Brewster, NY, July 3, 2025 – Get ready for a weekend packed with classic cars, delicious milkshakes, exciting dog demonstrations, a thrilling rubber duck race and delightful pony rides!

The annual Putnam County Fair and 4-H Showcase is set to bring two days of family-friendly entertainment and educational exhibits to Putnam County. This summer, the Putnam County Fair and 4-H Showcase will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, located at 201 Gipsy Trail Road in Carmel, N.Y.

“The Fair and 4-H Showcase celebrates the best of our local community and the incredible potential of our youth,” said Stefanie Hubert, executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County. “By bringing together non-profit organizations, diverse food and craft vendors, and attendees from children to adults, the Fair creates meaningful connections, strengthens the community, and celebrates the timeless spirit of summer in Putnam County.”

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Program features engaging demonstrations, educational exhibits, creative projects, and animal showmanship. Fairgoers can also enjoy games and crafts and delicious 4-H milkshakes and lemonade. CCE Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to share expert advice, and the Putnam Pollinator Pathway team will showcase a living pollinator garden display. CCE 4-H Clubs will display educational exhibits or present demonstrations from archery with the Trailblazers 4-H Club and performances by the 4-H Puppeteers to a SPHERO Robot Obstacle Course and horsemanship with the Tall Oaks 4-H Horse Club.

In addition to the extensive 4-H Showcase, attendees can indulge in a variety of offerings from food trucks, enjoy fun inflatables and games for kids, and browse unique items from craft vendors. At the Dog Park, fairgoers will be wowed by the canine demonstrations by the New York State Police K9 Unit and Von Wolfenfels K9. Bill Hammond will serve as the emcee for the weekend, with a fantastic lineup of bands taking the stage, including Not Tuna, Dos Bills & Friends, Classic Rock Euphoria, Basement by the Lake, Cross Purpose, Lakeside Harmony Chorus, and Guardian Revival Veterans. The highly anticipated NY Cruisers Car Show will take place on Saturday, with a rain date of Sunday. The event will culminate with the annual Duck Derby, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County

“I am thrilled to welcome back residents and visitors alike to the fair! My administration has added new features to this year’s two-day event, including a special journey back in time to our Revolutionary-era past, complete with re-enactors and local history exhibits. Best of all, admission and parking are always free. Have a happy and safe Putnam County Fair with your friends and family,” said Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne.

This year will also mark the county’s kick-off of Revolutionary Putnam County, part of a nationwide celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026. In the new History Pavilion, there will be colonial fair experiences including storytelling by Jonathan Kruk, reenactor encampments from the New York 4^th Regiment and New York 5^th Regiment with authentic Revolutionary War music and the living history staff of East Fishkill Historical Society. Don’t miss meeting members of local historical societies and museums as well as the chance to catch Karl Rohde, Vietnam veteran, Silver Star recipient and director of the county’s Veterans Service Agency, in his one-man show, “With No Name on the Marquee.”

“This is an exciting year at the fair as we launch Revolutionary Putnam County,” said Putnam County Historian Jennifer Cassidy. “We’re proud to offer a larger, more engaging presence that brings local history to life through immersive experiences, storytelling, reenactments and the voices of those who preserve our past.”

Bring your family and friends and let’s get QUACKIN'! Want to adopt a duck and take part in the Derby? Please visit: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/DD25.

If you’re a student needing community service hours or an adult who simply enjoys lending a hand, consider volunteering at the fair! Sign up at: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=c4ec07vmddf6ej.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County’s community programs and events, please visit cceputnamcounty.org/. Stay connected with CCEPC on Facebook at CCEPutnam and Instagram @cceputnam.

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