Empire State Fair – June 26th to July 19th, 2026

Enjoy Fireworks by Grucci, midway rides, family entertainment, favorite fair food & more!

The Empire State Fair returns June 26 – July 19 to Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale with dazzling Fireworks by Grucci all four Saturday nights (including July 4th), first-rate family entertainment, exciting midway rides for all ages (including a 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel), and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Free with fair admission:

  • Circus Murcia (edge-of-your-seat high-wire, aerial and Globe of Death motorcycle thrill acts, jugglers & clowns)
  • Aqua Live Spectacular (water stunt show featuring enchanting aerialist mermaids and “The Hurricane” wave-runner jet ski)
  • the jaw-dropping Big Bee Transforming Robot Car
  • The Magic of America (mind-blowing illusions combined with inspiring moments in American history)
  • Sandlofer Family Educational Petting Zoo

Fair admission: $10 (free for kids under 36″ tall with a paying adult). Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price). Visit the website for pre-sale savings on ride wristbands and ride tickets before 5 pm Fri., June 26.

Fair hours: 5-11 pm weekdays and

noon-11 pm Saturday – Sunday

at 1255 Hempstead Turnpike. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or Empire State Fair

Fair highlights include the 110-foot-tall “The Wheel,” featuring 24 gondola cars, each with a 6-person capacity to accommodate the whole family

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