Rensselaer County Fair

Get ready for a rip-roaring good time at the Schaghticoke Fair, the legendary Rensselaer County tradition that has been serving up agricultural marvels and deep-fried delights since 1819. As the third oldest fair in New York State, this Labor Day weekend spectacular brings you everything from heart-pounding demolition derbies and monster truck freestyles to the high-flying Royal Hanneford Circus. Visitors can wander through bustling barns filled with award-winning livestock, marvel at a live stingray exhibit, or take a spin on the massive carnival midway. Whether you are coming to cheer on the racing pigs, groove to live country music on the Park Stage, or just gorge yourself on an endless buffet of tasty carnival eats, this historic six-day extravaganza promises non-stop family fun and memories that will outlast the cotton candy sugar rush.