
Events
Vernon Agricultural Society & Vernon Fair
Early horse races ran from Heinig’s Corners to Route 5. Eventually, the association purchased the property which is now Vernon Downs, constructing a race track and in 1904, a grandstand. In 1923, the grandstand was enlarged for viewing of baseball and races. A floral hall was erected in 1921, with four buildings for exhibits. Additional […]
Utica NY Observer: Groups Named to Chart Fall Fair in Vernon
Vernon-Committee and superintendents were named at a recent meeting of directors of Vernon Agricultural Society for the [89th] annual fair Sept. [11-12], with two night exhibitions.