The Erie
County Fair is right around the corner and to end July with a bang, the
Agricultural & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund, the Erie
County Fair along with Buffalo Raceway are hosting the New York County Fair
series on Wednesday July 16. The first post at 1:05 pm on The Fairgrounds in
Hamburg for the annual card.
Twenty
horses are expected to compete in seven races with over $20,000 in purse money
up for grab. The County Fair Series is a non-pari-mutuel series designed for
young horses that are building their skills. The races are held at 22 County
Fairs throughout New York State, bringing the excitement to the backyards of
thousands each summer. With no betting and free admission, the County Fair
Series offers a family atmosphere for race fans of all ages.
Live racing
continues at Buffalo Raceway through Sunday, July 20. Post time is 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 6:40 pm Friday and Saturday and 1:05 pm on Sunday. Simulcast
wagering from across North America is available Wednesday through Sunday, year
round.
The Erie
County Fair runs August 6 through August 17, 2014 on The Fairgrounds in
Hamburg, NY featuring a mile long midway, over 2,500 animals, top name
grandstand concerts and more.
