Dates for Monster Trucks Returning to the Orange County Fair

It's about to get loud in Middletown, because monster trucks are returning to the Orange County Fair.

There's always something fun to do at the fair, but this year is poised to be the best yet with a demolition derby, motocross exhibitions, and daily family-friendly shows in addition to the exciting return of the giant, car-crushing monster trucks.

Great news for Orange County Fairgoers... monster trucks have returned for one special weekend (TSM Poughkeepsie)

The Orange County Fair Returns to Middletown, NY

The Orange County Fair runs from July 17th to July 27th at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown, NY. Organizers shared that while the classic rides, food, and entertainment will all return, their focus this year was on bringing more entertainment to the grandstand.

Monster trucks return to the Orange County Fair July 18th, 19th, and 20th (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Monster Trucks Return to the Orange County Fair

There's nothing like hulking monster trucks speeding, flipping, and crushing their way across an arena, and fairgoers will have multiple opportunities to catch the action live and in-person for one weekend only.

The Orange County Fair is focusing on more grandstand entertainment in 2025 (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Dates for Monster Truck Shows at the Orange County Fair

Monster trucks will serve as the evening's grandstand entertainment on Friday, July 18th, Saturday, July 19th, and Sunday, July 20th will all shows beginning at 6pm. While the shows are part of the Orange County Fair, separate tickets will need to be purchased... but there's a special twist.

Soon these seats will be filled with eager monster truck fans (Photo By: Steve Keeler/Rock Fantasy)

Ticket Info for Monster Trucks at the Orange County Fair

Tickets for monster trucks at the Orange County Fair will cost between $20 and $25 before fees. It's important to note, however, that tickets purchased before the day of the show will also include free fair admissions. Find more information and buy tickets HERE. There are free grandstand evets as well.

Free Grandstand Entertainment at the Orange County Fair

While monster trucks (and the demolition derby on July 26th) are ticketed events, there are still free shows at the grandstand including motocross demos on July 17th, Burnout Nationals on July 25th, and the Lumberjack Competition on July 27th. More info all all grandstand shows can be found HERE.

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In 2003, a father-son business reality show hit the Discovery Channel. It was called American Chopper and it followed the custom motorcycle-building business of the Teutul family out of Newburgh, NY. Paul Sr. owned the shop with sons Paul Jr. and Mikey working in the business. There was a slew of cast and characters. The center of the show wasn't just the amazing custom motorcycles built for celebrities and others, it was the volatile relationship between Sr. and Jr. The show ran for 12 seasons before the two could no longer get along. It ended up in lawsuits and the two not talking for ten-plus years. In the past few years, the business moved to Florida. This left the 61,000-square-foot headquarters for sale and abandoned. Take a look at what remained of Orange County Choppers.