HAMBURG, NY (WKBW) — The best 12 days of summer are just six weeks away, and here's how you can save some cash ahead of the Erie County Fair.
Advance tickets go on sale Monday morning, only at ecfair.org.
Adult admission is $17 through the month of July, compared to more than $22 in August.
The 184th Erie County Fair takes place August 7-18.
Here's some more helpful information about this year's Erie County Fair:
- Gates and buildings will be open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Midway open 12-11 p.m.
- Parking is free on the Fairgrounds lots.
- The Fair is credit/debit card only at the gate.
- NEW! Reverse ATMs will be available at Gate 1, 4 and 5 for individuals who do not have a credit/debit card readily available. Fairgoers can bring cash to the reverse ATM and receive a card to use at the gate and where credit cards are accepted around the grounds.
- Sensory Hours will take place on August 13 between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sensory-friendly hours have been designed for people who might find the typical fair visit too much to handle. A more toned-down version of the Erie County Fair where the rides will run with no flashing lights, music or microphones and the volume level will be turned down for entertainment and announcements.
- Midway will open at noon.
Specials & Ways to Save:
- August 7: Free admission with a donation of four or more cans of non-perishable food to benefit FeedMore WNY. No ticket is necessary.
- August 9: Free admission and $10 voucher valid for food, beverage or rides for Firefighters and auxiliary members (with proper ID). No ticket is necessary.
- August 11: Free admission and $10 voucher valid for food, beverage or rides for Veterans, Active Military and auxiliary members (with proper ID). No ticket is necessary.
- August 12: Taste of the Fair Day provides an opportunity for fairgoers to taste their way through the Fair for just $3 per sample at all food concessions on the grounds.
- NEW! August 13: On Fairtacular Shopper's Day, a majority of retail vendors will offer special discounts throughout the grounds.
- NEW! August 14: One Day Only! Share Your Fair Gate Discount Day includes two gate admission tickets for just $30 ($26.55 + $3.45 in fees). This special pricing is available online and at the gate on August 14 and is only valid for that day.
- NEW! August 15: One Day Only! Share Your Fair Ride Discount Day includes two ride wristbands for just $50 ($48 + $2 in fees). Pricing will be available online and at the Strates Shows ticket booths on August 15 and only valid for that day.
You can buy your advanced tickets here
