Fair Stories: Press Releases

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 ...

July 29, 2024 Wade Shows to Hold One-Day Midway Flash Sale on Tuesday, July 30 With the start of The Great New York State Fair just 22 days away, Wade Sho ...

July 29, 2024 Governor Hochul, Amtrak and NYS Dept. of Transportation Announce Tickets Now Available for Direct Train Service to Great New York State Fair Daily Train Service Ensures Fairgoers Can Experience a Safe, Convenient, Co ...

July 18, 2024 Grammy Winner Crystal Gayle to Bring Signature Flair to Chevy Court at The 2024 Great New York State Fair The Great New York State Fair will welcome one of country music’s most su ...

July 16, 2024 The Great New York State Fair Ready to Welcome International Icon Flo Rida To Our House August may be the hottest month of the year, but The Great New York State F ...

July 15, 2024 The Great New York State Fair Invites Fairgoers to Step Back In Time… To When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth With tickets for admission, parking, and the Midway set to go on sale tomor ...