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About Herkimer Fair Grounds

Welcome to the Herkimer Fair Grounds, a 26-acre county fairgrounds complex in Frankfort, NY. Home to the annual Herkimer County Fair and a slate of other events, the venue offers practical staging, accessible parking, and nearby lodging options. Whether you’re attending a county fair, a convention, or a festival, we’ve got you covered with reliable details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Address: 135 Cemetery Street, Frankfort, NY 13340. The site is easily accessible from Route 5S and the NY State Thruway, typically reached via Thruway Exit 30. Free on-site parking and multiple permanent facilities make for a straightforward day of events.

Venue details: Herkimer Fair Grounds features 1,850 aluminum bleacher seats around the show ring. While there isn’t a published, comprehensive seating chart, you can still secure good views and convenient access through our trusted ticket partners. The grounds host the long-running Herkimer County Fair (established 1841, with attendance around 70,000) as well as events like the Great American Irishfest, New York State Trappers Convention, and the New York State Good Sam Samboree. If you’re planning a visit, consider nearby lodging in Utica, Herkimer, and Ilion. A popular nearby option is DoubleTree by Hilton Utica, which provides convenient access to the region. For food and fuel on the road, we’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you optimize your trip.

Parking is free on-site, and the venue is well-connected by major routes for easy day trips from central New York. For a seamless experience, check our affiliate partners for hotel stays and local dining that fit your schedule and budget. We’ve got you covered with practical, no-nonsense guidance to make your visit straightforward and stress-free.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 135 Cemetery Street, Frankfort, NY 13340.
  • Venue type: 26-acre county fairgrounds with 10 permanent buildings, home to the Herkimer County Fair and other events.
  • Seating: 1,850 aluminum bleacher seats around the show ring; no publicly published, comprehensive seating chart.
  • Parking: Free on-site parking.
  • Notable events hosted: Herkimer County Fair (established 1841; attendance around 70,000), Great American Irishfest, New York State Trappers Convention, New York State Good Sam Samboree.
  • Transit/Directions: Accessible from Route 5S and the NY State Thruway; commonly reached via Thruway Exit 30.
  • Renamed/ demolished: Not demolished or renamed; still known as Herkimer County Fairgrounds and active as a fairgrounds.
  • Nearby hotels: Lodging options exist in Utica, Herkimer, and Ilion; example close option in Utica is DoubleTree by Hilton Utica.