Niagara County Fair runs from August 1-5 at the Niagara Fairgrounds, 4487 Lake Avenue in Lockport. FAIR SCHEDULE

There will be firefighters parade, tractor parade, live butterfly exhibit, balloon and chainsaw sculptures, greased pole competition, frisbee dog show, and shows  by Air Mutts – K9s in Flight. Plus of the Annual beer tent and the RIDES. And, of course the animals, homegrown produce and homemade crafts. Admission is $5 per person, Sunday admission is $3 and children 6 and under are free, parking is free.

The best parts were: (1) Reids on the way at 150 Lake Ave. – cheeseburgers, awesome onion rings – totally inexpensive, (2) the Dairy Princess  and (3) a very cute young girl training her bunny to hop hurdles (worth the entire one hour trip).