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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

Directions to the Big Butler Fair

We can't wait to see you!

The Big Butler Fair is located on New Castle Road in Prospect, PA. If you have any trouble finding us, please call and we will be happy to help you find your way.

Parking at the East Gate, West Gate, and Main Gate lots is FREE. Handicap parking is available at each lot with a valid placard. During peak attendance evenings (July 4th fireworks, popular concert nights), plan to arrive early for the best parking. Follow signs and directions from parking attendants.

For Bike Night events, motorcycles enter at the West Gate and park on the track for $5 per bike.

View the Fairground Map for gate and parking lot locations. If you have any trouble finding the Butler Fairgrounds, call the fair office at 724-865-2400 for assistance.

Directions from Pittsburgh, PA

  1. Start in Downtown Pittsburgh.
  2. Take the ramp onto I-279 North (13.4 miles).
  3. Merge onto I-79 North (24.4 miles).
  4. Take Exit 99 toward Butler (0.3 miles).
  5. Merge onto New Castle Road / US-422 East (6.9 miles).
  6. The Butler Fairgrounds will be on your left.

Directions from Youngstown, OH

  1. Start in Downtown Youngstown.
  2. Head northeast on Market Street / US-62 toward E Boardman Street (0.4 miles).
  3. Turn right at OH-289 / E Rayen Avenue (0.6 miles).
  4. Continue on Oak Street (1.2 miles).
  5. Continue on US-422 (12.9 miles).
  6. Merge onto US-422 East via the ramp to Butler (8.5 miles).
  7. Exit onto New Butler Road / US-422 toward Butler (16.0 miles).
  8. The Butler Fairgrounds will be on your left.

Directions from Erie, PA

  1. Start in Downtown Erie.
  2. Head southwest on W 12th Street / PA-5 toward Peach Street (2.0 miles).
  3. Turn right at Greengarden Road (0.1 miles).
  4. Turn left at Bayfront Parkway (0.2 miles).
  5. Continue on I-79 South (84.1 miles).
  6. Take Exit 99 toward Butler (0.3 miles).
  7. Merge onto New Castle Road / US-422 (7.1 miles).
  8. The Butler Fairgrounds will be on your left.