Looking for a fun day trip or weekend activity with family or friends? Celebrate quintessential summer days at a local county or state fair near you! From now through October, there are ferris wheels to be ridden, giant stuffed animals to be won, and outrageous fried food to be eaten. Check out some of the top fairs near NYC below and plan your trip today!
Ulster County Fair, NY
8/2 – 8/7
ulstercountyfair.com
New Jersey State Fair, NJ
8/5 – 8/13
njstatefair.org
The Vermont State Fair, VT
8/16 – 8/20
vermontstatefair.org
Steuben County Fair, NY
8/16 – 8/21
steubencountyfair.org
Dutchess County Fair, NY
8/23 – 8/28
dutchessfair.com
The Great NY State Fair, NY
8/25 – 9/5
nysfair.ny.gov
Little World’s Fair, NY
8/19 – 8/21
grahamsvillefair.com
Durham Fair, CT
9/22 – 25
durhamfair.com
Long Island Fair, NY
9/24, 25, 30 & 10/1, 2
lifair.org
Bloomsburg Fair, PA
9/24 – 10/1
bloomsburgfair.com
The Big E, MA
9/16 – 10/2
thebige.com