The 170th Dutchess County Fair Is Almost Here

It's the second largest county fair in the state, it's an annual tradition for thousands in the Hudson Valley, and it's coming August 25 though August 30 at the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck.

Whether you go for the food, rides and carnival games, the entertainment, the displays, animals on livestock hill, or simply love everything, this year's fair is not to be missed. There is so much to see from the Working Sugar House and Cider Mill, the Pleasant Valley Historic Train Station, Arts and Crafts, 'From Field to Table: A Celebration of the Foods We Eat' in building D, 'Harvest Kitchen, Blue Ribbon Brownies and more' in Buidling E, the Northern Dutchess Rod & Gun Club Wildlife Exhibit,and so much more.

The Dutchess County Fair runs from 10 am-10 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. General admission is $15 adults, Tuesday & Thursday $7 after 5 pm; children under 12: free at all times; and seniors (65+)  & military w/ID: $10 Everyday.

The Grandstand  line up for this year is not to be missed.

Tuesday, August 25: Dan & Shay with guests A Thousand Horses at 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 26: The Doobie Brothers at 7:30 pm

Thursday, August 27: 94.3/97.3 The Wolf presents Cole Swindell at 7:30 pm

Friday, August 28: The Spin Doctors at 7:30 pm

Saturday, August 29: Acrodunk with 3 shows at 11, 3:30, and 6:30

Sunday, August 30: Painted Pony Rodeo at 1 and 6.