Entertainment for the 2010 has been finalized. Below is a brief rundown on the entertainment and new attractions that will be available at the fair this year.
2009 Firemen's Parade, Walton Central School Band
© Copyright, The Afton Fair.Start off the Afton Fair on Wednesday, July 21, by enjoying the Firemen's Parade, which features local Fire Departments, Auxiliary groups, local High School Bands, community organizations, and much more. The parade will start at 7:00 pm. The parade is followed by Firematic's and Firemen's Games. Our annual fireworks display will start at 10:00 pm. All of Wednesday night's grandstand events are free.
On Thursday, July 22, stop in and watch the powerful trotters and pacers at our our annual Harness Racing event which begins at 1:00 pm and finishes up about 5:00 pm. There is no grandstand fee for this event.
After the Harness Racing Event is over set up for the "Thursday Night Thunder at The Afton Fair" rodeo event will be completed. Millenia Entertainment and The Afton Fair have teamed up to present T Bar T Rodeo, a full rodeo featuring Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping and more. The rodeo will start at 7:30 pm. Tickets for this event will be $10.00 advance, $13.00 day of show. Fair admission is not included in the ticket price. Visit the T Bar T Rodeo page for more information.
Modified racing action on June 25
© SJS Photo
Click on image for larger version.On Friday, July 23 I-88 Speedway will present a full program of exciting racing with the Street Stock, Sportsmen, Modified and FWD 4 cylinder classes. There are a lot of local drivers racing at the speedway so stop in and cheer them on! They put on a great show! Admission to the grandstand will be $5.00, in addition to fair admission admission.
The annual Pony Pull event will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 1:00 pm in front of the grandstands. That will be followed by the Afton Fair Demolition Derby will start at 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 24. Last year's Demolition Derby was the best we've had in years and we are looking for a repeat of last year's successful event. Grandstand admission for the Demolition Derby will be $3.00 in additon to fair admission.
Finally on Sunday, July 25 the Tractors of Yesteryear (Toys) will hold their tractor pull at 9:00 am, followed by the Catskill Garden Tractor Pullers at 12:30 pm. Both events are free!
All entertainment stage performances are free.
On Wednesday, July 21, Gillespie Pageants will hold their annual competiton starting at 5:00 pm. Check in will start at 4:00 pm. Soon after, Gary Jennings will perform a variety of music. He will perform from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the stage. Gary is an international recording star and is originally from Sidney, NY.
Cobblestone Crossing
© Cobblestone Crossing
On Thursday, July 22, stop in to see an amazing performance by Line Dancing with Mindy, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Mindy and her troupe of dancers perform in many local events in the area. If you haven't seen their performance, now is the time to stop in and check them out!
On Saturday July 24, we welcome Jason Wicks and Seven Bridges. Jason Wicks is a very popular Central New York country music performer and will perform from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Jason recently returned from Nashville and has been touring in New York State.
Finally, on Sunday, Cobblestone Crossing will perform at the stage at 2:00 pm. Their repertoire includes primarily American nostalgic folk, with a light touch of bluegrass, country, Irish and even an up tempo spiritual number or two.
Below are some other attractions of interest.
Antique Engine Display
© John Updike
Be sure to stop and see the Antique Engine Display, which will be located near the First Bite Fishing Tank. Engines included in this display are a 1913 Fuller and Johnson Farm Pump Engine running a Gould's Mfg (prior to Gould's Pumps) water pump, a 1923 1 ½ HP Alamo wet head belted to a corn grinder and a late 20's throttle governed 2 ½ HP Sattley kerosene engine manufactured by Field and Brundage.
There will be a Cruise in on Wednesday, July 21 starting at 5:00 pm. There will be trophies for choice truck, notorcycle, nostalgic, original, muscle and hot rod.
Take a few minutes to go fishing with your kids! First Bite Fishing Tanks provides a safe environment for kids to learn how to handle bait, handle different species of fish, catch and release and more. Pay $1.00 to fish until you catch one fish.
Located near the petting zoo and barns, the Children's Activity Center provides activities and games with an agricultural theme for the younger kids. Examples of activities include planting seeds, coloring activities, milking a (model) cow. It's a great break from the hustle and bustle of the midway.
Each day a boys bike and girls bike, each with a helmet, will be given away at the Children's Activity Center. Children must be 5 to 10 years old to be eligible, can only enter one ticket and must be present to win.
On Friday at 5:00 pm and Saturday at 3:00 pm we will hold Kiddie Tractor Pulls. This is a fun event for the younger (and older) kids to take part in. The pulls are held on vendor row.
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Design by Regina Birdsall, Last Updated Wednesday, 21-Jul-2010 03:26:31 CDT
2010 Stage Performances
Gary Jennings
Line Dancing with Mindy Mills
Jason Wicks and Seven Bridges
Cobblestone Crossing
2010 Grandstand Events
Catskill Garden Tractor Pullers
I-88 Speedway Racing
