GRANDSTAND

183rd Columbia County Fair, Chatham NY. America at play - a timeless piece, a generational yearly tradition that spans across the USA. It’s a time and place we all look forward to each year, young and old, driver or rider, participant and spectator.

Columbia County Fair in Chatham, New York, a vivid celebration of America at play, where tradition and community converge. Anchored by the demolition derby—a thrilling, multigenerational event cherished across the U.S.—this annual gathering brings together drivers, riders, participants, and spectators. These portraits honor the faces and stories of those who return year after year, preserving the spirit of a shared American pastime.