Shelter Rentals

Host your company picnic, family reunion, or kid's birthday party at the Fair!

Nestled in the shade of the Fairgrounds, Hickory Tree Park is just steps from delicious food, exciting entertainment, livestock barns, rides, games, shopping, and so much more!

Shelter Rental Reservation: $200
Included with a shelter rental:

All day access to your own private shelter
Accessible sidewalks
Green space (amount varies by shelter)
Tables and chairs

Shelters are reserved on a first come first served basis.

For more information or to request a reservation, please contact Bailey Thompson at (716) 649-3900 ext 6460 or bthompson@ecfair.org. Deadline to apply: June 30.

Shelter Rental Add-Ons

Discounted Gate Admission

25-100 tickets at $15.00 per ticket (12% discount)
101-250 tickets at $14.00 per ticket (18% discount)
251+ tickets at $13.00 per ticket (24% discount)

Discounted Gate Admission must be purchased in advance. Cost includes fees. Unused tickets are not refundable. Kids 12 & under are FREE every day of the Fair and require no ticket. Discounted Gate Admission also available to guests who only want to purchase Group Tickets!

Food & Beverage
Option 1
You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks to the picnic shelter, however, it is the Erie County Fair's policy that no glass, alcohol, or grills be brought in. Outside catering may not be brought onto the grounds. If you wish to have a catered meal, please contact one of the following three Fair caterers:

BW's BBQ		Chiavetta's Catering		Weidner BBQ & Catering
716-824-7455 bwbbq.com BWs Catering Menu		716-549-1700 chiavettascatering.com See PDF below for Picnic Menu		716-992-4362 weidnerbbq.com Weidner's Catering Menu

Option 2
Purchase $10 meal vouchers to be used with any food vendor at the Erie County Fair.
Meal vouchers must be purchased in advance. Unused vouchers are not refundable.

Rides
Weekday Shelter Rentals (Monday-Friday) have the option to purchase Ride All Day wristbands for $35.
Weekend Shelter Rentals (Saturday & Sunday) have the option to purchase Fun Cards for $50.
Wristbands/cards must be purchased in advance. Cost includes fees. Unused wristbands/cards are not refundable.

Chiavetta’s Picnic Menu