For most people in Western New York, summertime means sports, beaches, food festivals, and county fairs. With so many great options for things to do and places to go, it should come as no surprise that our to-do lists are full of fun things to do just about every day. If that wasn't enough to fill your plate this week, the Niagara County Fair, which kicked off on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, did its part by giving thousands of us tons of things to do over five great days. Ed Nice Jackson Ed Nice JacksonThanks to the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, this classic county fair, which has been going on for more than 150 years, continues the summer tradition of having tons of fun, food, education, and community programming that makes Western New York one of the best places to live, work, and play. The 2026 Niagara County Fair Drew Thousands For Fun and Agriculture With roots dating back to the 1850s, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County organizes the Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY, to showcase animal science, horticulture, nutrition, mechanical innovation, and more in a fun fair environment from Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to Sunday, August 9, 2026.