OPEN TIMES OF THE FAIR
August 5 – August 10
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Noon-11 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-10 p.m.
SAVE TIME, BUY YOUR ADMISSION TICKETS ONLINE BEFORE HEADING TO FAIRGROUNDS
General fair gate admission is:
$10 (Tuesday through Thursday)
$12 (Friday through Sunday)
MIDWAY RIDE TICKET INFO
All-day ride wristbands allow unlimited access to all rides: $25 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and $30 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
MORE GENERAL FAIR INFO
FREE PARKING EVERY DAY, ALL DAY at the Fairgrounds: Tuesday through Sunday.
Active military with valid ID Card & children 2 and under FREE all week long.
OPENING DAY
(Tuesday, August 5th ONLY) It’s DISCOUNT DAY for Veterans w/ID, Seniors (60 & Over) & Children (12 & Under) with Fair Gate Admission just $5 ALL DAY. Fair Gate Admission Prices DO NOT include midway rides, games, or the Demolition Derby event.
For open times of fair, performance & attraction times along with fair gate admission and grandstand pricing visit cuyfair.com or call the Fair Board Office at 440-243-0090. Share Your Fair and tag us @cuyfair or #shareCUYfair or follow the Fair on facebook.com/cuyfair or instagram.com/cuyfair.
IMPORTANT FAIR GATE ACCESS & ACCEPTED FORMS OF CURRENCY CHANGES FOR 2025:
There will be three active gates open during Fair Week: Gates 2 & 3 (off Eastland Road) and Gate 5 (Main Entrance off Bagley Road).
Cuyahoga County Fair Gates are cashless in 2025. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance or pay at Gates 2, 3, or 5 using credit cards, debit cards or digital wallets (such as Apple Pay, Google Wallet, etc.) with no added fees. While Gates 2 and 5 are cashless, cash-to-card kiosks will be available at those gates for guests with cash (convenience fees will apply). Attendees will find these updates on cuyfair.com or in-person with updated signage of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) posted and staffing resources to ensure the best entry experience.
Demolition Derby event tickets can be purchased online or at gates 2, 3 and 5 on Sunday. Fair gate admission prices DO NOT include the Demolition Derby event.
All 2025 concessionaires and vendors will continue to accept cash, with most also accepting credit cards; however, not all accept credit cards.
All 2025 Prime Time Carnival Company midway ride ticket booths will continue to accept cash and all major credit cards, including Apple Pay and Venmo.
While we make every effort to provide accurate information at press deadlines, performance features and attraction times are subject to change without notice and may be beyond our control. Further, with safety precautions our number #1 priority, selected attractions may be cancelled and/or delayed beyond our control during inclement weather.
