The 129th Annual Cuyahoga County Fair returns Tuesday, August 11 through Sunday, August 16, 2026, bringing six days of family fun, entertainment, food, rides, attractions, and fair traditions to Northeast Ohio.

The fair will be held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, located at 19201 East Bagley Road in Middleburg Heights. Fair hours are noon to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Guests are encouraged to save time and money by purchasing fair gate tickets online in advance. General fair gate admission Tuesday through Thursday is $12 in person or $10 online with no additional fees. All-day midway ride wristbands will be available onsite for $25.

Admission Friday through Sunday is $14 in person or $12 online with no additional fees. All-day ride wristbands will be available on-site for $30.

Parking is free every day, all day, at the fairgrounds. Active military members with valid ID and children age 2 and under receive free admission all week.

Opening Day, Tuesday, August 11, is Discount Day for veterans with ID, seniors age 60 and older, first responders with ID, and children age 12 and under. Discount Day admission is just $5 all day.

Fair gate admission does not include the Demolition Derby, food concessions, midway rides, or games.

For fair hours, performance and attraction times, gate admission information, and grandstand pricing, visit cuyfair.com or call the Fair Board Office at 440-243-0090.