The Erie County Fair is offering tips for fairgoers to have a good time at this year’s fair.
At the gate:
Admission can be purchased at the Erie County Fair entrance gates with a credit/debit card for $20.00. No cash sales. Kids 12 & under are free every day.
Specials:
Opening Day • Wednesday, August 9th
Gates open at 11:00am! Admission is FREE with 4 or more canned food items to benefit FeedMore WNY
Firefighters Day • Friday, August 11th
FREE admission for Firefighters and Auxiliary members with proper ID
Veterans Day • Sunday, August 13th
FREE Admission for Veterans, Active Military and Auxiliary members with proper ID
Coupons
Check out the savings from select food and shopping vendors here!
Pro Tips:
- Hours: Parking lots open at 10AM. Gates & buildings open 11AM-10PM. Midway is open 12PM-11PM.
- Avoid traffic on South Park! Enter the Fairgrounds from McKinley Parkway or Clark Street. Remember: FREE parking on the grounds.
- Download your tickets and save them to your Apple or Google Wallet.
- Buy online and save $3 on gate admission and avoid the lines! Remember: Kids 12 and under are FREE.
- Coolers are permitted. No alcohol or glass.
- Download our Fairgrounds Mobile App for easy access to a map, schedules and more!
- Stay hydrated! Refillable water stations at the Event Center, Showplex, Agriculture Discovery Center and at Gate 5.
- Book your scooter, wheelchair, stroller and wagon rentals in advance! Plan ahead. No same day reservations. Book on ECFair.org. Pick up at Gate 2, 4, 4A & 5. Services provided by Scootaround.
- Trams run 12-8PM most days and can be picked up at Gate 1, 1A, the Showplace and the Family Entertainment Complex. Sponsored by Mattress Firm and NY Lottery.
- Car trouble at the Fair? Triple AAA is on site to help. Call 716-649-3007.
- The Sensory Room is located on the Avenue of Flags, beneath Security. Sensory Kits will be available at the Main Office, Friends of the Fair Office, and Guest Service Booth near Gate 5. Sponsored by Southtowns Audio, Shanor Electric and Mattress Firm.
- Daily Schedules, Large Print Daily Schedules and Braille Daily Schedules available at Guest Services Booths throughout the Fairgrounds.
Upcoming Erie County Fair Events
Happy Together Tour @ The Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYPreferred seats are $62.40 ($55.00 + $7.40 in merchant service provider fees), reserved seats are $51.10 ($45.00 + $6.10 in merchant service provider fees) and general admission seats are $39.80 ($35.00 + $4.80 in merchant service provider fees). Tickets for Grandstand Events are available to purchase online only. No in person sales. Limit 8 tickets […]
Ashley McBryde with Special Guest Caitlyn Smith @ The Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYTickets on sale Friday, June 7th at 10am! Preferred seats are $62.40 ($55.00 + $7.40 in merchant service provider fees), reserved seats are $51.10 ($45.00 + $6.10 in merchant service provider fees) and general admission seats are $39.80 ($35.00 + $4.80 in merchant service provider fees). Tickets for Grandstand Events are available to purchase online […]
Paul Russell @ The Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYThe show is FREE with gate admission to the Fair. A grandstand ticket is NOT required for entry to the show. All ticket sales are final. No refunds. All events are rain or shine. Ticket includes Fair Admission on the day of the event. Please be sure you have selected the correct venue (we are […]
I Love The 90’s featuring Vanilla Ice, Rob Base & Young MC @ the Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYPreferred section (standing room only) is $68.05 ($60.00 + $8.05 in merchant service provider fees), reserved seats are $56.75 ($50.00 + $6.75 in merchant service provider fees), and general admission seats are $45.45 ($40.00 + $5.45 in merchant service provider fees). A VIP Package is also available for purchase in the Preferred Section for an […]
Blackhawk @ The Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYThe show is FREE with gate admission to the Fair. A grandstand ticket is NOT required for entry to the show. All ticket sales are final. No refunds. All events are rain or shine. Ticket includes Fair Admission on the day of the event. Please be sure you have selected the correct venue (we are […]
Quinn XCII @ The Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYPreferred section (standing room only) is $62.40 ($55.00 + $7.40 in merchant service provider fees), reserved seats are $51.10 ($45.00 + $6.10 in merchant service provider fees) and general admission seats are $39.80 ($35.00 + $4.80 in merchant service provider fees). Tickets for Grandstand Events are available to purchase online only. No in person sales. […]
Gabriel Iglesias @ The Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYPreferred seats are $85.00 ($75.00 + $10.00 in merchant service provider fees), reserved seats are $73.70 ($65.00 + $8.70 in merchant service provider fees) and general admission seats are $51.10 ($45.00 + $6.10 in merchant service provider fees). Tickets for Grandstand Events are available to purchase online only. No in person sales. Limit 8 tickets […]
Warrant @ The Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYThe show is FREE with gate admission to the Fair. A grandstand ticket is NOT required for entry to the show. All ticket sales are final. No refunds. All events are rain or shine. Ticket includes Fair Admission on the day of the event. Please be sure you have selected the correct venue (we are […]
Travis Tritt with Aaron Tippin and Pam Tillis @ the Erie County Fair
Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NYAll ticket sales are final. No refunds. All events are rain or shine. Ticket includes Fair Admission on the day of the event. Please be sure you have selected the correct venue (we are in Hamburg, NY), your desired seats, and the correct number of tickets before purchasing. The ticket holder agrees to comply with […]
