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JULY 17 - 26, 2025

JULY 17 - 26, 2025

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Grounds Entertainment

All Times Subject to Change

AROUND THE GROUNDS

WADE SHOWS
MIDWAY CARNIVAL

Come enjoy the Wade Shows Carnival, try your luck at the carnival games or enjoy the assortment of kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides and spectacular rides! For more information and to purchase wristbands check out the carnival page! CLICK HERE

Hours of Operation

  • July 17 5PM - 11PM
  • July 18 - 26 1PM - 11PM

NIGHTLY DELAWARE STATE FAIR PARADE

Grab your spot along the parade route to enjoy the Delaware State Fair’s nightly parade. The parade is led by the Lake Forest Drum Line and features Floats, Antique Tractors, Jeeps and more!

Showtimes

  • Every Night 7PM

fireworks

Don’t miss one of Delaware’s largest and most exciting fireworks displays, proudly presented by M&T Bank! This show lights up the night with dazzling colors, booming bursts, and unforgettable fireballs!

firework nights:

july 17, 19, 24 & 26

WILD ABOUT ANIMALS SHOW

If you’re “Wild About Animals” like the Coronas family, then you’ll love this show! The camels are including some new friends in their show this year. This show is humorous, educational, and of course, full of family fun!

Showtimes

3PM & 6:30PM

circus hollywood

The Coronas Family is back with Circus Hollywood! Full of family entertainment including acrobats, thrilling stunts, clowns and more! All in an open-air environment!

Showtimes

  • July 17 - 26 5PM & 8:30PM

Additional Shows @ 12pm: July 18, 19, 20, 22, 25 & 26

Disc-Connected K9's

MACHINERY LOT

They’re back! After a few years away, the incredible Disc-Connected K9s are returning to the fairgrounds. This high-energy show features world-class trainers and their amazing canine athletes performing jaw-dropping tricks, flips, and Frisbee catches that will leave the whole family cheering.

Showtimes

1:30PM, 4PM & 7PM

HOLLYWOOD RACING PIGS

ARENA AVENUE

Back by popular demand, the Hollywood Racing Pigs steal the show every time! These adorable mini pigs race around a custom-built track—complete with obstacles—in a fast-paced, crowd-cheering competition. It’s squeals of joy from start to finish!

Showtimes

2PM, 4PM & 7:30PM

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