Empire State Fair
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The Empire State Fair returns to Nassau Coliseum with a full schedule of quality family entertainment including four nights of dazzling Fireworks by Grucci, thrilling rides and games for all ages, and plenty of delicious fair food.
Free with fair admission are Circus Murcia thrill shows and more, the up-close and personal Dinosaur Experience, Big Bee Transforming Robot Car, educational Sandlofer Family Petting Zoo, fireworks on Saturday nights and July 4th, and the World of Wonders Amazement Show featuring old-time sideshow acts under the big top including a sword swallower and a fire eater, plus over 30 bizarre exhibits in the Museum of Marvels.
Fair admission: $10 (free for kids under 36" tall with a paying adult). Parking is free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online at Tickets before 5 pm Fri., June 27 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.
Ride tickets are also available on the midway. Online pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take multiple tickets each.)
Fair hours: 5-11 pm weekdays and noon-11 pm Saturdays, Sundays and July 4th. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.
More information: 866-666-FAIR (3247) or Empire State Fair
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