Admission & Hours

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Available online only. Advance sale gate admission available July 7-August 7.
Adults (13 & over) - $15; an 11.8% savings from 2025
Kids 12 & under - Free (no ticket necessary) - Children 12 years old and younger receive free admission to the Fairgrounds but must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult who is 21 or older. Fair management reserves the right to request proof of age from the accompanying adult if necessary.

This pricing will be available online August 8-23 and at the gate during the Fair, August 12-23 (credit/debit card only).
Adults (13 & over) - $19 ($16.81 + $2.19 in merchant service provider fees); a 16% savings from 2025
Kids 12 & under - Free (no ticket necessary) - Children 12 years old and younger receive free admission to the Fairgrounds but must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult who is 21 or older. Fair management reserves the right to request proof of age from the accompanying adult if necessary.

NOTE: Only credit/debit card will be accepted at admission gates. No cash sales. Reverse ATMs available at gates 1 & 4.

New in 2026! Early Bird Pricing • August 12-23
Available for just $16 when tickets are purchased and redeemed at the gate between 11am-1pm each day of the Fair.

Opening Day • Wednesday, August 12
Gates open at 11am!
FREE Admission with a 4 or more canned food donation per person


Sensory Day • Thursday, August 13
11am-2pm, Gates open at 11am, Midway opens at Noon. Enjoy a more relaxed version of the Fair with minimized flashing lights, music, and loud announcements, so everyone can enjoy the fun of the Fair at their own pace.

Firefighters Day • Friday, August 14
FREE admission for Firefighters and Auxiliary Members with proper ID. No ticket needed. Each Firefighter and Auxiliary Member who attends the Fair under the free admission policy on this day, will receive a $10 voucher at the gate to be used towards food/beverage at any concession stand OR towards wristband/tickets for rides on the Strates Shows Midway. The voucher will only be accepted on Firefighters day, Friday, August 14th.

Veterans Day • Sunday, August 16
FREE Admission for Veterans, Active Military, and Auxiliary members with proper ID. No ticket needed. Each Veteran, Active Military, and Auxiliary Member who attends the Fair under the free admission policy on this day, will receive a $10 voucher at the gate to be used towards food/beverage at any concession stand OR towards tickets for rides on the Strates Shows Midway. The voucher will only be accepted on Veterans day, Sunday, August 16th.

Senior Discount Day (62+) • Tuesday, August 18
$12 admission for individuals ages 62 and over with ID (only available for purchase at the gate and must be redeemed that day). A 20% savings from 2025.

Double The Fun Gate Discount Day • Wednesday, August 19
Two admission tickets for $30. This pricing will be available online and at the gate on August 19th and are only valid that day.

BECOME A SOCIETY MEMBER

Fair fans can become a member of the Erie County Agricultural Society for $100. Membership includes a 12-Day Pass, a vote at the Annual Member Meeting, a ticket to the Winter Ball Scholarship Fundraiser and early access to Grandstand concert tickets.

Gate Hours:
11:00am-10:00pm every day.

Building Hours:
11:00am-10:00pm every day.
Midway Hours:
12:00-11:00pm every day.

RIDE INFO

Reverse ATMs are located at Gates 1 and 4. This offers individuals who do not have a credit/debit card readily available to bring cash to the reverse ATMs and receive a card to use at the gate and throughout the grounds.

Discounted Gate Admission

• 25-100 Tickets: $14.50
• 101-250 Tickets: $13.50
• 251+ Tickets: $12.50

Discounted Gate Admission must be purchased in advance. Cost includes fees. Unused tickets are not refundable.

For more information or to place a group order, please contact Ticketing at (716) 649-3900 ext 6460 or ticketing@ecfair.org. Don't wait, orders are due by Friday, July 31!

Parking is FREE in Fairgrounds lots.
All lots have accessible parking, however the best lots to use are:
Lot 4 off South Park
Lot 5 off of Clark Street

There will be attendants to help direct parking in the lots.