Our Guide To The Ulster County Fair
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TheUlster County Fairin New Paltz, New York, was established in 1886. Every year it draws about 50,000 people over six days to the county fairgrounds nestled upstate. The county of Ulster boasts the Catskill Mountains and was the site of the famous Woodstock music festival. Ulster County is still largely rural, making its fair a true country experience.As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on state and county fairs, here is our guide to making the Ulster County Fair as fun and rewarding as possible.
Fair History
evolved from its humble 1869 beginnings
Famous 4-H Milkshakes
ridesentertainment4-H Club milkshake booth
Agrarian Events
Live Music
Admission And Rides
Senior Discounts
Baby Pageant
WATCH:
The Ulster County Fair features some exciting carnival rides, as seen in this amateur video.
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost.