Capital Region county fairs 2012
The Ferris Wheel at the Altamont Fair.
We have entered county fair season in the Capital Region. It started with the Saratoga County Fair wrapped this past weekend, and there are a bunch still ahead.
Here's a rundown. Remember: a fair is best enjoyed while eating some sort of food on a stick.
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
When: July 27-August 4
Where: Cobleskill
How much:
$12 for adults, $10 for seniors and free for children 12 and under.
3-day passes are available at $30 for one adult (after July 26).
Altamont Fair
When: August 14-19
Where: Altamont Fairgrounds
How Much: $15. Save $1 when you buy your ticket online ahead. It's free for kids under 36 inches tall.
Washington County Fair
When: August 20-26
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich
How much:
Adults $10 ($9 before August 1). Children under 14 are free. All-week pass is $30 ($27 before August 1).
Fonda Fair
When: August 28-September 3
Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds Route 30A in Fonda
How much:
Columbia County Fair
When: August 29-September 3
Where: Chatham
How much:
Adults $10 (Sunday is $12). It's $8 every day if purchased before August 29.
Under 12 - free.
Schaghticoke Fair
When: August 29-September 3
Where:
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds
How much:
Adults $10, $11 Saturday-Monday. Opening Day is $5.
Children under 13 - free.
Discounted advance tickets are available at Price Chopper.
photo: Kimberly Dunham
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