Erie County FAIRway

The Erie County Fair is looking to recruit teams to design and build miniature golf holes for the second year of the Erie County Fairway exhibit! Teams can be comprised of classrooms, school groups, organizations or simply a group of people looking to get creative and support a beloved WNY tradition—the Fair! Each participating team will receive complimentary tickets to the 2025 Fair.

The Erie County FAIRway exhibit is free to fairgoers and was a huge success at the 2024 Fair. Due to weathering and heavy foot traffic, some holes will be replaced going into 2025, so the Fair is looking for the community’s help once again!

Benefits

• Receive tickets to the 2025 Erie County Fair (1 ticket per team member)
• Name recognition/signage at your hole
• Shout out on Fair social media and website
• An opportunity to flex your creativity, design and building skills while having fun!

Timeline

• Submit application by February 14; application includes Team Name, Hole Theme & your design draft (drawings can be by hand or done digitally)
• Finalists selected and notified by February 24
• Signed contracts due by March 3
• Materials pick up from the Fairgrounds the week of March 3
• Completed holes dropped off to the Fairgrounds by June 20

Materials Provided

Based on your design and skill level, ECF will provide a base to your mini golf hole already assembled (for you to add obstacles, decoration and props to). Or we will provide the raw materials, such as: plywood (for base), 2x4s (for border/perimeter), turf, hole cup, and a starting tee/pad for golfers. Note: the flag will be provided and installed by the Fair after drop-off.

Guidelines

• Materials will not be released until a signed contract is received
• If you revise your hole’s design, theme or layout significantly, please send an updated design
• Each hole must have an agricultural or Fair theme to it
• Each hole must be 4 ft wide and between 16-23 ft long, but does not need to be rectangular
• Each hole must have a border that sits at least 1 inch above turf (to keep balls in play)
• The design should be family friendly, but don't be afraid to add in obstacles!
• Your hole must be built to withstand the outdoor elements and hundreds of thousands of visitors. Use of paper-based materials, washable paints or glues are prohibited. We recommend using exterior paint, screws/nails, wooden or metal props.
• Props used to decorate your hole must be secured and cannot be easily removed by fairgoers
• Your final hole can be delivered in multiple pieces, but must be assembled by your team after delivery
• All holes become the property of the Erie County Agricultural Society

Questions? Reach out to community@ecfair.org or call 716-649-3900.