February 2019

Country Trio Midland to Make Chevy Court Debut

Country trio Midland, whose debut album of tight harmonies and classic-sounding songs earned them an Academy of Country Music award and five other nominations, will make their first visit to the Great New York State Fair at 8 p.m. Monday, August 26 as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival at… Read more »

State Fair’s Annual Drone Film Festival Returns for Third Year

Competition Highlights the State’s Investment in Supporting the Drone Corridor The Great New York State Fair’s Drone Film Festival is now open for submissions. This is the third year of the competition that attracts filmmakers from around the world and highlights the state's investment in supporting the unmanned aerial vehicle industry.… Read more »

Pop Sensations Why Don’t We to Debut at Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair

Pop quintet Why Don’t We brings its harmonies and hits to a debut performance at Chevy Court during the 2019 Great New York State Fair’s Chevrolet Music Festival at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 29. All performances on Chevy Court are free with Fair admission. “These five young men make some great… Read more »

New York Farm Show Expands Into Exposition Center for 2019

Events at the Fairgrounds Complement “CNY Rising” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy The New York Farm Show, the Northeast’s leading farm show, will expand into the new Exposition Center for its 34th edition, which runs Thursday, February 21 through Sunday, February 24 at the New York… Read more »

New Valet Parking Option Included In The Great New York State Fair’s Annual “Halfway To The Fair” Sale

Gold Access Ride-All-Day Wristbands Also Part of Feb. 21 Sale The Great New York State Fair will roll out a new valet parking option for the 2019 Fair, offering an affordable convenience to fairgoers. To launch the new program, the Fair will offer up to 1,000 $20 valet parking vouchers for… Read more »

Dropkick Murphys to Return to The Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court Stage

Celtic-influenced rockers Dropkick Murphys will return to the Chevrolet Music Festival at Chevy Court at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 25. It’s a return visit for the band, which joined the 2018 Fair lineup due to a last–minute schedule change, drawing an estimated 13,455 fairgoers. All performances on Chevy Court are… Read more »

Bad Company to Open The 2019 Great New York State Fair’s Chevrolet Music Festival at Chevy Court

Bad Company will perform the first big show of the 2019 Great New York State Fair’s Chevrolet Music Festival at Chevy Court when rock legends and band co-founders Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke take the stage at 8 p.m. August 21. Their timeless hits include “Can’t Get Enough,” “Bad Company,”… Read more »

Enjoy Ice Sculptures, Experience Cultures, Shoot Hoops for Charity and More at Winter Fair

- Release posted on behalf of the event promoter, Premier Promotions - There’s more to Winter Fair than just the great food, music and rides that are staples of the Great New York State Fair. The all-new experience begins outside the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds, as visitors… Read more »

State Fair’s Annual Taste NY Food Truck Competition Continues to Grow with New Location, New Days

Applications Now Being Accepted from Food Truck Chefs For the 2019 Competition One of the most popular events of the Great New York State Fair, the annual Taste NY Food Truck Competition, will move to a new home in 2019. Food trucks from around the state will ring the pond in… Read more »

Winter Fair to Feature State Fair Food Staples Along with New Tastes

- Release posted on behalf of the event promoter, Premier Promotions - Craving a Pizze Fritte? There’s no need to wait until August because this signature State Fair food and several others are on the menu for Winter Fair, February 8 - 10 in the new Exposition Center of the New… Read more »

February 2019

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