It’s summertime nostalgia on the Main Stage and high flying action in the arena at the 2026 Barnstable County Fair!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Craig Orsi • 508 889 6788 • craig@orsiandcompany.com
Main Stage Schedule:
Monday, July 20 • 7:00 PM: Area Show: FlatOut Freestyle
Tuesday, July 21 • 7:30 PM: Reneé and the Renegades
Wednesday, July 22 • 7:00 PM: Arena Show: Demolition Derby
Thursday, July 23 • 7:30 PM: Journey From the Heart
Friday, July 24 • 7:30 PM: Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Saturday, July 25 • 7:30 PM: Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits
Sunday, July 26 • 6:00 PM: Ty Herndon
FALMOUTH, MA – The Barnstable County Fair is back for another week of great music, fantastic food, rides, and family-friendly fun Monday, July 20 – Sunday, July 26! A summer tradition since 1844, the Barnstable County Fair is one of the Cape’s signature events and a celebration of the region’s agricultural heritage.
This year, all Main Stage and arena acts are included in the cost of admission to the Fair, which is $20 per adult and $10 for children age 6-11 with a paid adult – costs unchanged since 2024! Children under the age of 6 attend for free with a paid adult admission. Senior and military discounts are available as well.
Fair admission is on-sale now at BarnstableCountyFair.org with tickets valid any day of the Fair, so attendees can buy online and skip the line at the gates! Multi-day passes are available as well. Cash and credit cards are accepted at Fair admission gates.
Wristbands are $40 for an all you can ride midway experience on Wristband Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday this year. New for 2026, wristbands can be purchased online.
Artist and Entertainment Profiles:
FlatOut Freestyle: Monday, July 20 at 7:00 pm in the Main Arena: A rider-owned entertainment company, FlatOut Freestyle brings a high-energy, fast-paced dirtbike thrill show to this year’s Fair. A part of the Fair in prior years as a grounds act and arena show, FlatOut Freestyle has built legions of fans with their high-flying jumps, incredible aerial tricks and showmanship. Don’t miss them in the Main Arena on Monday!
Reneé and the Renegades: Tuesday, July 21 at 7:30 pm on the Main Stage: A local New Englander and rising act in the country world, Renee and the Renegades are a country, folk, rock blended band who know how to liven up a crowd. If country is your vibe, this award-winning group will start our week and not to be missed! Renee has been #1 on the CDX Southern Gospel and Positive Country Charts and voted 2024 Artist of the Year by the New England Hall of Fame. Backed by both a Berklee alum and an international fingerpicking finalist, the stage will be filled with country talent. Catch them before they’re stars – you will NOT want to miss this show!
World’s Largest Demolition Derby: Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm in the Main Arena: You know it, you love it: the Demolition Derby is back on Wednesday, July 21st with twisted metal motorsports action and more. Kids and adults alike will be thrilled by the Derby’s twisted metal action and old-fashioned fun. It’s a perennial fan favorite that you won’t want to miss. Get here early to beat the lines and grab your seats! Driver entry forms can be found on Barnstablecountyfair.org.
Journey From the Heart: Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 pm on the Main Stage: CCR’s Do you love the music of Journey? How about the music of Heart? JOURNEY FROM THE HEART brings you the very best of BOTH rock legends! Witness Ryan Christopher (former lead singer for ResurrecMon – A Journey Tribute) astound audiences with his dynamic, soaring vocals and “Steve Perry prowess”. You’ll see the reason why fans across the nation, after almost 20 years of performances, say that Ryan’s voice is “the closest thing to Steve Perry”. Joining Ryan is the amazing Shareen Ann (lead singer of Barracuda: America’s Heart Tribute). Shareen Ann is one of the most talented leading ladies in the tribute market with her “perfect portrayal of Ann Wilson” of Heart. Ann’s sister and guitar goddess, Nancy Wilson, is portrayed by Ann Coleman, and completes this ‘MAGIC’ female duet! One band with two amazing singers that will leave you breathless at the end of the night.
Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA: Friday, July 24 at 7:30 pm on the Main Stage. Back by popular demand for the THIRD year in a row, Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA is back to bring the good vibes and great music to the Main Stage on Friday! Join hundreds of your new best friends to dance, and sing along to the hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Chiquitita,” “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia,” and so many more. Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA will deliver the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever get with some of Sweden’s most experienced and talented singers and musicians playing 100% live. You love them, and they love playing the Fair so don’t miss out.
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 pm on the Main Stage.
Timeless pop music returns to the Main Stage with Herman’s Hermits Featuring Peter Noone. With classic hits such as “I’m Into Something Good,’ ‘Can’t You Hear my Heartbeat,’ and ‘Wonderful World,’ Herman’s Hermits Featuring Peter Noone has been charming audiences around the world since the 1960s. Peter Noone is always a draw at the Fair, and this year promises to be no different.
Ty Herndon: Sunday, July 26 at 6:00 pm on the Main Stage. We’re capping off the Fair with country artist Ty Herndon. In his words: “It’s hard to believe that thirty years have flown by since the release of “What Mattered Most.” It’s an honor to get on stage each night and perform it alongside so many of my hits from then to now. It’s been quite a ride, and I ain’t planning on slowing down anytime soon!”
On the grounds, the Fair is excited to welcome back the always popular Pirate Man Dan, Malik the Magicomic, Anna the Moving Mermaid, Circus Rose, and Rosalita’s Puppets on the Showcase Stage. All acts are family friendly!
More details on all Main Stage, arena, and grounds acts are posted at BarnstableCountyFair.org, along with ticket information, vendor applications and more.
About the Barnstable County Fair: The Barnstable County Fair has been held on Cape Cod since 1844, interrupted only by war, a polio outbreak and severe weather. The Fair draws over 70,000 visitors to Cape Cod each year. Proceeds from the Fair fund the upkeep of the Cape Cod Fairgrounds and $50,000 worth of annual scholarships for Cape area students.
About the Barnstable County Agricultural Society: Stewards of the Barnstable County Fair since its inception in 1844, the Barnstable County Agricultural Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the education and development of agriculture, horticulture and other skills on Cape Cod. The society owns and operates the Cape Cod Fairgrounds.
