The Empire State Fair returns to Long Island with first-rate family entertainment, thrilling midway rides and games for all ages, and favorite fair food for every appetite.

Free with fair admission are the Royal Hanneford Circus (edge-of-your-seat high-wire, trapeze and motorcycle thrill shows and more under the big top); World of Wonders Amazement Show (10 old-time sideshow acts including a sword swallower, fire eater and contortionist); Houdini-style Escape Explosion; educational Eudora Farms Exotic Petting Zoo; and Fireworks by Grucci (July 2, 4, 8, 15)

Admission: $10 (free for kids under 36″ tall with paying adult). Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ and taller) are $35 on site Monday – Thursday and $40 Friday – Sunday while supplies last, or online before 5 pm June 30 for $25.

Visit the website for advance savings on ride tickets and event updates. No unaccompanied guests under age 21.

Fair hours: 5-11 pm June 30; noon-11 pm Saturdays, Sundays, July 3-4; 5-11 pm July 5-7, July 10-14

More information: 866-666-FAIR (3247)