GOUVERNEUR — The 2​024 Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair is slated for July 30-Aug. 4, with the annual 4-H exhibit judging and competitions starting Saturday, July 27.

This year’s fair promises to be the biggest yet with two country music shows planned, talent show, firemen’s parade, demolition derby, grandstand shows, High School Bands Parade with Carlton Peck Awards, food, games, rides, tractor pulls and vendors.

Full fair schedule

While the fair doesn’t officially start until Tuesday, July 30, local 4-H clubs will be on site for exhibit setup and evaluation, judging and animal check-ins from Saturday, July 27-Monday, July 29.

WEDNESDAY, July 31

4-H SPIRIT DAY - Wear your 4-H gear!

9 a.m.-8 p.m. 4-H Youth Building Open

9 a.m. 4-H & Open Beef Show (Dairy Show Ring)

10 a.m.-7 p.m. FFA Building Open for Daily Activities and Demonstrations

10 a.m. FFA Tractor Driving/Tree & Wildlife ID/Field & Forage (FFA Barn)

12 p.m. 4-H Dairy Showmanship (Dairy Show Ring)

TBD FFA Leadsman Class - Immediately follows Showmanship (Dairy Show Ring)

TBD 4-H & FFA Judging Competition - Following Leadsman Class (Dairy Show ring)

12 p.m. First Flower Show (Youth Building)

1 p.m. 4-H & Open Sheep Show - All Breeds (Sheep Barn)

1:30 p.m. High School Bands Parade with Carlton Peck Awards (Grandstand) - Free

2 p.m. RIDES OPEN

4 p.m. 4-H Dairy Costume Class (Dairy Show Ring)

6:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Lead Class (at the Grandstand)

7 p.m. Firemen's Parade

7 p.m. 4-H March in the Firemen's Parade "4-H Spirit"

Wristbands

There is a $25 for any wristband of the 2024 fair. Each purchased wristband is good for one wristband promotional period. The wristband grants access to all rides excluding the Rockin Cars (Bumper Cars) and bungee jump.

Bring QR code on your phone or printed to be scanned for redemption.

Buy wristbands online at https://clickntix.com/e/2024-gouverneur-st-lawrence-county-fair-gouverneur-ny .