Fair Stories: Press Releases

September 24, 2024 Measuring Up: Statistics and Figures from The 2024 Great New York State Fair Reveal a Hugely Successful 13-Day Run From an Increase in Agricultural Competitions, Surging Concert Attendance, ...

August 29, 2024 Governor Hochul Recognizes Winners of The 2024 Dairy Products Competition Annual Tradition Highlights World-Class Dairy Products in New York State St ...

August 29, 2024 At Great New York State Fair, Governor Hochul Announces State Exceeds 2023 Goal of Sourcing Local Food from New York Farmers Governor Hochul Signed Executive Order 32 at 2023 Great New York State Fair ...

August 29, 2024 At The Great New York State Fair, Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support New York’s Agricultural Industry S.6320/A.6821 Allows for the Leasing of State Land up to Ten Years for the ...

August 27, 2024 The Great New York State Fair Highlights New York’s Dairy Industry as Part of Dairy Day New York’s Dairy Products and Industry on Display Through Several Special ...

August 26, 2024 The Great New York State Fair Poised to Celebrate Beef Industry as Part of Beef Day on August 27 Brand New Charcuterie Board Competition to Take Place from 11 a.m. through ...

August 22, 2024 Opportunities In Agriculture Highlighted at The Great New York State Fair’s Agriculture Career Day Career Challenge Scavenger Hunt Highlights Variety and Value of Agriculture ...

August 21, 2024 Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of The 2024 Great New York State Fair Highlights Inclusivity Efforts, Including New Sensory Room and Sensory Day� ...

August 19, 2024 The Great New York State Fair Expands First-of-Its-Kind Voice of The Farmer Garden In its Second Year, the Garden Adds Interactive Demonstrations & Presen ...

August 17, 2024 Local Food and Beverages Take Center Stage In The Horticulture Building at The Great New York State Fair Taste NY Builds on its New Presence in the Horticulture Building, Next to t ...

August 15, 2024 4-H for Horses Building to Debut at The Great New York State Fair, Showcasing New York’s Equine Industry and Diverse 4-H Program New Exhibit Will Provide an Opportunity for Fairgoers to Interact with Hors ...

August 13, 2024 From Apples to Zeiders and Everything Between: The Great New York State Fair from A to Z It’s no secret that seeing everything taking place at The Great New York ...

August 8, 2024 Nerveless Nocks, Ally Walker Inks to Make their Great New York State Fair Debut Joining a Riveting Roster of Free Shows and Strolling Entertainment Fan Favorites Hilby, Bandaloni, Circus Hollywood, and Sea Lion Splash Show ...

August 6, 2024 Rap Legend Rick Ross to Bring his “Everyday Hustle” to The Great New York State Fair this Year With fewer than three weeks until the start of one of summer’s most belov ...

August 2, 2024 The Great New York State Fair Expands Accessibility Efforts with Dedicated Sensory Room and Hours While many fairgoers are captivated by the bright lights, loud sounds, and ...