The Empire State Fair returns to Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale June 30 – July 16 with first-rate family entertainment, thrilling midway rides and games for all ages, and classic carnival cuisine for every appetite.
Free with fair admission:
- Royal Hanneford Circus (edge-of-your-seat high-wire, trapeze and motorcycle thrill shows and more under the big top)
- World of Wonders Amazement Show (10 old-time sideshow acts including a sword swallower, fire eater and contortionist)
- Houdini-style Escape Explosion
- Educational Eudora Farms Exotic Petting Zoo
- Fireworks by Grucci (July 2, 4, 8, 15)
Admission: $10 (free for kids under 36″ tall with paying adult). Parking is free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ and taller) are $35 on-site Monday – Thursday and $40 Friday – Sunday while supplies last, or online before 5 pm June 30 for $25.
Ride tickets are also available at the carnival for $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride
Fair hours: 5-11 pm June 30; noon-11 pm Saturdays, Sundays, July 3-4; 5-11 pm July 5-7, July 10-14
Please check the website for event updates before attending the fair. No unaccompanied guests under age 21.
More information: 866-666-FAIR (3247) or Empire State Fair