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Here's what happening at the Erie County Fair on day 8

Check out all the fun things to do at the Erie County Fair.
Credit: WGRZ

HAMBURG, N.Y. — Today's weather should be nice and calm if you're planning to go to the Erie County Fair today.  Here's what's happening at the Erie County Fair.

Special Events & Demonstrations:  

  •  “House with a Heart” and “The Rock” Book Signings 11:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Historical Building 
  •  Wood Burning Demonstration 11:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Historical Building  
  • Collins Draft Horse Demonstrations 12:00 PM at Horse Headquarters  
  • Natural Equine Demonstration at 1:00 PM at Horse Headquarters  
  • Grandma Butter Butter Making Demonstration 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in the Historical Building  
  • Blacksmith Shop Demonstration at 2 & 6 PM on Entertainment Avenue (near Gate 5)  
  • Glass Blowing Demonstrations 2:00 PM-8:00 PM on 42nd Street 
  • Erie County Sheriff’s K9 Demonstration at 2:00 PM at the Family Entertainment Complex  
  • NYS Police Demonstrations ft. K-9 & Rappelling at 2:30 PM at the NYS Police Rappelling Tower 
  • Bee Tree Trail Harnessing Demonstration at 3:00 PM at Horse Headquarters  
  • Hands Only CPR Training at 2, 3, 5 & 7 PM in the Firemen’s Building  
  • Fair-ly Sweet Sugarhouse Demonstrations 4:00-6:00 PM in the Agriculture Discovery Center 
  • Red Barn Hippotherapy Demonstration at 5:00 PM in Horse Headquarters  
  • All About Birds with 4-H at 6:00 PM in the 4-H Youth Development Building  
  • Mounted Sheriff Demonstration at 6:00 PM at Horse Headquarters  
  • Creating a Toothbrush Rug Demonstration 6:30-8:30 PM in the Historical Building  

Livestock & Horse Shows:  

  • 11:30 AM - 4-H/FFA Sheep Show - Showplex  
  • 3:00 PM - 4-H/FFA Beef Show - Livestock Arena 
  • 6:00 PM - Heavyweight Horse Pull – Horse Show Ring 
  • 7:00 PM - Open Hog Show - Showplex 

Mooternity Ward inside the Agriculture Discovery Center welcomed their fourth calf on Tuesday. You can see the new calves between 11 AM and 10 PM.

New Food Showdown The fair offers over 500 menu items across the grounds, and this year 26 of the foods are brand new. Fairgoers are invited to vote for their favorite of the new foods or sweet treats.  Today is the last day to vote. 

Daily Firefighter Honoree Ceremony.  Today, Julius Leone of Fredonia Fire Department will be honored outside of the Firemen’s Building at 6:00pm. 

Daily Flag Retreat Ceremony:  The Fair will honor James Manley who served in the U.S. Air Force 1968-1972. The American flag flown during that day at the Fair will be lowered and presented to Manley for the “Flag Retreat Honoree of the Day.” This ceremony is at 6:30pm in Slade Park.  

ATV Big Air Tour: These shows feature the top ATV and Motorcycle riders in the country. This show takes place twice on Wednesday at 3 & 7 PM in the Grandstand. 

Skylighters Fireworks:  Fireworks will light up the night sky to end the day at the Fair.  The show is scheduled to begin at 9:30pm.  WGRZ is a proud sponsor the fireworks display. 

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