The 169th Dutchess County Fair opens today (8-19) and runs thru Sunday. Here at the Wolf we are so excited to be back on the main stage as we welcome Randy Houser and Eric Paslay to the fair Wednesday night at the grandstand starting around 7pm.

Some of the new stuff at the fair this year include new rides, Spin Zone, a 360-degree bumper car ride, and Stampede, a double, forward-facing Ferris wheel.

Also new this year, today and Thursday they will be offering a special discount $7 entry after 5pm.

Be sure to stop by the Wolf Tent and say hi and purchase one of our limited edition "Wolf T-Shirts" for $10. All monies go to JDRF.

Here are some more details about this year's fair:

Aug. 19-24. Gates open: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Rides run daily: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight.

General admission: $15 adults; children under 12 free; seniors (65, up) and military with ID* $10; ride tickets: 12 rides for $20. Tickets can be purchased before Aug. 19 at a discounted price.

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