It’s time for fun at the Fonda Fair!

The 184th Annual Fonda Fair takes place August 27th through September 1, 2025 at the Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 Bridge Street, Fonda, Montgomery County, NY.

The Fonda Fair kicks off with lots of competition, entertainment topped with a healthy dose of fun! The first day of the fair celebrates with Children & Senior Citizen’s Day! There will be a Children’s Backpack Giveaway and Children’s Day Bicycle Drawing (tickets will be available at the main walk-in gate). Seniors are treated to a reduced admission and everyone can enjoy a full day of fun! Enjoy rides on the Midway beginning at 2:00 p.m. along with plenty of competitions in store.

From the Fonda Fair Website,

The society was organized October 13th 1841, and the first fair was held on the courthouse grounds, November 11th and 13th 1841.

The Fonda Fair’s deep history and long-standing tradition showcases agricultural knowledge and produce with so much to explore and learn during this multi-day event. Enjoy a wide variety of agricultural displays and competitions along with works from local artisans. With so much going on, everyone has an opportunity to find something new at this year’s fair!

The Fonda Fair has done an excellent job of making their fair schedule easily accessible on mobile devices. Click here to access the Full Fair Schedule.

FONDA FAIR DAILY SCHEDULE

Entertainment

There’s plenty of great entertainment in the Kane Entertainment Building – 14. Have fun daily with Emily Barker (Karaoke & DJ) Karaoke Contests!

Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Music for Life
Friday at 8:00. p.m. get ready for a great time with Skeeter Creek
Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The Electric Rodeo Band then at 7:00 p.m. Chain of Fools Band will be performing
Sunday at 1:00 p.m. JVD Country then at 7:00 p.m. it’s time for The Refrigerators