Orange County Fair at Orange County Fairgrounds

New York's oldest fair, open Thursdays - Sundays, features midway rides, live music and entertainment, Friday night fireworks and favorite fair food. Included with fair admission are the Royal Hanneford Circus, DockDogs show, Banana Derby, Commerford Petting Zoo and a full lineup of tribute band concerts. See website for paid grandstand events: Monster Truck Shows (July 23-25) and Toby Keith with special guest Clay Walker (Aug. 1).

Fair hours are 4-11 pm Thursday - Friday and noon-11 pm Saturday - Sunday. Admission is $10, $7 for ages 7-12 and seniors 65 and older, and free for children under 7. Visit Orange County Fair for online savings on admission and rides and Thursday specials: BOGO Admission (July 15), Carload Night (July 22), BOGO Wristbands (July 29).