Who’s Coming to the Ulster County Fair This Year?

The Ulster County Fair has announced its 2026 entertainment lineup, and it looks amazing!

The warmer weather has finally started to show itself across the Hudson Valley, and before we know it, summer will be here, and we'll be outside enjoying everything that makes summer great in the Hudson Valley. There are so many things to choose from, hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, and so much more. But there’s one summer tradition I look forward to every year, and I know I’m not alone.

County Fairs in the Hudson Valley, NY

Hudson Valley residents are spoiled when it comes to county fairs, as we are lucky to be home to numerous fairs every year. It starts with the Orange County Fair in Middletown, NY, which will run July 23rd through August 2nd. The Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY, runs August 25th through August 30th, 2026, and sandwiched in between is the 2026 Ulster County Fair in New Paltz, NY.

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Each fair offers everything we’ve come to love: rides, amazing food, attractions, and, of course, live entertainment.

2026 Ulster County Fair

The Ulster County Fair will take place August 4th through August 9th at the fairgrounds located at 249 Libertyville Road in New Paltz, NY. This year, organizers are promising an unforgettable week of live music and legendary performances, including:

• The Bunker Boys — Tuesday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m.
• Exile — Wednesday, August 5th at 8 p.m.
• Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute — Thursday, August 6th at 8 p.m.
• StevieMac: A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience — Friday, August 7th at 8 p.m.
• Eli Young Band — Saturday, August 8th at 8 p.m.
• Chubby Checker — Sunday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m.

All main stage shows are included with paid fair admission. Tickets cost $12 online or $15 at the gate, and children 10 and under get in free. (Rides are priced separately.)