Month: March 2020

 

In the interest of public health, and to comply with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s workforce reduction orders, the Erie County Fairgrounds Main Office will be closed until further notice. Our staff will continue to work from home and will be available by email and phone to keep business moving forward. As previously announced, all events on the Fairgrounds have been cancelled or postponed until April 30th.

 

The Erie County Agricultural Society thanks you in advance for your ongoing support and we look forward to seeing you on the Fairgrounds in the future. The well-being and safety of our guests, staff and community are our top priority.

 

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

 

Please visit www.The-Fairgrounds.com for updates.

The Erie County Agricultural Society has announced it is extending the cancellation and postponement of events on the Erie County Fairgrounds until April 30th. In addition, pari-mutuel harness racing at Buffalo Raceway has been suspended until May 2nd and New York State has closed Hamburg Gaming until further notice. These decisions were made to keep the safety, health and well-being of all visitors and employees of the Erie County Fairgrounds a top priority as we work together to limit the spread of COVID 19.

 

Previously announced cancellations and postponements:

 

Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show March 18-22 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show March 21-22 (rescheduled for May 16-17)

WNY Equifest March 21-22

Springtime In the Country March 27-29 (rescheduled for May 1-3)

Motorcycle Swap Meet March 29

 

Newly announced cancellations and postponements of non-fair events include:

 

National Pool & Spa Show April 3-5

Hamburg High School Band Fundraiser April 4

Empire State Beef Classic April 9-11

Meyers RV Show April 15-19

Spring Fling Quarter Horse Show April 16-19; 24-26

Gold & Silver Show April 17-19

Collectors Haven Show April 18 Conservation Dist. Seedling Pickup &Sale April 25 (Drive-through Pick Up ONLY)

Niagara Frontier Gun Show April 25-26

 

The Fairgrounds would like to thank Western New York for its support, understanding and loyalty during these challenging times. Visit www.The-Fairgrounds.com for updates and event refund information when it becomes available.

In an effort to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a ban today on all public gatherings of 500 people or more. As a result of the Governor’s declaration, all Fairgrounds events, scheduled through March 31st, have been canceled or postponed. This includes the following:

 

Mothertime Marketplace March 12-15

Shrine Circus March 13-14

Out of the Blue Fundraiser March 14

Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show March 18-22

Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show March 21-22 (rescheduled for May 16-17)

WNY Equifest March 21-22

Springtime In the Country March 27-29 (rescheduled for May 1-3)

Motorcycle Swap Meet March 29

 

The health and safety of our employees, exhibitors, patrons and volunteers is our utmost priority and we truly apologize to all impacted by this announcement. Information on refunds for ticketed events will be released once confirmed with individual shows and promoters. Updates to the public will be made on the Fairgrounds social media channels and website www.the-fairgrounds.com