Empire State Fair | What’s happening in Nassau

Empire State Fair

This family-fun annual event features four nights of fireworks, midway rides and games for all ages, a circus, water stunt show, magic show, petting zoo, transforming robot car and tasty carnival eats. Live entertainment is included with admission (free for kids under 36" tall). Visit the website for pre-sale savings on rides.

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Enjoy dazzling Fireworks by Grucci all four Saturday nights (including July 4th) and other family entertainment, exciting midway rides and games for all ages, and favorite fair food.

Free with admission:

  • Circus Murcia (edge-of-your-seat high-wire, aerial and Globe of Death motorcycle acts, jugglers & clowns)
  • Aqua Live Spectacular (water stunt show featuring enchanting aerialist mermaids & more)
  • jaw-dropping Big Bee Transforming Robot Car
  • The Magic of America show (mind-blowing illusions combined with inspiring moments in history)
  • Sandlofer Family Educational Petting Zoo

 Fair admission: $10 (free for kids under 36" tall). Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price). Visit Tickets for pre-sale savings on ride wristbands and ride tickets before 5 pm Fri., June 26.

Fair hours: 5-11 pm weekdays and noon-11 pm Saturday - Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or Empire State Fair

Location: 
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY, USA
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Dreamland Amusements
Email address: 
Dates: 
06/26/2026
06/27/2026
06/28/2026
Time: 
5-11 pm Monday - Friday and noon-11 pm Saturday - Sunday
Price: 
$10 fair admission (free for kids under 36" tall). Ride cost varies.

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids