Fun at the Fair
The Erie County Fair: America’s Fair returns to the Hamburg Fairgrounds August 6th-17th. Located on over 256 acres in Hamburg, the Fair showcases great activities and events, top name grandstand acts, a mile long midway, delicious food & more. of th
This year mark’s the 169th year of the fair. There are hundreds of highlights, and plenty to do, so make a day out of the fair! Explore dozens of buildings and exhibit halls ranging from Craft Village to the Historical building, Indian Village to the Agri-Center. Check out the latest gadgets, cars and bikes and learn about science with the 4-H building.
The fair offers continuous local bands and entertainment, and rides, funhouses and games for all ages. This year’s grandstand concert lineup includes Vanessa Hudgens, Ted Nugent, Taylor Swift, Heaven & Hell, The Spinners, and Merle Haggard & Phil Vassar.
The fair also has plenty of free attractions! From a balloonologist to the talent show, a banana derby to the backyard circus, there are plenty of ways to spend the day and not a lot of money! And don’t miss the petting zoo and live animals. Check out prize-winning rabbits and horses, and dozens of others animals.
Be sure to check out the fair’s website at www.americas-fair.org for a complete list of activities and special deals.







