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St. Lawrence County Fair includes country star Josh Turner, carnival rides, truck show, demos, petting zoo Aug. 1-6

Posted 7/24/17

GOUVERNEUR – The 166th annual Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 1-6 at the St. Lawrence County Fairgrounds behind the high school on East Barney Street. The event will …

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St. Lawrence County Fair includes country star Josh Turner, carnival rides, truck show, demos, petting zoo Aug. 1-6

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GOUVERNEUR – The 166th annual Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 1-6 at the St. Lawrence County Fairgrounds behind the high school on East Barney Street.

The event will again feature free gate admission.

This year’s highlights include a concert by country music star Josh Turner Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. with $35 ticket; a high school band parade Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m.; harness racing Thursday, Aug. 3, starting at noon; and a concert by The Trews Thursday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. with a $15 ticket. Canton’s own Waydown Wailers will open for The Trews at 7 p.m.

Other events planned include a talent show Friday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. with a $5 ticket; a fireman’s parade Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.; and demolition derby Sunday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. with a $15 ticket.

Also there will be a Professional Tough Trucks Show Saturday, Aug. 5 at 2 and 7 p.m. for a $15 ticket.

There will be judging and demostrations all week for the Future Farmer’s of America and the 4-H Agricultural programs.

A petting zoo will be set up all week at the fair and there will be free ground acts for attendees.

Fair-goers can enter a bicycle drawing Wednesday-Saturday.

Carnival rides by Coleman Brothers Carnivals will be available everyday from 1-11 p.m. with special ride prices available with a wrist band purchase.

Tickets for the various special events are available at the fairgrounds ticket office on East Barney Street. Call the fair office at 315-287-3010 for more information.

For a detailed schedule and more about the history of the event, log on to the fair website at www.gouverneurfair.net.