To honor and recognize active and retired military service members, law enforcement, firefighters and emergency services providers, there will be a Heroes Parade at the Delaware County Fair, Tuesday, … more

WALTON   — On the edge of summer, at a bend of the West Branch of the Delaware River, a village becomes a destination. For one week in August, the village of Walton swells with noise, … more

WALTON — Fourteen-year-old Richelle Wood of Walton has prepared three crossbred hogs for the 138th annual Delaware County Fair, to be held Aug. 11–16 in Walton. Wood, a longtime member of … more

There are moments when strength is measured not in horsepower, but in heart. On Friday, Aug. 15, that sentiment will thunder across the horse show ring at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton, … more

WALTON — In the agricultural mechanics shop at Walton Central School, 17-year-old Nate Harrington stands beside a sculpture he shaped from steel and sweat: a life-sized deer skull, its rebar … more

WALTON — Delana Wood, 17, of Walton, tends her herd of South African Boer goats with a practiced hand and a patient eye. “They’re the gentle giants of the goat world,” … more

Delaware County 4-Hers will hold a livestock auction at the Delaware County Fair, Saturday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. in the livestock show ring. 4-H animals are a source of top quality meat. Consider … more

The Walton Ministerial Association sponsors a Sunday evening vespers service at the Delaware County Fairgrounds for the convenience of those preparing exhibits and caring for animals or anyone … more

Mark your calendars for Senior Citizen Day at the Delaware County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 14 . Seniors can enjoy a day full of festivities at a special discounted rate of just $5—half off the … more

Hold your nose and mark your calendar. This year’s Delaware County Fair is rolling out a pungent event that promises to turn stomachs and spark laughter: the Smelly Sneaker Contest. The … more

If you hear squeals of excitement at this year’s Delaware County Fair, follow the sound. For the first time, pig races will be held daily at the fair, and these four-legged sprinters are ready … more

WALTON — Tucked behind the barn where funnel cakes crackle in the fryer and the Ferris wheel creaks overhead, the 2025 Delaware County Fair carries a quiet current of history. Inside the … more