Daily Entertainment
Daily
Entertainment
Circus Incredible!
Circus Incredible is a captivating blend of 2nd and 7th-generation circus performers. Our team is led by the incomparable Lyric Wallenda of the “World Famous Wallenda” family, who displays aerial artistry with grace, beauty, and strength.
Joining her is the astonishing Simon Arestov from Moscow, Russia, ready to amaze audiences of all ages with jaw-dropping acrobatics and balancing acts.
Robinson’s Racing Pigs
The original Robinson’s Racing Pigs! Watch Robinson’s pigs race and swim around the track. Fun for all ages! Four Shows Daily. Throw down an Oreo cookie and a pig will follow you anywhere. The pigs race four times a day, with a typical race taking less than a minute. Too much fun! And all the pigs were adorable. Robinson’s Racing Pigs and Paddling Porkers, a carnival-type show featuring a miniature race track for pigs, complete with checkered flags and starting gates. This Classic American Fair Entertainment has been a crowd-pleaser at the Ulster Fair for over a decade. The Robinson Racing Pigs have appeared on all major TV networks as well as the tonight show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno and have become the #1 fair attraction in North America.
Chainsaw Carver
Watch a master at work, creating beautiful wooden sculptures right before your eyes! The chainsaw carver is an exciting show for Ulster County Fair visitors of all ages. See the show at various times during the fair near the Home Arts building.
Two by Two Animal Haven
Two by Two Animal Haven, Inc., is a traveling animal program whose purpose is the educate the public about animals, their welfare and conservation. Their programs foster kindness and empathy for all living things.
Fireworks (Wednesday Evening at Dusk)
Wednesday Evening at Dusk. Fireworks at dusk at the Ulster County Fairgrounds. Nothing energizes a crowd like fireworks! Fireworks show are people’s favorite! For more than 100 years, we have committed ourselves to pyrotechnic excellence. At American Fireworks Company sets the standards in the fireworks industry, producing a spectacular display of fireworks to highlight of the night. Family owned and operated since 1902, American Fireworks seventh family generation maintains the same principles and integrity the business was first built on.
Carrie McQueen – Stilt Walker
Come and see Carrie walking around the Fairgrounds in all of her fabulous Costumes! A roving performer known for her juggling skills, she can always be found making fairgoers of all ages laugh and smile!
Carrie has become a cornerstone of our Fair and will be back in 2024!
Horse Shows
WEDNESDAY
12:00 Noon – Mini Draft Horse Pull
4;30 PM – Light Weight Draft Horse Pull
7:00 PM – Heavy Weight Draft Horse Pull
THURSDAY
9:00 AM – Open Western Show and Ranch Show
FRIDAY
9:00 AM – Open Draft and Light Horse Driving Show
SATURDAY
12:00 Noon – Gymkhana
SUNDAY
9:00 am – Open English Horse Show
All horse shows are “open” shows except for 4-H and there is no pre-registration for any show except 4-H. If you have any questions regarding horse shows please call the Fair Office at 845-255-1380 or 845-255-1707.
Baby Contest
Sunday at 11 AM. This is your chance to enter your baby in the Ulster County Fair’s Annual Baby Contest on Sunday at 11 AM in the entertainment area. Babies up to 18 months will be judged in the following categories:
- Miss Congeniality 1st place- $50 Prize
- Mr. Congeniality 1st place – $50 Prize
- All participants will receive a ribbon
