Kick Up Some Fun!

Since the Fair’s establishment in 1919, The Delaware State Fair has promoted the culture of Delaware, agriculture, education and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment!

At 10 consecutive days, the Delaware State Fair is the longest running fair in Delmarva, and the largest. Our goal is to bring folks from all walks of life to our fairgrounds for the annual summer celebration, as well as provide our community with exciting off-season events.

Wade Shows Carnival

Welcome To The Wade Shows Carnival At The Delaware State Fair

Unlimited Ride WristbanDS!
Love the thrill of the midway?

Make memories that spin, soar, and swing with the Unlimited Ride Wristband — your ticket to unlimited carnival rides on any one day of the Delaware State Fair, July 17–26, 2025! From kid-friendly fun to high-flying excitement, it’s the best way to pack in a full day of smiles.

Save big when you buy early!
Advance Price: $27 (Now through July 16 at 11:59 PM)
Regular Price: $42 (July 17–26)

Wristband valid for rides only. Fair admission sold separately.

Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Grounds Entertainment
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All Times Subject to Change

AROUND THE GROUNDS

Wade Shows Midway Carnival

Come enjoy the Wade Shows Carnival, try your luck at the carnival games or enjoy the assortment of kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides and spectacular rides! For more information and to purchase wristbands check out the carnival page! CLICK HERE

Hours of Operation
1PM - 11PM

Nightly Delaware State Fair Parade

Grab your spot along the parade route to enjoy the Delaware State Fair’s nightly parade. The parade is led by the Lake Forest Drum Line and features Floats, Antique Tractors, Jeeps and more!

Every Night -- 7PM

Fireworks

Don’t miss one of Delaware’s largest and most exciting fireworks displays, proudly presented by M&T Bank! This show lights up the night with dazzling colors, booming bursts, and unforgettable fireballs!

Wild About Animals Show

If you’re “Wild About Animals” like the Coronas family, then you’ll love this show! The camels are including some new friends in their show this year. This show is humorous, educational, and of course, full of family fun!

Showtimes -- 3PM & 6:30PM

Circus Hollywood

The Coronas Family is back with Circus Hollywood! Full of family entertainment including acrobats, thrilling stunts, clowns and more! All in an open-air environment!

Showtimes
5PM & 8:30PM
Additional Shows @ 12pm

Disc-Connected K9's
MACHINERY LOT

They’re back! After a few years away, the incredible Disc-Connected K9s are returning to the fairgrounds. This high-energy show features world-class trainers and their amazing canine athletes performing jaw-dropping tricks, flips, and Frisbee catches that will leave the whole family cheering.

Showtimes -- 1:30PM, 4PM & 7PM

Hollywood Racing Pigs
ARENA AVENUE

Back by popular demand, the Hollywood Racing Pigs steal the show every time! These adorable mini pigs race around a custom-built track—complete with obstacles—in a fast-paced, crowd-cheering competition. It’s squeals of joy from start to finish!

Showtimes -- 2PM, 4PM & 7:30PM

Concert Lineup
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Big & Rich with Bryan Martin
Saturday July 26
Doors: 6:30pm // Show: 7:30pm
$59
$69/ $69/ $94
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Big & Rich
Big & Rich are America’s Technicolor cowboys, brothers-in-arms in service to the creed that great music has no boundaries. Individually, John Rich and Big Kenny are first-rate musicians, songwriters, producers, entertainers. Together, they are one of the most truly original musical forces ever unleashed on a welcoming world. Big & Rich have made a career of being relatable and musically relevant since exploding into the public consciousness in 2003 as the rarest of breeds—true country music game changers. With 2004’s triple-platinum “Horse of a Different Color,” they were able to tap into the best strands of a wide spectrum of popular music, filter them through their pens and voices and produce a sound that is instantly recognizable, if not classifiable.

Bryan Martin
Hailing from the oil fields of Louisiana, Bryan Martin lives the stories he writes and country fans are listening. His real-life emotions are inseparable from his songs, as is clearly shown in his breakout hit “We Ride.” Emerging in Nashville, he’s garnered over 378 million cumulative streams and 750K social media followers. He’s opened for artists like Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Warren Zeiders, and more. Martin made his debut at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry on August 29. Bryan’s albums, If It Was Easy and Self Inflicted Scars, stem from his burdensome struggles he’s dealt with since his youth. His recently released project, Poets & Old Souls, which includes the everyman anthem “We Ride,” reflects his growth and deep connection with listeners.

All In Pricing:
New this year, your ticket price includes all ticketing fees. The price you see is the cost of your ticket in addition to any fees. Fair admission is not included in the purchase of a concert ticket.

Ticketing Policy:
You may purchase a maximum of 8 tickets per show. This is determined by reference to your name, your company name, your credit card number, and billing or email address. Violators will have their excessive purchases automatically cancelled and refunded to the credit card used without any further contact. Children under 2 who are worn or are seated in the lap of an adult, do not require a ticket.

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Gate Admission

Good any ONE (1) DAY July 17- 26, 2025
Ages 13 & Up $10.00 + .50 online convenience fee
Ages 6-12 $5.00 + .50 online convenience fee
Ages 5 & Under are always free.
Ticket required for re-entry. No refunds or exchanges.

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