Yorktown Grange Fair's Big Celebration Is 100 Years In The Making

YORKTOWN, NY — The Yorktown Grange Fair has been an annual tradition for generations and this year, the icon Hudson Valley event is celebrating its centennial.

For a century, the Grange Fair has been the go-to, family-friendly, affordable event of the season. This year’s theme will be "Centennial Celebration — 100 Years of Family Fun."

Admission is $10 per carload or $5 for single riders or walk-ins. Kids under the age of 2 are always free. All the concerts, the parade, shows, and contests are included in the price of admission.

This year, the fairgrounds will be full of entertainers and the stage will host nearly constant musical entertainment.

Musical specials for kids are planned at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the little ones will love Kurt Gallagher and his Songs for Playful Children. On Sunday, Annie & the Natural Wonder Band will perform wonderful Americana music about the natural world. Kids will be amazed by entertainer Adam Auslander (formerly of the Big Apple Circus) and his stilt-walking, juggling and more. Watch for Adam on the fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.

For slightly bigger kids and even adults, the Grange Fair will welcome back East Coast Pro Wrestling. Their shows were a huge hit last year at the fair as they teamed up with local Dusty Stables for a wild west-themed show that did not disappoint.

A little old school entertainment is on tap with an authentic strongman show from Mighty Mike! In keeping with the centennial theme, Mike will perform feats of strength from 100 years ago in his 1920s bathing suit, all while adding a modern twist with his quick wit and audience participation.

Dates and hours are:

• Friday, September 6, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, September 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The first hour of the fair each day is a quiet hour with no loud noises. It's a perfect time for people with special needs to enjoy the fair.

The Yorktown Grange Fair is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization. Admission fees and other fair revenues are used exclusively to support local charities and service organizations and to fund next year’s fair.

Parking is free.

Visit the Yorktown Grange Fair website for a full weekend schedule.

The Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds are at 99 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights.