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CCE Orange County Announces Upcoming Fair: 4-H Farm & Family Fair

Middletown, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County is proud to announce a family-friendly fair coming to Otisville, NY this July. On July 24, 25, and 26 come out to our Education Center & 4-H Park in Otisville, NY for the first annual 4-H Farm & Family Fair.

The 4-H Farm & Family Fair will be a fresh take on the fairs you love, with a family-friendly twist! The fair will have amusement rides, vendors, 4-H exhibits, food trucks, live entertainment, and much more! For the first time ever, we will be hosting a movie night out and “touch a truck” at the park during the fair on Friday, July 24th. The movie will be a newly released Disney hit and is partnered and supported by Town of Mount Hope, Suzie Q’s Cookies & Cream, and Howells Fire Company.

Families can enjoy a wide variety of agricultural experiences throughout the fair, including exciting 4-H animal shows and exhibits featuring dairy calves, sheep, goats, chickens, hatching chicks, ducklings, and rabbits. Be sure to visit Jack & Edie's Family Fun Barn, sponsored by the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs, where children can immerse themselves in hands-on farm adventures such as braiding horse tails, exploring pony corrals, harvesting crops, playing in a farm market, and discovering the many wonders of agriculture through interactive activities and exhibits.

We are also excited to welcome back the “All Aboard to the Fair” Transportation Experience at this year’s fair! This free program provides transportation from pick-up locations throughout Orange County, giving individuals and families who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the fair a chance to enjoy the full fair experience for FREE. More information about routes, pick-up locations, and schedules will be announced soon!

We are also excited to announce that during the Fair, we will be hosting Open Classes for anyone quilts and photography. Show off your talent and creativity during this fun, friendly competition. The competition is open to all ages, with no age divisions, and welcomes original work from exhibitors. All entries must be submitted with completed entry information, including size specifications in inches (quilts: width × length; photography: image size). Each entry requires a $10.00 fee. The submission deadline for applications and fees is June 15, 2026. To submit your project, please visit our website at https://cceorangecounty.org/4-h-farm-family-fair/open-class-judging

"Our goal is to create a fair where every family can find something to enjoy—from exciting rides and entertainment to hands-on agricultural experiences that inspire the next generation and showcase the importance of local agriculture”, says Jill Van Aken, CCE Orange County Development Officer.

Admission to the 4-H Farm & Family Fair is free but there is a parking fee of $5/car. Please see below for the dates and times for the Fair:

Friday, July 24th – 3:00-9:00 P.M.

Saturday, July 25th – 10:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M.

Sunday, July 26th – 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

PLEASE NOTE: The Education Center & 4-H Park has gravel roads and uneven surfaces. Please contact us with any questions.

For more information or questions about this event, please visit https://cceorangecounty.org/4-h-farm-family-fair or call our office at 845-344-1234.

Last updated June 11, 2026