Yorktown Grange Fair returns for 102nd year

It’s baack.

The Yorktown Grange Fair returns Sept. 11-13 for its 102nd year, continuing a century-old tradition of celebrating agriculture, community and family fun.

This year’s “Goats, Games & Good Times!” celebration will feature Blue Ribbon contests, livestock, live music, rides, vendors, food, craft beer and new attractions, including a mechanical bull ride, at the Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds, organizers said.

The annual event remains Westchester’s only agriculturally based country fair.

“The Fair was founded as a way to recognize the local farming community,” organizers said in their announcement of the fair’s events, adding that “for over 100 years it has been a celebrated event and family tradition.”

Fairgoers can take part in competitions showcasing homegrown and homemade creations, including flowers, produce, baking, needlework, art, photography, woodworking, livestock and even Lego building. Residents of all ages are encouraged to enter the Blue Ribbon contests and show off their talents.

The entertainment lineup will include the Mike Risko Band on Friday night, Sept. 11; Whiskey’s Edge Band on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12; Jokerz Wild, featuring vocalist Alex Nikki, on Saturday evening; and local favorite No Options on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13.

The fair will also welcome back family favorites, including children’s performers Kurt Gallagher and Annie and the Natural Wonder Band, along with Wacky Chad’s interactive stunt comedy show featuring extreme pogo stick stunts, tall-unicycle feats and juggling. Organizers said the acts are returning by popular demand.

Traditional fair attractions will return, including the mile-long tractor parade, hayrides, horse show, midway rides and audience participation contests such as bubble gum blowing and watermelon eating.

“There’s always something fantastic happening around the fairgrounds,” organizers said.

Admission is $15 per carload. The 2026 Yorktown Grange Fair will be held at the Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds, 99 Moseman Rd., Yorktown Heights.

More information, contest rules and volunteer opportunities are available at yorktowngrangefair.org.