Tioga County Agricultural Association

Who We Are

The Tioga County Agricultural Association, Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer organization formed solely for the purpose of promoting agriculture and educational exhibits through the Tioga County Fair. It is through the combined efforts of Cooperative Extension, Farm Service Agency, and the many volunteers that the Tioga County Agricultural Association is able to continue to contribute much needed services to the community. The Board Of Directors work all year maintaining and upgrading the grounds and buildings through various fund raisers and activities.

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the fair!

Why The Fair Is Important 

Our area has strong agricultural roots dating back centuries. It is important to keep our heritage alive. Groups and organizations such as 4H, FFA, Dairy Princess, Fair Queen, and Maple Ambassador Program work to educate kids on the importance of land stewardship and animal husbandry. The fair gives a place for these organizations to come together, showcase their work, and educate other children coming of age to participate in showing animals, exhibiting, and participating in fair events. 

Our Goals For The Future 

The Tioga County Fair is participating in the Raise The Region Fundraiser to support a much-needed upgrade to the fairgrounds sound system. Our fairgrounds and buildings are aging, and to keep our visitors, exhibitors, and volunteers safe, we must continue to invest in critical infrastructure improvements.

The current sound system is several decades old. While it has served the fair well in the past, it is no longer reliable enough to ensure that important safety messages and announcements can be clearly heard throughout the grounds. A modern, dependable system is essential for emergency notifications, daily announcements, and smooth coordination of fair activities.

To manage the project, the Fair Board has prioritized the upgrade in three phases:

• Phase 1 – Yellow: Replace outdated wiring and add speakers at all Yellow Dot locations, including the end of the 4-H Building facing the Horse Barn, and add a speaker on the Grange Building directed toward the track. The Yellow Dots represent the main public announcement system for the entire fairgrounds.

• Phase 2 – Blue: Install a separate sound system dedicated to animal shows and the livestock auction.

• Phase 3 – Green: Install a dedicated sound system for the track area.

Funds raised through Raise The Region will directly support Phase 1, which is the foundation for improving safety communications and overall visitor experience across the fairgrounds. By upgrading this essential system, we are helping ensure that the Tioga County Fair remains a safe, welcoming, and well-organized event for years to come.

Keeping our grounds safe for our participants and visitors is a priority, and essential for the fairs future!
Please consider supporting our cause.