Yorktown Grange Fair brings fun for all ages this September

The 102nd annual Yorktown Grange Fair returns to 99 Moseman Road in Yorktown Heights, Westchester Sept. 11, 12 and 13 for “Goats, Games and Good Times!” The fair features daytime bands fit for all ages to adult-centered evening headliners Mike Risko Band, Alex Nikki and Jokerz Wild and No Options.

Fair grounds open at 4 p.m. Friday with a 7:30 p.m. performance from the pop rock cover Mike Risko Band. Their covers span the last four decades of classic rock and pop hits from Fleetwood Mac to Journey to Taylor Swift. 

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Family friendly bands Kurt Gallagher’s Songs for Playful Children and Annie and the Natural Wonder Band take center stage Saturday and Sunday mornings. Kurt Gallagher has two performances Saturday, starting at 11 a.m., with Annie and the Natural Wonder Band kicking things off Sunday at 11 a.m.

Adults have plenty to look forward to as well. Saturday offers line dancing lessons, food and beer from local vendors as country cover band Whiskey’s Edge take the stage at 3:30 p.m. Rock headliner Alex Nikki and Jokerz Wild take on the night crowd at 8 p.m. The fair closes out Sunday at 4 p.m. with rock and roll cover band No Options.

Beyond the music, the Yorktown Grange fair has numerous activities to offer. Returning acts like stunt-comedy performer Wacky Chad, fan favorite tractor parade and former Big Apple Circus clown Adam Auslander. A new mechanical bull ride will kick off with a show featuring “Jimbo” Saturday at 2:15 p.m.

Find traditional fair activities throughout the weekend. Horse riding demonstrations beginning Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Livestock shows provide the opportunity to meet fair mascot Belle the goat. Take in the blue ribbon contests, where residents bring their homemade or homegrown goods to compete. 

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Additionally, Yorktown Grange fair goers can participate in their own contests. From watermelon and pie eating to bubble gum blowing and rubber chicken throwing. Classic fair amusement rides and games will fill the Midway. 

Admission is $15 per carload with all proceeds going to the Yorktown Grange Agricultural Society. Separate tickets are not needed for the concerts.

View the full schedule here.

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