Posted on June 30, 2022
As in 2021, adult admission tickets are $13.50 when purchased online (no additional fees). Kids 12 & under receive free admission every day. For 2022, admission tickets will be available at the gate for $15.00 available only with a credit card, cash will not be accepted at the gate. Parking will be free (on lots owned by The Fairgrounds) and there will be attendants to assist in parking.
Admission specials for the 182nd Erie County Fair…
- Free admission on Wednesday, August 10th with a donation of 4 or more cans of non-perishable food for Feedmore WNY.
- Firefighters Day will be Friday, August 12th with free admission for firefighters and auxiliary members (with proper ID). Tickets will be available online or at the gate. New this year, firefighters will receive a $10 voucher valid for food, beverage or rides at the Fair for Firefighters Day.
- Veterans Day will be Sunday, August 14th with free admission for Veterans, Active Military and auxiliary members (with proper ID). Tickets will be available online or at the gate. New this year veterans and active military will receive a $10 voucher valid for food, beverage or rides at the Fair for Veterans Day.
Gate admission includes a variety of entertainment throughout the grounds including live local bands, The Ramblin Lou Family Band, local dance studios, Stars of the Peking Acrobats, the Ninja Experience, Racing Pigs, Hilby the Skinny German Juggler, Hypnotist Ben Jackson, Camel Kingdom, Scott’s Future of Magic, The Ultimate Stunt Circus, Mobile Glass Studio, a final performance from Gary the Silent Clown, livestock competitions and of course the activities and events at the buildings and more.
Additionally, The Buffalo News Grandstand will feature top acts that are included with gate admission…
- The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tour, regarded as the best Beatles Tribute Band in the world will perform August 10th.
- Originating from Flint, Michigan in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad, the top selling American rock group of the 70s is “Comin’ to your town to help you party it down,” on August 12th.
- Multi Grammy Award Winner Zach Williams, one of Contemporary Christian Music’s (CCM) leading artist and songwriters will perform August 15th.
- The ATV Big Air Tour will perform two action packed shows on August 17th with talented ATV, Motorcycle, UTV and BMX riders in the country performing big jumps, 450cc, high performance motors, backflips, incredible balance acts and more.
Visit www.ECFair.org for more information or to buy tickets starting July 1st. The Erie County Fair exclusively sells admission and tickets through our partner Tickets.com (accessed via the ECFair.org or tickets.com websites) and are the ONLY authorized sources for The Buffalo News Grandstand Tickets.
About the Erie County Fair
The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private not-for-profit membership organization. Established in 1819, the Society is the oldest civic organization in Western New York. The mission of the Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS), sponsors of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York State. The Fair strives to fulfill appropriate aspects of the agricultural, educational, entertainment and recreational needs of Western New York. The Erie County Fair will be held August 10th-21st, 2022. (www.ECFair.org).
