NEWSLETTER
Staten Island, NY - From Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, 12-8 p.m, Historic Richmond Town will host its 43rd-Annual Richmond County Fair. Since 1895, the Richmond County Fair has been a staple of Staten Island, showcasing local products, entertainment, and competitions reflective of the borough’s vibrant community.
For 43 years, Historic Richmond Town has hosted this annual celebration, opening its landmark campus to over 15,000 visitors each Labor Day Weekend. The Richmond County Fair combines classic fairground festivities with a unique touch of Staten Island history, including signature demonstrations of historical trades by costumed interpreters. Guests can enjoy food, rides, games, contests, vendors, live music, and fun for the whole family all weekend long. Proceeds from the Richmond County Fair support the education, preservation, and restoration efforts of Historic Richmond Town.
What: The Richmond County Fair
Who: Historic Richmond Town
When: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 2, 3, 4. To request complimentary press passes contact Amy Kennard, akennard@historicrichmondtown.org
Where: Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
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About Historic Richmond Town:
Historic Richmond Town is dedicated to creating opportunities for the public to explore the diversity of the American experience, especially that of Staten Island and its neighboring communities from the colonial period to the present. Historic Richmond Town preserves and maintains 40 historic structures over 112 acres of preserved parkland across four unique sites on Staten Island. The main site is a living history village featuring the Historical Museum that showcases the vast collection through engaging exhibitions. Historic Richmond Town offers public tours, membership, lectures, workshops, over a dozen special events and a variety of educational programs. A visit to Historic Richmond Town is an immersive step into history.
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clark Avenue
718-351-1611
For more information, contact:
Amy Kennard, Director of External Affairs, Historic Richmond Town
(718) 351-1611, ext. 266