Little World’s Fair returns to Grahamsville Fairgrounds

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The 128th Grahamsville Little World’s Fair will be held from Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 19 at the fairgrounds. There will be 4-H exhibits, rides, an antique tractor parade, live entertainment and more.

An innovation this year will be “Grahamsville Idol,” a singing competition based on the hit TV show “American Idol.” The Grahamsville version will consist of two rounds, an elimination round and finals. Contestants will be divided into four age groups: ages 10 to 15, 16 to 21, 22 to 30 and 30 and over. Each group will compete for cash prizes of $100 for first and $50 for runner-up in each category. Interested contestants should visit www.grahamsvillefair.com, download the application form and send it to the address on the form. The contest is sponsored by Sprague & Killeen Insurance of Ellenville.

Other highlights of the fair include fireworks displays on Friday and Saturday evenings at 9:30 p.m., the draft horse pull on Saturday at 12:00 noon, a classic car show on Sunday at 12:00 noon and the various open and 4-H livestock shows.

One of the featured live entertainers will be Joey DeGraw, a local performer from Fallsburg, whose brother Gavin DeGraw has already established himself in the music industry. Joey’s concert, sponsored in part by Sullivan County Community College and WSUL, will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 17, in the main ring of the Grahamsville Fairgrounds, with a second performance at 10:00 p.m. after the fireworks. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, but no coolers or alcohol are permitted.

For more information visit grahamsvillefair.com.