Arts + Entertainment

The final day of the Erie County Fair

blog by Erin Daetsch • August 19, 2012 @ 7:30am

The time has finally come to say goodbye to the beloved Erie County Fair. But before the rides shut down and the cotton candy truck pulls away, make sure to check out some of these events.

At 10:30 a.m. meet Kevin and Martina at the Wild About Monkeys exhibit inside Gate 5.

Your dream is finally coming true! At 12:00 p.m. Help Feed a Baby Calf at Ag-Sperience.

At 1:00 p.m. The Frankfurters will be performing at Slade Park. It’s German American music at its finest.

At 3:00 p.m. experience the magic of Woven Butterfly Weaving in the Historical Building.

At 5:30 p.m. see the Ramblin’ Lou Family Band, an Erie County Fair staple for over two decades, at the Community Stage.

At 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. witness the World’s Largest Demolition Derby at the Buffalo.com Grandstand. You can count on seeing plenty of crashing, smashing and crazy paint jobs.

Some quick notes:

—Make sure to check out the full schedule to plan your day out.
—Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for Seniors (60+) and FREE for Children 12 and under.
—Parking is $5.

Photo from Flickr/TheCampbells

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