About Putnam County Fair

The Putnam County Fair in Carmel celebrates the smallest upstate New York county between the Hudson Highlands and the Connecticut border, where the Hudson River's northern gate at the Bear Mountain and Storm King highlands create dramatic scenery for a county of horse farms, reservoirs, and growing New York City commuter communities.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, equestrian events, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from Putnam County's mix of established horse country families and newer NYC commuter residents.

Visitor Tips

Carmel overlooks Lake Gleneida in the Hudson Highlands. Cold Spring's scenic Hudson River waterfront and antiques scene, the Boscobel House and Gardens, and Fahnestock State Park's trails define a county of remarkable natural beauty just an hour north of New York City.

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