July 2025

Reduced Price Tickets Available Online Starting at 4:00 a.m.   With the start of The Great New York State Fair just weeks away, Wade Shows, the official vendor of The Fair’s Midway, has announced a one-day, online-only flash sale beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, until midnight. The sale features… Read more »

Calling all artists, chefs, poets, horticulturists, and more – the countdown is on! If you’ve been thinking about showcasing your talents, crafts, or culinary creations at the 2025 Great New York State Fair, now is the time to act as applications and entry deadlines for The Fair’s statewide competitions are… Read more »

Daily Train Service Allows Fairgoers a Convenient and Cost-Effective Way to Travel to Upstate New York’s Largest Agricultural and Entertainment Extravaganza   Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from… Read more »

Country music sensation Dustin Lynch is set to take the stage at Suburban Park on Friday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m., as part of the exciting lineup of performances at this year's Great New York State Fair. Known for his smooth vocals and chart-topping hits, Lynch has established himself as… Read more »

Legendary funk musician George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will perform live at The Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court on Opening Day, Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. With a career spanning over five decades and a revolutionary influence on funk, soul, and R&B, George Clinton is known for… Read more »

With a career spanning over three decades and chart-topping hit singles, global pop icon Taylor Dayne is set to perform live at Chevy Court on Thursday, August 21 at 1:00 p.m. Representing multiple genres including Pop, Dance, R&B, Adult Contemporary and Rock with hits such as “Tell It To My… Read more »

Did you hear who is going to play at The Great New York State Fair this summer? “What!” Platinum-selling hip-hop icon Lil Jon is going to be performing live at Suburban Park on Tuesday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. “OK!” So, are we going to go? “Yeah!” For over two decades,… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair to Begin Wednesday, August 20 Through Labor Day, September 1 Great New York State Fair Offers New Yorkers a Family-Friendly, Affordable Way to Get Offline and Get Outside This Summer Daily Passes Available and the Frequent Fairgoer Option Returns for Fair Superfans Centro’s Park-N-Ride Direct Shuttles from… Read more »

This isn’t secondhand news: two tribute acts honoring legendary musical artists are joining The Great New York State Fair’s entertainment lineup this summer. First up, Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute will give The Fair a “not-so-bad name” on Chevy Court at 1 p.m. on Monday, August… Read more »

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd will bring fan favorites “Freebird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and more to Central New York as part of their 50th anniversary tour, hitting Suburban Park stage on Thursday, August 28 at 8 p.m. With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, tens… Read more »