Cortland County Jr. Fair

Cortland County Jr. Fair We are part of New York State Association of Agriculture Fairs (NYSAAF). http://nyfairs.org/

The Cortland County Dairy Parade was indeed a success. Richard and Martha Bush's participation in riding along was great...
06/03/2026

The Cortland County Dairy Parade was indeed a success. Richard and Martha Bush's participation in riding along was greatly appreciated, and it certainly made the evening special.

We are ready for the Dairy Parade !!!
06/02/2026

We are ready for the Dairy Parade !!!

We have special guests tonight on the float!! Martha and Richard Bush!! Thank you for 54 years of dedication 🤍
06/02/2026

We have special guests tonight on the float!!

Martha and Richard Bush!!

Thank you for 54 years of dedication 🤍

The queens and alternates for the parade!! Cortland County Dairy Promotion
06/02/2026

The queens and alternates for the parade!!
Cortland County Dairy Promotion

We are excited to welcome Capitaland Carnival Company to the 2026 Cortland County Jr. Fair!Get ready for a week filled w...
06/01/2026

We are excited to welcome Capitaland Carnival Company to the 2026 Cortland County Jr. Fair!

Get ready for a week filled with:
🎢 Rides
🎯 Games
🍔 Delicious Fair Food
🎠 Family Fun & Memories

Join us July 7–11, 2026 as Capitaland Carnival Company brings the midway to life with fun for all ages!

We are pleased to announce the Dairy parade will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd. Former queens will be joining us on th...
05/31/2026

We are pleased to announce the Dairy parade will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd.

Former queens will be joining us on the float!!

Fair dates - July 7-11,2026

❤️🤍💙 Memorial Day Tribute 💙🤍❤️Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for o...
05/25/2026

❤️🤍💙 Memorial Day Tribute 💙🤍❤️

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, let us take a moment to reflect on those who gave everything for America.

🌟 Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.
🦅 Land of the free because of the brave.

🇺🇸 Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

🇺🇸✨ Celebrating 250 Years of America at the Cortland County Jr Fair! ✨🇺🇸For 250 years, America has stood for freedom, ha...
05/23/2026

🇺🇸✨ Celebrating 250 Years of America at the Cortland County Jr Fair! ✨🇺🇸

For 250 years, America has stood for freedom, hard work, community, and tradition — values that continue to shine right here at the Cortland County Jr Fair. ❤️🤍💙

From the laughter of families on the midway, to the dedication of our 4-H & FFA youth, to the sounds of livestock shows, live music, and fair memories being made — this year’s fair is all about celebrating the spirit of America and the people who make our community so special.

Join us July 7–11, 2026

Let freedom ring at the fairgrounds! ❤️💙

🎡🐴 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND at the Cortland County Jr. Fairgrounds?! 🐮🤠Join us this Saturday for a fun-filled day a...
05/16/2026

🎡🐴 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND at the Cortland County Jr. Fairgrounds?! 🐮🤠

Join us this Saturday for a fun-filled day at the fairgrounds featuring:

Registration at 9:30 am, then to follow the clinics.

Bring the family, enjoy the atmosphere, and support our local agriculture community! 💚

05/15/2026

The Cortland County Fair used to be much larger than the fair which we know today as the Cortland County Junior Fair. It was held in the same area, but the grounds were more extensive and included exhibit buildings, a large midway, a grandstand, and a racetrack where horses from across the continent were brought to compete. Did you know that there are two racehorses buried at the racetrack?

Thomas Jefferson, Jr. was a black stallion from Trenton, Canada, and on June 30, 1881, he competed in his last race at the Cortland track. He took the first two races, but his driver felt he was “out of condition” and refused to drive him in the fifth race. Another driver substituted, and later that night, the stallion died from spasm of the diaphragm. He was buried the next day in the northeast corner of the track. Donations were raised from admirers of the ill-fated steed, and a fence was erected to mark his grave.

Marion Mills was a mare from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and her last race occurred on August 26, 1898. Her owner had been guaranteed $100 for every mile she paced, but her trainer did not believe the track was in any condition for the mare to run. Better judgement was discarded, and Marion Mills was sent out to the track where she would stumble and fall. This resulted in her death the following day. Marion Mills, “the guideless wonder,” was buried on a bed of straw near the east end of the track. She was covered with blankets, and a copy of Black Beauty was placed under her head.

These tragedies were remembered for decades afterward, and eventually, the racetrack disappeared, leaving only wisps of memories behind, until finally, they also vanished.

Address

4849 Fairground Drive
Cortland, NY
13045

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(607) 753-5077

Website

https://www.cortlandfair.com/

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