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Erie County Fair Discounted Tickets on Sale July 1

For Just $17, Experience the Best in Agriculture, Entertainment, and Discovery

HAMBURG, NEW YORK – The Best 12 Days of Summer return August 6–17, 2025 in Hamburg, NY! Fairgoers are encouraged to plan ahead and save—advance sale admission tickets go on sale July 1 exclusively at ECFair.org. Pricing remains the same as 2024. Adult tickets are just $17 (includes fees) when purchased online between July 1–31. Tickets purchased online in August or at the gate during the Fair are $22.60. As always, kids 12 & under are free every day—no ticket needed! New in 2025, kids 12 & under must be accompanied by a responsible adult 21 and over.

What does your $17 ticket get you? The Erie County Fair ticket is packed with value, offering a full day of fun, discovery and unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else, including:

9,000+ competitive entries to browse across 11 departments, including arts, produce and environment

2,500+ animals on display across 16 barns

275+ acres to explore

70+ live demonstrations across the Creative Arts, Ag-Grange, Environment & Sportsmen, Historical Buildings

60+ daily free performances, from roaming acts to music and shows you won’t find elsewhere

48 livestock shows

21 historical societies on display

18 book signings

12 Touch-a-Truck displays

12 History Talks at the Erie County Fair Museum

6 buildings to shop in, including a Local Artisan Market

6 green parks

5 free Buffalo News Grandstand shows

4 free community stages

2, 9-hole mini golf courses

1 Agriculture Discovery Center, featuring the region’s best agriculture education exhibits

1 Horse Headquarters, featuring live demonstrations, equine vet exhibits and rider simulations

Free hands-only CPR training and firefighting simulators

Countless interactive displays, and hands-on exhibits for all ages

Advance Sale Rides

Fairgoers can also save in July when purchasing Strates Shows ride cards or wristbands. Available online only and exclusively at ECFair.org. Pricing:

Advance Sale Weekday Ride All Day Wristband: $35 in July ($37 in August)

Advance Sale Shareable FunCards: $50 in July ($52 in August)

Special Admission Days & Discounts

August 6: Opening Day Food Drive – Free admission with donation of 4+ non-perishable items to benefit FeedMore WNY

August 7: Senior Discount Day – $15 admission for individuals ages 62 and over with ID (only available for purchase at the gate and must be redeemed that day)

August 8: Firefighters Day – Free admission + $10 voucher for food, beverage, or rides (with ID)

August 10: Veterans Day – Free admission + $10 voucher for food, beverage, or rides (with ID)

August 11: Taste of the Fair – Food vendors offer a select menu item for $3

August 12: Fairtacular Shopper’s Day – Exclusive vendor discounts; Sensory Hours will take place from 11am–2pm – Experience the Fair with reduced lights & sounds

August 13: Double the Fun (Gate Discount Day) – 2 admission tickets for $30 (only available for purchase and redemption that day)

August 14: Thrill Together (Ride Discount Day) – 2 ride wristbands for $50 (only available for purchase and redemption that day)

Ticket Policies

Tickets are good for any one day of the 2025 Erie County Fair. Tickets are non-refundable.

Gates and buildings will be open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Midway open 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

Gates only accept credit/debit. Reverse ATMs will be available at Gate 1 and 4.

Parking is free in Fairgrounds lots.

The Erie County Fair exclusively sells admission tickets on ECFair.org and cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets not purchased directly from the Fair website.

Whether you’re a longtime Fair lover or making your first visit, there’s no better way to experience Western New York’s biggest summer tradition than with a discounted advance sale ticket. Spend the day discovering, tasting, and celebrating everything the Erie County Fair has to offer.

About the Erie County Fair

The Erie County Fair is produced by the Erie County Agricultural Society, a private, not-for-profit membership organization established in 1819. It is recognized as the oldest civic institution in Western New York. The Society’s mission is to connect communities through agriculture, education, and entertainment.

The Erie County Fair is an annual 12-day event held in Hamburg, New York, that celebrates the region’s agricultural roots while offering engaging educational experiences and family-friendly entertainment. The 185th Erie County Fair will be held August 6–17, 2025. Learn more at www.ECFair.org.