Putnam County Country Fest and 4-H Showcase
- Saturday, July 29, 2023, 10:00 AM - Sunday, July 30@ 3:00 PM
PUTNAM COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
201 GIPSY TRAIL ROAD, CARMEL, NY 10512
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is excited to partner with Putnam County to host The Putnam County Country Fest & 4-H Showcase will feature a variety of exciting activities for the whole family including artisan vendors, food trucks, games & inflatables for the kids, pony rides and even a car show.
Traditional 4-H Fair favorites will also be showcased during the event including animal demonstrations, hands-on 4-H STEM activities, magic & creepy critters, horse & dog shows, Master Gardener demonstrations and exhibits, home-made 4-H milkshakes & lemonade, face painting & more! We hope you will join us for some old-fashioned family fun with a new twist!
FREE ADMISSION ~ FREE PARKING*
Event Details CLICK HERE for Fest Schedule
Saturday, July 29th~ 10:00am to 6:00pm
CCE Expo & 4-H Showcase, including:
- Animal Shows & Demonstrations
- Face Painting & Crafts (4-H Face Painting Club)
- Archery (Trailblazers 4-H Club)
- 4-H Sewing Demonstrations
- Creepy Critters & Magic
- 4-H STEM Demonstrations
- 4-H Dog Demonstrations
- Ask a Master Gardener
- Pollinator Pathway Demo
- Composting
Also featuring:
- Artisan Vendors
- Horse Demonstrations
- Inflatables & Games
- Food Trucks
- Live Music
- DJ Fun
- Pony Rides (provided by Tall Oaks 4-H Club)
- K-9 Demonstrations
Sunday, July 30th~ 10:00am to 3:00pm
CCE Expo & 4-H Showcase, including:
- Animal Shows & Demonstrations
- 4-H Horse Showmanship
- Face Painting & Crafts
- Archery
- Creepy Critters & Magic
- STEM Demonstrations
- 4-H Sewing Demonstrations
- Ask a Master Gardener
- Pollinator Pathway Demo
- Composting
Duck Derby ~ 2pm
Also featuring:
- Guardian Revival
- Artisan Vendors
- NY Cruisers Car Show
- Touch A Truck
- Apple Pie Contest
- Food Trucks
- Live Bands
- Demonstrations throughout the Day
- Award Ceremony (2:30pm)
LIMITED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
This year, due to changes in the structure of the event, Volunteer Opportunities will be LIMITED to Enrolled 4-H TAG Members, 4-H Club Members & Families & Enrolled 4-H Volunteers, as well as CCE Board, and MG Volunteers.
The Volunteer Sign-Up Registration will be sent to members, families & volunteers in an email.
Last updated July 24, 2023
Let's Get Quackin! ADOPT YOUR DUCK TODAY!
at CCE PUTNAM COUNTY'S SECOND ANNUAL DUCK DERBY
SUNDAY, JULY 30TH 2023 @ 2:00PM
Limited Ducks available
WINNER RECEIVES SAMSUNG 50" UHD 4K SMART TV
All proceeds support CCEPC's Capital Campaign for
The Cornell Barn at Tilly Foster Farm.
Must be an adult 18 year of age or older to adopt.
Must be in attendance on the day of the event in order to qualify for the July Duck Derby race.
Your numbered duck ticket stubs will be held at the duck booth on Saturday, July 29 (10am to 6pm) and Sunday, July 30th (10 am to 1pm) and can be picked up during that time. Booth will close one hour prior to event.
Use link below for adoption -
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E360490&id=26
Apple Pie Contest!
APPLE PIE BAKERS WANTED!
Bake an Apple Pie to be judged Putnam County Country Fest & 4-H Showcase – open to ALL!
Entries are judged in two divisions: Junior - Age 7-16 and Adult - Age 17 and older
- Entry in the pie baking contest is $5.00!
- Online pre-registration is required.
- Pie must be prepared & baked by the individual submitting the pie entry for judging.
- Amateur bakers only - no professional bakers may enter this competition.(A professional baker is defined as someone who works for a bakery, works for or owns a catering company, or sells pies).
- Only Double Crust Apple Pies will be accepted -- no Crumbles, Crisps or Bettys allowed.
- Crusts and filling must be made from scratch. No store-bought crust, dough, or canned fillings may be used. Each pie must have a bottom crust and a top crust.
- No other fruits may be added (added juices are OK).
- Please bake in a disposable pie tin or plate. The return of plates cannot be guaranteed.
- Please do not write your name on the pie tin. Your entry will be assigned a number at registration.
- The finished pie cannot contain raw/uncooked eggs (white or yokes).
- An ingredient list, including apple variety used, MUST be attached to your baked pie.
- Apple pies should be checked in between 10-11:00 am in the CCE Expo Barn for judging, Sunday, July 30.
- Late entries will be turned away.
For a flyer with contest rules and official entry form, Click HERE
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CLICK HERE and become a part of our Crowdfunding efforts to help reach our goal of $750K!
Fest Schedule
Saturday, July 29 10am to 6pm
- 10am - Opening Ceremony - Featuring David Amram playing The Star Spangled Banner and the 4-H Cloverbuds leading The Pledge of Allegiance
- 10am - NY Cruisers Car Show and DJ – weather permitting
- 10-6pm - CCE Expo Barn & 4-H Showcase
- 10-6pm - Kids inflatable play area
- 10-6pm - Putnam County Arts Council Art Show
- 10-6pm - Various vendors, artisans, displays and food trucks
- 10-6pm - Duck Derby Adoption
- 10-1pm - Pony rides
- 12-1pm - Live Music – Rick Greenop & the Back Porch Singers
- 1-3pm - Horse Demonstrations
- 1-2:30 pm - Live Music – Macy's Parade
- 2:30-3pm - NY Cruisers Awards
- 3-6pm - Live Music – Junk Yard Dawgs
- 4pm - Helicopter landing
- Also throughout the day: magic shows, face painting, grilled corn, old fashion lemonade, hand packed milk shakes, Ask a Master Gardener, Touch a Truck, Create your own Pool-Noodle Pony, snacks for the mini horses, etc.
Sunday, July 30 10am to 3pm
- 10am - NY Cruisers Car Show and DJ
- 10-2pm - Duck Derby Adoption
- 10-3pm - CCE Expo Barn & 4-H Showcase
- 10-3pm - Kids inflatable play area
- 10-3pm - Various vendors, artisans, displays and food trucks
- 10-3pm - Putnam County Arts Council Art Show
- 10-11am - Apple Pie Bake-Off registration
- 10-11:15 - Horse Showmanship
- 11:30-1pm - Horseless Horseshow
- 12 noon - Apple Pie Bake-Off Judging
- 12-2pm - Live Music – Courtesy of Guardian Revival's Encore Program
- 1:15-2:30 - 4-H Horse Demonstrations and Games
- 2pm - 2nd Annual Duck Derby
- 2:30-3pm - AWARDS
*Also throughout the day: magic shows, face painting, grilled corn, old fashion lemonade, hand packed milk shakes, Ask a Master Gardener, Touch a Truck, Create your own Pool Noodle Pony, snacks for the mini horses, etc.