Orange County Fair

New York's oldest fair, open Thursdays - Sundays, features thrilling midway rides and games for all ages, live music and entertainment, Friday night fireworks and favorite fair food. 

Included with fair admission are the Royal Hanneford Circus, DockDogs show, Banana Derby, Commerford Petting Zoo, and tribute band concerts celebrating the music of Metallica, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Rush, AC/DC, KISS, Kid Rock, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden and Van Halen. General seating is free. VIP tickets are $20 online. 

See website for paid grandstand events: Monster Truck Shows (July 23-25) and Toby Keith with special guest Clay Walker (Aug. 1). 

Fair admission is $10, $7 for ages 7-12 and seniors 65 and older, and free for children under 7. 

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches or taller) are $30 on site. A Combo Gate & Unlimited Ride Special is $30 online pre-sale and $35 after 4 pm July 15. A Family 4 Pack is $80 pre-sale and $99 after the fair opens. 

See website for ride ticket prices and Thursday Specials: BOGO Admission (July 15), Carload Night (July 22) and BOGO Wristbands (July 29). 

Fair hours are 4 to 11 pm Thursday - Friday and noon to 11 pm Saturday - Sunday.

For more information, call 866-666-3247 or visit Orange County Fair.