Wayne County Fair Expands to Seven Days for 168th Annual Event
A new midway, operated by Main Event Amusements, will offer an enhanced carnival experience with a variety of rides, games, and attractions.
The Wayne County Fair is set to return for its 168th year, running from Monday, August 4, through Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 300 W Jackson Street in Palmyra. As the fourth-largest agricultural fair in New York State, the event will feature an expanded schedule, offering seven full days of activities and entertainment for attendees of all ages.
The fair's grandstand will host a diverse lineup of events, including harness racing, tractor pulls, figure 8 racing, demolition derbies, the Beat the Beast Bull Riders Tour Rodeo, and a garden tractor pull. Live music will be a key attraction, with performances scheduled in the Beer Garden from bands such as BBDang, The Seven Wonders (a Fleetwood Mac tribute band), the Zac Brown Tribute Band, Junkyard Field Trip, Knight Patrol, and participants from the Wayne County Talent Showcase.
For those seeking a more intimate musical experience, the Back Porch Floral Hall will feature acoustic sets by artists including Max Doud, Innesfree Celtic Music Ensemble, Anthony Blood, Leecy & Greg, Sam Nitsch, Rebecca Bruno, the Wayne Community Band, and Peter Ryan.
Additional entertainment at the Front Porch Floral Hall will include the Mott’s Wayne County Fair Pie Contest, a demonstration by the Wayne County Sheriff’s K-9 unit, and performances by the Fiddlers of the Genesee.
A new midway, operated by Main Event Amusements, will offer an enhanced carnival experience with a variety of rides, games, and attractions. Traditional fair staples such as animal exhibitions, horticultural displays, and home arts competitions will also be featured, maintaining the fair’s strong agricultural roots.
Admission is priced to be family-friendly, with free parking available for all attendees. More information on ticket options and the event schedule can be found at waynecountyfair.org.
Since its inception in 1856, the Wayne County Fair has been a staple of the community, celebrating local agriculture, culture, and entertainment while drawing thousands of visitors each year.
