County Fair Guide

Chemung County Fair

Horseheads, New York

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2026 Dates

August 4–8, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, demolition derby, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and a variety of food vendors.

About Chemung County Fair

Every year, Horseheads hosts the Chemung County Fair, which brings the Southern Tier's Chemung Valley community together for five days of livestock competition, entertainment, and family fun each August.

Visitor Tips

Horseheads is part of the Elmira metro area — combine the fair with a visit to the Woodlawn National Cemetery and Mark Twain Country nearby.

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