Genesee County Fair Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 pm July 18 - July 25, 2026REGISTERING FOR THE FAIRLink to Fair Entry: http://geneseecounty4h.fairentry.com/Step-by-step; How to enter Fair!FAIRBOOKS2026 FairbookThe fairbook includes rules and class listings for all departments for exhibiting 4-H projects at the Genesee County Fair. 4-H Animal ContestsGeneral Contest InformationNo premiums will be awarded.Prizes will be awarded to contest winners.Pre-entries will be accepted until one hour prior to the start of each contest.4-H Livestock Costume ContestDate & TimeTo Be AnnouncedWatch for additional details during the fair.General Rules Cloverbud members (ages 5–7 as of January 1 of the current year) may enter with a poultry, rabbit, or goat project animal. All Cloverbud participants will receive a participation award.Eligible animals for 4-H members ages 8 and older (as of January 1 of the current year) include:Beef CattleDairy CattleSheepGoatsHogsPoultryRabbitsCaviesHogs will be shown separately. All other animals must be shown on a leash or halter. Any animal that appears to be a safety threat will be excused from the contest.Animals must also be exhibited in another class at the 4-H Fair.Nothing harmful to the animal may be used as part of the costume.Participants may enter as an individual or as part of a team. Only one entry per exhibitor.Costumes may be worn by the animal, the exhibitor, or both. Exhibitors must wear closed-toe shoes. 4-H Livestock Market Master Showmanship ContestDate & TimeTuesday, July 21, 20267:00 PMGeneral Rules Open to the current year's Master Showmanship winners from Department 6 Shows.Participants will be judged on their showmanship skills across multiple species. Classes will be selected at random from: Beef SteersDairy SteersMarket Dairy GoatsMarket Meat GoatsMarket PoultryMarket RabbitsMarket HogsMarket LambsThe contest winner is not eligible to compete the following year. If the previous year's winner earns an individual Master Showmanship title again, the Reserve Champion Master Showman in that species will participate instead.Winners become eligible to compete again two years after their win.Example: The 2026 winner may not compete in 2027 but is eligible again in 2028.Prizes will be awarded. 4-H Livestock Master Showmanship ContestDate & TimeFriday, July 24, 20262:00 PMGeneral Rules Open to the current year's Master Showmanship winners from the 4-H Livestock Shows.Participants will be judged on their showmanship skills across multiple species. Classes will be selected at random from: Dairy CattleDairy GoatsMeat GoatsBeef CattleSwineSheepRabbitsCaviesPoultryThe contest winner is not eligible to compete the following year. If the previous year's winner earns an individual Master Showmanship title again, the Reserve Champion Master Showman in that species will participate instead.Winners become eligible to compete again two years after their win.Example: The 2025 winner may not compete in 2026 but is eligible again in 2027.Prizes will be awarded. ========================================= Garden Talk “Butterfly Trek – The Amazing Migration of the Monarch Butterfly” Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This program focuses on the Monarch butterfly and the yearly migration that spans 12 months and 4 generations to travel 6,000 miles from Mexico to Canada and back. Learn about the life cycle of the Monarch and how you can help protect it and support other pollinators in your own garden. Master Gardener Judith Alberts shares the story through her photographs and videos.Register in advance for this meeting:Call 585-343-3040 ext. 101 to register to attend in-person. This meeting will be recorded.Anyone who registers for the zoom meeting will get a link to the recording when it is available. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/RiatoTkqQq6NvEqwt1j-FA ========================================= Master Gardener Fall Garden Gala Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 420 East Main Street , Batavia, NY 14020 The Genesee County Master Gardeners will be hosting their annual Fall Garden Gala on Saturday, September 19, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.The annual event will be held on the grounds of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street, Batavia.The plant sale features a variety of perennials, many of which are from the gardens of Master Gardeners. There will also be a selection of houseplants. The plant sale starts promptly at 10 am. No early birds please.Visit the Basket Auction for a variety of themed baskets. The Basket Auction runs from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Winners will be notified on the Monday (Sept. 21) after the Gala. Gently used garden books will also be for sale.Bring a soil sample from your garden or lawn for a free pH test. (A half-cup sample of your garden soil in a clean plastic container is plenty.)Master Gardeners will also be available to answer your gardening questions.Don’t miss your chance to pick up some great plants at great prices. Arrive at 10 am for the best plant selection. Proceeds from the event benefit the educational outreach of the Genesee County Master Gardener Program. Free Registration: No Registration Necessary ========================================= CCE Board of Directors Meetings Tuesday, March 24, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 420 East Main Street , Batavia, NY 14020 CCE Genesee Board of Director's MeetingTuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTuesday, May 26, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTuesday, July 28, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMTuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMCCE Board of Director's Meeting InformationMeetings begin at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at the Extension OfficeIn keeping with Open Meeting Laws, Genesee County residents may attend.Please contact Yvonne Peck at ydp3@cornell.edu to register. Free =========================================