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Daily Firefighter Honoree

Firemen's Building on the Fairgrounds
The Firefighter Honoree Ceremony will showcase one firefighter of any rank (including junior firefighters) each of the twelve days of the Fair during a 6pm ceremony outside the Firemen’s Building. The individuals selected for this honor best exemplify the positive characteristics of a member of the fire service with a notable record of service and achievements.

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Flag Retreat Ceremony

Men dressed in Army uniforms folding the American Flag
The 183rd Erie County Fair will honor Veterans and Active Military during its daily flag retreat ceremony at Slade Park. Now in its fifth year, this patriotic tradition will begin on Wednesday, August 9th at 6:30pm and continuing each evening during the 12-day run of the Fair.

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USPS Commemorative Postmark - Friday, August 11

2023 Commemorative Postmark

The USPS will be here from 11am-6pm on Friday, August 11. They will be located outside of the Historical Building.
As part of the celebration, the Post Office will be on site selling commemorative stamps as well as cancelling mail using a special Erie County Fair postmark. Guests can bring their own mail, or receive a postcard (while supplies last).


FIREFIGHTERS DAY - Friday, August 11th

Firefighters Day Photo
Join us as we celebrate the brave men and women!
Admission is free for Firefighters and Auxiliary Members with proper ID.
Free tickets are available online or can be acquired at the gate.
Children 12 & under are free everyday of the Fair.
• Each Firefighter and Auxiliary Member who attends the Fair under the free admission policy on this day, will receive a $10 voucher at the gate to be used towards food/beverage at any concession stand OR towards wristband/tickets for rides on the Strates Shows Midway. The voucher will only be accepted on Firefighters day, Friday, August 11th.
• There will also be three picnic shelters in Hickory Tree Park on Firefighters Day designated as "meeting spots" to connect with friends and associates.
Alcoholic beverages and grills will not be permitted in the picnic areas.

Schedule of Events
• Memorial Service at the Firemen's Building - Time: 7:00pm

Firefighters Day Sponsored By

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You can get your Firefighter and Auxiliary Member ticket(s) below OR they will be available at the gate. You don't have to wait in line at the ticket booth either way!


Dairy Day - Saturday, August 12

Girl with her dairy cow
Join us as we celebrate everything DAIRY!
• Dairy Show inside Showplex
• Visit Milk For Health's booth inside the Event Center
• Dairy Farmer of the Year Award Presentation

In Partnership With

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VETERANS DAY - Sunday, August 13th

Man Saluting the American Flag
Join us for our Veterans Day Celebration at the Erie County Fair!
Admission is free for Veterans, Active Military and Auxiliary Members with proper ID.
Free tickets are available online (starting July 1st at 9am) or can be acquired at the gate.
Children 12 & under are free everyday of the Fair.
• Each Veteran Active Military and Auxiliary Member who attends the Fair under the free admission policy on this day, will receive a $10 voucher at the gate to be used towards food/beverage at any concession stand OR towards tickets for rides on the Strates Shows Midway. The voucher will only be accepted on Veterans day, Sunday, August 13th.
• There will also be three picnic shelters in Hickory Tree Park on Veterans Day designated as "meeting spots" to connect with friends and associates.
Alcoholic beverages and grills will not be permitted in the picnic areas.

Schedule of Events
  • Mass - Family Entertainment Complex - Time: 12:00pm
  • Veterans Memorial Service at Veterans Park (Located in the Infield) - Time: 1:30pm
    Guest speaker, Billy Puckett, Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Veterans Day Sponsored By

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You can get your Firefighter and Auxiliary Member ticket(s) below OR they will be available at the gate. You don't have to wait in line at the ticket booth either way!


TASTE OF THE FAIR - Monday, August 14th

Girl biting into chips
The Taste of the Fair happens one day only where food vendors will be offering a select food menu item for just $2.00!
Check out the listing of participating vendors and food items!


SENSORY HOURS - Tuesday, August 15th

On Tuesday, August 15th, between the hours of 11:00am and 2:00pm, sensory friendly hours have been designed for people who might find the typical fair visit too much to handle, both kids and adults. A more toned down version of the Erie County Fair where the rides will run with no flashing lights, music, or microphones and lights and the volume on the PA announcements will be turned down.


Sensory Room Available All Fair: The newly constructed Sensory Room, located on the first level of the Security Building, will offer a chance for families to escape to a sensory-friendly environment that looks to soothe and comfort a person who may be overwhelmed. The equipment and materials available in this new area were provided by our partners at Southtowns Audio Video, Shanor Electric Supplies; a division of NOCO, and Mattress Firm. The Sensory Room will be open during regular operating hours of the fair, closing at 10:00pm daily.
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