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176th Dutchess County Fair Returns To Rhinebeck
The second-largest county fair in the state has plenty of free entertainment, as well as food and a midway full of rides.
RHINEBECK, NY — The Dutchess County Fair is back for 2022 and will open its gates Tuesday for the entire week.
The 176th edition of the fair still has the midway rides, cows and pigs and other critters, the 4-H milkshakes and more fried foods than you can shake a stick at.
Much of the entertainment — when it comes to county fairs, looking at all the prize-winning animals truly is entertainment — is part of admission once again.
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Country superstar Chris Janson, performing at the Grandstand, is one of the exceptions. His Friday evening show is $42 presale and $47 day of.
If entertainment is what you are looking for, there's Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, doing three shows a day, as well as Andy Rotz Wild West Show and Pawstar's Frisbee Dogs.
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Speaking of dogs, Dock Dogs will be diving and fetching all week.
There really is too much to list here, so you would be well served to download this year's brochure or the Dutchess County Fairgrounds app for your smartphone.
And if the weather gets too warm, there are plenty of exhibits that take you out of the sunshine, such as admiring the prize-winning quilts, artwork and gardens.
One popular attraction is the Salute to Agriculture & Dairy Birthing Tent, where everyone can get a real education about the miracle of birth.
Did we mention the food? There is an abundance of choice from all around the world in the Food Mall, as well as all elsewhere on the fairgrounds.
What You Need To Know
The Dutchess County Fair, located at 6636 Route 9 in Rhinebeck, will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Fair officials recommend buying tickets online because long lines are expected at the gate.
Online presale (end midnight Monday): admission is $13.50 + $1.50 convenience fee; Ride All Day wristbands are $25 + $1.50 convenience fee.
All events are rain or shine.
Day of/at the gate admission is $18 at the gate; Ride All Day wristbands are $30.
On Wednesday, seniors (65+) and military with ID: $12 walk-up only.
Children 11 years and under are free at all times; parking is free.
No pets are allowed.
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