NYC’s original county fair returns for Labor Day weekend with 1800s living history, carnival rides, & over 100 local vendors

If you’re looking for one last summer adventure before autumn officially kicks into gear, New York City’s original county fair is returning just in time for Labor Day weekend.

For over four decades, Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town has transformed its landmark campus into a massive, 25-acre festivalcelebrating local culture, food, and community. Drawing more than 15,000 visitors every summer, the Richmond County Fair proves that summer in the city doesn’t actually end at Labor Day.

From September 5 through September 7, 2026, the fairgrounds will come alive with carnival rides, historic craft demonstrations, live music, and eating contests…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS