It's fair season time around northwestern Pennsylvania.
That means late summer days and nights filled with rides, fireworks, tractor pulls, livestock and more. This year there are 108 fairs in the commonwealth celebrating the theme of the 250th anniversary of America.
Below are a list of the fairs, dates, admission prices and what to expect from each.
The Jefferson Township Fair opened July 28 at 2 p.m. and runs through Aug. 1 at 10 p.m. at 7409 Lamor Road in Mercer.
The highlights of the fair include the Little Miss and Miss Jefferson Township Fair Pageant, garden tractor pulls, cow pie bingo, rides, livestock and fireworks.
The Venango County Fair will take place Aug. 1-8 at 867 Mercer Road in Franklin.
The highlights of this fair include live music, tractor and truck pulls, drag racing, demolition derby, livestock and animal shows.
Admission is $8 a day or $25 for a wristband which grants you admission all week.
The full schedule can be found on the Venango County Fair's website.
The Cochranton Community Fair will be held Aug. 3-6 at 141 River St., ext., in Cochranton.
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This free admission fair includes live music from Lee Newton, Brett Allen Morgan, Chis Eckert, home show exhibit, livestock judging, tractor parade, K9 tricks show and baked goods auction.
The Warren County Fair will be held on Aug. 10-15 at 371 Barton Run in Pittsfield.
This fair features live music from tribute bands, animal shows and acts, the Warren County Fair Queen contest, cowboy mounted shooting, draft horse pulls, tractor pulls and fireworks.
Admission is $15 per person, $10 for the advanced sale offered through Monday of the fair week only, free for children under the age of 2 or $45 for family five pack which provides five gate passes for ages 2 and older.
The Ashtabula County Fair returns to Ohio on Aug. 11-16 at 127 Elm St. in Jefferson, Ohio.
The Ashtabula County Fair features livestock, horse pulls, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, chainsaw carver, all day fishing booth, family fun circus and high steel rodeo.
A single-day ticket for ages 7 and up online is $15.04, a full week pass for ages 7 and up costs $44.59. Children ages 6 and under are free.
The 2026 Crawford County Fair will be held on Aug. 22-29 at 13291 Dickson Road in Meadville.
Highlights of this fair include live music from country singers Travis Bolt and Joe Nichols, harness racing, tractor pulls, bull riding mania, a demolition derby and a meet and greet with Nate Hoise and Randy Birdsong who host "Head Hunters TV" on the Outdoor Channel.
Admission on Aug. 22 will be by any cash donation amount. Admission on Aug. 23 is $5 per person with children 6 and under entering for free.
Admission on Aug. 25 is $10 per person but free for seniors, veterans, active military with valid ID and children ages 6 and under with an adult entry.
Admission on Aug. 26-29 is $10 per person and free for children 6 and under with purchase of adult admission.
Weekly passes are available for $30 each. Children 6 and under can get a free weekly pass with the purchase of an adult weekly pass.
The 141st Erie County Fair will be held on Aug. 30-Sept. 5 at 13993 Route 8 and 89 in Wattsburg.
This fair includes a youth livestock auction, goat yoga, harness racing, Buckeye Rodeo, Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show and even a magic show from Jay Mattioli. Live music includes several acts performing at the gazebo and main stage, including headliners Acoustic Steel, Polka Relations, Dan Douglas Country Band and more. Check the fair's website and social media for full lineups.
General admission is $12 for adults, free for children ages 5 and under, free for active military, reservists, veterans and retirees and $5 for seniors 65 and older but free on Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 31.
The Great Stoneboro Fair will take place on Sept. 2-Sept. 7 at 2381 Mercer Road in Stoneboro.
Highlights of this fair include adult spirits, a glassblowing vendor, the Fearless Flores Thrill Show, demolition derby, bull riding, the Flying Wallendas, chainsaw carving and more.
Tickets for the fair are online starting at $11. The first day of the fair, Sept. 2, is free but doesn't include additional costs such as rides.
The Waterford Community Fair will be held on Sept. 6-12 at 13012 US-19 in Waterford.
Highlights of this fair include livestock, tractor pulls, animal contests and other exhibits.
Tickets are available online starting at $12 for advance tickets and $20 for ride-a-rama tickets which are good for unlimited rides for one day.
The 2026 Spartansburg Community Fair is set for Sept. 7-12 at 231 Jefferson St. in Spartansburg.
Fair highlights include a royalty pageant, ATV rodeo, 5K walk and run, kids big wheel race, tractor pulls, fireworks and bingo.
Admission is $5 per day per person or $15 all week. Children ages 10 and under are free.
There is free admission on Sept. 7 for all seniors ages 62 and up. There is free admission each day for veterans and active military with valid ID.
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The 2026 Albion Area Fair takes place on Sept. 15-19 at 144 North Main St. in Albion.
Highlights from this fair include rides, milking demonstrations, fair queen contests, tractor pulls, draft horse racing, live music and bingo.
Admission to the Albion Area Fair is $5 per day, according to the website.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Plan your summer fun at these northwestern Pa. fairs