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Have a blast this summer riding the rides and eating cotton candy at a local fair! |
Every summer, there are many great county and local fairs near Albany NY and across the Capital Region. Discover these local fairs where you can spend some time riding rides, attending fun events, playing games and eating fried dough!
Visit These Local Fairs!
SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR
July 19 - 24, 2011
General Admission is $8 Tuesday through Thursday and $10 Friday through Sunday. Free admission for anyone (of any age) 50 inches (4’2”) or shorter and anyone with an active military ID. Wednesday Senior Day admission for Senior Citizens 65 or older is $4 until 5pm. Memberships start from $25 for one person for the whole week. Parking is free.
The Fair hours are 9am to midnight daily, with the midway and the beer garden open from 12pm-midnight, and concession buildings open 11am-11pm.
Fore more information contact 885-9701 or visit www.saratogacountyfair.org
SCHOHARIE COUNTY SUNSHINE FAIR
July 29 - August 6, 2011
Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (with a special $2 discount on Senior Citizen Day on Wednesday), and free for children 12 and under. General parking is also free. A 3-day pass is $25 for an adult and $20 for a senior. A 5 day pass is $40 for an adult and $35 for a senior. A 9-day, all week pass, if bought before July 17th, is $45 for an adult, and $40 for a senior.
- July 29: Seniors Day - 62+ $2 off daily admission price until 5pm - Reality Check Day
- July 30: Holiday Inn Express Day
- July 31: Powers Great American Midway Day - Midway Day
- Aug 1: Community Support Day
- Aug 2: Party Tent Rental Day
- Aug 3: Best Western Day & Sunshine Fiar Idol Day
- Aug 4: ARC Appreciation Day &Young American Day
- Aug 5: SUNY Cobleskill Day
- Aug 6: Shoharie County Farmers Day with the Beekman Boys
For more information and a full event schedule call 234-2123 or visit www.sunshinefair.org
ALTAMONT FAIR
August 16 - 21, 2011
Admission through advance sale is $14 for adults. Day-of admission is $15, and children under 13 are free. Seniors get in free on Wednesday.
The Fair features family-friendly contests, animal shows, exhibits, rides, and vendors.
For more information call 861-6671 or visit www.altamontfair.com
WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR
August 22 - 28, 2011
Admission for adults is $10. Senior admission on Wednesday is $5. Active military with and children under 14 are free. A 7-day pass is $30. Parking is free. All week ticket costs $30.
The Fair hours are from 5pm-10pm on Monday and 9am-10pm Tuesday through Sunday. Carnival Midway hours are from 5pm-11pm. For more information contact 692-2464 or visit www.washingtoncountyfair.com
FONDA FAIR
August 30 - September 5, 2011
On the Montgomery County Fairgrounds located on Route 30A in Fonda.
For more information contact 853-3313 or visit www.fondafair.com
COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR
August 31 - September 6, 2011
 Admission for adults is $10, on Sundays $12. Youth and Senior Citizens Day is on September 2nd, and on that day kids under 18 are free and seniors 62 and older are half price; both of these conditions last until 4pm. Children 12 and under are free. Advance tickets, if bought before September 1st, are $8 every day.
The Fair hours are from 3-11pm on Wednesday and 10am-11pm Thursday through Monday.
- Aug 31 : Demolition Derby Day.
- Sept 1 : Youth & Senior Citizen Day.
- Sept 2 : Columbia Greene Community College Day.
- Sept 3 : A Colarusso & Son Day.
- Sept 4 : Hudson River Bank and Trust Foundation Day
- Sept 5 : Agricultural Appreciation Day.
For more information contact 392-2121 or visit www.columbiafair.com
SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR
August 31 - September 5, 2011
Admission for adults is $10. Children 13 and under are free. Opening Day is $5 admission. Advance tickets are available at Price Chopper with an Advantage Card prior to September 2 and are $8. Parking is free.
The Fair hours are 12pm-10pm, Thursday through Monday.
For more information contact 753-4411 or visit www.schagticokefair.com
Other Fairs & Festivals
 STERLING RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Saturdays & Sundays, July 9 - August 21, 2011
Admission is $21.95 for military, Law Enforcement and Firefighters. Admission price includes one adult and a guest. Adult admission is $24.95, and children from 6-12 are $14.95. Five and under are free. A 2-day pass is $43.95. Season passes are also available for adults and children. Admission includes all entertainment shows. Parking is Free.
The Festival hours are 10am to 7pm.
For tickets and more information call 877-772-5425 or visit www.sterlingfestival.com
THE GREAT AMERICAN IRISH FESTIVAL at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, NY
July 29 - 31, 2011
Admission prices are $25 for the weekend, $10 for Friday and Sunday, $12 for Saturday
The Festival hours are from 5pm-11pm on Friday, noon-11pm on Saturday, and noon-5pm on Sunday.
Each day features different banks on the Contemporary, Traditional, and Regional Stages.
For tickets, a list of bands and additional information call 1-888-695-0888 or visit www.gaif.us
CAPITAL DISTRICT SCOTTISH GAMES in Altamont
September 3 & 4, 2011
Admission on Saturday is $20 at the gate and $15 pre-sale, on Sunday $12 at the gate and $10 presale, and a two-day pass is available only on presale for $23. Children 12 and under are free. Parking is $3.
- Pipe band, solo piping and drumming ,highland dance and highland athletic competitions
- Stage bands
- The Scottish Dog Breeds exhibition and Scottish Dog Show
- Children’s events and a bonniest knees contest
- Scottish Livestock Show
- Irish Step dancing demonstrations
- Vendors offering everything from food to clothing, jewelry, giftware, memorabilia, music and musical instruments.
For more information visit www.scotsgames.com
IRISH 2000 MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL in Ballston Spa, NY
September 16 & 17, 2011
Admission for Friday/Saturday only is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Until Sept. 1, 2-day passes are $25 each. Afterwards passes are $28. Tickets may be purchased after July 19th at Price Chopper ($1 off with advantage card) and prior to July 19th by phone or online.
For tickets and more information call 1-888-414-3378 or visit www.irish2000fest.com
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