Experience A True Classic
The Dutchess County Fair

2012 Fair Dates: August 21-26

2012 Dutchess Fair Brochure will be posted here when available.

Note: tickets can be redeemed at the Fair Office Ticket (map #14) & Power’s Carnival Ticket (map #7) Redemption booths.

Fair Hours

GATES OPEN
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 10pm
Rides Run Daily: 10am - 11pm; Fri & Sat 10am - midnight
Commercial Vendors: Open 10 am - 10pm
Food Vendors: Open 10am - 11pm
Exhibit Building: 10am - 10pm

Preferred Parking – First Come First Serve Basis (Fair Only)

Well Lot Preferred Parking - $10
Follow signs to Preferred Parking in a reserved lot that will allow you to entrance to the most centrally located entrance gate on the fairgrounds.

Tuesday through Saturday Nightly Concert Preferred Parking (Available 6pm & after) - $20
Follow signs to Nightly Concert Special Parking - Only 200 yards from your car to your concert seat!

The Dutchess County Fair - an Experience to Remember

For six days each August, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons. The second largest county fair in New York State is the showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County. Over 160 acres of finely manicured gardens and grass create the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays.

The fairgrounds becomes an entertainment destination where big name talent can be enjoyed, "thrill a minute" excitement can be experienced at one of the finest carnivals in the entire country, free shows and attractions can be viewed almost constantly from the time you arrive to the time you leave. The tradition of excellence that has been the Dutchess County Fair for over 160 years offers something for everyone and creates memorable moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.