Fair Highlights
Expect major musical headliners, championship livestock competitions, a massive midway, 4-H and FFA exhibits, butter sculpture, and an enormous variety of fair food and artisan vendors.
A Closer Look
The Orange County Fair, based in Middletown, is an eleven-day Hudson Valley event drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from the New York metro area for one of the region's most beloved summer traditions. The fair traces back to 1841, making it one of New York's longest-running agricultural traditions.
Planning Your Visit
The fair draws huge crowds from NYC and the Hudson Valley — arrive early, especially on weekends. Book nearby lodging or plan for the drive from the city.
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