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Gate Admission Prices - 2026 Erie County Fair

July 7-August 7 advance sale admission for $15 per ticket (fees included). Online-only; a $2 savings from 2025
August 8-23, admission will be $19 (fees included); a $3.60 savings from 2025
NEW! Early Bird Pricing admission pricing will be available for just $16 when tickets are purchased and redeemed at the gate between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day of the Fair
Wednesday, August 12: Opening Day Food Drive - Free admission with donation of 4+ non-perishable food items to benefit FeedMore WNY
Friday, August 14: Firefighters Day – Free admission + $10 voucher for food, beverage, or rides for firefighters and auxiliary members (with proper ID)
Sunday, August 16: Veterans Day – Free admission + $10 voucher for food, beverage, or rides for active military, veterans, and auxiliary members (with proper ID)
Tuesday, August 18: Senior Discount Day - $12 admission for individuals ages 62 and over with ID (only available for purchase at the gate and must be redeemed that day)
Wednesday, August 19: Double the Fun Gate Discount Day - Two (2) admission tickets for $30 (only available for purchase and redemption that day)
Kids 12 and under are free every day when accompanied by an adult 21+

Advance Sale Gate Admission

2026 Gate Admission

Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2026

Ticket valid any one day. Children 12 & under are FREE and do not require a ticket, but MUST be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult who is 21 or older who may be asked for ID.

Adult $18.99

Advance Adult $15.00

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The Buffalo News Grandstand

Happy Together Tour 2026

Aug 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 14th. Cost includes merchant service provider fees.

$39.80 - $62.40

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Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, & Mark Wills

Aug 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 15th. Cost includes merchant service provider fees.

$45.45 - $68.05

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Max McNown with Waylon Wyatt

Aug 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 16th. Cost includes merchant service provider fees.

$39.80 - $62.40

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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, & Spin Doctors

Aug 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 18th. Cost includes merchant service provider fees.

$79.35 - $101.95

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Jeff Foxworthy

Aug 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 19th. Cost includes merchant service provider fees.

$39.80 - $62.40

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2026 Monster Truck Smash

Aug 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 21. Children 12 and under are FREE and require no ticket (except in Box Seats). Cost includes merchant service provider fee.

$28.50 - $36.41

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Image of buses crashing from Ultimate Night of Destruction

2026 Ultimate Night of Destruction

Aug 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 22. Children 12 and under are FREE and require no ticket (except in Box Seats). Cost includes merchant service provider fee.

$28.50 - $36.41

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2026 Afternoon Demolition Derby

Aug 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 23. Ticket valid for Afternoon Demolition Derby only. Cost includes merchant service provider fee.

$31.89 - $39.80

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2026 Evening Demolition Derby

Aug 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Ticket includes admission to the Fair on August 23. Ticket valid for Evening Demolition Derby only. Cost includes merchant service provider fee.

$31.89 - $39.80

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Strates Shows Midway

2026 Advance Sale Weekday Unlimited Ride Band

Wristband valid any ONE weekday (Monday – Friday). Wristbands cannot be shared. Cost $35.00; includes $33.00 redeemable voucher and $2.00 Merchant Service Provider Fee. Pricing available online only.

Redeemable Voucher $35.00

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2026 Advance Sale Fun Card

Fun Card with 120 credits valid any day of the Fair. Cards are reloadable and can be shared. Cost $50; includes $48 redeemable voucher and $2 Merchant Service Provider Fee. Pricing available online only. Redeemable at any Strates Shows ticket booth.

Redeemable Voucher $50.00