About the Fair

Contests

Check out the Exhibitor’s Guidebook to enter Fair competitions in many areas. Deadline July 31 for paper entries.  There will be online entries possible also. Deadline to be announced.

Bake for a Cure at Altamont Fair! Enter the Fleischmann’s Yeast “Bake for the Cure contest. Fleischmann’s Yeast gives generous local cash prizes for home bakers ($375 per fair), plus $3,000 in national grand prizes. For each entry at all contests nationwide, ACH Food Companies Inc. will
donate $10 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure on behalf of its Fleischmann’s
Yeast brand. Click Here for contest details! Check the Exhibitor Guidebook for specific entry information.

Scarecrow contest: Bring scarecrows to the Fairgrounds the weekend before the Fair . Judged on originality, durability and creative use of materials. Age classes and group class – check here!

Apple peeling contest occurs twice daily. Come try your skill at peeling the longest continuous strip of apple peel.  This is a FUN contest to test how long you can go. Apple peeling happens everyday in New York.  Show us how it is done!  We supply the peelers and apples. Thank you Altamont Orchards and Indian Ladder Farms!

FlashShots photo contest—pictures of your adventure at the Altamont Fair- a blast from the past.  Winners may be used in Altamont Fair advertising and will be displayed during the Fair.   See photos displayed at 2010 Fair

Mama Mia Meatball Contest- Blue Ribbon Cooking Center -

Prettiest pony and most beautiful stall—vote daily at the Pony barns—

Battle of the Teen Bands— your band could be the next star.  Lots of competition, you’ll need lots of fans….25-30 bands will be playing . Fabulous prizes!

Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby—Sunday August 22 afternoon and evening.  The entry forms available in the Fair Office (Call first 861-6671) or click here for Sun 1:00 show or here for Sun 6:30pm show. Good luck!

Vote for the People’s Choice Fine Arts Pick in the Flower Building—the hardest part is making up your mind!

People’s Choice Quilt –you can vote for your favorite at the Arts & Crafts Building during fair week.

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