Fair and Carnival Hours

Admission

Admission to the Adams County Fair is free! Take advantage of our free off-site shuttles, presented by Mortenson, to skip the parking hassle and get right to the fair fun, all for free!

While you’re here, enjoy our carnival, live entertainment, 4-H exhibits and competitions, and of course, your favorite fair commercial and food vendors! Pricing varies by activity.

United Power Grandstands Events

Don’t miss out on the fun in the United Power Grandstands! Tickets are available now for our concerts and demolition derbies! Showtimes and pricing varies. Click here for more information on tickets for events at the United Power Grandstands.

Hours and Information

What are the hours of the Adams County Fair?

Wednesday, July 30 | Indoor: 6-9 p.m.; Outdoor: 6-11 p.m.
Thursday, July 31 | Indoor: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Outdoor: 4 p.m. – midnight
Friday, Aug. 1 | Indoor: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Outdoor: 10 a.m. – midnight
Saturday, Aug. 2 | Indoor: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Outdoor: noon – midnight
Sunday, Aug. 3 | Indoor: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Outdoor: noon – midnight

What are the hours of the Carnival?

Wednesday, July 30 | 6-11 p.m.
Thursday, July 31 |4 p.m. – midnight
Friday, Aug. 1 | 10 a.m. – midnight
Saturday, Aug. 2 | noon – midnight
Sunday, Aug. 3 | noon – midnight

How much are the carnival armbands? Are there any specials?

Wednesday, July 30 | $25
Thursday, July 31 | $30
Friday, Aug. 1 | $20 for kids until 3 p.m. (valid until 4 p.m.) / $35 after 3 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2 | $35
Sunday, Aug. 3 | $35

When is Kids Day?