Capital Region Fairs
The Ferris Wheel: Invented by an RPI grad, and a heck of a lot of fun at a fair.
It's fair season in the Capital Region, and we're looking forward to carnival rides, corn on the cob, cotton candy, prize goats and racing pigs.
The Saratoga County Fair opens on Tuesday, and it's kind of the unofficial start of the season.
After the jump, a list of the Capital Region's summer fairs.
Tell us what you like best about them.
And if we missed any of your favorites, let us know.
When:
July 20 - 25. 9am to midnight daily.
Where:
The Saratoga County Fairgrounds -Ballston Spa
How much:
$8 Tuesday through Thursday
$10 Friday through Sunday.
Free for anyone (of any age) 50 inches (4'2") or shorter.
You can get a $25 for one person for the whole week.
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
When:
July 30 - August 7. 9AM-4PM
Where:
Cobleskill
How much:
$12 for adults, $10 for seniors and free for children 12 and under.
3-day passes are available at $25 for one adult.
Altamont Fair
August 17 - 22. 11AM - 10PM
Where:
Altamont Fairgrounds
How Much:
$15. Save $1 when you buy your ticket online before midnight on August 15th.
Under 13- Free
Washington County Fair
When:
August 23 - 29, 5pm-10pm Monday, 9am-10pm Tuesday through Sunday.
The midway is open from 5-11
Where:
Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwhich
How much:
Adults $10. children under 14 are free.
7-day pass $30.
Fonda Fair
When:
August 31 through September 6
Where:
Montgomery County Fairgrounds Route 30A in Fonda
How much:
$10.00 Adults, 6-11 Years - $2.00, Children Under 6 - FREE
Parking - $2.00
Season Passes $35.00
Columbia County Fair
When:
September 1 - 6
3-11pm on Wednesday and 10am-11pm Thursday through Monday.
Where:
Chatham
How much:
Adults $10, Sundays $12. $8 every day if purchased before September 1st.
Under 12 - free.
Schaghticoke Fair
When:
September 1 - 6
12pm-10pm, Thursday through Monday.
Where:
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds
How much:
Adults $10, Opening Day is only $5, September 2 $8
Children under 13 - free.
Advance tickets are available at Price Chopper with an Advantage Card
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Comments
AOA you read my mind! was really going to tweet at you today to ask if you knew of any local carnivals. thanks!
... said patrick on Jul 16, 2010 at 12:41 PM | link
It's a little farther away, but my favorite is the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck. August 24-29th, Tuesday to Sunday. Adults $15 (or $12 in advance).
... said Ryan on Jul 16, 2010 at 2:52 PM | link