In honor and memory of James “JJ” Covell III, the Yates County Fair proudly recognizes his 33 years of dedicated service as a devoted member of the Yates County Fairboard Association.

Proudly serving as 1st Vice President for several years. JJ spent countless hours working on the track, preparing for each grandstand event and helping make the fairgrounds successful year after year. His hard work, commitment, and passion for the fair were evident to everyone who knew him.

The Yates County Fair extends its deepest sympathy to the Covell family and proudly honors JJ for the lasting impact he made on our fair and community. We ask to keep his family and closest friends in your thoughts and prayers through these difficult times.

Fair Contact Information

Fair Grounds Usage - Jim Folts (315-694-8120)

Fair Events / Policies - Jim Folts (315-694-8120)

Sponsorships – Jim Folts (315-694-8120)

Advertising - Bernyce Maltman (315-521-6431)

Vendors / Concessions - Maren Andersen (315-759-8299)

Open Class / Domestic Arts – Maren Andersen (315-759-8299)

4-H Team Lead- Jennifer Clancey (607-346-2181)

Winter / Boat Storage – Bob Peacock (315-694-0528) Jim Folts (315-694-8120)

4X4 Truck Tug of War & Truck Drag Race – Austin Manciocchi (607-592-4482)

Farm Tractor Pull – Lonnie Nielsen (315-730-3049)

Outlaw Pulling Series – Greg Graham (585-746-4651)

Demolition Derby / Figure 8 Race - Steve Manciocchi (607-769-6820) Justin Gilmartin (315-576-8382)

Amusement Rides Contact
Playland Amusements
Owners Joseph & Roberta Sofo
138 Garrow Street Ext.
Auburn, NY 13021
(315-253-2916)
Yates County Fair Officers

President/ General Manager - Jim Folts (315-694-8120)

1st Vice President – J.J. Covell

2nd Vice President – Ed Pinneo (315-694-0537)

3rd Vice President – Bob Peacock (315-694-0528)

Secretary - Maren Andersen (315-759-8299)

Fair Treasurer - Bernyce Maltman (315-521-6431)

Yates County Fair Board of Directors
Jonathan Folts
Brent Hoover
Andrew Jensen
Butch Mashewske
Braden McPherson
Michael Peacock
Jamie Sisson
Kevin Stape
Lance Yonge
Fair Superintendents
4-H – Jennifer Clancey
Advertising- Bernyce Maltman
Antique Tractors – Ron Hamm
4X4 Truck Tug of War & Truck Drag Race – Austin Manciocchi
Beef Cattle – TBA
Beer Concessions - Jonathan Folts
Concessions/ Vendors – Maren Andersen
Dairy Cattle – Jennifer Clancey
Demolition Derby/ Figure 8 Race– Steve Manciocchi
Domestic Arts/ Open Class – Maren Andersen
Electrical – Bob Peacock
Farm Tractor Pull – Lonnie Nielsen
Kids’ Day – Lynne Covell, Connie Peacock
Meat Goats – John Seager
Musical Entertainment – Jonathan Folts
Outlaw Pulling Series – Greg Graham
Rosaire’s Royal Racers – Pamela Rosaire
Sheep – Maren Andersen
Sponsorships – Jim Folts
Track Maintenance – J.J. Covell, Lance Yonge, Jamie Sisson, Lonnie Nielsen
2370 Old 14A Penn Yan, NY 14527
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