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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • Volume 40
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AUGUST 2025
Tioga County Fair Returns to Owego August 5–9, 2025 A Week of Tradition, Agriculture & Family Fun
Number 8
Tioga Gardens Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Sebby S. Truesdail Photo
The Tioga County Fair is back and bringing five days of excitement, tradition, and entertainment to the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Owego, New York, from Tuesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 9, 2025. This year’s fair offers a lively mix of agricultural exhibits, thrilling motorsports, local vendors, and the return of midway rides starting Wednesday. The fair kicks off Tues-
day with FREE admission for all who wish to walk the grounds and enjoy early exhibits and displays. (Please note: Midway rides will not open until Wednesday.) “We’re excited to welcome families and fairgoers back for another fantastic year,” said Eric Johnson, President of the Tioga County Fair. “This event is a celebration of community, agriculture, and summer fun for all ages.”
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tioga Gardens, last month. The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce honored the business for its half-century
of service to the community. Tioga Gardens is a popular, multigenerational garden supply store with 16 greenhouses located on route 17c in Owego.
Apalachin Lions Mobile Food Pantry - Aug. 28
Thursday August 7th Carnival & Midway 2pm-10pm*Barnyard Cackle Review-Multiple Shows Daily*Grandstand Event: Dash 4 Cash*Grandstand Event:Broken B Rodeo Co.- Bull riding, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Jr. Barrel Racing, Team Roping
The Foodbank Of the Southern Tier and the Apalachin Lions will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday August 27 from 10am to 11am. At St Margaret Mary’s Church at 1110 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin. Pre registration is required. Registration is Tuesday Au-
Tuesday August 5th Free Admission; NO CARNIVAL*Family Fun & Agriculture Day*Grandstand Event: **There will be a Farmer’s Market this day. Please contact TiogaCoFairNY@gmail.com to become a Farmer’s Market Vendor Friday August 8th Carnival & Midway 2pm-10pm*Barnyard Cackle ReviewMultiple Shows Daily*Paul Antonio Magician & Comedian-Multiple ShowsPower Wheels Derby- 6pm*Grandstand Event: Demolition Derby Finals
gust 26 at 8:30 am until full ( current limit of 125 registrations) If you register please attend. To register call 2-11 or on line at: www.foodbankst.org/cfd. This is a “Walk-Up Pantry” please bring a cart or bag to carry food!
Tioga County Treasurer Jim McFadden Honored as NACCTFO Outstanding Treasurer of the Year
Wednesday August 6th Carnival & Midway 2pm-10pm*Barnyard Cackle Review-Multiple Shows Daily*Paul Antonio Magician & Comedian-Multiple Shows*Grandstand Event: Demolition Derby Heats
Saturday August 9th Carnival & Midway 12pm-10pmBarnyard Cackle Review-Multiple Shows DailyPaul Antonio Magician & Comedian-Multiple ShowsGrandstand Event: Out of Field Tractor Pulls-NoonGrandstand Event: New York Hot Farms Pulling Series-7pm
Tioga County is proud to announce that County Treasurer James McFadden has been named the Outstanding Treasurer of the Year by the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers,
and Finance Officers (NACCTFO). This prestigious award recognizes exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication in county financial management across the nation.