This family-fun community tradition since 1886 features thrilling midway rides and games for all ages, live music and entertainment, Wednesday night fireworks, truck and tractor pulls, livestock shows and pulling contests, 4-H animal exhibits, agricultural displays, chainsaw carving, demonstrations, vendors and favorite fair food.

Daily entertainment includes Circus Incredible, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, educational Two by Two Animal Haven and “Ultimate Stilt Walker” Carrie McQueen.

Headline concert acts:

  • Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts (7:30 pm Tuesday)
  • Mark Wills (8 pm Wednesday)
  • Frankie Justin (8 pm Thursday)
  • Raelynn (8 pm Friday)
  • The Marshall Tucker Band (8 pm Saturday)
  • Jake Hoot (5:30 pm Sunday)

Pay-one-price admission (includes unlimited midway rides, shows, entertainment & parking): $50/carload on Tuesday (up to 8 occupants); $20 Wednesday – Sunday; free for ages 62+ Wednesday – Thursday till 4 pm. Children under 36″ tall are admitted free (rides not included).

Fair hours: 4-10 pm Tuesday, 10 am-10 pm Wednesday – Thursday, 10 am-11 pm Friday – Saturday, 10 am-8 pm Sunday. The midway opens at 4 pm Tuesday and 11 am Wednesday – Sunday. See the website for Sensory Safe Space hours.

More information: 845-255-1380 or Ulster County Fair

The fair is presented by the non-profit Ulster County Agricultural Society, Inc.

NY Carnivals does not operate, nor is affiliated with any event listed on this website. Hours, prices, and dates are subject to change without notice.