The Woodstock Fair, always Labor Day weekend, is back after a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, just as large and exciting as ever.
The 160th edition will begin Friday, Sept. 3 and run through Monday, Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds on RT. 169. Gates will open every day at 9 a.m.
The Fair includes: agricultural displays, giant pumpkins, demonstrations and competitions; horses, sheep, cattle and poultry; the birthing center with a variety of baby animals; fine arts, handwork, food, fruits and vegetables.
The Fiesta Shows will be in the midway.
Entertainment on two stages and will feature regional and local performances. With the unpredictability of the COVID-19 virus and local and regional bands and performers having limited work in 2020, the Fair elected to take a more prudent course of action to showcase regional and local talent.
Included in the entertainment are a pair of tribute shows.
The Linda Ronstadt Experience starring Tristan McIntosh will perform two shows on Sept. 4. Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, Vyntage Skynard, will perform two shows on Sept. 5. The Rustlers Band, a country act out of Long Island, N.Y., will entertain Sept. 6. The South Stage welcomes back the East Woodstock Cornet Band, the Old Time Fiddlers, and the Mychael David Band along with some familiar and some new competitions for fairgoers to take part in. And there’s always the fabulous food.
Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and active military with an ID and children 10 years and under is admitted free. A new feature is online general admission and ride ticket sales at https://woodstock.fiestashows.com.  For info: www.woodstoockfair.com or the Woodstock Fair Facebook page.

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