Events at the Dutchess Fairgrounds

The Dutchess County Fair
August 23 - 28, 2011
Open Daily at 10:00AM

For six days each August, the Dutchess Fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host of up to 400,000 patrons for the Dutchess County Fair. The largest 6 day county fair in New York State is a show place for agriculture in Dutchess County, highlighted by the big name talents, one of the finest carnivals in the entire country, free shows and attractions. This is a major playground for Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. View the complete Entertainment Schedule.

Flea Market at Rhinebeck
April 17th & 18th, 2010
Sat. 9am-4pm; Sun. 10am-4pm

The Dutchess County Fairgrounds kicks off the spring events season with the annual Flea Market at Rhinebeck. Giant Indoor / Outdoor Flea Market & Garage Sale. More than 350 vendors. Food court. Rain or shine, no pets. Location is the Dutchess County Fairground in Rhinebeck. Free admission, and fun for the whole family. Call 845-876-4000 for more information.

Crafts at Rhinebeck
“Showcasing Fine Art & Crafts”
June 19 & 20, 2010
October 2 & 3, 2010

Each June and October, the Dutchess Fairgrounds is the site for the premier arts and crafts shows in the northeast - the Annual Crafts at Rhinebeck Festival. Both shows are juried and attract some of the finest artists from around the world. The June Crafts at Rhinebeck is a contemporary show, while the fall show has more the flavor of a family festival with a petting zoo and hayrides, as well as fine art & crafts. Purchase handmade museum quality art at affordable prices. Visit the Crafts at Rhinebeck web site for more information.

July 2
Professional Rodeo & Fireworks
Gates open at 4pm,
Shows at 5pm & 8pm.
Fairgrounds Admission: FREE
Rodeo Admission: $10-door/$8-adv.,
No age limit-everyone must have a ticket.
Parking: $5

July 3
Demolition Derby & Fireworks
Gates open at 2pm,
Shows at 3:30 & 7:30pm.
Fairgrounds Admission: FREE
Demolition Derby: $10-door/$8-adv.,
No age limit-everyone must have a ticket.
Parking: $5
Visit the Demolition Derby Website for More Info

July 4
Hudson Valley Philharmonics & Fireworks
Gates open at 4pm, Show 8pm
Fairgrounds Admission: $12 at gate, $8 advanced
Children under 12 free OR $45 carload, $35 advanced carload

Download the 4th of July Postcard
2010 Dutchess County 4th of July Celebration (pdf)

NYS Sheep and Wool
Family Festival
October 16th & 17th, 2010

A true showcase for one of Dutchess County's first (and still viable) industries, the Sheep and Wool Family Festival is now in its 38th year at the fairgrounds. Hundreds of sheep, llamas and alpacas will be on display and competing for ribbons, while craft and fiber artists from around the country present and sell the best wool and sheep related items. Family activities abound with a Pumpkin Carving, a Hay Maze, horse drawn wagon rides, music, cooking demonstrations, a "Punkin Chuckin" contest and even some Border Collies showing off their shepherding skills. Visit the NYS Sheep and Wool web site to check the schedule, for great fun and a great event! No pets allowed. Don't miss the largest Sheep & Wool Festival in the country!

Other Events
Previous events have included: Hudson Valley Autism Walk & Exp, Rhinebeck Car Show & Swap Meet, Rhinebeck Antiques Fair, Cancer Relay for Life, Antique National Motorcycle Meet & Antique Machinery Show, HV Philharmonic & Fireworks, Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show, Rhinebeck Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival, HV Gem & Mineral Show, and Winter Storage. View Calendar of Events for current events.