Entertainment, Exhibits & Attractions
The Altamont Fair features 6 days of live entertainment including many shows FREE WITH ADMISSION! Returning for 2026 is the Royal Hanneford Circus - watch our amazing circus perform under the big top right before your eyes! We will also have live music and other entertainment throughout the fairgrounds.
For a complete day by day listing of events, check out the entertainment schedule.
2026 Entertainment Line-Up
Shows & Entertainment
Royal Hanneford Circus
Carrying on the Hanneford tradition, The Royal Hanneford Circus is stepping into the new age of the circus in America. With years of experience, Producers Adrian Poema and Nellie Hanneford Poema, along with their four talented children - Catherine, Mariana, Adrian Jr., and Tommy, are focusing on bringing forth a fresh and new, wholesome family entertainment. The Hanneford Family is guaranteed to bring smiles and laughter to each and every audience with their wide variety of high end acts and talents from all over the world. We hope you let our family tradition become yours!
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Located under the Big Top
Check the Fair Schedule
Robinson Racing Pigs
We let the reviews speak for themselves:
"Best pig race around! I think the biggest difference is you can tell how much they love their pigs! I love getting hog wild with this cute little porkers at the fair every year!"
"One of the most entertaining shows at the fair. These pigs are lucky to be loved by the kids!"
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Located on the Fairgrounds
Check the Fair Schedule
Sherman's Lumberjack Show
Sherman's Lumberjack Show performs 3 shows daily illustrating axe throwing and dicussing early construction techniques.
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Located on the Fairgrounds
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Demo Derby
August 23 - 6pm
We are excited to welcome an ALL NEW Demolition Derby on Sunday, August 23. For more information on the event, including participation, please click more info .
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Located on the Fairgrounds
Agriculture & Contests
From 4-H and our various animal barns, we have a variety of agricultural exhibits and hands on contests available.
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Music Concerts
Check out the best in local and national music on not one, but two stages!
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Reid Northrup Memorial Stage in the Grove & Main Line Tap Room
Fairground Museums
The Altamont Fairgrounds is home to several historic buildings and museums including a Chapel, Circus Museum, Schoolhouse, and more.
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Located on the Fairgrounds
Other Events, Exhibits & Attractions
Altamont Country Store
You can find the Altamont Country Store in the Administration Building courtyard. The Altamont Country Store hosts items created by the Altamont Fair "Family". This includes handmade items and Altamont Fair souvenirs. In order to submit articles for sale, the artist must be a volunteer, employee or exhibitor at the Altamont Fair.
Open from 11am to 8pm daily.
Blue Ribbon Cooking Center
Come visit the Blue Ribbon Cooking Center to see the winners of various culinary categories, as well as participate or register for demonstrations.
Flower & Fine Arts Exhibit
Visit the Flower and Fine Arts exbihit, where our community shares their incredible talents in paintings, watercolor, chalk, pencil, sculptures and more! Don't forget to vote for the People's Choice - your turn to weigh in on your favorites pieces.
Would you like to enter your work?
Take a look at our exhibitor page and select Flowers or Fine Arts.
Take a step back in time.
This is a example of the early exhibit hall construction with the four wings and the massive sets of windows. Thanks to the Wright Family Foundation, this building was refurbished to preserve the architecture and historical importance to the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Grange Hall
The Tri-County Fair Society, Inc., was created in 1973 for the express purpose of coordinating and administering the exhibitions and activities of the Granges in Albany, Greene, & Schenectady Counties in the Grange Building during Fair Week.
Grange members come from all walks of life. It is a true family organization, as all from ages 14 and up can belong. These two aspects alone provide a foundation for service as it allows diversity of thought, and the ability to gather important information and develop meaningful service projects.
Miss Altamont Fair Pageant
Tuesday 10:00 AM in the Dutch Barn
The Miss Altamont Fair Pageant gives contestants an opportunity to showcase their inner and natural beauty, speaking ability in a public environment, enhance their personal and professional skills in order to achieve their educational and professional goals, and become a positive representative of the Altamont Fair as well as their communities.
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