2018 County & Local Fairs and Festivals Near Albany, NY
Every summer, there are many great county and local fairs and festivals near Albany, NY and across the Capital Region. Discover these fairs and experience all the rides, shows, games, contests, and food. Then enjoy festivals complete with live music, kids' activities, and more.
Visit These Capital Region Fairs:
Altamont Fair
Admission: $15 advance sale tickets, $17 at the gate Tuesday and Wednesday, $19 at the gate Thursday to Sunday, kids under 36" tall free
Capital District Scottish Games
Admission: $18 Saturday, $45 Saturday with beer, $10 Sunday, $40 Sunday with beer, $25 weekend pass
Columbia County Fair
Fair Dates: August 29 - September 3, 2018
Admission: $8 in advance, $10 at the gate excluding Sunday, $15 Sunday, $5 senior citizens 62 and over
Fonda Fair
The Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY!
Fair Dates: August 29 - September 3, 2018
Admission: $10 general admission, $2 kids 6 to 11, free kids under 6, parking $2
The Great American Irish Festival
Admission: $18 Friday at the gate ($15 in advance), $20 Saturday at the gate ($18 in advance), $28 two-day pass (advance sale only), free for kids 12 and under, and for active military members with valid ID and immediate family
Irish 2000 Music & Arts Festival
Admission: $16 in advance, $20 at the gate, free for kids 12 and under
New York State Fair
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The New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY!
Fair Dates: August 22 - September 3, 2018
Admission: $10 general admission, free for kids 12 and under
Saratoga County Fair
Fair Dates: July 24 - 29, 2018
Admission: $12 general admission, free for children under 52", $20 unlimited ride wristbands
Schaghticoke Fair
Admission: $12 general admission, free for kids 13 and under, $40 season pass
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Admission: $15 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; $17 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; $55 season pass
Sterling Renaissance Festival
Admission: $28.95 adults 12 and up, $17.95 kids 5 to 11, free kids 4 and under, $47.95 two-day pass, $195.95 adult season pass, $95.95 kids season pass
Washington County Fair
Admission: $12 adults, free kids 13 and younger
