BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 185th Erie County Fair runs August 6 – August 17, 2025. Opening day is Channel 2 Day on Wednesday, August 6, free admission with a donation of four or more canned or non-perishable food items to benefit FeedMore WNY. Gate Hours at the Erie County Fair are 11am – 10pm each day, Mid-Way hours are 12pm-11pm.
It is a summertime tradition in Western New York and this year’s Erie County Fair will have all your Fair favorites! Admission tickets are available at ECFair.org.
Adult tickets are just $17 (includes fees) when purchased online between July 1–31. Tickets purchased online in August or at the gate during the Fair are $22.60. As always, kids 12 & under are free every day—no ticket needed! New in 2025, kids 12 & under must be accompanied by a responsible adult 21 and over…