TICKETS: The Fair gates are cash only. Buy tickets on your phone with credit card here.

THE BIG BUTLER FAIR
Always Over the Fourth
July 3 – July 11, 2026
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Big Butler Fair Kids 6 and under are Free
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The largest agricultural fair in Western PA!

The 170th Big Butler Fair

July 3-11, 2026

Butler, Pennsylvania

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.

The Big Butler Fair:

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2026 Fair Hours

Fair Opens

Carnival Opens

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!

Engines roared, metal crunched, and the crowd went WILD at this year’s Demolition Derby!
We had some great performances at the fair!
Congratulations to all the hardworking exhibitors and their amazing entries that made this year’s fair unforgettable!

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