During the mid-20th century, the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York, began a journey that transformed a traditional, agriculturally based Fair into the largest independent County Fair and exposition in the United States.
From the thrills of the midway and entertainment to nationally recognized agricultural, creative arts, and livestock competitions, the fair\'s history comes alive through color photographs from the archives of the Erie County Agricultural Society..
Erie County Fair showcases the many dramatic changes that have taken place during the modern era of this fair.
While Fair traditions have provided continuity over the decades, the Fair continues to evolve and renew itself through improvements to the fairgrounds, the addition of unique attractions, and an ongoing commitment to agriculture.
As the number of Fair days and exhibits expanded, so did the number of fairgoers, increasing gate attendance figures to over one million visitors annually.
During the mid-20th century, the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York, began a journey that transformed a traditional, agriculturally based Fair into the largest independent County Fair and exposition in the United States
