Notable Fact
Held each Labor Day week at the Chatham fairgrounds, the Columbia County Fair marked its 184th year in 2025 with roughly 70,000 visitors over its six-day run — an increase over 2024. It combines traditional agricultural competitions with a full midway and grandstand entertainment, drawing crowds from across the Hudson Valley and Berkshires.
Source: Hudson Valley 360 / Daily GazetteLocal Tips
Book lodging well in advance — the fair draws large crowds from the NYC metro area and Hudson Valley weekend crowd. The Chatham area has excellent restaurants and accommodations.
What You'll Find There
Expect competitive livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, demolition derby, live music, artisan vendors, local farm products, and the lively atmosphere of a Hudson Valley community celebration.
The Fair
The Columbia County Fair, based in Chatham, is a six-day Hudson Valley tradition drawing visitors from New York City and the Capital Region for one of the Northeast's most celebrated county fairs.
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