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About Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg

Welcome to the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY — a bustling 275-acre multi-use campus that hosts concerts, trade shows, racing, gaming, and community events year-round. With a state-of-the-art Fairgrounds Event Center (theater seating up to 4,700), Showplex for intimate and mid-size shows, and on-site attractions like Buffalo Raceway and Hamburg Gaming, this venue is built to handle everything from large-scale productions to family-friendly happenings. Main entrances are via South Park for Hamburg Gaming and Buffalo Raceway, and Quinby Drive; livestock events use the McKinley Parkway entrance. We’ve got you covered with parking, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to make your visit smooth and straightforward.

Whether you’re planning a big Erie County Fair night at the Grandstand or a year-round event in the Showplex, secure your seats and plan ahead with trusted tips from your friend in the business. We’ve got you.

Venue details at a glance

  • Location: 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075
  • Campus size: 275 acres with 112 permanent buildings, four green parks, and multiple on-site attractions
  • Main indoor venue: Fairgrounds Event Center, seating up to ~4,700 theater, ~4,000 banquet; Grandstand hosts larger shows
  • On-site attractions: Hamburg Gaming and Buffalo Raceway
  • Parking: Free on-site parking with ~15,000 spaces across multiple lots (Lot 4, Lot 5, etc.)
  • Transit: NFTA bus routes with proximity to South Park Ave stops; Route 14 serves the Hamburg Fairgrounds area
  • Nearby hotels: Red Roof Inn Hamburg, Spark by Hilton Hamburg, Hampton Inn Buffalo/South I-90 Hamburg, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hamburg near Commerce Place, among others
  • Nearby dining: Numerous options around Hamburg and nearby I-90 corridor; affiliate partner recommendations available
  • Notable annual events: Erie County Fair (August) with free Grandstand shows and ticketed concerts; year-round Showplex events; Buffalo Raceway racing

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075; main entrances via South Park (for Hamburg Gaming and Buffalo Raceway) and Quinby Drive; livestock events use the McKinley Parkway entrance.
  • Facility type: 275-acre multi-use campus with 112 permanent buildings, four green parks, and on-site attractions such as the Fairgrounds Event Center, Showplex, Buffalo Raceway, and Hamburg Gaming.
  • Main indoor venue capacity: Fairgrounds Event Center floor plan seats up to 4,700 theater style (about 4,000 banquet); shows can also be hosted in the Grandstand for larger crowds.
  • Parking: Free on-site parking with roughly 15,000 spaces across multiple lots (Lot 4, Lot 5, etc.).
  • Transit: Public transit access via NFTA bus routes; proximity to South Park Ave stops; route 14 serves the Hamburg Fairgrounds area.
  • Nearby hotels: Red Roof Inn Hamburg, Spark by Hilton Hamburg, Hampton Inn Buffalo/South I-90 Hamburg, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hamburg near Commerce Place; several options listed by The Fairgrounds.
  • Notable events: Erie County Fair (annual in August) with free grandstand shows and ticketed concerts; on-site Grandstand entertainment; year-round shows in Showplex; Buffalo Raceway racing activities.
  • Renaming/demolition status: The site is active and unchanged in name; on-site facilities include Hamburg Gaming and Buffalo Raceway, with no demolition reported.