 pre-registered competitors have two hours to go onto the
Fairgrounds and take their best digital picture of a theme they are
given at the start of the day
Photos will be on display in the Creative Arts building for the rest of the
Fair
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Pie Baking Competition
August 15
Bring your best pie to The Clubhouse in the Lower Grandstand. You
must accompany your pie with the original recipe . The pie should be
placed on a throwaway plate for judging
Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest
August 15 at 10:00am
Bring your best chocolate chip cookies to The Clubhouse in the Lower
Grandstand. You must accompany your cookies with the original
recipe. Three cookies should be placed on a throwaway plate for
judging.
Check out these other WILD Competitions at the Creative Arts
Exhibit
(pre-registration is required)
New! Piñata Contest- You won’t want to whack these masterpieces!
Stop in to the Creative Arts Exhibit to see what comes out of this WILD
new contest.
New! Dress it Up Contest- On July 2nd contestants were given a
mystery item to “Dress Up!” and bring back to the Fair in time for
judging. See what the mystery item was and how the participants
dressed it up. Items will be on display in the Creative Arts Area.
Gingerbread Design Contest- This crowd favorite is back again!
Leave your appetite outside because these gingerbread houses are
way too beautiful to eat. The entries will be on display August 18 and
19 only. Both pre-made and homemade gingerbread designs are
accepted.
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Free Entertainment
Backyard Circus & Puppet Parade
Children become the stars as they take the stage in the
Backyard Circus or grab a puppet and march along in the
Puppet Parade
Location: Stroller Square Park
Show Times: 11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
Parade Times: 11:45am, 2:45pm, 4:45pm
Barney of Mayberry (and his 1962 Galaxie Squad Car)
From the streets of Mayberry to the Erie County Fair,
nationally renown Barney Fife impersonator will be back
making appearances throughout the Fairgrounds and in the
daily parade.
Location: Expo Hall (Made in America), NYS
Police Building
Appearance Time: 3:00pm, 1:00pm
New! Commerford Fire Wagon Pony Hitch
Erie County Fair Hall of Fame Inductee, Commerford, brings
their miniature horses to march in the Wild About the Fair
Daily Parade. Fairgoers will also have the opportunity to see
the horses on display.
Location: Baker Park
Times: All Day
Gary the Silent Clown Erie County Fair Hall of Fame Inductee
Riding his unicycle or miniature car around for his 24th year,
his words are replaced with non-stop action! Also, look for
Gary in the Wild About the Fair Daily parade
Location: Tops Family Entertainment Complex
Time: 6:00pm
New! Gizmo Guys
These traveling jugglers have amused audiences worldwide
since 1987. The show combines award winning juggling with
side splitting comedy
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Times: Opening Day: 4:00pm, 9:00pm Fridays
and Saturdays 3:00pm, 9:00pm, SundaysThursdays 2:30pm and 9:00pm
Historical Building Demonstrations
Take a trip back in time and see how things were done
before electricity and all the innovations that came along
with it
Daily demonstrations include
Old-Time Lye Soap Making – Deb Burnett
Using a 200-year-old family recipe and a large pot
brought over to America from Scotland in 1905,
soap makers demonstrate old-time lye soap
making.
Broom Maker – Little John
Providing another machinery free
demonstration,
Little John creates 100%
handcrafted brooms daily
Location: Historical Building
Times: 11:00am-7:00pm
Jerry Valley-Hypnotist (August 14-19)
Valley returns for another year of his hypnotic antics! He
has been practicing hypnosis for nearly 28 years and has
traveled all over the world. Valley’s show is based entirely
on audience participation so no two shows are the same
Location: Community Stage
Times: August 14-19 2:30pm, 9:00pm
Jerry Ward, Chainsaw Artist
Erie County Fair Hall of Fame Inductee
Among the first to use the chainsaw in the wood carving
process, Jerry, known as the “Wizard of Wood” is back
for his 24th consecutive year! He will create pieces to be
auctioned off in a silent auction with proceeds to benefit
the ECAS Scholarship Fund.
Location: 42nd Street
Times: Friday and Saturday 2:00pm, 4:00pm,
7:00pm; Sundays-Thursdays 12:30pm,
2:30pm, 6:00pm, 8:30pm
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John Cassidy-The Bizarre Balloonologist
He holds 3 Guinness World Records; the most balloon
sculptures in an hour, the most modeling balloons inflated in
an hour and fastest single balloon sculpture. Cassidy has
been featured on many television shows including The
Today Show and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He
combines art and comedy as he makes some of the biggest
and most outrageous balloon sculptures right before your
eyes
Location: Community Stage
Times: Friday and Saturday 2:30pm, 7:30pm;
Sunday-Thursday 1:00pm, 7:30pm
New! Mango and Dango- Adventures of the Flying
Umbrella Ship
These two have taken their passion for street art and
circus performing all over the globe. Standing on 10 foot
tall stilts they should be easy to spot around the
Fairgrounds
Location: outside the Bazaar Building (TMobile)
Times: Daily 3:00pm and Walk around
Morrisville State College Belgian Draft Horse Hitch
See these beautiful Belgian horses on display and in
parade.
Location: World of Horses
Time: All Day
New! Nerveless Nocks Sway Poles
The Nocks are the oldest circus family in Switzerland,
dating back to 1840. Performers will take balancing acts
to a whole new level as they do jaw dropping stunts and
mid-air exchanges all on top of 40 foot poles.
Location: Kiddieland, near the Showplex
Times: 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30 Daily
New York State Police Rappelling Tower
The 57 foot tower will be on display and utilized daily for
presentations by the NYSP Special Operations Response
Team (SORT). The demonstration features various
rescue and rappelling techniques such as “high angle
rescue” and “tactical access” rappelling
Location: NYS Police Building
Times: 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm Daily
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Nya:Weh Indian Village
The village is comprised of members from the original 6
Nations who now refer to themselves as the
Haudensaunee, or people of the longhouse.” The village
will host daily performances by native dancers,
educational plays, traditional foods and crafts for sale
Location: Inside Gate 2
Show Times: 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 7:00pm Daily
New! Percheron Calliope Hitch
Calliopes operate on compressed air or steam and were
popular on steamboats in the Mississippi River. The one
featured at the Erie County Fair will be in the Daily
Parade pulled by horses.
Location: World of Horses
Times: All Day
New! SkyRiver Butterflies
Walk through this educational and hands on exhibit to get
up close and personal with hundreds of butterflies.
Feeding sticks will also be available for purchase for $1
Location: next to the Conservation Building
Times: Open Daily 10am-9pm
The Stars of the Peking Acrobats
They have been traveling the world since 1958 as an elite
performance and acrobatic act. Some of the routines and
art forms date back 2000 years but the Acrobats find a
way to keep their show updated and fresh time after time,
year after year.
Times: Friday and Saturday 12:00pm, 1:30pm,
4:30pm, 7:30; Sunday-Thursday 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
New! Steve Trash- Green Street Show
2011 Environmental Educator of the Year, Steve Trash’s
eco-illusions and magic tricks blended with comedy are
the first of their kind and fun for the whole family.
Location: outside the NY Lottery Building
Times: 4:00pm Daily
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Swifty Swine Racing Pigs
Forget about when pigs fly, these pigs race! Vying for
applause and snacks, fairgoers can pick their favorite and
cheer them on. These pigs perform before millions of fans
each and every year
Location: Baker Park
Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 5:30pm,
7:30pm
New! Wild About Monkeys
These crazy primates have been featured in Evan
Almighty. It’s a live animal encounter that is both
educational and entertaining for all ages. Currently it is
the only traveling show featuring trained baboons
Times: 10:30am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm
New! Wolves of the World
Come see an educational yet exciting show about how
wolves have lived and learned to survive as their habitat
in North America continues to dwindle, as it has for the
last 200 years.
Times: 1:00pm, 5:00pm, 9:00pm
Wild About the Fair Daily Parade featuring the Pepsi Cola
Marching Band
Join us for our patriotic parade every day! Featuring the
Erie County Fair Pepsi Cola Marching Band, NEW horse
hitches, and more…
Location: Starts inside Gate 1 (parade route is
shown on the map)
Time: 5:00pm
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Attractions and Exhibits
Bonanza Shooting Gallery
Take aim and let fire! With 100 interactive targets that
come to life when hit. This shooting gallery is the largest
traveling gallery of its kind
Location: Trackside, near Slade Park
Gemstone Mining
Hi-ho-hi-ho…take the kids mining where everyone is
guaranteed to strike it rich…well maybe not rich but
everyone will leave with their finds!
Location: across from the Showplex
Haunted House & Horror Museum
The creators of the award-winning Frightworld, bring their
redesigned Haunted House with eye-popping effects.
Location: inside Gate 4
I-Got-It
This is a family Fair favorite where five in a row wins you a
prize!
Location: Trackside, near Slade park
Mammogram Screening Vehicle
Stop by to receive a FREE mammogram and other
information on breast health. It is the only mammography
vehicle in the area. Brought to you by ECMC.
Location: 42nd Street
Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics
Explore wild mammals, reptiles and birds from all over the
world. Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics have been featured
several times on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! This year
they will be bringing a spider monkey, aardvark and baby
cougar.
Location: Inside Gate 5 and Gate 4
New! Just Dig It
Dig like an archeologist and searched for unearthed
treasures in this hands on experience. Everyone finds a prize
so Dig In!
Location: Avenue of flags, near the Conservation
Building
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Runa Pacha Rythms
Stop by and listen as these talented artists play native
classics. Fans can purchase native CDs and instruments.
Location: outside the Firemen’s Building
Psychic Mia
Have your palm read and fortune told right here at the
Fair.
Location: outside the Firemen’s Building, near
Slade Park
New! Zip Line Adventure
If you want to see the Fair like never before try out this
thrilling zip line adventure. Sends guests flying 75 feet from a
28 foot drop start
Location: inside Gate 4
James E. Strates Midway
Fast Facts
•
One of the oldest midways in the US
•
The only midway carnival to still travel
by rail
•
Has been part of the Fair since 1924
•
The midway consists of around 70
rides and 100 games and
attractions
•
Strates Shows has been a family
operated company for almost a
century
•
The Strates train has 61 cars
•
The entire midway can be set up and
New on the Midway in
2012!
Club Scene- Combining
today’s hottest music, state
of the art LED lights and all
the funhouse antics fairgoers
love
Space Roller-Lifts
passengers high above the
Fairgrounds, sways them
side to side and sends them
through 360 degree
loops…all as their feet
dangle to create the ultimate
flying sensation
taken down in just 18 hours
•
Strates visits 16 cities and travels more
than 6,500
•
miles each fair season
For Information about One Price Ride Days and the
Strates Fun Card Check out Page 6
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Limited Appearances
Country Artist Amanda Nagurney
Saturday August 11th 7pm-11pm
• Amanda will be performing at the Carousel Room
• Originally from Nashville, TN, Amanda has performed with
national acts including Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore,
The Band Perry and more.
• Her newest album was released in October with the title
track “Gone” gaining airplay
• 2010 Country Artist of the Year- Upper State Independent
Awards
Lance Diamond and the 24KT Band
August 17th, 7-9:30pm in Slade Park
• Diamond has been playing his classic rock and disco era
songs throughout Buffalo for years
• He has teamed up with the Goo Goo Dolls on many
music projects
• ARTVOICE Magazine named Diamond Buffalo's "best
individual vocalist", "king of charisma" and best "genredefying act
• You may recognize Diamond’s voice from the 2012 Fair
jingle!
SPCA’s Canines on the Catwalk – Now 2 Days
Saturdays, August 11th and 18th , 4 pm Community Stage
• Come see adorable dogs and puppies as they take to the
runway in search of a new home
Buffalo Museum Science Wednesdays
August 8th & 15th Community Stage
•
Who thought learning could be this much fun? Come see
what the crazy Professor is cooking up in his lab every
Wednesday at the Fair
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Meet the Lizard Lick Krew
August 9-12 at Gate 5
• The cast of truTV’s Lizard Lick will be at the Carolina
Carports booth as part of the “2012 Cover My Ride Tour”
• Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery has made a name for
itself as a North Carolina repo company with a flare for the
dramatic in the popular TV Series Fairgoers can also see a
custom chopper build by Paul Jr. Designs from American
Chopper: Senior vs. Junior on the Discovery Channel.
NASCAR Driver- Ryan Truex
August 1:30-3pm
• At just 20 years old, Truex has already competed in 29
races over the past three years
• Of those races he has finished in the Top Ten 7 times
• Named 2009 Camping World East Series champion and
2010 K&N Pro Series East champion
• Has driven the No. 9 car for RAB Racing and the No. 20
car for Joe Gibbs Racing
Hunter’s Hope Radiothon
August 15-16, Outdoor Living and Backyard Experience
• Hunter’s Hope was founded in 1997 in honor of Hunter
Kelly who was diagnosed with KrabbeLeukodystrophy
• The foundation works to raise money and awareness for
families who are battling this fatal nervous system
disease as well as for newborn screenings and family
support.
• Special appearances by Jim Kelly
Party in the Park
August 15th 1-3pm in Slade Park
• Presented by Gymboree Play and Music there will be
hands on games, activities, and giveaways
• Home Depot Kids Kits will be available for kids build a
variety of different projects
• Special appearances by the Erie County Fair clowns
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Contests
Erie County Fair 5K
Saturday August 11th
• Registration starts at 7:30 am, 5K starts at 9 am
• Runners and walkers are welcome!
• Pre-registration for $20.00 includes preferred parking, 2 adult
Erie County Fair admission passes, and a T-shirt (for
the first 500 pre-registered).
• Day-of registration is $25.
• The Newly Certified, USTAF certified course is a 3.1 mile
route that begins at the Grandstand and goes through
the Town and Village of Hamburg and then returns
with a finish line at the Grandstand.
• Named the Flattest Race Course in WNY
• There will be a post-race party for all participants and awards
for the top male and female finishers in various age
groups.
• A portion of the proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of New
York.
AT&T Scavenger Hunt
All Day, Everyday!
• Download the Fairgrounds App on your iPhone or Droid to
receive your first clue
• Nine clues will lead participants throughout the Fair looking for
QR codes
• Participants who find the checkered flag and complete the hunt
will be entered to win a prize by AT&T. The first 25
families to complete the hunt each day will win a
souvenir Fair mug.
Pulled Pork Eating Contest
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•
Wednesday August 15th at 3:30 pm at BW’s BBQ on the
Avenue of Flags
Contestants may sign up the day of the event at BW’s
Pie Eating Contest
• Tuesday August 14th at 2pm at BW’s BBQ on the Avenue of
Flags
• Contestants may sign up the day of the event at BW’s
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Erie County Fair Talent Show
• Provides an opportunity for Erie County youth to
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showcase their talent in competition
Each act is a maximum of 3 minutes
Winners go on to compete at the New York State
Fair in Syracuse
The Maxi Contest (ages 13 & up) is on Friday, August 10th
from 11:30am
The Mini Contest (ages 12 & under) will be on Saturday,
August 11th at 12:00pm
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Ice Cream Eating Contest
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Monday August 13th at 2pm on the Peddler’s Path stage
Contestants sign up at the stage at 1:30
Smoke Dance Competition
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August 18 2pm with final round at 7pm
Watch native dancers as they compete in this traditional
dance competition
The dancers will be wearing traditional clothing and beautiful
beadwork
Ultimate Fairgoer
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Helen Edie, was the 2011 Ultimate Fairgoer.
Helen has been coming to the Fair each year for more than
six decades. The Erie County Fair was a family affair as
her father was very involved in both the Agricultural
Society and the Fair. Helen received a VIP pass for the
Fair as well as meal and ride vouchers and a gift
certificate to the Fair Gift Shop.
July 31 - the deadline for applications for the 2012 Ultimate
Fairgoer. Reporters: Keep an eye out for a press release
on this year’s winner
NEW! Wild About Hair Competition
• Saturday, August 18 4pm on the Community Stage
• 12 local salons have entered to create wild hair designs
•
Come to the community stage to see the models strut their
stuff and showcase these amazing creations
(see Competitive Exhibits pg. 27 for additional
contests)
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Local Stage Entertainment
Carousel Room
Slade Park Music Series
Aug 8
Aug 8
7-9:30pm- The Soul Providers (Soul & R&B)
7-11pm-Hit-n-Run (Variety Rock) Aug 9
Aug 9
1-4pm- Rare Vintage (Polkas & Variety)
1-4pm- Blues Brothers (Blues)
7-9:30pm- To Be Determined
7-11pm- Terry Buchwald (Elvis)
Aug 10
Aug 10
1-4pm- The Formula Band (Italian American)
1-5pm- Russ Keyser (Variety)
7-9:30- Disco Duck (Your Favorite Disco Hits)
7-11pm- Hit-n-Run (Variety Rock) Aug 11
Aug 11
1-4pm- Sunset Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass &
1-5pm- Busted Stuff
Folk)
7-11pm- Amanda Nagurney
7-9:30pm- Ziv (Piano/Alternative)
(Country)
Aug 12
Aug 12
1-4pm- East End (Classic/Party Rock)
1-5pm- Flipside (Classic Rock)
7-9:30pm- Craig Wilkins Band (Traditional
7-11 Black Widow (Classic Rock) Country)
Aug 13
Aug 13
1-5pm-Russ Keyser (Variety)
1-4pm- Solid Grease (50s & 60s Oldies)
7-11pm-Boys of Summer (Party
7-9:30pm- To Be Determined
Band)
Aug 14
Aug 14
1-4pm- The Outofar Trio Jug Band
1-5pm- Busted Stuff
7-9:30pm- Civiletto Sings Sinatra (Hits of Sinatra)
7-11pm- Dave Constantino (Classic Aug 15
Rock)
1-3pm- Party in the Park
Aug 15
7-9:30pm- Heard of Buffalo with Randy Milligan
(Rock)
7-11pm- Black Widow (Classic
Aug 16
Rock)
1-4pm- 23 Skidoo (Dixieland Jazz, Burbon Street
Aug 16
& Ragtyme)
7-9:30pm- Ozone Rangers (Classic Rock)
7-11pm- Terry Buchwald (Elvis)
Aug 17
Aug 17
1-4pm- Stone Row (Celtic and World Music)
1-4pm- Blues Brothers (Blues)
7-9:30pm- Lance Diamond Show (Variety/ Soul)
7-11pm- Boys of Summer (Party
Aug 18
Music)
1-4pm- LeeRon Zydeco & The Hot Tomales
Aug 18
(Cajun/TexMex)
3-6pm- 90 West (Country)
7-9:30pm- Tommy Z Blues Band
7-11pm- West of the Mark (Country)Aug 19
Aug 19
1-4pmThe Frankfurters (German-American Music)
12-4- Busted Stuff
7-9:30pm- Big Wheelie and the Hubcaps (Rock
6-10pm- Laughin Bandit (Classic Oldies)
Rock)
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Community Stage
Aug 8
2:30
Wahl Performing
Arts School
4:00
Science
Wednesdays
6:00
Frontier Central
Fiddlers
7:30
John Cassidy- The
Bizarre Balloonologist
9:00
Future Dance
Center
Aug 9
11:30
Hot Country Liners
Dance Team
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
Dance Theater
4:00
Niagara Experience
Players
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Pepsi Cola Marching
Band
Aug 10
11:30
Erie County Fair
Talent Show (Maxi Contest)
2:30
John Cassidy- The
4:00
Niagara Frontier
Dancers Association
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Bello Voice Studio
Aug 11
12:00
Erie County Fair
Talent Show (Mini Contest)
2:30
John Cassidy- The
4:00
SPCA’s Canines on
the Catwalk
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
USA DanceBallroom and Beyond
Aug 12
11:30
Niagara Community
College Tanzen Dance Team
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
Miranda Dance
Academy
4:00
Islettes’ Elite
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
WNY Cloggers
Aug 13
11:30
4-H Fashion Show
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
C/M Dance Factory
4:00
4-H Talent Show
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Mary Alice’s Dance
Studio
Aug 14
11:30
Creation Performing
Workshop
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
Jerry Valley, Master
Hypnotist
4:00
Dance Spectrum
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Hypnotist
Aug 15
11:30
Drums Unlimited
1:00
John Cassidy- The
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2:30
Hypnotist
4:00
Science
Wednesdays
5:30
Springville Jazz
Orchestra
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Hypnotist
Aug 16
11:30
Stages Dance
Academy
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
Hypnotist
4:00
METTS Dance
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Hypnotist
Aug 17
11:30
Polish Heritage
Dancers of WNY
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
Hypnotist
4:00
Mt. St. Mary
Academy Jazz Ensemble
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Hypnotist
4:00
SPCA’s Canines on
the Catwalk
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Hypnotist
Aug 19
11:30
Miss Theresa’s
School of Dance
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
Hypnotist
4:00
Talent Express of
Eugenia’s Dance Studio
5:30
Ramblin Lou Family
Band
7:30
John Cassidy- The
9:00
Hypnoti
42nd Street Café
Aug 8-10 Backbeat ‘64
Aug 11 & 12 Swift Kick
Aug 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 The Diva
Show Bands
Aug 13-15 The Strangers
Aug 16 Heritage (Country)
Aug 18 & 19 Leon & The Forklifts
Aug 18
12:00
Erie County Sheriff’s
Bomb Detecting Dog Demo
1:00
John Cassidy- The
2:30
Hypnotist
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Buffalo.com Grandstand
Events
“1964” The Tribute August 8, 8:00pm
Rolling Stones called them “the best Beatles tribute
ever.” They have been touring since 1984, having
played more than 3,000 shows. The Tribute strives to
bring authenticity to their portrayal of The Beatles but
you will find one difference between the two, the Tribute
has made their sets longer than the sets The Beatles
would play.
Ticket Prices:
FREE
Ronnie Milsap August 9, 8:00pm
Country music’s first well-known blind artist, Ronnie
Milsap, is one of the most popular and successful
crossover artists in music. Milsap has released 26
studio albums and currently has produced 40 Number
One songs. His first hit single was “It Was Almost Like a
Song”
Ticket Prices:
FREE
Firefighter’s Day
August 10
Firemen’s Day has been a long standing tradition at
the Erie County Fair. This year, along with the regular
annual events, there will be a Fire Truck Pull to raise
funds for the Special Olympics of New York. Teams of
10 First Responders will have two attempts to pull a fire
truck 15 feet. The team with the best time will move on
to a championship round.
Firefighter’s Events:
2:00 Fire Truck Pull (First Round)
4:15 Memorial Service (at the Firemen’s Building)
5:45 Fireman of the Year Award Ceremony
6:30 Fire Truck Pull (Championship)
7:15 Firemen’s Parade
Ticket Prices:
FREE
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Victoria Justice August 11, 7:30pm
She is the star of the Nickelodeon show “Victorious,” and
has been performing since age ten. Justice has been
nominated twice for Kid’s Choice Awards- Favorite TV
Actress. Her latest album Victorious 2.0 was released
June 5, 2012 and features the single “Make it in
America”
Ticket Prices: $40 Infield, $25 Grandstand
Veteran’s Day August 12, 1:00pm
A annual tradition at the Erie County Fair, we are proud
to welcome our local veterans and active military.
Fairgoers have to opportunity to thank our heroes as
they take to the track and march in the parade.
** Veterans and Active Military receive FREE admission
to the Fair today with proper ID
Ticket Prices:
FREE
Ted Nugent August 12, 7:30pm
Also known as the “Motor City Madman,” Nugent has
produced 34 albums and sold more than 30 million
records. One of his most popular singles is “Cat Scratch
Fever.” Nugent has been touring annually since 1967
and performed his 6,000th show back in 2008. At the
height of his touring career Nugent was playing 300
shows each year.
With Laura Wilde
Wilde, is 22 from Melbourne, Australia where she made
a name for herself as a bassist and guitarist. She got
her first guitar at just 18 months old and has never
stopped. Her big break came at a local pub when the
band’s bassist never showed up. He debut album Sold
My Soul came out January 31, 2012.
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Little Anthony & The Imperials August
13, 8:00pm
This rhythm, blues/soul/doo-wop group from New York
City has been performing since their debut in the 1950s.
Their first hit was “Tears On My Pillow” Their most
recent album, On A New Street, was released in 1976
but they continue to be a crowd favorite. They were
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
Ticket Prices:
FREE
Boston August 14, 8:00pm
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts in 1976, their selftitled debut album is the second best selling debut
album in US history. The following two records “Don’t
Look Back” and “ Third Stage” made it all the way to
Number One. The most popular song in the US for
Boston was “Amanda.”
Hot Chelle Rae August 15, 8:00pm
The band formed in 2005 in Nashville,
Tennessee and they have been on a roll ever since.
The band is comprised of four members, Ryan, Nash,
Ian and Jamie. Their latest album Whatever has so far
produced two hit singles; “Tonight, Tonight” went to
Number One and was 2x Platnium. Hot Chelle Rae was
also the recipient of the 2011 Sprint New Artist of the
Year Award at the American Music Awards.
With All Star Weekend
With two albums out and a third one
expected this January, All Star Weekend has been
rolling out catchy pop tunes such as “Mr. Wonderful”
and “Not Your Birthday.” The guys have recently started
their own record label, Diggit Records, which will
produce their upcoming album.
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Blake Shelton August 16, 8:00pm
Shelton stepped on the country music scene in 2001 with
hit single “Austin” and has been on a roll ever since. He
has released six studio albums, four of which went
Platinum. He was named the 2012 Academy of Country
Music Male Vocalist of the Year, which adds to his long
list of awards. Fans can see Shelton as a vocal coach
on the hit NBC show The Voice.
Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Truck
& Tractor Pull with WNY Pro Farm Pullers
August 17 & 18, 6:00pm
Both of these exciting pulls will feature 6 Classes,
including Super Modified Tractors, Unlimited Super
Stock Tractors, Hot Rod Semis, Super Modified 2WD
Trucks, Light Limited Superstocks and pro Street Diesel
Trucks. These events certainly turn heads from the roar
of the engines to the roar of the crowds it is incredible
what these super machines are able to do!
Ticket Prices: $20 Box, $16 Infield, $12
Grandstand
World’s Largest Demolition Derby
August 19, 1:00pm, 6:00pm
It would not be the closing day of the Erie County Fair
without the Demolition Derby. This year there will be the
traditional two shows, with the bus derby being held at
the 1:00pm show. Daring drivers will suit up and get
behind the wheel in this crowd favorite. Fairgoers need
to bring their voices because prizes don’t only go to the
best drivers but to the fan’s favorite cars.
Ticket Prices: $16 Infield
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