Barnstable County Fair 2026: Visitor's Guide
The Barnstable County Fair is Cape Cod's marquee summer event — seven days of midway rides, fair food, livestock, live music, and a demolition derby at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth. The 2026 fair runs July 20–26.
What it is
Held each July at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds (1220 Nathan Ellis Highway / Route 151, East Falmouth, MA), the Barnstable County Fair packs seven days with entertainment, agriculture, and amusements. The Cape Cod Times named it the "Best Local Event of 2022." Expect a full main-stage concert lineup, Rockwell Amusements' midway, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, livestock shows, exhibit halls of vegetables, crafts and Americana, and the fair's signature demolition derby — which the fair bills as the world's largest.
Main stage in 2026
A different headline act takes the main stage each night (included with admission):
- Mon, July 20 — FlatOut Freestyle
- Tue, July 21 — Reneé and the Renegades
- Wed, July 22 — Demolition Derby
- Thu, July 23 — Journey From The Heart
- Fri, July 24 — Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
- Sat, July 25 — Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone
- Sun, July 26 — Ty Herndon
Admission and hours
Gate admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and military with ID, and $10 for children 6–11 with a paid adult; kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult. A three-day pass is $50, and there's a $12 Friday senior/military special. Admission includes the main stage and arena shows; midway ride tickets are sold separately. Buy admission online ahead of time to skip the gate line.
Fair hours are Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–9
p.m., Friday and Saturday noon–9 p.m., and Sunday noon–8 p.m., with the midway open later. Both free and paid parking are available.Q: When is the Barnstable County Fair in 2026?
Monday, July 20 through Sunday, July 26, 2026 — seven days at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Q: How much is admission to the Barnstable County Fair?
Adults $20, seniors (65+) and military with ID $15, and children 6–11 $10 (with a paid adult); kids 5 and under are free. A three-day pass is $50. Admission includes the main stage and arena entertainment; midway ride tickets are sold separately.
Q: What are the fair hours?
Monday–Thursday 4 p.m. to 9
p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday noon to 8 p.m., with the midway open later. Fair management may adjust closing times.Q: Who's playing the main stage in 2026?
One act per night, July 20–26: FlatOut Freestyle, Reneé and the Renegades, the Demolition Derby, Journey From The Heart, Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA, Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone, and Ty Herndon.
Q: Where is the Cape Cod Fairgrounds?
1220 Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151), East Falmouth, MA 02536, on Cape Cod.
Related Reading
- Massachusetts Fairs and Festivals in 2026: Your Complete Guide — the full statewide roundup
- Cape Cod & Berkshires Craft Fair Circuit 2026: Complete Regional Guide
- Wellfleet OysterFest 2026: Visitor's Guide — another Cape Cod favorite
Last updated: June 2026
