The largest agricultural fair in Western PA!
The 171st Big Butler Fair
July 2-10, 2027
Butler, Pennsylvania
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The Big Butler Fair is the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania and considered by many to be the best fair in the country. We are proud to be a symbol of American family values.
Year after year, families from all over Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia come to the Big Butler Fair to enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls.
2027 Fair Hours
Fair Opens
- Daily - 11:00 AM
- Weekends - 9:00 AM
- July 4 - 9:00 AM
Carnival Opens
- Daily - 3:00 PM
- Weekends - 1:00 PM
- July 4 - 1:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDE HEIGHT REQUIREMENT
All riders must be AT LEAST 36″ tall to ride any of the rides at the Big Butler Fair.
Parents with children under 48″ tall should pay special attention to height requirements on the rides before purchasing wrist bands.
Shared or broken wrist bands will not be honored on any ride.
Fair Memories!
We love seeing the amazing family memories that our guests are making at the Big Butler Fair! Check out our collection of featured fair memories, or send your story in using the links below!
FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment runs the rides at the Fair. Rides change each year to provide a fun and engaging experience for carnival riders. Learn more: https://www.powersthomas.com/
Powers Great American Midway runs the rides at the Fair. Please note that rides change each year to provide a fun and engaging experience for carnival riders, and some of the rides on the Powers Great American Midway website may not be present at the Big Butler Fair.
All riders must be AT LEAST 36” tall to ride any of the rides at the Big Butler Fair.
Parents with children under 48” tall should pay special attention to height requirements on the rides before purchasing wrist bands.
Shared or broken wrist bands will not be honored on any ride.
Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment runs the rides at the Fair. Rides change each year to provide a fun and engaging experience for carnival riders. Carnival rides take different amounts of tickets/coupons per ride.
General admission tickets include access to any concert scheduled for that day. Please see our ticket page for more information.
Concerts are set up infield of track on stage
, and you are welcome to bring your own chairs or blankets. Bleacher seating is also available.
Yes, we have a lost and found located at the fair office. The fair office phone number is 724-865-2400.
The Big Butler Fair opens its gates at 9AM during Fair dates. Please visit our Schedule of Events for daily event times.
As a general rule of thumb, the fair closes around 11:00pm. The final day of the fair is July 11th, 2026.
The food stands open at 11:00am.
Handicap parking is available at the main gate. You must have a handicap placard.
Parking is free at the Big Butler Fair!
The gate only accepts cash. There are ATM machines on site for your convenience.
Yes, but you must get your hand stamped at the admission gate when you exit to show for re-entry.
Yes, you are allowed to bring sealed, clear water bottles in through the gate.
No outside alcohol; alcohol is sold at specific events.
Yes, you are allowed to bring a backpack. It will be checked and looked through by gate attendants.
No pets, service animals with documentation are permitted.
Yes. You are permitted to bring an umbrella onto the fairgrounds during the Fair.
You can purchase tickets online here on this website or at any of the Big Butler Fair gates.
Active military will receive free admission to the Big Butler Fair with a valid military ID. Unfortunately there is not a discount for veterans.
No, unfortunately we do not offer a specific senior discount. However, discounted tickets for admission are available depending on the time of day.
Unfortunately the Fair does not offer group discounts.
Children 6 and under get free admission, however, rides are additional. Please see ticket information.
Gate admission for children 6 and under is free!
The Fair remains open during storms. Carnival rides and games close temporarily and reopen as soon as the storm passes.
In the unlikely event of a "rain-out," no refunds for gate admission will be given.
If it’s raining at the time of a Grandstand event, the event is delayed until the rain ends. Cancellations are usually a “game-time” decision.