Middletown, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County and the Otisville Lions Club are excited to announce the 3^rd annual Country Fair in Otisville, NY. This fun-filled family fair is scheduled to open Thursday, July 24^th through Sunday, July 27^th at the CCE Orange County Education Center and 4-H Park, located at 300 Finchville Turnpike in Otisville. Come visit and enjoy live entertainment, 4-H exhibits, animal shows, amusement rides, tractor pulls, delicious food, hands-on activities, and OC Live! An art show presented by the Orange County Arts Council, and so much more!

This year, thanks to 2025 Transportation for Youth Grant, we’re removing transportation barriers and making it easier than ever for young people to explore farming, food production, and rural traditions. The Country Fair & CCE Orange County invite youth ages 5–18 from communities in Orange County to experience a fun-filled, educational day at The Country Fair! On Saturday, July 26^th, there will be pick-up locations in Newburgh, Port Jervis, and Middletown for FREE so young people and their families can experience the fair. What’s included? The transportation will include:

• Round-trip bus transportation for youth & chaperones
• 5-hour immersive fair experience
• 2 hours of hands-on agricultural education (English & Spanish)
• Lunch voucher included for the Clover Café
• Free Time to enjoy the entire Fair!

To participate in this exclusive experience, you must register online. Registration will close on July 14^th. Youth must be accompanied by a chaperone over the age of 18 years old. Photo release forms must be completed prior to pick-up. This will happen rain or shine! To register, visit  https://bit.ly/4ebIaVt 

Admission to the Country Fair is free but there is a parking fee of $10/car. Please see below for the dates and times for the Fair:

• Thursday, July 24: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 25: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 26: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 27: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.**
  • Sunday Night Fireworks! *9:00 p.m.*

**Think Differently, OCNY will be offering a Quiet Space for Sensory Sensitivities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday!

Please also note that the Education Center & 4-H Park has rock roads and uneven surfaces. Please contact us with any questions.

Our full Fair schedule can be found online at https://cceorangecounty.org/the-country-fair or for more information contact Jill Van Aken at 845-344-1234.

Cornell Cooperative Extension and its partnerships provide programs for Orange County residents on youth and family development; nutrition, health, and food safety; community and economic vitality; and agricultural sustainability through Cornell based research.  Committed to Orange County, we design programs to meet local needs to enable people to improve their lives and communities.  For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County at 845-344-1234 or visit our website at www.cceorangecounty.org.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County provides equal employment and program opportunities.

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