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In 2025, the Dutchess County Fair marks its 180th anniversary, continuing a legacy that began in 1842 when the Dutchess County Agricultural Society first organized the event Wikipediahudsonvalley.kidsoutandabout.com. What started as a modest agricultural showcase has blossomed into New York State’s largest six-day county fair, sprawling across 162 acres of fairgrounds in charming Rhinebeck dutchess.org+1.

When & Where

The festivities unfold August 19–24, 2025, running from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and until 8:00 PM on Sunday dutchess.orgdutchessfair.com. Set against the pastoral backdrop of Rhinebeck, just about two hours north of NYC, it’s the perfect blend of rural charm and big-event excitement

What’s in Store

Agricultural & Heritage Highlights

• Agriculture & Horticulture: Get up close with prize-winning livestock, crops, jams, jellies, quilts, and fine arts—over 1,000 individual exhibitors showcase their best dutchessfair.com+1.

• Century Village & Living History: Step back in time with costumed storytellers, a working blacksmith shop, a printer’s shop complete with a 1900 printing press, a rural Victorian parlor, and more dutchessfair.com.

• Engine Exhibits: Witness demonstrations of gas-powered engines and other relics of yesteryear that still run strong dutchessfair.com.

Rides, Games & Entertainment

• Carnival Midway: With over 50 rides—from family-friendly to thrill-seeking—plus classic games and festive lights, it’s a highlight for visitors of all ages dutchess.orgI Love NY.

• Free Attractions: Be dazzled by racing pigs, dock-diving dogs, roaming performers, petting zoos, and more—all included with admission dutchess.orgdutchessfair.com.

Food & Vendors

• Eclectic Eats: Indulge in everything from deep-fried Oreos and milkshakes to full-course meals crafted by over 100 vendors dutchess.orgI Love NY.

• Vendor Variety: Browse stalls stocked with handmade jewelry, soaps, leather goods, farm-raised meats, hot sauces—local craftsmanship shines here I Love NY.

Live Music & Grandstand Shows

While the 2025 lineup hasn't been confirmed, past years have featured both national acts and local performers on the Grandstand stage YelpI Love NY.

Practical Info

• Admission: General adult admission is $15 online, $18 at the gate; children 11 and under enter free. Ride-all-day wristbands are available (around $33 online, $40 at gate) or individual ride tickets can be purchased dutchess.orgdutchessfair.com.

• Accessibility: The fairgrounds are wheelchair-friendly, with accessible parking and routes dutchess.orgI Love NY.

• Policies: Non-smoking facility. No pets allowed (except for properly documented service animals). First-aid, lost & found, and security services are available on-site dutchessfair.com+1dutchess.org.

• Getting There: Located at Route 9, Rhinebeck—with convenient shuttle access from Metro-North’s Poughkeepsie Station on specific schedules