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New York's oldest fair will celebrate its 186th season with a variety of family entertainment, Friday night fireworks, midway rides for all ages and favorite fair food.

Gate admission includes live music on two stages, Circus Murcia (thrill shows, jugglers and clowns), Wild Wheels Wall of Death thrill show (motorcycle daredevils race along a vertical wall inside a giant wooden cylinder), an educational petting zoo and community exhibits.

Musical highlights: Vinyl Tap, Whiskey Crossing, Iron Cobra, Roxon, Mariachi Sol Mixteco, and tributes to AC/DC, Iron Maiden, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Pink Floyd, Tool, Van Halen and more

Fair admission: $10; $7 for ages 7-12 and 65+; free for kids 6 & younger

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 on site. Admission/ride combos are $31.25 before 4 pm July 23 or a Family 4-Pack for $81.75.

Daily specials: $10 admission/unlimited rides (July 23); $60 Carload Night (July 27); admission & rides for $2 each (July 28).

Visit the website for VIP concert tickets and details on grandstand events: Motocross (July 23), Monster Trucks (July 24-26) and Demolition Derby (Aug. 1).

Fair hours: 4-11 pm Monday - Friday and 1-11 pm Saturday - Sunday

More information: 845-775-4968 or OrangeCountyFair.com

New York's oldest fair will celebrate its 186th season with a variety of family entertainment, Friday night fireworks, midway rides for all ages and favorite fair food.

Gate admission includes live music on two stages, Circus Murcia (thrill shows, jugglers and clowns), Wild Wheels Wall of Death thrill show (motorcycle daredevils race along a vertical wall inside a giant wooden cylinder), an educational petting zoo and community exhibits.

Musical highlights: Vinyl Tap, Whiskey Crossing, Iron Cobra, Roxon, Mariachi Sol Mixteco, and tributes to AC/DC, Iron Maiden, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Pink Floyd, Tool, Van Halen and more

Fair admission: $10; $7 for ages 7-12 and 65+; free for kids 6 & younger

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 on site. Admission/ride combos are $31.25 before 4 pm July 23 or a Family 4-Pack for $81.75.

Daily specials: $10 admission/unlimited rides (July 23); $60 Carload Night (July 27); admission & rides for $2 each (July 28).

Visit the website for VIP concert tickets and details on grandstand events: Motocross (July 23), Monster Trucks (July 24-26) and Demolition Derby (Aug. 1).

Fair hours: 4-11 pm Monday - Friday and 1-11 pm Saturday - Sunday

More information: 845-775-4968 or OrangeCountyFair.com

New York's oldest fair will celebrate its 186th season with a variety of family entertainment, Friday night fireworks, midway rides for all ages and favorite fair food.

Gate admission includes live music on two stages, Circus Murcia (thrill shows, jugglers and clowns), Wild Wheels Wall of Death thrill show (motorcycle daredevils race along a vertical wall inside a giant wooden cylinder), an educational petting zoo and community exhibits.

Musical highlights: Vinyl Tap, Whiskey Crossing, Iron Cobra, Roxon, Mariachi Sol Mixteco, and tributes to AC/DC, Iron Maiden, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Pink Floyd, Tool, Van Halen and more

Fair admission: $10; $7 for ages 7-12 and 65+; free for kids 6 & younger

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 on site. Admission/ride combos are $31.25 before 4 pm July 23 or a Family 4-Pack for $81.75.

Daily specials: $10 admission/unlimited rides (July 23); $60 Carload Night (July 27); admission & rides for $2 each (July 28).

Visit the website for VIP concert tickets and details on grandstand events: Motocross (July 23), Monster Trucks (July 24-26) and Demolition Derby (Aug. 1).

Fair hours: 4-11 pm Monday - Friday and 1-11 pm Saturday - Sunday

More information: 845-775-4968 or OrangeCountyFair.com

The Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race is one of Downtown Riverhead’s most anticipated annual events, bringing together thousands of spectators to cheer on teams racing homemade cardboard boats across the Peconic River.

This exciting waterfront festival combines creativity, competition, engineering, and family fun into a one-of-a-kind community experience that draws visitors from across Long Island.

For 2026, we’re expanding the event into an even bigger destination by introducing a Family Fun Zone and Vendor Marketplace located adjacent to the boat launch in the waterfront parking area.

Guests won’t simply watch the races. They’ll spend the day enjoying shopping, interactive attractions, games, activities, local organizations, food, and entertainment while experiencing everything Downtown Riverhead has to offer.

This isn’t simply a vendor event. It’s an opportunity to become part of one of Riverhead’s signature community celebrations while connecting your business with an engaged audience that’s there to spend the day.

New York's oldest fair will celebrate its 186th season with a variety of family entertainment, Friday night fireworks, midway rides for all ages and favorite fair food.

Gate admission includes live music on two stages, Circus Murcia (thrill shows, jugglers and clowns), Wild Wheels Wall of Death thrill show (motorcycle daredevils race along a vertical wall inside a giant wooden cylinder), an educational petting zoo and community exhibits.

Musical highlights: Vinyl Tap, Whiskey Crossing, Iron Cobra, Roxon, Mariachi Sol Mixteco, and tributes to AC/DC, Iron Maiden, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Pink Floyd, Tool, Van Halen and more

Fair admission: $10; $7 for ages 7-12 and 65+; free for kids 6 & younger

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 on site. Admission/ride combos are $31.25 before 4 pm July 23 or a Family 4-Pack for $81.75.

Daily specials: $10 admission/unlimited rides (July 23); $60 Carload Night (July 27); admission & rides for $2 each (July 28).

Visit the website for VIP concert tickets and details on grandstand events: Motocross (July 23), Monster Trucks (July 24-26) and Demolition Derby (Aug. 1).

Fair hours: 4-11 pm Monday - Friday and 1-11 pm Saturday - Sunday

More information: 845-775-4968 or OrangeCountyFair.com

New York's oldest fair will celebrate its 186th season with a variety of family entertainment, Friday night fireworks, midway rides for all ages and favorite fair food.

Gate admission includes live music on two stages, Circus Murcia (thrill shows, jugglers and clowns), Wild Wheels Wall of Death thrill show (motorcycle daredevils race along a vertical wall inside a giant wooden cylinder), an educational petting zoo and community exhibits.

Musical highlights: Vinyl Tap, Whiskey Crossing, Iron Cobra, Roxon, Mariachi Sol Mixteco, and tributes to AC/DC, Iron Maiden, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Pink Floyd, Tool, Van Halen and more

Fair admission: $10; $7 for ages 7-12 and 65+; free for kids 6 & younger

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 on site. Admission/ride combos are $31.25 before 4 pm July 23 or a Family 4-Pack for $81.75.

Daily specials: $10 admission/unlimited rides (July 23); $60 Carload Night (July 27); admission & rides for $2 each (July 28).

Visit the website for VIP concert tickets and details on grandstand events: Motocross (July 23), Monster Trucks (July 24-26) and Demolition Derby (Aug. 1).

Fair hours: 4-11 pm Monday - Friday and 1-11 pm Saturday - Sunday

More information: 845-775-4968 or OrangeCountyFair.com

This family-fun community tradition since 1886 features exciting midway rides (including the US debut of the incredible AI thrill ride), Wednesday night fireworks, concerts (including Chubby Checker, Eli Young Band and Exile), Aqua Live Spectacular water stunt show, racing (and paddling) pigs, Master Chainsaw Carver, Disc-Connected K9s, livestock and horse shows, pulling contests, stilt walker Carrie McQueen, trout fishing, exhibits, demonstrations, contests, vendors, a beer tent and mouthwatering fair food.

Fair admission (includes entertainment & parking): $10 Tuesday and online pre-sale; $15 Wednesday - Sunday; free for ages 62+ Wednesday - Thursday till 4pm; free for kids under 10

Rides are $2 each on Tuesday (min. 10-ride purchase). Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $20 Tuesday - Thursday and $30 Friday - Sunday.

Fair hours: 4-10pm Tuesday, 10am-10pm Wednesday - Thursday, 10am-11pm Friday - Saturday, 10am-8pm Sunday. (Rides open at 4pm Tuesday and 11am Wednesday - Sunday.) See website for "sensory safe" details.

More information: 845-255-1380 or UlsterCountyFair.com

This family-fun community tradition since 1886 features exciting midway rides (including the US debut of the incredible AI thrill ride), Wednesday night fireworks, concerts (including Chubby Checker, Eli Young Band and Exile), Aqua Live Spectacular water stunt show, racing (and paddling) pigs, Master Chainsaw Carver, Disc-Connected K9s, livestock and horse shows, pulling contests, stilt walker Carrie McQueen, trout fishing, exhibits, demonstrations, contests, vendors, a beer tent and mouthwatering fair food.

Fair admission (includes entertainment & parking): $10 Tuesday and online pre-sale; $15 Wednesday - Sunday; free for ages 62+ Wednesday - Thursday till 4pm; free for kids under 10

Rides are $2 each on Tuesday (min. 10-ride purchase). Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $20 Tuesday - Thursday and $30 Friday - Sunday.

Fair hours: 4-10pm Tuesday, 10am-10pm Wednesday - Thursday, 10am-11pm Friday - Saturday, 10am-8pm Sunday. (Rides open at 4pm Tuesday and 11am Wednesday - Sunday.) See website for "sensory safe" details.

More information: 845-255-1380 or UlsterCountyFair.com

This family-fun community tradition since 1886 features exciting midway rides (including the US debut of the incredible AI thrill ride), Wednesday night fireworks, concerts (including Chubby Checker, Eli Young Band and Exile), Aqua Live Spectacular water stunt show, racing (and paddling) pigs, Master Chainsaw Carver, Disc-Connected K9s, livestock and horse shows, pulling contests, stilt walker Carrie McQueen, trout fishing, exhibits, demonstrations, contests, vendors, a beer tent and mouthwatering fair food.

Fair admission (includes entertainment & parking): $10 Tuesday and online pre-sale; $15 Wednesday - Sunday; free for ages 62+ Wednesday - Thursday till 4pm; free for kids under 10

Rides are $2 each on Tuesday (min. 10-ride purchase). Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $20 Tuesday - Thursday and $30 Friday - Sunday.

Fair hours: 4-10pm Tuesday, 10am-10pm Wednesday - Thursday, 10am-11pm Friday - Saturday, 10am-8pm Sunday. (Rides open at 4pm Tuesday and 11am Wednesday - Sunday.) See website for "sensory safe" details.

More information: 845-255-1380 or UlsterCountyFair.com

This family-fun community tradition since 1886 features exciting midway rides (including the US debut of the incredible AI thrill ride), Wednesday night fireworks, concerts (including Chubby Checker, Eli Young Band and Exile), Aqua Live Spectacular water stunt show, racing (and paddling) pigs, Master Chainsaw Carver, Disc-Connected K9s, livestock and horse shows, pulling contests, stilt walker Carrie McQueen, trout fishing, exhibits, demonstrations, contests, vendors, a beer tent and mouthwatering fair food.

Fair admission (includes entertainment & parking): $10 Tuesday and online pre-sale; $15 Wednesday - Sunday; free for ages 62+ Wednesday - Thursday till 4pm; free for kids under 10

Rides are $2 each on Tuesday (min. 10-ride purchase). Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $20 Tuesday - Thursday and $30 Friday - Sunday.

Fair hours: 4-10pm Tuesday, 10am-10pm Wednesday - Thursday, 10am-11pm Friday - Saturday, 10am-8pm Sunday. (Rides open at 4pm Tuesday and 11am Wednesday - Sunday.) See website for "sensory safe" details.

More information: 845-255-1380 or UlsterCountyFair.com