NEW PALTZ – Ulster County Fair

Additional Information

The Ulster County Fair, a family-fun tradition since 1886, features live entertainment, exhibits, livestock shows, favorite fair food, midway games and rides for all ages, from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides.

Daily entertainment includes Robinson's Racing Pigs, the Two By Two educational traveling petting zoo, horse shows, 4-H competitions, champion chainsaw carver Josh Landry, wool spinning and weaving demonstrations, the Agri-Puppets, and The Moogician magic, comedy and music show.

Special events include:
Garden Tractor Pull (6 pm Tuesday)
Fireworks (Wednesday at dusk)
The Oak Ridge Boys (8 pm Wednesday)
Truck Pull (7 pm Thursday)
Restless Heart (8 pm Thursday)
Martin Family Circus (4 pm and 8 pm Friday)
Ulster County Sheriff's K9 Demo (5 pm Friday)
Antique Tractor Pull (6 pm Friday)
Savannah Jack (4 pm and 8 pm Saturday)
BJ Thomas (5:30 pm Sunday)

Parking, entertainment and unlimited rides are included in fair admission. On Tuesday, Carload Day, pay only $40 per vehicle for up to 8 occupants. Admission is $15 Wednesday - Sunday for adults and children 36 inches and taller. Seniors are admitted free on Thursday until 4 pm.

The fair opens at 4 pm Tuesday and 10 am Wednesday - Sunday. Rides open at 4 pm Tuesday and 11 am Wednesday - Sunday. Gates close at 10 pm Tuesday - Thursday, midnight Friday - Saturday and 8 pm Sunday.

For more information, call 866-666-3247.