The Empire State Fair returns to Nassau Coliseum June 27 through July 13

Get ready for fireworks, Ferris wheels and funnel cake — because the Empire State Fair is back at Nassau Coliseum.

The fair kicks off Friday, June 27, and runs through July 13 in Uniondale, bringing carnival rides, live entertainment, sideshows, and all the deep-fried snacks you can dream up.

Among the highlights:

• Fireworks by Grucci every Saturday night, plus July 4
• Circus Murcia, featuring daredevils in the Globe of Death, high-wire acts, aerialists, and clowns
• The Dinosaur Experience and Big Bee Transforming Robot Car
• A massive educational petting zoo by the Sandlofer family
• The World of Wonders sideshow and Museum of Marvels, packed with bizarre curiosities

Rides include The Wheel, a 110-foot Ferris wheel billed as the tallest to hit Long Island. Its 24 gondolas can hold up to six people each.

If you go

Admission is $10, and kids under 36 inches get in free. Parking is also free.

Unlimited ride wristbands are $42 at the gate or $29 online if purchased before 5 p.m. Friday. Bundle deals are available: 2 for $55 or 4 for $99.

Fair hours are 5 to 11 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 11 p.m. on weekends and July 4.

All guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older.

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