About Monroe County Fair

The Monroe County Fair in Rochester celebrates the Flower City and the birthplace of Kodak — Rochester was home to George Eastman (Eastman Kodak), Frederick Douglass (who published The North Star here), Susan B. Anthony (who was arrested here for voting), and the Erie Canal barge trade that made the city the "Young Lion of the West." The county's apple orchards and Lake Ontario fruit belt come together at a major Western New York fair.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, apple and Lake Ontario fruit exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, local food vendors, and a large, well-organized fair drawing from the greater Rochester metro area.

Visitor Tips

Rochester's George Eastman Museum (world's oldest photography museum), the Strong National Museum of Play, Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, and the Frederick Douglass Monument define a city of extraordinary historical significance. The Erie Canal Heritage Trail and the Genesee River gorge through downtown are major natural attractions.

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