York State Fair
Back for its 260th year! July 18-27, 2025
Beginning in 1765, 11 years before the nation was founded, the York State Fair attracts people from all around Pennsylvania, Maryland and beyond.
Over the centuries, “America’s First Fair” has grown from an agricultural market on the town square to a long-standing tradition featuring live concerts, kid-friendly rides, livestock exhibits and more delicious fair food than you could imagine. “America’s Oldest Fair” continues to delight, educate, and amaze visitors of all ages.
Evening concerts and events under the Grandstand:
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Friday, July 18: Rascal Flatts
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Saturday, July 19: Summer of Loud Tour
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Sunday, July 20: Riley Green
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Tuesday, July 22: Foreigner
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Wednesday, July 23: Good Charlotte
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Thursday, July 24: Need to Breathe
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Friday, July 25: Alabama
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Saturday, July 26: T-Pain
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Sunday, July 27: I love the 90's
To purchase concert tickets, please visit the York State Fair website.
Special Promo Days:
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Friday, July 18: Orrstown Bank $1 Day-- $1 admission per person for everyone. Ride the Strates Shows Rides for $1 each.
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Sunday, July 20: UPMC Heroes Day-- Free admission plus one guest for all firefighters, police, EMS, veterans, active duty military, and all healthcare personnel. Must show proper ID.
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Monday, July 21: Senior Citizen Day-- Free admission all day for all senior citizens with a Medicare card.
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Tuesday, July 22: $2 Tuesday-- $2 admission per person, $2 Strates Shows Rides, $2 food specials all day.
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Wednesday, July 23: Weis Markets Day-- Free admission all day with a Weis Markets card. Includes cardholder and up to 2 guests per entry.
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Friday, July 25: Froggy 107.7 Preschool Pals Day-- Free admission from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for one adult with a preschooler. Kiddie Kingdom ride bands are $15. Purchase until 3 p.m., ride until 4 p.m.
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Saturday, July 26: Happy Birthday Day!-- $2.60 admission passes can be purchased online for use on this day. The first 2600 people through the gate will receive a birthday hat!
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Sunday, July 27: Community Appreciation Day-- Carload day promo; each car admission will be $20 (includes everyone in the car). Parking is $10. $5 walk-in admission.
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