Queens Agricultural Fair

Get a little bit country at the Queens Agricultural Fair! Enjoy pie eating and corn husking contests, hayrides, carnival rides, and midway games. Visit the main stage and family entertainment tents featuring an array of live music and theatrical performances, check out local craft and food vendors and get recycling tips at the Con Edison Ecology booth. This traditional agricultural fair boasts Blue Ribbon competitions in produce, arts & crafts and more. Plus, you’ll have a chance to explore the Amazing Maize Maze; navigate your way through the 3-acre corn field to Victory Bridge!

Please note we have changed our ticketing options. If you would like to enjoy Agricultural Fair programming with or without access to the Amazing Maize Maze, there is now a custom ticket type for you. Please be careful when making your selection to ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket.

• WHEN: Saturday–Sunday, October 5–6, 2024; 11am–6pm
• WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
• TICKETS:
  • SINGLE DAY:
    • Adult (12+) Single Day Ticket: $14
    • Child (3-11) Single Day Ticket: $9
    • Adult (12+) Single Day Ticket with access to Amazing Maize Maze: $20
    • Child (3-11) Single Day Ticket with access to Amazing Maize Maze: $15
  • WEEKEND PASSES:
    • Adult (12+) Weekend Pass (valid Sat & Sun): $22
    • Child (3-11) Weekend Pass (valid Sat & Sun): $14
    • Adult (12+) Weekend Pass with access to Amazing Maize Maze: $32
    • Child (3-11) 2 day pass with access to Amazing Maize Maze: $24
  • Colonial Basket Weaving Add-On Option: $35 (available Sat 10/5 only): Get hands on with colonial basket weaving and learn all about the fascinating art and history of this handcraft.

Free for children 2 and under (no ticket required)

Enter our Blue Ribbon Competition for free admission to Queens Agricultural Fair!

• Blue Ribbon Guidelines (PDF)
• Blue Ribbon Registration (Google Form)

Program highlights include:

• Traditional carnival rides and midway games, hayrides, and lawn games such as sack races, corn husking contests, egg-on-a-spoon relays, and pie eating contests
• Blue Ribbon Competition showcasing local talent in arts, crafts, culinary arts and agriculture, plus historic cultural heritage exhibits
• Colonial experiences like quill pen writing, butter churning, and historic games
• Visits with the farm’s goats, sheep, alpacas, pigs, hens, and steer
• Showstopping live performances at the Main Stage and Family Entertainment Tent along with roaming performances by Harold the Unicycle Clown and Shinbone Alley Stilt Band
  • Main Stage: Fogo Azul NYC, Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, The Bone Squad, Mike Irwin and the Arrivals, MOMENTNYC, Underground Horns, KALEN (Death by Piano), and Jesse Fischer
  • Family Entertainment Tent: Musicollage, Mariela Price, Nutribe Dance Co., Brooklyn Magic Shop, Midnight Radio Show, and Hula Hoop Dance Party with Anna Copacabana and Pinkie Special
• The Amazing Maize Maze sponsored by Con Edison and carved into the shape of a butterfly to honor Queens County Farm Museum’s designation as a Certified Monarch Waystation
• Historic Adriance Farmhouse tours and 18th century cooking samples
• Fun activities hosted by the Education Dept, such as pumpkin painting, apple cider pressing, plants and ecology talks, and air plant terrariums
• Colonial tea, recipes, samples and produce tastings at the Edible Teaching Garden
• The Con Edison Ecology Booth with free crafts, sustainability tips and the Adopt-a-Worm composting program
• Apiary talks in partnership with Queens Farm’s beekeeper, Kathy Scalzo of Backyard Bees
• Local food and beverage vendors East Coast Street Tacos, Tania’s Kitchen, Kelli’s Funnel Cake, Ed’s Polish Kielbasa, Smoke N Barrel Latin Street BBQ, Gabby’s Fish and Chips, and Barrier Brewing, plus Queens Farm’s Donut Shop & Cider Booth
• Community tablers, craft vendors and demonstrators
• Pumpkin patch where guests can snap fall-festive photos and pick out the perfect gourd
• Storytime at the Con Ed Reading Room
• Farmstand with fresh hyper-local veggies to shop
• Tractor exhibit where visitors can explore historic farm vehicles
• Seasonal plants, farm merch, local gifts and NY-made snacks and refreshments at the Farm Store & Welcome Center

Fast FAQs:
• Online tickets required. Tickets are required to enter the grounds on the event dates.
• Farm members are eligible for 15% off this program. Select “I have a membership” during checkout to apply discount.
• Email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon completion of purchase.
• This event is rain or shine, but may be affected if weather becomes severe. Check for event updates at queensfarm.org and on social media if inclement weather is forecasted.
• No refunds/exchanges on event tickets. Tickets cannot be replaced or transferred. If event is canceled due to weather or any other reason, Queens Farm will administer full refunds. Weather updates will be posted at queensfarm.org.
• Free event parking and bicycle racks available
• Farm grounds, restrooms and The Amazing Maize Maze are accessible.
• Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on our grounds and in The Amazing Maize Maze.
• No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.
• Additional fees apply for food, beer, & craft vendors (prices vary), hayrides, carnival rides, and midway games. There is an ATM available in carnival ride area.
• Program schedule is subject to change.

QUESTIONS? Email hello@queensfarm.org Mon–Fri and a member of our team will get back to you.