Fair Daily Schedule
There is plenty to see and do at the Altamont Fair!
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
7:00 am
Gate 2 opens at 7:00am for early competitions
9:30 am
Open ADGA Doe Goat Show
10:00 am
4-H Poultry Show
Equine - starts at 10 am in the Big Ring
Miss Altamont Pageant (Pageant until 3 pm)
12:00 pm
Welcome! Opening Day - only $10 Tuesday for 11 years old and up! Midway & Carnival open at 2pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
John Bielik - Paper Marbling
Roaming Characters
Craft with Mrs. Red Shoes - every day until 5pm
Ends - 7:00pm
Location
Arts & Crafts
Detailed Hours:
Make-It, Take-It crafts all day long up until 5 pm. Check in daily for demonstrations!
Daily Fiber Demonstrations - spinning, weaving, knitting, felting
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Grange - Strawberry Shortcake
1:00 pm
Fleece Judging
Grange - Craft Demonstrations
1:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
2:00 pm
Dreamland Amusements Midway and Carnival Open!
The Dynamo Dogs
Making Historical Bread Pudding Demonstration - Lee Ana Doolin
2:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Altamont Free Library. Book: Farm Animals Each child gets a copy! We Thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this Activity
3:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
3:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
4:00 pm
Robinson's Racing Pigs
5:00 pm
Echo Valley Riders - Mini Supercross Racing
Chapel - Pastor Jay Francis, Rock Road Chapel
The Dynamo Dogs
DJ KT
5:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Altamont Free Library. Book: Farm Animals Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this Activity.
Sherman Lumberjack Show
Pie Making Demonstration by Jim Haas
6:00 pm
Cryin' Out Loud - We thank Ralph Ambrosio for Congress for Sponsoring activites on the Reid Northrup Stage.
6:30 pm
Albany Rock Pit
Albany Rock Pit is the ideal place to build a solid music foundation and prepare for a career in the industry. No matter your experience level, you can expect a quality education from our instructors. We begin accepting mini rockers at age 5. Performers from Albany Rock Pit will be playing near our Fine Arts Building during the fair. Check out these talented students.
7:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
Robinson's Racing Pigs
Poultry - Fitting & Showmanship and Costume Class
7:30 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
9:00 am
Equine - starts at 9 am in the Main Ring
10:00 am
Welcome! Gates open at 10am , Carnival and Rides open at 12 noon.
4-H Rabbit/Cavy Show
11:00 am
Craft with Mrs. Red Shoes - every day until 5pm
Ends - 5:00pm
Location
Arts & Crafts
Detailed Hours:
Make-It, Take-It crafts all day long up until 5 pm. Check in daily for demonstrations!
John Bielik - Paper Marbling
Chapel - Rev. Eric Reimer from St. John's Lutheran Church
Grange - Peach Shortcake
11:30 am
Robinson's Racing Pigs
12:00 pm
Dreamland Amusements Midway and Carnival Open
Royal Hanneford Circus
Name the Historical Dessert sponsored by the Chuck Wagon Diner
Sheep Open Show - Meat and Wool Breeds
Daily Fiber Demonstrations - spinning, weaving, knitting, felting
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Roaming Characters
1:00 pm
Puppet Show
Grange - Wood Carving
Grange - Craft Demonstrations
1:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
2:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
Military Appreciation honoring our veterans and active members
2:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Berne Public Library Book: Petting Zoo Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
3:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
Cabot Cheese Give-a-Way
3:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
4:00 pm
Robinson's Racing Pigs
5:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
5:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard
Wine Tasting with Greg Giorgio, Altamont Wine School
Sherman Lumberjack Show
6:00 pm
Barrel Racing
6:30 pm
Skeeter Creek - We thank Ralph Ambrosio for Congress for Sponsoring activites on the Reid Northrup Stage.
Ukulele by Normanskill Strummers
Grange Music - Squeeze Play Accordion Band
Location
Grange
Squeeze Play Accordion Band
7:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
Robinson's Racing Pigs
7:30 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
10:00 pm
Fair closes
Thursday, August 20, 2026
7:00 am
Gate 2 opens at 7:00am for early competitions
9:00 am
Equine - starts at 9 am in the Main Ring
9:30 am
4-H Goat Show
10:00 am
Welcome! Gates open at 10am , Carnival and Rides open at 12 noon.
11:00 am
Grange - Cinnamon Buns
Chapel - Pastor Ian Bothron from Princetown Church
John Bielik - Paper Marbling
Craft with Mrs. Red Shoes - every day until 5pm
Ends - 5:00pm
Location
Arts & Crafts
Detailed Hours:
Make-It, Take-It crafts all day long up until 5 pm. Check in daily for demonstrations!
11:30 am
Robinson's Racing Pigs
12:00 pm
Dreamland Amusements Midway and Carnival Open
Royal Hanneford Circus
Sensory Time - the Midway will be quiet and the lights dimmed from 12pm - 2pm
We recognize that not everyone enjoys the hustle and bustle of the bright, flashing lights and loud music. We invite all of our friends and neigbors who prefer a more quiet Fair experience to join us! We will have a limited number of sensory backpacks filled with items that may help enhance this time.
Join us from 12pm - 2pm - regular admission prices and ride prices remain in effect, there are no extra fees charged.
Join us from 12pm - 2pm - regular admission prices and ride prices remain in effect, there are no extra fees charged.
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Roaming Characters
Daily Fiber Demonstrations - spinning, weaving, knitting, felting
12:30 pm
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals bring Disney's beloved songs to life with a fun rockin' twist.
With high-energy performances, dazzling costumes, and a setlist spanning 100 years of Disney hits, The Little Mermen deliver a nostalgic, feel-good show for fans of all ages. From classics like Mary Poppins and The Lion King to modern hits like Frozen and Moana, their shows are a nostalgic journey through the magical world of Disney, infused with rock and pop influences.
1:00 pm
Puppet Show
Apple Monster Mouths with Miss Altamont Fair
For Kids 12 and Under
4-H Sheep Show
Grange - Craft Demonstrations
Grange - Hand Sewing Craft Demo
1:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
2:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
2:30 pm
4-H Dairy Show
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Voorheesville Public Library, Book: Click, Clack, Quack. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
3:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
Stewart's Ice Cream Social
Ends - 4:00pm
Location
1890's Building
Detailed Hours:
3:30 pm
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals - This Disney Inspired Concert will entertain kids of all ages. - We thank Ralph Ambrosio for Congress for Sponsoring music on the Reid Northrup Stage.
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals bring Disney's beloved songs to life with a fun rockin' twist.
With high-energy performances, dazzling costumes, and a setlist spanning 100 years of Disney hits, The Little Mermen deliver a nostalgic, feel-good show for fans of all ages. From classics like Mary Poppins and The Lion King to modern hits like Frozen and Moana, their shows are a nostalgic journey through the magical world of Disney, infused with rock and pop influences.
Sherman Lumberjack Show
4:00 pm
Robinson's Racing Pigs
Matt Evans
5:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
5:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Voorheesville Public Library, Book: Click, Clack, Quack. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
Apple Dessert Competition Sponsored by Indian Ladder Farms
Ages 18 and over, make a creative apple dish with fresh apples.
Sherman Lumberjack Show
6:00 pm
Dairy Show - Open
Goat Milking Competition
6:30 pm
Grange - Squeeze Play Accordion Band
The Dynamo Dogs
Megaband
7:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
Sheep - Over the Hill
Corgi Races
Refrigerators - We thank Ralph Ambrosio for Congress for Sponsoring music on the Reid Northrup Stage.
Robinson's Racing Pigs
10:00 pm
Fair closes
Friday, August 21, 2026
7:00 am
Gate 2 opens at 7:00am for early competitions
9:00 am
4-H Horse Show
10:00 am
Welcome! Gates open at 10am , Carnival and Rides open at 12 noon.
SUNY - Schenectady County Community College - Healthcare Lab and STEM Trailers
Craft with Mrs. Red Shoes - every day until 5pm
Ends - 5:00pm
Location
Arts & Crafts
Detailed Hours:
Make-It, Take-It crafts all day long up until 5 pm. Check in daily for demonstrations!
11:00 am
Goat - Fitting Competition
Craft with Mrs. Red Shoes - every day until 5pm
Ends - 5:00pm
Location
Arts & Crafts
Detailed Hours:
Make-It, Take-It crafts all day long up until 5 pm. Check in daily for demonstrations!
John Bielik - Paper Marbling
Grange - Apple Crisp
Chapel - Rev. Jim Konicki from Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
11:30 am
Robinson's Racing Pigs
12:00 pm
Dreamland Amusements Midway and Carnival Open
Royal Hanneford Circus
Daily Fiber Demonstrations - spinning, weaving, knitting, felting
Root Beer Floats until 3 PM
4-H and Open Beef Cattle Show
Roaming Characters
12:30 pm
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals - This Disney Inspired Concert will entertain kids of all ages. - We thank Ralph Ambrosio for Congress for Sponsoring music on the Reid Northrup Stage.
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals bring Disney's beloved songs to life with a fun rockin' twist.
With high-energy performances, dazzling costumes, and a setlist spanning 100 years of Disney hits, The Little Mermen deliver a nostalgic, feel-good show for fans of all ages. From classics like Mary Poppins and The Lion King to modern hits like Frozen and Moana, their shows are a nostalgic journey through the magical world of Disney, infused with rock and pop influences.
1:00 pm
Puppet Show
1:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
2:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
Make Your Own Fireworks Ice Cream Soda (Kids 12 and Under)
2:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Westerlo Public Library, Book: Farm Lullaby. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
3:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
3:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals bring Disney's beloved songs to life with a fun rockin' twist.
With high-energy performances, dazzling costumes, and a setlist spanning 100 years of Disney hits, The Little Mermen deliver a nostalgic, feel-good show for fans of all ages. From classics like Mary Poppins and The Lion King to modern hits like Frozen and Moana, their shows are a nostalgic journey through the magical world of Disney, infused with rock and pop influences.
4:00 pm
Robinson's Racing Pigs
The Dynamo Dogs
Goat - Costume Class
Matt Evans
4:30 pm
Sheep - Costume Class
5:00 pm
Goat & Sheep Obstacle Course
Lucky E Rodeo
5:30 pm
Food Art Competition (Adults 18 and over, Make a creative food appetizer with a theme of 250th Celebration, once judging has started no more entries will be allowed) Judging and prizes by Bountiful Bread, Stuyvesant Plaza
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Westerlo Public Library, Book: Farm Lullaby. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
Sherman Lumberjack Show
6:00 pm
Goat Milking Competition
6:30 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
7:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
Robinson's Racing Pigs
Big Sky Country
11:00 pm
Fair closes
Saturday, August 22, 2026
7:00 am
Gate 2 opens at 7:00am for early competitions
9:00 am
Open Horse Show returns!
10:00 am
Welcome! Gates open at 10am , Carnival and Rides open at 12 noon.
Craft with Mrs. Red Shoes - every day until 5pm
Ends - 5:00pm
Location
Arts & Crafts
Detailed Hours:
Make-It, Take-It crafts all day long up until 5 pm. Check in daily for demonstrations!
SUNY - Schenectady County Community College - Healthcare Lab and STEM Trailers
11:00 am
John Bielik - Paper Marbling
Sherman Lumberjack Show
Chapel - Pastor Jim Wolford from Gallupville Gospel Church
Grange - Strawberry Shortcake
Goat Knowledge
The Dynamo Dogs
11:30 am
Robinson's Racing Pigs
12:00 pm
Dreamland Amusements Midway and Carnival Open
Royal Hanneford Circus
Wool Spinning Bee
Daily Fiber Demonstrations - spinning, weaving, knitting, felting
Root Beer Floats until 3pm
Roaming Characters
12:30 pm
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals
The Little Mermen & the Princess Pals bring Disney's beloved songs to life with a fun rockin' twist.
With high-energy performances, dazzling costumes, and a setlist spanning 100 years of Disney hits, The Little Mermen deliver a nostalgic, feel-good show for fans of all ages. From classics like Mary Poppins and The Lion King to modern hits like Frozen and Moana, their shows are a nostalgic journey through the magical world of Disney, infused with rock and pop influences.
1:00 pm
Puppet Show
Colin McCarthy
Goat - Judge A-Long
1:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
2:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
Kids Food Decorating Contest - Judging & prizes by Blue Ribbon Cooking Center
(Open to ages 5-12, first 12 youth to sign up all supplies provided, decorate flatbread with the theme of America's 250th Celebration in 10 Minutes)
2:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Guilderland Public Library, Book: Farm Alphabet Book. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
3:00 pm
4-H Master Showman
Sheep - Blocking and Trimming
Royal Hanneford Circus
3:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
4:00 pm
Robinson's Racing Pigs
5:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
5:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Guilderland Public Library, Book: Farm Alphabet Book. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
Sherman Lumberjack Show
6:00 pm
More Music Less Violence DJ Hollywood
Jello eating Contest - sponsored by Hannaford Food
First 5 entrants to sign up in each age group - 12-17 yrs, 18 & over- first to finish whole plate of Jello wins.
7:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
Robinson's Racing Pigs
Sheep - Ladies & Gentlemen Lead Line
Pony Pals 4-H Drill Team
Maddhaus
Ends - 11:00pm
Location
Reid Northrup Stage
11:00 pm
Fair closes
Sunday, August 23, 2026
7:00 am
Gate 2 opens at 7:00am for early competitions
10:00 am
Welcome! Gates open at 10am , Carnival and Rides open at 12 noon.
SUNY - Schenectady County Community College - Healthcare Lab and STEM Trailers
Craft with Mrs. Red Shoes - every day until 5pm
Ends - 5:00pm
Location
Arts & Crafts
Detailed Hours:
Make-It, Take-It crafts all day long up until 5 pm. Check in daily for demonstrations!
11:00 am
John Bielik - Paper Marbling
Chapel - Pastor Dave Lewis from Living As Light Ministries
Barn Olympics
Grange - Cookies (Vanilla and Chocolate Chip)
The Dynamo Dogs
11:30 am
Robinson's Racing Pigs
12:00 pm
Dreamland Amusements Midway and Carnival Open
Royal Hanneford Circus
Daily Fiber Demonstrations - spinning, weaving, knitting, felting
Little Mermen
Games on Horseback
Food Preservation Demonstration from Cooperative Extension
Roaming Characters
1:00 pm
Puppet Show
DJ KT
1:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
2:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
Demolition Derby
Little Mermen
2:30 pm
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Bethlehem Public Library, Book: The Cow Jack Milked. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
3:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
3:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
4:00 pm
Robinson's Racing Pigs
5:00 pm
The Dynamo Dogs
Hair of the Dog
5:30 pm
Sherman Lumberjack Show
Books in the Barnyard - Reading by Bethlehem Public Library, Book: The Cow Jack Milked. Each child gets a copy! We thank Main Care Energy for Sponsoring this activity.
7:00 pm
Royal Hanneford Circus
7:00 pm
Robinson's Racing Pigs
8:00 pm
Fair Closes - See you next year! August 18-23, 2026