The Herkimer County Fair kicks off Tuesday, August 12, and runs through Sunday, August 17, 2025!

The Herkimer County Fair opening ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. on August 12th with gates open at 4:00 p.m. to bring the best of agriculture and entertainment to the Mohawk Valley. This year’s theme is “Set Sail for Adventure!” And features plenty of special events throughout the week.

On Tuesday, enjoy agricultural events and pageants throughout the day before fireworks at 10:00 p.m. Admission is $12 per adult, $5 for children 5-12, and children under 5 getting in for free. Check the Herkimer County Fair event page for more details!

Focus on Agriculture

Get ready as the county fair reveals the best in agriculture with a week of agricultural events!

Take a look at each days special events!

• Tuesday August 12th – 5:30 p.m. Small Animal Judging in the Small Animal Building, sponsored by Tractor Supply
• Wednesday August 13th – 10:00 a.m. – Youth – All Breeds Dairy Show Youth Showmanship
• Thursday August 14th is Children’s Day – 5:00 p.m. – Youth & Open Sheep Show
• Friday August 15th – 10:00 a.m. – Youth All Breeds Holstein Show
• Saturday August 16th – 9:00 am – Open & Youth Horse Show at the Horse Corral; 10:00 am the Youth & Open Beef Show  followed by the Youth and Open Dairy/Meat Goat at the Livestock arena
• Sunday August 17th – 9:00 a.m. – Youth and Open Gymkhana Horse Show, 1:00 p.m. – Milking Contest – in AG Building and 3:00 p.m. – Farmers Olympics in the Cattle Barn

Children’s Days

Children’s Days will be Wednesday and Thursday, August 13-14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., feature free admission for children 12 and under with rides opening at noon.

Pay One Price for Ride Specials

For the thrill seekers in the crowd, you can pay one price for ride specials! Here are the time slots:

Wednesday, August 13th – 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13th – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 14th – 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 14th – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 17th – 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Dates and times subject to change)

SENIOR CITIZEN / ADULT DAY

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13th – 10:00am – 4:00p.m (1/2 Price Admission for all Adults)

SENSORY DAY

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13TH – 12:00pm to 4:00pm
No Lights or Music on the Midway Rides

VETERANS FREE ENTRY

ADMISSION Free with Military ID SUNDAY AUGUST 17th – 10:00am – 6:00pm

History of the Herkimer County Fair

The Herkimer County Fair began in 1841 as the Herkimer County Agricultural Society. In 1958, the Fair established a permanent site on Cemetery Hill Street in Frankfort at the old Slouch Farm. The first fair at the new site made great use of the the existing farm buildings adding tents and expanding each year.

Located on 26 acres, the Herkimer County Fairgrounds feature 10 permanent buildings which include a permanent bathroom and shower facility, a Horse Corral, and 1,850 aluminum bleacher seating surrounding the event show ring. The Fairground is the home of several events throughout the summer.

Take some time this week to enjoy yourself at the Herkimer County Fair! With a variety of food, rides, agricultural shows, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show, you’ll be glad you did!.