JULY 16 - 20
JULY 15-19, 2025
A Message from the President
Welcome to the 2025 Hemlock “Little World’s” Fair. We take pride in sharing our agricultural heritage and showcasing the best Livingston County has to offer. Tuesday has been designated ‘Agriculture Day,’ with a full schedule of exciting events. There is a lot of activity in front of the Grandstand! Our Fair always begins with Sire Stakes Racing; post time is 11am this year. The Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Competition begins at 3pm, followed by a Rodeo at 7pm. Visit the 4-H/ Grange building to see the 4-H displays and demonstrations, and, of course, the livestock barns will be full.
We strive to provide the most affordable family-friendly entertainment and education to the surrounding communities. Our pay-one-price admission includes parking, rides, free shows, bands and Grandstand events. The Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving show, MythiCreatures Dragons, and Party Animals Petting Zoo are sure to be a hit! KidZone provides fun for the youngsters with new games and activities. There is something for everyone at the Hemlock Fair with events, exhibits, and entertainment. Thank you for attending the Hemlock “Little World’s” Fair and making it part of your summer fun! We are sure you will have a wonderful time.
Dave Gilbert
ADVANCE SALE FAIR TICKETS
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
• West Shurfine in Honeoye and Livonia (weekly passes only)
• NAPA Auto in Dansville and Mt. Morris
• Wester’s Country Store, Conesus
• The 1812 Store, Hemlock
• Lake Life Accessories, Lakeville
• Geneseo Auto Parts
THANK YOU
Two words that can never be said enough… Thank You! In the mad dash to prepare for the Fair - get bills paid and work done, contracts signed, supplies ordered, and much more – it is sometimes easy to overlook these two little words. The sentiment is there, but too many things seem to take priority, and they never get said. As an all-volunteer organization, we depend on the support of our members, local businesses and organizations to assist us in making the Hemlock Fair possible. It is important to recognize the workers, sponsors, and supporters who help to make our Hemlock “Little World’s” Fair a success each year.
Most fair-goers don’t know what is required to present the Hemlock Fair each year. One day the fairgrounds are empty, then almost magically, the Fair begins! Much of the work is obvious, when you see our well-maintained historic buildings and grounds full of fun and excitement during Fair week. Most of the work is ‘behind-the-scenes,’ with volunteers doing the work that often goes unseen. Hundreds of hours are required to organize events and entertainment, solicit vendors, coordinate schedules, update our website, social media and advertising, purchase supplies, handle finances, sign contracts, and much more. Thank you to our members and volunteers for all the work you do – it is truly appreciated!
We also owe a big Thank You to the local organizations and businesses that help to support the Hemlock Fair. With the generous donations of goods, services and financial support from our Sponsors, we are able to continue to improve and grow each year. Our First Responders are an important part of the Fair as well, by providing the safety and security necessary to maintain a family-friendly event. Special thanks to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department and the Hemlock Fire Department for coordinating these efforts.
We appreciate all the efforts of everyone involved in assisting us in presenting the 2025 Hemlock “Little World’s” Fair. Without your generosity and support, our Fair would not be the great success it is today! Two words that mean so much and can never be said enough…
Thank you!
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• SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY — NO PETS ALLOWED
HEMLOCK FAIR PROGRAM
JULY 15-19, 2025
(SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
GATES OPEN
Tuesday thru Thursday at 9am
Friday and Saturday at 7am
TUESDAY ONLY rides open at 4pm
Wednesday thru Saturday rides open at 2pm
*Appearing Daily at the Fair!*
Midway Attractions by Gillette Shows
Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving
MythiCreatures Dragons
PAWS Animal Education
Braddock Bay Raptor Research
(with live birds Tues, Thurs, & Sat)
Party Animals Petting Zoo
Monster Truck Rides
($10 per person) beginning at 4pm
Youth Activities:
KidZone, Tractor Pull, Jr Farmer Olympics, Scavenger Hunt & more!
VISIT OUR BUILDINGS AND DISPLAYS
Heritage Museum
Home Arts * Grange * School Arts
4-H Displays and Demonstrations
Working Windmill and Sawmill Exhibitions
Antique Agricultural Equipment Displays
Train Display in the AG Expo. Building
HEMLOCK FAIR TICKET PRICES
*If your 3 year old is 36” or taller, you MUST purchase a youth ticket to allow them to ride the rides.
Hemlock Fair 2025 Schedule
4-H Event Schedule
Be sure to visit the 4-H Exhibit Building and 4-H Barns to see all of the 4-H exhibits on display!
TUESDAY, JULY 15
10am 4-H Pet Show, Swine Show Ring
10am-4pm 4-H Activities & Demonstrations, 4-H Exhibit Building
1pm 4-H Fancy Poultry Show & Poultry Master Showman, Swine Show Ring/Small Animal Barn
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
9am 4-H Cavy Show, Swine Show Ring/Small Animal Barn
10am 4-H Horse Show: Western & Games Divisions, Large Horse Arena
10am 4-H Rabbit Show, Swine Show Ring/Small Animal Barn
12-4pm 4-H Activities & Demonstrations, 4-H Exhibit Building
6pm 4-H Swine Show, Swine Show Ring
7pm 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest, outside of 4-H Small Animal Barn
THURSDAY, JULY 17
10am 4-H Horse Show: English Division, Large Horse Arena
10am 4-H & Open Class Dairy Show, Ag Building
10-4pm 4-H Public Presentations, 4-H Exhibit Building
3pm 4-H & Open Class Sheep Show, Ag Building
7pm 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest, outside of 4-H Small Animal Barn
FRIDAY, JULY 18
9am 4-H Goat Show, Ag Building
10am 4-H Cupcake Showdown, 4-H Exhibit Building
12-4pm 4-H Activities & Demonstrations, 4-H Exhibit Building
12pm 4-H Animal Costume Class, Swine Show Ring
3pm 4-H & Open Class Beef Show, Ag Building
7pm 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest, outside of 4-H Small Animal Barn
SATURDAY, JULY 19
8am-12pm 4-H Grand Master Showmanship Contest, Ag Building/ Swine Show Ring/Small Animal Barn
10am-4pm 4-H Activities & Demonstrations, 4-H Exhibit Building
1pm 4-H Livestock Auction, Ag Building
2025 Hemlock Fair Schedule
Gates Open
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9am Friday & Saturday at 7am
TUESDAY ONLY rides open at 4pm Wednesday thru Saturday rides open at 2pm
Rides are included in our Pay-One-Price Schedule Subject to Change
TUESDAY, JULY 15 — Senior Citizen Day!
$5 Admission All Day! Age 62+ Only Agriculture Day! • Sire Stakes Races Mounted Patrol Competition • Rodeo 10am ............. 4-H Pet Show (Swine Show Ring)
10am-4pm .... 4-H Activities & Demonstrations (4-H Exhibit Building)
11am............ Sire Stake Races (Post time at 11am)
12-4pm ......... Braddock Bay Raptor Research Birds & Education with Live Birds 1pm .............. 4-H Fancy Poultry Show & Poultry Master Showman (Swine Show Ring/Small Animal Barn)
3pm ............. Mounted Patrol Competition
4pm .............. Kids Mini Tractor Pull
4pm until .... Monster Truck Rides ($10/pp)
7pm .............. RODEO AT THE GRANDSTAND 8pm-12am ... The Sticks and Stones Band ................. (Festival Building)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 —
Military Appreciation Day!
*Free admission with Military or Veteran ID
9am .............. Antique Tractor Pull
9am ............... 4-H Cavy Show (Swine Show Ring /Small Animal Barn) 10am ............. 4-H Horse Show: Western & Games Divisions (4-H Horse Arena) 10am ............. 4-H Rabbit Show (Swine Show Ring/Small Animal Barn) 12-4pm ......... 4-H Activities & Demonstrations (4-H Exhibit Building)
4pm .............. Kids Mini Tractor Pull
4pm until .... Monster Truck Rides ($10/pp) 5pm ............ Horse Pull LightweightHeavyweight to follow
6pm .............. 4-H Swine Show (Swine Show Ring) 7pm .............. DEMOLITION DERBY – NEW HEATS! 7pm .............. 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest (outside of 4-H Poultry Barn) 8pm-12am ... Lucky Number (Festival Building)
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THURSDAY, JULY 17
10am ............. 4-H Horse Show: English Division (4-H Horse Arena)
10am ............. 4-H & Open Class Dairy Show (Ag Show Arena
10am-4pm 4-H Public Presentations (4-H Exhibit Building)
12-4pm ......... Braddock Bay Raptor Research Birds & Education with Live Birds
4pm .............. Kids Mini Tractor Pull
4pm-until .... Monster Truck Rides ($10/pp)
7pm ............ NYTPA TRACTOR PULLS: Super Farm, LPS 4.1 OUTLAW PULLING SERIES: Semi trucks
7pm .............. 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest (outside of 4-H Poultry Barn)
The new KidZone at Hemlock ”Little Worlds” Fair was a great success last year! Geared mainly towards ages 3-10, the kids really enjoyed the Treasure Hunt, Scavenger Hunt and Farmer’s Relay. Each child earned prizes for their events! The child’s Scavenger Hunt pamphlet was a coloring booklet, and the youth booklet asked several fun facts about the Fair. There were also agriculture themed coloring pages for the young ones to enjoy. Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors: Thompson Builds, Joyce E. Davies Associates, and Twister’s Ice Cream. This year looks to be even more fun as we hope to add a duck pond, a new relay event and other new activities! We can’t wait to see all the youngsters as their families cheer them on in the Treasure Hunt, Farmer’s Relay, and other activities, or help them on their Scavenger Hunt!
8pm-12am ... Shotgun Pauly (Festival Building)
FRIDAY, JULY 18
9am ............. Miniature Horse Show
9am ............... 4-H Goat Show (Ag Building) 10am ............. 4-H Cupcake Showdown (4-H Exhibit Building)
12pm ............ 4-H Animal Costume Class (Swine Show Ring)
12-4pm ......... 4-H Activities & Demonstrations (4-H Exhibit Building) 3pm 4-H & Open Class Beef Show (Ag Show Arena)
4pm .............. Kids Mini Tractor Pull
4pm until .... Monster Truck Rides ($10/pp)
7pm ............ NYTPA Tractor Pulls: SS-Combined, Mods, 2-Wheel Drive Trucks, LPS 4.1, Super Farm
7pm .............. 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest (outside of 4-H Small Animal Barn)
8pm-12am ... Axton Landing (Festival Building)
SATURDAY, JULY 19
8am-12pm .... 4-H Grand Master Showmanship Contest (Ag Show Arena, Swine Show Ring, Small Animal Barn) 9:30am OPEN English & Western Horse & Game Show (4-H welcome)
10am-4pm .... 4-H Activities & Demonstrations (4-H Exhibit Building) 12-4pm ......... Braddock Bay Raptor Research Birds & Education with Live Birds 1pm .............. 4-H Livestock Auction (Ag Show Arena) 4pm .............. Kids Mini Tractor Pull 4pm until .... Monster Truck Rides ($10/pp) 4:30pm ....... Demolition Derby Matinee 5pm ............ Kids Mini Tractor Pull-Offs 8:30pm- ...... The Kid Kurry Band 12:30am (Festival Building)
“There’s Nothing Better Than A Cold Beverage And A Hot Band!”
Live Bands Nightly at the Festival Building
Presented by Budweiser & Lake Beverage
The Sticks and Stones Band Modern Country
Lucky Number Classic Rock
Shotgun Pauly
Honky Tonk Country, Blues and Rock
Axton Landing
Country & Southern Rock
The Kid Kurry Band Southern Rock
GRANDSTAND EVENTS
DON’T MISS THE ACTION!
TUESDAY IS AGRICULTURE DAY!
NYS SIRE STAKES RACING 11AM
MOUNTED PATROL COMPETITION 3PM RODEO 7PM
WEDNESDAY SMASH ‘EM AND CRASH ‘EM!
DEMOLITION DERBY 7PM
THURSDAY & FRIDAY ARE HORSEPOWER HEAVEN!
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS 7PM
SATURDAY ENDS THE WEEK WITH A BANG!
DEMOLITION DERBY MATINEE 4:30PM
NIGHTLY GIVE-AWAYS AT GRANDSTAND EVENTS
FREE TICKETS AT HORSESHOE BAR
Demolition Derby 2025
The Wednesday night Demolition Derby brings us several new formats, creating an opportunity for a more diverse group of participants. Younger drivers are being offered a ‘Youth’ heat, as well as heats for 16 – 21 year olds. A powder-puff heat will bring out the best female drivers to ‘show the guys how it’s done!’ A ‘Team’ derby event will allow 3- or 4-car teams to battle it out in the pit with stock or limitedweld cars.
Saturday Matinee Demolition Derby starts at 4:30 pm. Offering Stock Compact, Mid-size, and Full-size heats, there is something for everyone. The smash’em and crash’em action will be thrilling! The Figure-8 race, and Crazy Driver heats are always fan favorites! The limited-weld class will be offered again this year. Our Hemlock Fair Derbys are known as the best around! All derby events are run and judged by Hemlock Fair. Pre-registration is required – details will be posted on our website soon (hemlockfair.org).
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT 2nd Annual Hemlock
Mega Cash Throwdown
Saturday, July 19, 2025
• $50 per team
• 50 teams max
• Possible payout totaling $3,500
• $50 pre-registration includes entry in the tournament and the Fair (rides not included)
• Sign in/registration starts at 10am
• Bags fly at 11am
Find more information and the list of sponsors on our website.
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Tuesday is … Agriculture Day!
Join us at the Hemlock Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 15th for a day of agriculture and animals! In recognition of our roots, the Fair is dedicating Opening Day to all things Agricultural. Following a long-standing tradition, our Fair will start with NY Sire Stakes Racing with post time at 11am. Harness racing at Hemlock offers an opportunity for promising young horses to earn as they start their careers in the Sire Stakes. The Mounted Patrol Competition takes the track at 3pm, hosted by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. Units from around the surrounding counties compete and tune up their skills on an obstacle course designed to mimic real-life scenarios. Finally, a long-awaited fan favorite returns as we host Cross Over The Line Rodeo at the Grandstand! Exciting action including bronc and bull riding, roping, and barrel racing will keep the audience on the edge of their seats! Be sure to check out the livestock barns and 4-H competitions as well. The Hemlock Fair got its start in agriculture nearly 170 years ago, please join us to celebrate our heritage on Opening Day!
Volunteer puppy raisers prepare puppies for guide dog training. People of all ages have been successful puppy raisers. Raisers bring puppies into their homes to care for and help them become confident, relaxed, and well-mannered in all settings, and to begin learning the skills a future guide dog needs. Puppy raisers work closely with the Regional Team during their 12 to 18-month puppyraising journey. The young adult dogs then return to Guiding Eyes training staff for harness training.
Puppy raisers take pride in knowing they have done something special. All their hard work culminates when a person who is blind or visually impaired receives their priceless gift − a guide dog providing independence, companionship, and mobility.
Please contact a Guiding Eyes Region Coordinator for more information.
Sandy Shaw, Assistant Region Coordinator southerntierregion@guidingeyes.net
Marci Frutkoff, Region Coordinator monroeregion@guidingeyes.net
Get ready for Splash Down… Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving is Back!
Dock diving showcases the athletic abilities of a variety of dogs as they run down a dock and fly into a pool to retrieve a toy thrown by their handler. The jumps are called “SPLASHES” and each dog gets two chances to jump as far as they can. The distance is judged from the end of the dock nearest the waters’ edge, to the base of the dog’s tail. The current record for distance jumping is over 36 feet. While we may not see records set at the Fair, a good time will be had by everyone! What is better on a hot summer day than a splash of cool, refreshing water?!? Come join us for the fun!
