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N.Y.S. Assoc. Ag Fairs NYSAAFPage 1 Newsletter

December 2012 New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs, Inc.

From The President I can hardly be- our organizational fabric. I hope that we can lieve that we are get along and work together in our individual approaching the agricultural societies. It amazes me that with end of another such important work, with such a common year and that our purpose, that we just can’t do it amicably. 125th Anniversary Unfortunately, I hear it far too often that “it just Convention is just isn’t fun anymore.” a very few weeks Our problems are not going to go away be- away. It also seems impossible that my cause we decline to face and acknowledge time as President of this great association them. We are not going to grow and remain is coming to an end. competitive in attracting new exhibitors, new A theme I have struck with the Board and vendors, new attendees unless we face that your Executive Committee this year is that dreaded word “change”. President Franklin these are not common times. These are Roosevelt said once, “Try something new. If it difficult and challenging times. I hope we works, do more of it. If it doesn’t, try something have and will continue to address some of else.” We had much nicer weather this past the issues that need our attention now and summer certainly than the year before. If your in the months and years ahead. With our fair had good weather and attendance was next Board meeting in January, I believe flat, it is important for you to spend time look- Veterans Hall at we will have discussed and settled some ing at that and anticipating some changes. important issues that will move us forward, We have needed to and are doing that in Schaghticoke Fair accordingly. your state organization. You may well have Many fairgoers visited the Veterans Hall While we know, love, and work hard for our to do that back home at your fair, as well. to pay tribute to our Veterans and say thank fairs, we have to be aware of some serious I am an optimist, so I believe it will all you. Everyone knows and loves a veteran issues. Two of our county fairs were held end well. Our goals are too lofty, our work and many came to share that connection. this past summer without carnivals. At least too important, the results of our efforts too Some came to see a picture, a clipping or one fairground is up for sale and county significant for it to end any other way. I carry perhaps an item donated by family or a government in a second is considering the inside a grateful heart. In a lifetime of work friend that served our country. same move. More and more issues, rules in the fair industry, my year as President of this The Veteran Hall honors all veterans. In and regulations force us to change the way association has certainly been a highlight. In addition we are very busy compiling a com- we do our business and run our fairs each concluding, let me offer the following, “There’s prehensive list of veterans names from Rens- year. We no longer have the comfort of a theory that a person’s civility, his mastery selaer County. These names are categorized “business as usual”. of maturity and the manners that go with it, by the fourteen towns and two cities in the That dreaded word change is our chal- may be most readily gauged by his ability to county. This will be an ongoing objective lenge. We all know that the old pair of shoes simply say, “thank you”. for years to come as we feel it is one of our fits more comfortably but, I just don’t think A heartfelt “thank you” for affording me this primary goals. can face current realities walking around in grand privilege. Riding a bus from SUNY Os- A challenge coin has been created and old shoes! I place much credence in the wego back in 1969 to Syracuse and my very can be obtained by giving a monetary expression, “If you always do what you have first convention, I could never have dreamed donation. The coin the represents the five always done, you will always get what you that the fair business would ever afford me branches of the military as well as Rensselaer have always gotten.” the life and professional experiences I have County’s Gold Star mom on one side. On the To paraphrase another quote I use often, enjoyed. other side is the American flag, an eagle and “I am not necessarily a pessimist because In the spirit of the holidays, my hopes and a ferris wheel which ties in the location of our I am not sure it all ends badly. Nor am I an prayers are with you and yours that this is a building at the Schaghticoke Fair. optimist because it may not all end well. blessed season of great joy for one and all. There is still work to be done on the build- I guess I just live with hope.” My hope is See you in January at our 125th Anniversary ing and many more names to acquire but that while we have differing opinions, the Convention. the second year at the Veterans Hall was a great success and extremely rewarding for lack of civility that is far too prevalent in Robert Grems society today does not become a part of those of us whose goal it is to honor these men and women. N.Y.S. Assoc. Ag Fairs Page 2 Bits & Pieces Fair Dues Association treasurer, Joan Rowland, reminds all fair treasurers and managers that the dues notices went out in October and are payable by December 10 so that all are accounted for by convention time. Mail your dues payable to NYSAAF to Joan at 451 North Creek Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Note that your dues are determined by your 2011 attendance. NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets Officers Information Forms 2013 Agricultural Fair & Officers Information form listing your current officers has been mailed to you. Please complete so an updated list can be distributed at the January convention. Send to Fax form to: Holly Marchand at 518-457-3080 or email holly.marchand@ agriculture,ny.go Premium Reimbursement Report Your annual report for premium reimbursement must be sent to the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets. Return to Lucy Roberson, Director of Fiscal Management, 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235 Dutchess County Fair names New Manager Obituaries The Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Agricultural Society announced Lucille D. Turner - at their November meeting that Andy K Chemung County Fair Imperati, 49 has been named the new Lucille Turner, 91, of Horseheads General Manager of the Dutchess County passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 Fairgrounds. while residing at Maplewood Manor in Imperati, an employee of the Fairgrounds Ballston Spa, NY She was the wife for 17 years, held the position of Opera- of the late Robert Turner who passed tions Manager for the last 6 years. He also away in 1981. Following her husband’s coordinates and manages the agricultural death, Lucille took over his position of programs at the fair. He is a past direc- secretary/manager of the Chemung tor of the New York State Association of County Fair from 1982-86, a position Agricultural Fairs and is a current member he held for thirty-five years. Lucille at- of the Ag Awareness Committee. He has tended the NYSAAF Conventions and served as Interim General Manager of the was the recording secretary for then fairgrounds since January and is a long executive secretary, Gladys Blatchley. standing member of the Dutchess County She is survived by her children Bar- Agricultural Society bara and her husband Steve Noll of Andy is a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill and NYS Fair Managers MD and Beth and her husband Daniel Left to right: John Craft – President (Co- has been involved with the Dutchess County Loewenstein of Ballston Spa along with lumbia County Fair), Gerry Elthorp, Secretary. 4-H since his childhood. 4 grandchildren. He is married and lives with his wife and Treasurer (Herkimer County Fair) and Eugene son in Hyde Park NY. Slater, Vice President (Wayne County Fair). Charles Patrick Slevin “Charlie Slavin” Charlie Slavin, 87, of Jupiter, FL Dates to Remember passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2013 2012 at Jupiter Medical Center. He was January 18...... NYSAAF Board of Director’s Meeting-Rochester, NY preceded in death by his son Charles in June, 2012. January 18-21...... NYSAAF Annual Convention & Trade Show, RRCC, Rochester, NY Charlie was a life long entertainer in April 1...... April Newsletter Articles due the North East starting as a singer then as a comedian. Survivors include his April 13...... NYSAAF Board of Director’s Meeting, State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY wife Mary, granddaughter Terra Slavin April 18-20...... IAFE Zone 1 Meeting, Portland, ME and grandson Charles Slavin. Charlie through Charles Slavin April 25-28...... IAFE Management Conference, West Palm Beach, Fl Attractions worked at our New York September 1...... September Newsletter Articles due Fairs, attended many of our NYSAAF September 28... NY SAAF Board of Director’s Meeting, Holiday Inn Express, Rensselaer, NY conventions and provided us with his expertise as Master of Ceremonies. He September 27-29...... NYS Fair Managers’ Meeting, Holiday Inn Express, Rensselaer, NY developed friendships in New York who December 1...... December Newsletter Articles due he kept in touch with. December 9-12, 2013...... IAFE Convention & Trade Show, Paris Hotel, LasVegas, NV N.Y.S. Assoc. Ag Fairs Page 3

2013 Convention Group Credit Card Instructions- Door Prizes The 125th Annual NYSAAF Convention will be held Radisson Riverside Hotel We request only one per fair and it can be left January 18-21, 2013 at the Rochester Riverside In effort to assist with previous billing issues at the registration desk. Label each item with the Convention Center, Rochester, NY we suggest the following procedures to assist in name of your fair and distinguish between door prize and auction item. Registration smoothing out the process. If you are a group that The registration desk will be located in the gal- is looking to have all the rooms from your fair or Banquet leria, street level. Your registration packets with organization billed to one credit card the following The NYS Association of Agr. Fairs is offsetting badges and tickets will be available Friday 2:00 will enable you to do so: the cost of the banquet ticket. The cost will be PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and 1. Have one main contact for your group call the $34.00 for either choice of Chicken Fontinella or Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. hotel 585-546-6400 and ask for Linda Donoghue Sirloin Steak, if purchased by December 15th, On Registration forms have been mailed to you. On the reservations manager. December 16th the cost of the banquet tickets December 16th, registration increased to $10.00. 2. Tell Linda that you are with Ag Fairs and you will increase to $39.00. This offer is being made List your name on the form as you would like it to would like to create a “group master” for your available to you by the Association in the hope appear on your badge. fair. Linda will then create a “group master” for your that you will join us for the 125th annual banquet billing purposes. and entertainment showcase on Sunday in the Saturday & Sunday Breakfast– 3. You will need to have the credit card and fill Empire Hall North of the Rochester Riverside Con- Advance ticket required out a credit card authorization form. vention Center. For the 2013 convention the NYSAAF is offsetting Once that group master is created you can then Memorial Display the cost of the breakfast on Saturday, January 19 either give Linda the list of names to go on your and Sunday, January 20. The menu will include: Memorial forms were mailed to you. If you have “group master” or you can have the individuals someone you want remembered, please send Sliced fruits, scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, from your fair call in. sausage, assorted pastries, juices, coffee and tea. completed form to Dr. Marilyn Trainor, 436 Harris Dr., If you are going to have individuals call in Watertown, NY 13601 by January 1, 2013. Breakfast will be located at the Radisson Hotel in the on their own please let them know that they will Grand Ballroom. Advance tickets are required and need to make a reservation under ABC fair part of Trade Show Booth & Hours can be ordered on the registration form mailed the Ag Fairs block. That way all reservations will be Exhibit will be open Saturday, January 19 from to you. The cost is $10.00 per person, $12.00 per under the correct fair. Linda will also take care of 11 AM to 5 PM and on Sunday, January 20 from 11 person if purchased after Dec. 15. any payment or billing issues that you may have. AM to 4 PM. Booths are 8 ft. x 10 ft. Contact Norma Badge Requirements Her email address is [email protected] Hamilton at 518-753-4956 for further information The Riverside Convention Center is connected on obtaining a booth. A lunch buffet (on your own) Name Badges must be to the hotels by skywalks. Note that there is a NO and seating area will be available on both days in worn to all functions. SMOKING policy at the convention center. the trade show for your convenience. Please wear your registration badge at all times. Directions Discount Coupons These badges are important for your identification Lunch: Check your registration packet for a to attend the meetings, enter the trade show and The parking garages for the hotels can be reached from Interstate 90 to: Luncheon Discount Coupon being offered by the other functions involved with the convention. These NYS Association of Agr. Fairs and The Rochester badges indicate that you have registered for the WEST - From I-90 take exit 47 to route 490 east (stay in left-hand lane), then take Plymouth Avenue Riverside Convention Center redeemable for a convention; they help the trade show participants savings of $1.50 off any concession purchase of put names to faces and the ribbon color identi- exit. Make a right onto Plymouth Avenue, then a left onto Main Street. $5.00 or greater at the trade show. fies fair attendees, associate members, officers This will offer you the opportunity to have lunch and speakers. EAST - From I-90, take exit 45, follow route 490 west to Plymouth Avenue, exit ramp. Go straight and also to conduct business. Tickets for the spe- Convention Program to Main Street and take a right onto Main Street. cial drawing will be included in your registration You can download the 2013 Convention After crossing the Genesee River, make a left into packet. You must deposit the ticket at the trade Program at www.nyfairs.com driveway from Main Street to Radisson Riverside show to be eligible. There will be a box where the Hotel, 120 E. Main Street. Make a right into drive- prizes are displayed. Five qualifying tickets will be Hotel Reservations way from Main Street to Hyatt Regency Hotel, 125 drawn Saturday at 4:30 and five Sunday at 3:30 Reservations should be made directly with the E. Main Street. PM. Qualifiers must be present to win. On Sunday, Radisson Riverside Hotel and the Hyatt Regency. a drawing of the qualifiers will determine the winner. Be sure to tell them you are with the NYSAAF to get Presidents’ Reception The winning registered delegate must be present the proper room rate. The President’s reception will be held in the to win. The prizes will be displayed in the trade show It is very important for everyone making reserva- Riverside Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel on Friday, at the convention. tions, (whether individually or one person making the January 18 from 9 PM until midnight. Trade Show Parade reservations for the whole group) to be sure they Auction are identified by name and by fair to eliminate any The theme for 2013 is “Happy Birthday”. The Saturday following the Past President Recep- repetitions. We receive credits on the convention “Little Red Wagon Parade” will be held Sunday tion, our annual scholarship auction will be held expenses from the Radisson and the Hyatt depend- at 2:45 pm in the trade show area. Rules to par- with an added silent auction and entertainment. ing on the number of rooms used. Therefore, it is ticipate were mailed to you with your registration Donations can be left at the registration desk. Be most important that all of our registrants stay at information. Return your entry form by January 1 sure your name is on each donated item. It is one of the two hotels and that they know you are to: Nelson Eddy, 31571 Peck Road, Black River, NY requested that the item have a minimum value part of our group. Deadline for room reservations 13612. If you need further information, contact of $25.00. The Association will again be accept- is December 31st. If you are tax exempt you must Nelson at 315-773-5133. ing credit cards for auction purchases. In addition present the necessary paper work at the time of NAME BADGES MUST BE to benefiting the Scholarship Fund, 25% of the registration. If your fair is paying with a corporate WORN TO ALL FUNCTIONS proceeds, by action of the Board of Directors at card, please read tghe following instructions: the April meeting, will go to the General Fund to For 2013 Convention Program down- support convention activities. load at home page on www.nyfairs.org N.Y.S. Assoc. Ag Fairs Page 4 Convention Sunday, January 20, 2013 – Imme- Showcasing 2013 diately following the banquet Saturday, January 19, 2013 Klein Entertainment – “The Lost In Jest Trailers” Performing before the scholarship auction The Lost Trailers accolades include snagging at 7:30 PM. A comedy variety entertainment 3 ACM Nominations and several Top 20 hits from Amherst, NY. Side-splitting, gravity-defying on country radio while opening for Sugarland, comedy Juggling Taylor Swift, Jamey Johnson and many others. As Chief Executive Oddball of In Jest, Inc., The Lost Trailer’s are currently preparing a Nels Ross works solo and with others to pro- new release for radio and retail which was vide uplifting shows, keynotes, and more in partly recorded in Abbey Road with legendary the United States, Canada, and abroad. His producer Eddie Kramer. ability to customize programs and connect with any group has made Nels a favorite of Variety Attractions – Hillbilly Way Joie Chitwood III corporations, organizations, and celebrations A Modern Country Music group based in of all kinds. Southwest, PA on Rhythm House Records Brickyard Crossing Inn and Brickyard Crossing Fritz Polka Band Love Shine Agency - Golf Course. He joined the staff of the IMS Performing immediately following the schol- as Senior Vice President, Business Affairs on The Moogician Oct. 1, 2002. arship auction Billy Bob Steinberg ‘s funny and educational Chitwood was also Vice President and Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz’s Polka Band magic and music that promotes values of milk General Manager of Raceway Associates, (FPB) was formed in 1978 by lead accordionist, and the dairy industry the late Fred Scherz Sr., and his eight-year old LLC, which oversaw construction of the 1.5- son, Fritz, for whom the band was named. Sad- Steve Juffe, The Concert mile Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., from ly, Fred passed away on November 14, 2009, Manager- Chris Higbee 1999-2002. In 2001, the track began to host but FPB has vowed to carry on his legacy! When’s the last time you heard a high-en- Indy Racing League- and NASCAR-sanctioned Playing everything from modern-style polka to ergy lead singer blow you away on the fiddle? events. During his tenure at Chicagoland, country to rock and even blues, FPB performs If your answer is Charlie Daniels, great!...Then Chitwood also served on the board of direc- an eclectic mix of musical styles! FPB is NOT an you definitely need to see the one and only tors of several Joliet-area economic develop- oompa pa band or the stereotypical “polka” Chris Higbee in concert! ment organizations. band. In fact, FPB is known for breaking the Chitwood was also an integral part of his “polka” stereotype. FPB is the first polka band Keynote Speaker: family’s entertainment business, the well- to perform at a Woodstock Festival (Woodstock known Chitwood Thrill Show, beginning at age ’99)! On October 7, 2010, FPB was inducted Joie Chitwood III 5. He began his career as a stuntman and into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame! President, Daytona International Speedway later specialized in precision driving. Fritz’s Polka Band has made 17 recordings, Joie Chitwood III serves as president of In- In 1992, Chitwood earned a business which have achieved international airplay. In- ternational Speedway Corporation’s flagship administration and finance degree from dividuals of the band, and the band itself, have motorsports facility -- Daytona International the University of Florida. He also studied at received some prestigious honors. As a group, Speedway (DIS). As president of DIS, Chitwood Cambridge University in England and earned FPB has performed on stage with “Canada’s oversees all speedway activities including a master of business administration degree Polka King,” Walter Ostanek (Grammy winner), event entertainment, fan amenities and ticket from the University of South Florida. “America’s Polka King,” the late Frank Yankovic sales. He assumed this role in August 2010. Chitwood sits on the board of trustees for the (Grammy winner), LynnMarie Rink (Grammy Chitwood was previously the Vice Presi- Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. He also nominee), and Glen Burtnik. Individually, Fritz dent of Business Operations for International serves on the boards of the Daytona Beach has performed on-stage with Steve Augeri Speedway Corporation (ISC), a motorsports Chamber of Commerce and the Central (former lead singer of Journey) and Charles entertainment company based in Daytona Florida Partnership, and is a member of the Giordano (current accordionist/keyboardist for Beach, Fla. In this role, Chitwood lead strategy advisory committee for the Sports Executive Bruce Springsteen). FPB has performed at B.B. development and business execution across Leadership Conference. He was previously a King’s Club (2003), The China Club (2006), and the Company’s 13 motorsports facilities and member of the Indianapolis 2012 Super Bowl The Metropolitan Club (2007) too! FPB even Americrown Service Corp., ISC’s catering, bid committee and the 500 Festival board appears on “The Manchurian Candidate” DVD, concessions and merchandising subsidiary. of directors, and was an adjunct professor at released by Paramount Pictures in 2004! In Chitwood has received several industry hon- Marian College in Indianapolis. 2011, FPB had two different songs appear in ors and professional accolades throughout his In discussing the selection of this year’s episodes of the hit cable TV show, ‘Breaking career, including: keynoter, President Bob Grems said, “It has Bad’, which airs on AMC. SportsBusiness Journal Forty under 40 in 2009 taken three years for Joie to be able to clear Additionally, Fritz’s Polka Band has shared the Indianapolis Business Journal Forty under his schedule to join us. It will be great having stage with Sean Kingston, New Boyz, Jimmy 40 in 2007 him back with us. He and his family played Sturr (Grammy winner), and BeauSoleil (Gram- University of South Florida College of Business the vast majority of our NY fairs for decades. my winner), to name a few. FPB has played Celebration of Free Enterprise Honoree in 2005 Joie was just 5 years old when I announced at: Woodstock ‘99, the New York State Fair, Prior to joining ISC in August 2009, Chitwood my first show and our friendship continues to regional and county fairs, ethnic events, col- served as President and Chief Operating Of- be one of great value. I know his remarks will leges, concerts, social occasions, corporate ficer of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), be appropriately selected and his message events, weddings, anniversaries, and benefits. overseeing daily operations for IMS, including will be one we will all benefit from hearing.” N.Y.S. Assoc. Ag Fairs Page 5 Fair Reports - 2012 Rensselaer County Agricultural 7/28 4WD, 2WD, Truck Pulls & Horticultural Society 7/28 Frankie Valli Tribute 7/29 Sanctioned Tractor Pull Schaghticoke Fair 7/29 Beach Boys Tribute Dates: Aug. 29 – September 3 7/30 Z Max Motor Bike Show Attendance: 101,674, Up 22% 7/30 Tribute fo Garth Brooks Gate Admission: adult 10.00 & 11.00, 7/31 Monster Truck Show Children 13 & under free 7/31 Tribute to Beatles Seniors $5.00 on Senior Citizen’s Day 8/1 Demo Derby Parking: -0- 8/1 Squeeze Play Delaware County Fair - Held Aug 13 - 18, 2012 Weather: Perfect 8/2 Rodeo Carnival: Reithoffer Shows, Gross: up 18% 8/2 Flame Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: All FREE 8/3 Demo Derby Aug. 31 New York State Tractor Pullers 8/3 Elvis Tribute Sept. 1 Double M Pro Rodeo 8/4 Lawn Mower Racing 6 Days: R.W.Commerford & Sons Petting Zoo 8/4 Demo Derby 6 Days: Cirque Zerbini Circus 8/4 The Vogues 2013 Fair Dates: August 28-September 2 7/27-8/4 Zerbini’s Circus, Kid buck $ Game Reported by: David Moore, Secretary Show, Great Lakes Timber Show 7/27-29 & 7/31 Vocal Trash 2013 Fair Dates: July 27-8/3 Demolition Derby at the Delaware Co Fair Allegany County Fair in Walton Dates: July 16-21 Attendance: 20,500 down a small amount Delaware County Fair - Walton Gate Admission: Adults $8.00; children: Dates: August 13-18 under 3 free, all others $8.00 Attendance: 75879, down 4% Seniors $5.00 on Monday only from 8 AM till Gate Admission: adult $8, children 12 and 3 PM with ID and 65 yrs of age under free; seniors $3 on Thursday Parking: Free Parking: free Joe Condon performing in Tonny Peterson’s Weather: Hot everyday and rain on Friday, Weather: Nice weather with some rain Hell Drivers stunt on Saturday night during the day of concert Tuesday morning & Friday afternoon Schaghticoke Fair held Labor Day weekend. Carnival: Midway Rides of Utica-New this Carnival: Reithoffer Shows, gross same year & well received by the public Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: $6.00 Herkimer County Fair- Gross down small amount 8/13 Derby, 4178 pp Frankfort Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: Free with 8/15 NYTPA modified truck pull, 2285 pp Dates: Aug. 14-19 Admission 8/16 Street Legal 4x4 pickup pulls, 2387 pp Attendance: 65,995 Down 5% 7/16 WNY Pro Farm Pullers, 2216 pp 8/17 IBR Professional Bull Riding, 2069 pp Gate admission: Adult: $7.00, children: 7/17 Light Weight Horse Pulls, 1200 pp 8/17 Derby, 4597 pp $3.00 under 5 free 7/17 Heavy Weight Horse Pulls, same Paid entertainment: Parking: $ free 7/18 Tonny Petersen’s Hell Drivers, 1500 8/18 Thompson Square/Aaron Kelly $30, Weather: No rain/no humidity –Beautiful 6 7/19 Mini-Horse Pull, 300 $25, $15 Attendance 2311 days Boys&Bulls Rodeo, 3000 2013 Fair DatesAug. 12-17 Carnival: Gillette Shows 7/21 Demolition Derby, 4000 Reported by: Dan Hodges, President Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: FREE Paid entertainment: 8/15 Vandells – full seats 7/20 Craig Campbell & Craig James, Dutchess County Fair - 8/17 Carl Acuff Jr.- full seats $32.50 437 tickets sold Rhinebeck Daily: Star Family Circus – full crowd 2013 Fair DatesJuly 16-21 Daily: Great Bear Act – full crowd Reported by: Martha Roberts, President 2013 Fair Dates: Aug. 13-18 Reported by: Gerry Elthorp Schoharie County Sunshine Fair- Cobleskill Dates: July 27-Aug. 4 Attendance: Down 6% Gate Admission: adult $12.00, children under 12 free, seniors $10.00 Wednesday 13 years & older $6.00 Parking: free Dutchess County Fair, Rhinebeck Weather: First 3 days rain, last 3 days very Allegany Co Fair Dates: August 21-26 hot & humid Robert Foster being presented award as Attendance: 397,162 Up 92% Carnival: Powers Great American Midways Exhibitor of Year for many years supporting Gate Admission: Adults $15, Children under Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: FREE the Dairy program at the fair. He has a 12 free, Seniors & military $10 7/27 Harness Racing registered ayshire dairy and has exhibited Parking: Preferred parking available $10 7/27 Hell Drivers at the fair for over 60 years. One of his cows 7/27 Drifters with newborn calf was at the fair. Continued on Page 6 Page 6 N.Y.S. Assoc. Ag Fairs

Dutchess Co. Fair...... from Page 5 Parking: n/a Carnival: none Weather: Very hot-8/8, Rain 8/9 for 2 hrs in Entertainment/Fee/Gate Attendance: the PM. July 10-14 Carnival: Coleman Brothers Belmont Magic Show, 5700 pp Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: Eudora Farms Exotic Animal Display 6,000 8/7 Terrence Simien Zydeco Experience, pp free, 3000 pp 2013 Fair Dates: July 9-13 8/9 NYTPA Tractor Pull, paid, 2200 pp Reported by: Clover Perrotta 8/11 NYPTA Tractor Pull, paid 2000 pp 8/8 Local Concert, paid, 600 pp 8/12 Demolition Derby R & R Productions, paid, 4200 2013 Fair Dates: August 6-11 Reported by: Mary Weidman, President Essex CountyFair - Westport Dates: August 8-12 Gate Admission: Adult, Children & Seniors $10 Parking: 0 Weather: Rainy 4 days Carnival: Amyland Amusements (first fair for Enjoying the rides at the 2012 Dutchess them ever) County Fair Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: Weather: Six bright, sunny days; High 80’s Free Entertainment- Aug 9 Tractor Pulls Carnival: Powers Great American Midways, Aug 10 Johnny Cash Impersonator up 28% Aug 12 Tractor Pulls Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: Paid Entertainment: 8/21 Justin Moore – track paid/grandstand 8/8 Rollover 500 pp free, 3179 pp 8/11 Demo Derby, 1600 pp 8/22 Chubby Checker – all seats paid, 700 2013 Fair Dates: To be determined pp Reported by: Bridget Brown, Treasurer 8/23 Lonestar – track paid/grandstand free, Tioga County Fair - Owego 1673pp Dates: July 10-14 Congratulations! Craig Wilkins of C.W. 8/24 Starship – track paid/grandstand free, Paid Attendance: 1070, down 82% Singer Enterprises was inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall 827 pp Gate Admission: Adult $2.00, children $2, of Fame on October 28 in Cortland, NY. 8/25 FMX – All seats free, 4500 pp seniors $2 8/26 Bull Riding – Adults $10/children $5, Craig is shown here with Hall of Fame Parking: Free director, Merle Matts 3200 pp Weather: Hot & dry 2013 Fair Dates: August 20-25 Reported by: Vicki Imperati, Administrative Asst. Franklin County Fair - Malone Dates: August 4-12 Attendance: down 10% Gate Admission: Adults $10 to $15 children 12-under free, seniors Aug 9 62 & over $2 Parking $5 Weather: Some rain, hot, humid Carnival: Amusements of America, pd by contract Entertainment/Fee/Attendance: 8/5 Truck & Tractor Pull, $10, 3037 pp 8/8 Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, $10, 3000 pp 8/10 Travis Tritt, $15, 4563 pp 8/11 Kellie Pickler, $15, 4573 pp 8/12 Allstar Weekend, $12, 1000 pp 2013 Fair Dates: August 2-11 Reported by: Patricia Maneely, Secretary Chenango County Agricultural Society, Inc.- Norwich Dates: August 7-12 Attendance: 35,000 down 8% Gate Admission: Adult $5; children $3; seniors $5, 8/9 free until 5 PM Flood damage at the Tioga Co Fair in Owego Page 7 N.Y.S. Assoc. Ag Fairs

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Associations The Large Flowerheads Colleen Zajacik Costas Constantinou (Dino) New York State Pony Pulling Assoc. PO Box 580005 Amanda Frink PO Box 541 Bethlehem, PA 18016 Flushing, NY 11358 P O Box 292 305-582-2333 Cincinnatus, NY 13040 610-442-3230 610-867-5019 [email protected] [email protected] 315-350-0627 Food vendor-Greek & Spanish Food nysppa@gmail LargeFlowerheads.com Demonstration of Pony Pulling 3 Classes Musical entertainment-Groovy ‘60’s Band Shockley’s Food Service (1450-1850-Free for All) Woodshed Prophets Greg Shockley 6300 N Wickham Rd. Ste.130 The Greenfield Community & Ed Gliha 391 State Highway 7 Melbourne, Fl. 32940 Business Assoc. 615-294-8231 615-491-3210 Butch Duffney, President Sidney, NY 13838 607-563-7081 Roast beef, pulled pork, grilled chicken, steak PO Box 17 sandwiches, fries, drinks Greenfield Center, NY 12833 [email protected] www.TheGCBA.org www.woodshedprophets.com Spacey Tracys Community Group High energy country-rock live music band Tracy Krawitt Booking Agencies PO Box 488 Attractions Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Aerial Arts of Rochester Bassett Promotions 845-876-8083 [email protected] William Dovidio Bill Bassett Pickled products and deep fried pickles 565 Blossom Road, Suite L 52 Bunting Drive Rochester, NY 14623 Crawfordville, Fl. 32327 877-738-3681 850-926-3155 Wafel Werkt, Inc. 585-201-8202 Matthew Fairlie [email protected] [email protected] 45975 State Hwy 28 www.BassettPromotions.com www.aerialartsrochester.com Fleischmanns, NY 12430-4702 Exclusive management & booking for National Aerial Cirque Entertainment Performance Act 845-797-3989 fax 845-254-4290 Country Rock Artist J Collins Great American Frontier Show Authentic fresh made Brussels & Liege Waffles featuring gourmet toppings Michael Sandlofer Booking House Inc. Roger Lapointe 2630 Trinity Rd. Other Lynchburg, SC 29080 4652 James Austin Drive 518-755-6981 Mississauga, ON L424H1 Greenfield Grange #807 [email protected] 905-755-1927 905-755-1928 Stephan E. Rowland frontiershow.com [email protected] 463 North Creek Rd. Educational animal attractions www.bookinghouse.com Greenfield Center, NY 12833 Supplier of quality tribute bands since 1994 518-587-6245 In Jest Comedy Variety Talent Connections [email protected] Entertainment Fraternal Community Organization Nels Ross Cremean Cheri Pierce 8851 Millcreek Drive 22 Zelenke Drive Western New York East Amherst, NY 14051 North Greenbush, NY 12198 Pro Farm Pullers 716-575-5378 518-598-3067 Westin Blidy [email protected] [email protected] 11030 Jennings Rd. InJest.com Talentconnections.org NorthCollins, NY 14111 Side-splitting, gravity-defying comedy, juggling, Booking bands, solos and duos for shows 716-208-6389 stunts & useless skills Concessions - Food WNYProfarm.com Tractor Pulling Events Records & Burpee Zoo Shows Caribbean Coolers Larry Records Peter Hemendinger 68 Corbin Rd. 536 Esperance Rd. Dudley, MA 01571 Esperance, NY 12066 508-949-0496 518-875-9301 [email protected] [email protected] www.recordsandburpee Fresh fruit smoothies, lemonade, blooming Petting zoo, animal rides, performing animals onions, ribbon chips, deep fried veggies. Screaming Orphans Dean’s Concessions Renate Laine/Grainne Diver Timothy Dean 360 E 80th St., Suite 3C 9503 TabergFlorence Rd. New York, NY 10075 Taberg, NY 13471 301-461-2397 315-334-2318 [email protected] [email protected] www.screamingorphans.com Mobile Food Concessions Musical group (family 4 sisters) Grecian Delights

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