2024

Annual Tradition Highlights World-Class Dairy Products in New York State Stewart’s Shops Honored with Gold for Best Fluid Milk, Chocolate Milk, and Flavored Milk; Dygert Farms Creamery Earns Silver Second Year of the Ice Cream Category Honors Stewart’s Shops and Byrne Dairy Churchtown Dairy Named Grand Champion for its Coperthwaite Cheese Governor Kathy Hochul… Read more »

Governor Hochul Signed Executive Order 32 at 2023 Great New York State Fair to Increase State Food Sourcing from Local Farmers and Producers One Year Later, State Surpasses 2023 Goal Of Sourcing at Least 5 Percent of Food From New York State Growers and Producers to Nearly 15 Percent Spending on New… Read more »

S.6320/A.6821 Allows for the Leasing of State Land up to Ten Years for the Purpose of Tapping Trees and Sap Production S.9232/A.10199 Authorizes the Use of Apples Grown Outside of New York for State Labeled Cider When Necessary Due to Loss of Crops S.9248/A.7020A Establishes the Beginning Farmer Advisory Board on Agriculture Governor… Read more »

Career Challenge Scavenger Hunt Highlights Variety and Value of Agriculture-Related Careers New York Agriculture in the Classroom, FFA, and Partners Demonstrate the Breadth of Careers in the Industry Participants Entered to Win a Nintendo Switch There’s no better place to highlight the opportunities in agriculture than at the Great New York State Fair.… Read more »

Highlights Inclusivity Efforts, Including New Sensory Room and Sensory Day  Celebrates New Agricultural Exhibits and Offerings, Grounds Entertainment Options, Innovations and Special Days  Designates Tomorrow, August 22, State Parks Day at the NYS Fair, and Invites New Yorkers to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of New York State Parks with Free Admission for… Read more »

In its Second Year, the Garden Adds Interactive Demonstrations & Presentations with Experts in the Field First Garden of its Kind in the Country Helps Visitors Learn about Agriculture Spotlights New York Crops Grown and Produced in New York The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, with support from the Farm Journal… Read more »

New Exhibit Will Provide an Opportunity for Fairgoers to Interact with Horses, Learn More about the Equine Industry and its Importance to New York Agriculture   In just a few days, fairgoers will get the opportunity to visit up-close with one of nature’s most magnificent animals when the 4-H for Horses exhibit… Read more »

It’s no secret that seeing everything taking place at The Great New York State Fair would require multiple days and a keen sense of planning. From must-see attractions, to concerts, transportation, and more - we’ve got you covered from A to Z. A is for Agriculture (duh!) – Agriculture is the… Read more »

Fan Favorites Hilby, Bandaloni, Circus Hollywood, and Sea Lion Splash Show Returning Find Your Favorite Activity on Special Entertainment Map Linked Here   From death-defying aerial acrobatics to world-class artwork designed to bring pavement to life, The Great New York State Fair is pleased to introduce the newest additions to its ground entertainment… Read more »

With fewer than three weeks until the start of one of summer’s most beloved traditions, The Great New York State Fair is saving a parking spot for a “Purple Lamborghini,” as hip-hop artist Rick Ross will perform at Suburban Park on September 1 at 8:00 PM. Rick Ross is the embodiment… Read more »

While many fairgoers are captivated by the bright lights, loud sounds, and live music at The Great New York State Fair, others can find the environment to be a potential cause of stress and anxiety. In an effort to make The Fair more inclusive of all New Yorkers, The Great… Read more »