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DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR
August 25-30, 2009
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily

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The experience

The ideal country holiday awaits you at the 164th Dutchess County Fair in the picturesque village of Rhinebeck, NY. This historic event is the largest six-day county fair in the state, and boasts a full 160 acres of exhibits and competitions. You'll find it all here: horticulture displays and contests, farm animals from miniature rabbits to immense Percheron horses and everything in between, the popular Antiques Village, craft displays and vendors, petting zoos and a host of other family activities, not to mention grandstand shows featuring top entertainers, and one of America's premier traveling carnivals.

Did we mention the food? That alone is worth the trip! If you've never been to a real country fair, don't waste another minute. Come to the 2009 Dutchess County Fair, and we guarantee it will become an annual tradition. For details visit about the Fair, visit www.dutchessfair.com, or call 845-876-4001.

The deal

PACKAGE INCLUDES: Discount round-trip rail fare and admission to the fair.

PRICE: From Grand Central Terminal or Harlem-125th Street: adults, $33:50; seniors, $28.50; children 5-11, $1.50; children under 5, FREE. Save an additional 5 percent on rail fare when you purchase this package through WebTicket.

Dutchess Loop One Way Boarding Pass: adults, $3; seniors and students with ID, $1.50; children 5-11, $1.50; children under 5, FREE. Please note: You must have exact change when you purchase your bus pass.

Getting there

Take the Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station. From there, catch the Dutchess Loop bus to and from the fairgrounds. Check here for an ITINERARY

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