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About Columbia County Fair

Welcome to the Columbia County Fairgrounds, a historic outdoor venue in Chatham, NY known for its Demolition Derbies, monster tractor pulls, rodeos, concerts, and family-friendly events. With multiple spaces including a Grandstand, Main Stage, pavilions, and several exhibition buildings, the Fairgrounds host a wide range of events throughout the week. While there isn’t a public seating chart published for all events, the Fairgrounds Map highlights the Main Stage and Grandstand locations, along with private event spaces like the Historic Fairhouse (capacity ~300). Plan ahead for parking, transit, and nearby lodging as you secure your tickets with a trusted local connection.

Columbia County Fairgrounds operates with seasonal hours and a variety of event formats. The venue has historically drawn tens of thousands of attendees each year, with programs including demolition derbies, monster tractor pulls, rodeos, and concerts. Parking is free with accessible options, and new transit links have expanded in 2025, making it easier to reach the fairgrounds from Chatham and Hudson. For accommodations, we’ve highlighted reputable nearby hotels and preferred local dining. As your friendly ticket partner, we’re here to make securing seats simple and straightforward—no fuss, just reliable access to the events you want to see.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 182 Hudson Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037.
  • Venue type: Outdoor county fairgrounds (Columbia County Fairgrounds) with a Grandstand, Main Stage, pavilions, and multiple exhibition buildings.
  • Seating/chart: No published, public seating chart; the Fairgrounds Map shows locations for the Main Stage and Grandstand (private event spaces exist, e.g., Historic Fairhouse with capacity around 300 for private events).
  • Hours: Wednesday 12:00 PM (noon) to closing; Thursday–Monday 10:00 AM to closing.
  • Parking: Free parking; use Route 66 vehicular gate; four-lane access; handicapped parking available; walk-in gate at Route 203/Church Street.
  • Transit: 2025 pilot shuttle service between Chatham and Hudson; additional bus routes between Chatham and Hudson launched in 2025; local transit options exist within Columbia County.
  • Nearby hotels: Chatham Travel Lodge (598 NY-295, Old Chatham, NY 12037); St. Charles Hotel (16-18 Park Place, Hudson, NY 12534).
  • Notable events hosted: Demolition derbies, monster tractor pulls, rodeo, concerts and other entertainment; one of the oldest county fairs dating back to 1841; attendance commonly cited around 50,000–65,000; lineup changes have occurred (e.g., 2025 headliner changes).
  • Status: No evidence of demolition or renaming; the fairgrounds and fair continue to operate under the Columbia County Agricultural Society.