The 2026 Barnstable country opens Monday July 20th -Sunday July 26th for Seven Great Days of Fun at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds This is an annual summer tradition for over 100 years! Animal shows, horticulture displays, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, rides, games, arts & crafts, food, live music & more.
Monday thru Thursday Gates open at 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday Gates open at 12pm
The fair offers a jam-packed week of entertainment, unrivaled in scope and affordability. This is simply the best family entertainment at the best value!
Your admission includes all of the main stage and arena entertainment. It’s a value-packed purchase – so take the whole family!
Here are the 2026 Barnstable County Fair daily highlights from the official schedule (July 20–26, 2026).
🎟️ 2026 Barnstable County Fair Admission Prices
📅 July 20–26, 2026
🎫 Regular Adult Admission: $20
🎟️ 3-Day Multi-Day Pass: $50
👧 Children (Ages 6–11): $10 (with a paid adult)
👶 Children 5 & Under: FREE
👵 Seniors (65+) & Active Military (with valid ID): $15
⭐ Friday Senior & Military Special: $12
(Available in person only.)
🎡 What’s Included?
Your admission includes:
- 🎤 Main Stage Concerts
- 🚗 Arena Shows (including the Demolition Derby)
- 🤹 Daily Entertainment
- 🐄 Agricultural Exhibits
- 🐐 Petting Zoo
- 🛍️ Vendors & Exhibits
- 🎭 Roaming Performers
🎢 Carnival rides are NOT included with admission and require separate ride tickets or unlimited ride wristbands.
🎢 Midway Ride Prices
- 🎟️ 1 Ticket — $1.50
- 🎟️ 25 Tickets — $25
- 🎟️ 40 Tickets — $40
🎡 Unlimited Ride Wristbands
$40 on select days:
- ✅ Monday (4 PM–9 PM purchase)
- ✅ Tuesday (4 PM–9 PM purchase)
- ✅ Thursday (4 PM–9 PM purchase)
- ✅ Friday (Noon–8 PM purchase)
- ✅ Sunday (Noon–7 PM purchase)
Purchase during those times and ride until the midway closes that evening. Some rides have height restrictions and exclusions.