Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County Fair

10/12/2026

Thanks for the help getting Wobble Wheel Wally away for the winter!

10/06/2026

The fairgrounds are settling down for winter, and with that, we officially close the book on another year. The gates may be quiet now, but the memories made here will carry us straight into spring.

To everyone who keeps our events thriving —thank you. Our board members (and their families, who get drafted into fair duties whether they meant to or not), our volunteers, and the New York State Police, St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Gouverneur Police Department, Gouverneur Fire Department, and Gouverneur Rescue. Your support keeps our fairgrounds running safely, smoothly, and full of life.

The grounds might rest for winter, but we don’t. Be on the lookout for summer recaps while we count down the days to next season.

09/20/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the 15th Annual Pumpkin Festival!

The Great Pumpkin Drop Winners
1st - Tammy Amaral
2nd - Adam Dean
3rd - Bob Buddenhagen

Youth Division Giant Pumpkin Contest
1st - Oliver Powell
2nd - Atticus Tweedie
3rd - Kinslee Sears
4th - Konrad Bice
5th - Riley Powell
6th - Keith Bice
7th - Henry Gore

Adult Division Giant Pumpkin Contest
1st - Lyle Hotis
2nd - Allyn Tubbs
3rd - Lyle Hotis
4th - Allyn Tubbs

Cruise In Car Classic
1st Place - Nick Canell
2nd Place - John (Jersey) McElroy

09/20/2026

09/20/2026

🎃Today’s the Pumpkin Drop at 4PM!🎃

🍂If you haven’t grabbed your Pumpkin Drop tickets yet, now’s the time, $5 a ticket and you don’t have to be present to win, so everyone can join in the fun.🍂

09/19/2026

🎃Missed the first day? You’ve still got time to join us! 🎃

Tomorrow’s Giant Pumpkin Drop is the highlight of the weekend, and if the rain rolls in, our vendors will be moved under cover so everyone stays dry.

Rain or shine, we’ll be here.

09/18/2026

If you’re searching for weekend plans…

🍂🎃Come spend it at the 15th Annual Pumpkin Festival🎃🍂

pumpkins, friends, and fall fun — it’s the perfect local tradition.

09/16/2026

Roll back the clock and shine up those classics

🍂The Pumpkin Festival is bringing old‑school charm to the Gouverneur Fairgrounds this Sunday, Sept. 20🍂

Cruise in anytime. Car Show 1PM–3PM, enjoy the fall festival atmosphere, wander the craft show, and soak in that small town car show magic.

09/10/2026

Calling all growers, seasoned or first‑timers🎃

🍂Bring your pumpkin to the Giant Pumpkin Weigh‑Off and join the fun.

🍂Senior & Junior divisions, cash prizes, and a whole weekend of festival activities.

🍂Weigh‑off entries accepted Saturday before 4PM or Sunday before 10AM.

09/08/2026

Fall fun is right around the corner! The 15th Annual Pumpkin Festival is happening September 19 & 20, 10AM–4PM at the Gouverneur Fairgrounds! 🍂🎃

Two full days of crafters, games, bounce houses, fair food, kids’ activities, wagon rides, and more. Plus the Giant Pumpkin Weight Contests and the Giant Pumpkin Drop on Sunday at 4PM, our board members are currently selling tickets — find them around town or keep an eye out for where we’ll be set up!

Interested in being a vendor? Registration forms are available at gouverneurchamber.net

Come celebrate fall with us — fun for all ages! 🍁