This Upstate NY Fair Celebrates its 204th Year with $1 Admission

Upstate New York offers many different attractions during the summer. One of those is the county fair. There are several scattered throughout the state and many have been around for over one hundred years.

The third oldest fair in New York State is offering something special on its opening day this year. Admission will be one dollar on opening day!

The Great Schaghticoke Fair 2023 season runs from August 30th through September 4th. On opening day, Wednesday, August 30th, admission will be just one dollar.

There is something for everyone at the Great Schaghticoke Fair. They offer family-friendly entertainment. The demolition derby is a crowd favorite along with the tractor pulls. There is a rodeo, a live reptile show, and pig races. Check out the Circus Incredible High Wire Act, Cirque Ma'Ceo, a roaming T-rex, and a Big Top Show featuring horses.

Agriculture is also front and center at the Great Schaghticoke Fair. You can travel from building to building featuring animals, antiques, baked goods, homemade crafts, fruits, vegetables, and more.

In celebration of the 204th year of the Great Schaghticoke Fair, admission will be one dollar on opening day. Admission throughout the fair will be fifteen dollars for adults and children thirteen and under are free every day.

The Great Schaghticoke Fair is open rain or shine at 69 Stillwater Bridge Road in Schaghticoke. The fair hours are 10 am until 10 pm daily. The rides open each day at noon. For more information click HERE.