Admission & Hours

This pricing will be available online August 1-17 and at the gate during the Fair, August 6-17 (credit/debit card only).
Adults (13 & over) - $22.60 ($20.00 + $2.60 in merchant service provider fees)
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.

Opening Day • Wednesday, August 6
Gates open at 11am!
FREE Admission with a 4 or more canned food donation per person
To benefit FeedMore WNY
Supported by


Senior Discount Day (62+) • Thursday, August 7
Seniors ages (62+) will receive a discounted admission ticket price of $15. Sold in-person only on August 7 and are only valid for entry that day. Proof of identification will be required.

Firefighters Day • Friday, August 8
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 8th.

Veterans Day • Sunday, August 10
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 10th.

Double The Fun Gate Discount Day • Wednesday, August 13
Two admission tickets for $30 ($26.55 + $3.45 in merchant service provider fees). This pricing will be available online and at the gate on August 13th 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.

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.