Altamont Fair

Name: Altamont Fair
Start: 2026-08-18T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Altamont Fairgrounds

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Next: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Runs until Sunday, August 23, 2026 (See all dates)

Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY, 12009
Price: Admission varies by day ($10-17).

Enjoy first-rate live entertainment, thrilling midway rides and favorite fair food for the whole family at the 133rd anniversary of the Altamont Fair.

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The Capital Region's hometown fair features rides for all ages, the Royal Hanneford Circus, racing pigs, The Dynamo Dogs, live music, a demo derby, rodeo, lumberjack show, corgi races, animal barns & events, exhibits, historical museums, demonstrations, mouthwatering fair food and more.

Visit the website for daily cash/credit admission prices (free for kids under 11). Admission is $14.40 online pre-sale. Unlimited ride wristbands are $27.25 in advance or $32 ($30 cash price) on site.

Fair hours: noon-10pm Tuesday, 10am-10pm Wednesday - Thursday, 10am-11pm Friday - Saturday, 10am-8pm Sunday. Rides open at 2pm Tuesday and noon Wednesday - Sunday. More info: 518-861-6671

Venue

Altamont Fairgrounds
Rt. 146 At Arlington Street
Altamont, NY
12009

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