The Empire State Fair is returning to the Nassau Live Center, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum ! The all-new fair features amazing entertainment such as the Royal Hanneford Big Top Circus an educational experience at the Exotic Animal Zoo, and brand-new amusement rides and attractions! New for 2023 is the World of Wonders Oddity Show, featuring fire breathers, sword swallowers, and all sorts of strange and exciting acts! PLUS, join us for a spectacular firework display! ALL SHOWS ARE FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION!

Huge Carnival Midway

Dreamland Amusements will be providing an ALL NEW midway featuring rides and attractions never before seen at the Empire State Fair! From our spectacular Super Cyclone Roller Coaster to family favorites like the Giant Wheel, we have something for everyone!

World of Wonders Amazement Show

World of Wonders Amazement Oddity Show features 10 astonishing illusions and jaw-dropping acts, including sword swallowers, fire eaters, trick ropers, contortionists, circus hula hoopers, snake charmers, a strongwoman, and more! Shows run 30 minutes, three times a day under the BIG TOP Circus Tent.

The Escape Explosion

A How did they do that? The Escape Explosion kicks off with a bit of comedy and a little magic, as crowds gather to see our escape artist trio attempt a classic Whiskey Barrel Escape. Things get more serious and more mysterious as they move into an explosive whip cracking performance straight out of the Wild West. Then, in a grand finale conclusion, one of our devious daredevils flirts with death, working to outsmart a strait jacket while suspended upside-down by the ankles from a three-story aerial rigging. Escape Explosion runs approximately 20 minutes.

Royal Hanneford Circus

The Royal Hanneford Circus is nothing but top quality family entertainment ranging from the most spectacular thrill acts such as High Wire and High Trapeze all the way to ground acts presented in a modern and exciting performance! All this under the big top!

Fireworks

Join us at The Empire State Fair as we light up the sky with fireworks by the world famous Grucci Family. Nights come alive at the fair with fireworks by the First Family of Fireworks! FREE with Admission!

Fireworks Schedule: July 1, 4, and 15 at 9:30pm

Exotic Animal Zoo

ALL NEW to the Empire State Fair is the Eudora Farms exotic animal petting zoo!  This is an educational experience where you can learn about our amazing animals and even even feed them up close and personal.  Our zoo educates and entertains children in a positive way.  Open daily during fair hours!

Date:  Friday, June 30, 2023 - Sunday, July 16, 2023

Fair Hours:

Weekdays: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturdays: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sundays: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday, July 4: 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Location: Nassau Live Center, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553

Admission:

General Admission: $10
Kids Under 36": FREE

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