Saving animals one life at a time. The mission of the QCAWC is to operate a shelter for homeless animals, to offer a spay and neuter program, and provide humane education. We are the only full-service, no-kill shelter serving the Quad-Cities Area.
Erie County Fair. The Erie County Fair is a fair held in Hamburg in Erie County, New York every August. Based on 2014 attendance statistics, The Erie County Fair is the largest fair in New York and the third largest county fair in the United States, often drawing over one million in attendance. The first Erie County Fair was held in 1820, and was hosted by the Niagara County Agricultural Society.
There are also many competitions for 4-H youth and the public. Try the pie eating contest, cow chip toss, hay bale toss, big wheel race, 5-K run/walk, and more! The Cecil County Fair originated in 1953 as a one day event and today more than 75,000 people attend the 9-day fair. Our mission is to celebrate our agricultural heritage and provide opportunities for children and adults to explore todayâs agriculture. Please come join us for a week of fun.