$2 Opening Day This Week at 206 Year Old Upstate New York Fair

Fairs are an important part of our summers here in upstate New York. The state, county, or local fairs are a ton of fun for the whole family. There are several scattered throughout the state, and many have been around for over one hundred years.

The Great Schaghticoke Fair 2025 celebrates its 206th season from August 27th to September 1st. On opening day, Wednesday, August 27th, they are celebrating with $2 Day. This means admission is $2, select food items are also $2, and rides are $2 (a minimum of 10 must be purchased).

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 dinosaur exhibit, a stingray exhibit, and pig races. Check out the Royal Hanneford Circus under the big top, concerts, shows, the midway, and more.

Country music star Bryan Martin will take the Park stage on August 29th at 7:30 pm. This is a free concert, and only a fair admission ticket is required.

Read More: Concerts Happening At The NY State Fair

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 206th year of the Great Schaghticoke Fair, it's $2 Day. After 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 and to buy tickets, click HERE.