Festival hours: 10:00 – 4:00
Admission: $5
Children 8 and under free
NEW LOCATION! Herkimer County Fairgrounds
Please, do not bring pets. The fairgrounds does not allow them and dogs terrify the animals on display!
Join us in our new location at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds! It is very easy to reach from all directions, with easy access from Route 5S and the NYS Thruway. Set your GPS for 135 Cemetery Street, Frankfort NY 13340.
While we can’t officially recommend any specific lodging, there is a list of possible accommodations here. The Fairgrounds also has campsites available, see the Campsite Application to register.
Additional Directions:
From the East on the NYS Thruway (Interstate 90): Get off on Exit 30 (Herkimer Exit). At the light, take a Left onto E. Main Street. At the next light veer Right onto 5S and stay on 5S for approximately 5 miles. Take the Cemetery Street Exit (right hand exit) and turn Right at the light. The Fairgrounds will be on your right.
From the West on the Thruway (Interstate 90): Get off on Exit 31 (Utica Exit).
Continue straight on the overpass toward Genesee St/downtown Utica. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto North Genesee Street. Cross the Mohawk River and continue past the light on Wurz Ave where you veer to the right on the John St/Broad St ramp. Turn left onto Broad Street. The entrance to Rt 5S is on your left just past 2nd Street. Once on 5S proceed approximately 8 miles to the Cemetery St. Exit (right hand exit) and turn left at the light. The Fairgrounds will be on your right.