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
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