Plans Are Underway For Popular 2026 New York County Fair

I am a big fan of planning. I also like looking ahead to the fun I expect to have in the future, including annual events. We may be bummed when the Fall seems to be turning into Winter. It might be a time when we are looking back at all our warm-weather fun from 2025. Fortunately, the Dutchess County Fair has us also looking forward to 2026.

Dutchess County Fair Releases Information About Fair 2026

Call it planning or call it giving us something to look forward to in 2026, but either way, I am excited about the theme for the Dutchess County Fair 2026. The Fair will run August 25th through the 30th, 2026.

They are celebrating 180 years of the fair, and the theme allows us to look back at all the fair fun we have had while experiencing what will be in store for the next 180 years.

We are very happy to announce our 2026 Fair theme 180 Years of Cultivating and Growing Traditions with a mural done by Brian Zickafoose (via Dutchess County Fairgrounds Facebook)

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You can keep an eye on further announcements by following the fairgrounds on social media or at Dutchessfair.com. The Dutchess County Fairgrounds has events scheduled throughout the year in addition to the fair.

The next big event everyone is invited to enjoy is the Wonderland of Lights Drive-Thru Light Show. Opening weekend is November 28th, 2025. For all dates and to get tickets, log onto dutchessfair.com or click here.