2026 Fonda Fair

Celebrate 185 years of agricultural tradition at the Fonda Fair, held Wednesday, September 2 through Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Fonda Fairgrounds in Fonda, NY. This six-day event offers activities for all ages, including livestock shows, classic fair food, rodeos, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derbies, and the Coleman Bros. Shows Midway with carnival rides.

Daily fairgrounds hours are 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. The midway operates as follows:
- Wednesday, September 2: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Children & Senior Citizen's Day)
- Thursday, September 3: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Friday, September 4: 12:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight (Midnight Madness)
- Saturday, September 5: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Sunday, September 6: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Monday, September 7: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Military & First Responders Appreciation Day)

Admission:
- General Admission: $15.00
- Children (Ages 6–11): $5.00
- Children under 6: FREE every day
- Wednesday & Friday: FREE admission for kids under 14 all day; Seniors (62+) $5.00; children's backpack and bicycle giveaways
- Sunday: FREE admission for all until 11:00 am
- Monday: FREE admission for all until 12:00 pm; Military & First Responders (with ID/uniform) FREE all day

Unlimited Ride Wristbands are available every day for $30.00, valid from midway opening until closing.

On-site parking is available for $5.00 per vehicle. VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Dogs are not allowed on the fairgrounds unless they are service animals. The fair office is open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to assist visitors.

Learn more at https://thefondafair.com/