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Drive-in movie theater · Middletown, New York

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater

Also called Fair Oaks Drive-In

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  • Gets dark6:45 pm
  • Google rating
    4.5
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  • Screens2
  • 2026 seasonMay to September
  • Price$45a carload
  • Outside foodAllowed*
  • DogsWelcome
  • Sit outsideYes
  • Car spots800
  • This week's moviesOn own websiteWeekly
  • Opened1970

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater is at 365 Bloomingburg Rd, Middletown, NY 10940.

Location

Where is Fair Oaks Drive In Theater?

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater is at 365 Bloomingburg Rd, Middletown, NY 10940. The entrance is at Brown Road.

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Where to eat nearby

If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:

  • Dos AmigosMexican restaurant · 0.31 miles · 4.5 stars
  • The Horse and Sulky Pub & Grill - BloomingburgBar & grill · 1.52 miles · 4.4 stars
  • Primos Mexican Grill & BarMexican restaurant · 1.78 miles · 4.6 stars
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Start time

What time does the movie start at Fair Oaks Drive In Theater?

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater does not post a set start time that we could find. Check its Facebook page on the day you go.

In October the sun sets around 6:17 pm and it gets dark around 6:45 pm.

Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Fair Oaks Drive In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.

Here is when it gets dark in each month, from May to September, on the 15th.

MonthGets dark
May8:41 pm
June9:07 pm
July9:03 pm
August8:28 pm
September7:36 pm

For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.

Prices

How much Fair Oaks Drive In Theater costs

  • Per car$45One price for the whole car
  • Adult$14
  • Child$10
  • Senior$10

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Amenities

Food, restrooms and rules

  • Radios to rent: $5 per radio at the Snack Bar, first come first served; a driver's license is held as a deposit to ensure return.
  • Snack bar
  • You can bring your own food and drink
  • You can bring your dog
  • You can sit outside your car
  • $69 Carload Family Pack: admission for one carload, includes one large popcorn, choice of candy, and 4 beverages
  • Event rentals: venue available for private event rentals, inquire by email
  • Car meet: Fair Oaks Drive-In Car Meet, 9/19/2026, 6-10pm
  • Flea market: vendor spots $35 (10x10, no electricity), 9/19/2026, purchasable online or morning-of
  • Trading cards: Pokemon, Magic and other trading cards, plus assorted toys, sold at the Snack Bar based on availability
  • Jump start: jump boxes available at the Snack Bar for dead batteries
  • Car meet
  • Trading card sales at the snack bar
  • No cooking, grills or fires of any kind allowed on site.
  • Also here: flea-market

Showtimes

What's playing at Fair Oaks Drive In Theater this week

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater posts this week's movies and start times on its own website, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.

Reviews

What visitors say about Fair Oaks Drive In Theater

From 408 visitor reviews, 4.5 stars.

  • Large screen praised as the standout

    • Google's aggregated review topics show "large screen" mentioned 9 times, the most-mentioned topic for this listing (checked 2026-09-13).

  • Double features draw repeat visitors

    • Google's aggregated review topics show "double feature" mentioned 7 times (checked 2026-09-13).

  • Old-school, nostalgic feel

    • Google's aggregated review topics show "old movies" mentioned 4 times and "old feel" 2 times (checked 2026-09-13).
    • A September 2026 five-star review called it "Excellent for family fun, or an old school night out!"

  • Special events beyond movie nights

    • Google's aggregated review topics show "special events" mentioned 3 times and "meet and greet" 2 times (checked 2026-09-13).
    • An August 2026 reviewer described selling at the on-site flea market for the first time, calling it "a beautiful day with so many awesome customers."

Before you go

Know before you go

  • SUVs, trucks, crossovers, hatchbacks and vehicles of similar height park in the coned rows; the first three rows are reserved for cars only.
  • Rain or shine, the movie plays
  • Sound is AM/FM radio only, no apps work; rent a radio at the Snack Bar for $5 (license held as deposit).
  • The $69 Carload Family Pack includes a large popcorn, a candy of your choice, and 4 beverages for the whole car.

History

The history of Fair Oaks Drive In Theater

Fair Oaks Drive-In opened May 15, 1970 with a Johnny Cash concert film and an Elvis Presley double bill. It closed in 1981, reopened in 1990, closed again after the 2013 season, and reopened for the 2015 season under new operators. It now runs two screens with room for 800 cars.

FAQ

Questions about Fair Oaks Drive In Theater, answered

How many screens does Fair Oaks Drive In Theater have?

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater has two screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.

Can I rent a radio at Fair Oaks Drive In Theater?

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater rents radios at the counter: $5 per radio at the Snack Bar, first come first served; a driver's license is held as a deposit to ensure return. It is worth one if you plan to sit outside the car, or if running your stereo for four hours would flatten your battery. They go quickly on a busy night, so ask when you arrive rather than at the interval.

What time does the movie start at Fair Oaks Drive In Theater?

Fair Oaks Drive In Theater does not post a set start time that we could find. Most drive-ins start the movie around dusk, which in October is about 6:45 pm and at midsummer closer to 9:07 pm. Plan to be parked by sunset and check with the theater on the day you go.

When is Fair Oaks Drive In Theater open?

For the 2026 season, Fair Oaks Drive In Theater is open from May to September, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.

How much does Fair Oaks Drive In Theater cost?

Admission to Fair Oaks Drive In Theater is $45 a carload, $14 per adult, $10 per child, $10 for seniors. That is one price for the whole vehicle, so five of you pay what two would.

Can I bring my own food to Fair Oaks Drive In Theater?

You can bring your own food and drink to Fair Oaks Drive In Theater at no extra charge. Pack a cooler and the tickets are the only thing you pay for. The counter is still there if you would rather buy dinner when you arrive.

Are dogs allowed at Fair Oaks Drive In Theater?

Dogs are welcome at Fair Oaks Drive In Theater, so there is no sitter to arrange. Keep yours with you at the car, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because car horns and sound carry across a lot.

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The start times

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