The Great Allentown Fair 2026 hours run September 2 through 7, marking the 174th year of one of Pennsylvania’s oldest and largest fairs. This year carries extra significance too, as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration honoring the country’s semiquincentennial, with themed exhibits and programming woven throughout fair week.
Allentown Fair 2026 Hours and Admission by Day
All times below apply to the Allentown Fairgrounds for the 2026 season.
Wednesday, September 2, Opening Night: 4 to 10 PM. Adult admission is $5, or $3 plus a canned food donation for Second Harvest Food Bank. Kids 12 and under are always free.
Thursday, September 3, presented by Lehigh Valley Press: 12 to 10 PM. Everyone gets in free from 12 to 2 PM. Adult admission after 2 PM is $10.
Friday, September 4: 12 to 10 PM. Everyone gets in free from 12 to 2 PM. Adult admission after 2 PM is $10.
Saturday, September 5, Service Electric Saturday: 12 to 10 PM. Adult admission $10.
Sunday, September 6, Red White & Thank You Military Appreciation Day: 12 to 10 PM. Adult admission $10. All active-duty military and veterans with ID get in free all day.
Monday, September 7, Labor Day, American Bank Senior Day: 12 to 9 PM. Adult admission $10. Senior citizens 65 and up get in free all day.
Kids 12 and under are free every single day of the Fair, no exceptions and no age creep, that holds true from Opening Night through Labor Day.
Allentown Fair 2026 Parking at the Fairgrounds
Fairgoers can park on-site through Gate 7 off Liberty Street for $10 per vehicle. If you’d rather not deal with it day-of, premium parking can be prepaid in advance for $30. The Fairgrounds sit at 302 N. 17th Street in Allentown’s West End, easily reached from Route 22 or Hamilton Boulevard.
Fair Week Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Allentown Fair free to get in? Not entirely, but there are several ways to get into the Allentown fair free. Kids 12 and under are always free. Thursday and Friday both offer free admission from 12 to 2 PM. Military and veterans get in free all day Sunday, and seniors 65+ get in free all day Monday.
How much is parking? $10 per vehicle on-site, or $30 prepaid for premium parking arranged in advance.
What’s the bag policy? Bags and backpacks larger than 12 by 12 inches are not permitted on the fairgrounds, and all items are subject to search at entry.
Are pets allowed? No, pets are not permitted anywhere on the fairgrounds, with the exception of ADA-recognized service animals.
Does the Fair take cash? Yes. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are all accepted at the Box Office, and the great majority of food and game vendors take both cash and card.
What happens if it rains? The Allentown Fair runs rain or shine. Weather does not cancel or postpone general Fair operations, though individual grandstand shows may have their own weather procedures announced separately if needed.
Are drones allowed? No. Drones and remote-controlled aircraft are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property, a policy enforced under Pennsylvania state law, not just fair rules.
Do I need a ticket for kids at concerts? For general Fair admission, kids 12 and under are always free. For ticketed Grandstand concerts specifically, any child age 2 or older needs their own ticket, though a child under 2 may sit on a parent’s lap without one.
Angst Cleaning is Proud to Call Allentown Home
Six days of Allentown Fair traffic brings a steady wave of visitors through the West End all six days, and it’s exactly the kind of citywide moment that reminds us why we do what we do here. Angst Cleaning has proudly served Allentown businesses since 1996, and we’re honored to be recognized among Expertise.com’s best office cleaning services in Allentown. Whether your business is gearing up for the Allentown Fair 2026 or you’re simply looking for a cleaning partner as invested in this city as you are, from EPA Safer Choice certified green cleaning to everyday office and industrial service, we’d love to talk.
We choose local, so should you.
Proudly family-owned and operated since 1996, with dedicated teams serving businesses throughout the Lehigh Valley seven days a week.
