New York Fairs 2025: Your Seasonal Guide
From the massive Great New York State Fair to beloved county traditions, New York’s fair calendar is stacked. Here are the key 2025 fairs, organized by month, with dates, highlights, and official websites.
July 2025
Orange County Fair (Middletown)
Dates: July 17–27, 2025
Highlights: Big midway, circus acts, stunt shows, concerts, and classic fair food.
Website: https://www.orangecountyfair.com/
Saratoga County Fair (Ballston Spa)
Dates: July 22–27, 2025
Highlights: Heritage agriculture, motorsports, carnival rides, concerts, and exhibits.
Website: https://www.saratogacountyfair.org/
Ulster County Fair (New Paltz)
Dates: July 29 – August 3, 2025
Highlights: Family fair with rides & games, livestock shows, crafts, and nightly entertainment.
Website: https://ulstercountyfair.com/
August 2025
Erie County Fair (Hamburg)
Dates: August 6–17, 2025
Highlights: One of the nation’s largest county fairs—concerts, competitions, animal barns, and a huge midway.
Website: https://www.ecfair.org/
Delaware County Fair (Walton)
Dates: August 11–16, 2025
Highlights: Tractor pulls, demo derby, multiple music stages, 4-H & livestock shows.
Website: https://delawarecountyfair.org/
Washington County Fair (Greenwich)
Dates: August 18–24, 2025
Highlights: “An Agricultural Tradition”—motorsports arena, animal shows, fair food, and rides.
Website: https://www.washingtoncountyfair.com/
Dutchess County Fair (Rhinebeck)
Dates: August 19–24, 2025
Highlights: Heritage barns, horticulture & craft exhibits, music, midway, and ag education.
Website: https://dutchessfair.com/
The Great New York State Fair (Syracuse)
Dates: August 20 – September 1, 2025
Highlights: New York’s largest fair—state pavilions, national touring acts, midway, agricultural competitions, and Taste NY.
Website: https://nysfair.ny.gov/
Columbia County Fair (Chatham)
Dates: August 27 – September 1, 2025
Highlights: Six days of family fun—midway, shows, agricultural exhibits, and nightly entertainment.
Website: https://columbiafair.com/
