Ulster County Fair - New Paltz, NY
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 08/06/2023
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Our full entertainment line-up has been announced! Click for times and dates. Remember all Concerts are free with paid Fair Admission!
Ticket Office: The Ulster County Fair Ticket Office will open August 2nd for purchase at the gate. All entertainment is included with your admission to the Fair.
Buy your tickets online!
2023 Schedule
Car Load Night: Tuesday, Aug 1st, $50 per car. Opens at 4:00 PM and closes at 10:00 PM. Tuesday only. MAXIMUM of 8 People Per Car!
Senior Days – Wednesday and Thursday, Aug 2nd and 3rd, Seniors Free – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
General Admission – Wednesday and Thursday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday – 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday – 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Pay One Price: $20.00 – 10:00 AM til closing – Rides Open at 11:00 AM
Please note: Wristband sales end one hour before closing
Buy Tickets online: $18.00
- INCLUDES ALL MID-WAY RIDES, SHOWS & ENTERTAINMENT
- CHILDREN 36″ and taller will require a Wrist Band
- FREE PARKING
Ulster County Fair Hours
Tuesday: Gates and Midway open 4 PM-10 PM
Wednesday: Gates open 10 AM-10 PM, Midway opens 11 AM-10 PM
Thursday: Gates open 10 AM-10 PM, Midway opens 11 AM-10 PM
Friday: Gates open 10 AM-11 PM, Midway opens 11 AM-11 PM
Saturday: Gates open 10 AM-11 PM, Midway opens 11 AM-11 PM
Sunday: Gates open 10 AM-8 PM, Midway opens 11 AM-8 PM
Admissions
Includes free parking, free entertainment, and free rides
Please note: Wristband sales end one hour before closing
- Adults & Children: $20 (Wednesday – Sunday)
Children 36″ and higher will require a Wristband (Wednesday – Sunday) - Tuesday – Opening Night – Gates open at 4:00 PM
- Tuesday is Carload Night – $50 per carload – Tuesday, 4 PM till closing
- Maximum of 8 per car
- Wednesday and Thursday are free for all seniors arriving between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Admission all other days is $20 a person. Children 36″ and higher will require a Wristband
General Information
Parking
Parking is FREE in the main parking lot for 12,000 cars. Dedicated handicapped parking is located within the main parking near Ticket Sales.
Handicap Parking
Display your handicap ID and the parking attendant will direct you to our handicap parking area. This parking area is the closest parking to our ticket booth.
Handicap Grounds
Over the past couple of years, the Ulster County Fair has improved the grounds for handicapped access by blacktopping main areas for easier access. We at the Fair are considering additional improvements for the future and will continue to work to provide better and easier access to our grounds.
Guest & Information Services
Daily activity schedules are available and Fair personnel will assist with additional information as needed. Parking and Fair-goers attendants are available upon arrival to assist in secure parking and Fair directions. Over 50 Fair attendants including 20 uniformed officers are located throughout the Fairgrounds for your assistance concerning information, security, or Fair related matters to make your Fair visit pleasant and enjoyable.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.