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

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

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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Blues Traveler
Gin Blossoms & spin doctors
Monday July 21
Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 6:30pm
$58
$68 / $68 / $93
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Blues Traveler

Over an illustrious career Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy® for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Their movie credits include Blues Brothers 2000, Kingpin, Wildflowers and others. A television favorite, they have been featured on Saturday Night Live, Austin City Limits, VH1’s Behind the Music and they have the record for the most appearances of any artist on The Late Show with David Letterman. Blues Traveler’s latest effort, 2021’s Traveler’s Blues, is nominated for a Grammy in the category of “Best Traditional Blues Album,” bringing their 35+ year journey full circle.

Gin Blossoms

Gin Blossoms‘ blockbuster 1992 album New Miserable Experience spawned four Top 40 hit singles, and established the Arizona quintet as one of the top rock groups of that decade. More than 25 years have passed since the release of New Mis, and now Gin Blossoms are back with their best set of songs in years. Produced by Don Dixon and engineered by Mitch Easter, Mixed Reality (set for release June 15) demonstrates that the timeless appeal of Gin Blossoms’ music has endured.

Gin Blossoms formed in 1987 in the Arizona city of Tempe; guitarists Jesse Valenzuela and bassist Bill Leen were founding members. After some lineup changes, the group coalesced around Valenzuela, Leen, Robin Wilson (vocals and guitar), drummer Phillip Rhoades, and guitarist Doug Hopkins. One quality that set Gin Blossoms apart from other groups was its deep bench: four of its five members wrote songs. And while each musician would bring his unique songwriting sensibility to the group, somehow the tunes all came together, creating a whole far greater than the sum of its parts.

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.

Spin Doctors

There were many pseudo-hippie, jam-oriented blues rockers in New York during the early ’90s, but only the Spin Doctors made it big. And they made it big because not only could they immerse themselves in a groove, they also had concise pop skills. “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes” were cleverly written singles, full of clean, blues-inflected licks and ingratiating pop melodies. Pocket Full of Kryptonite had been around for nearly a year when MTV and radio began playing “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” but once they started playing it, they couldn’t stop. The Spin Doctors became an overnight sensation, selling millions of albums around the world.

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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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