Aug. 20 - Sep. 1, 2025August 20 - September 1, 2025   |  Syracuse, NY
Aug. 20 - Sep. 1, 2025August 20 - September 1, 2025   |  Syracuse, NY

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The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show featuring Trivia Tractor

The Wheels of Agriculture offers a fun-filled, interactive experience that celebrates agriculture with an engaging stage game show featuring trivia on local farming, animals, and food, providing both entertainment and educational insights for visitors of all ages. Complementing this, the Trivia Tractor is a lively mobile game show with audience participation, giant foam… Read more »

Puppet Show with Kari Kennedy

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Ice Age Experience (all day)

Step into a breathtaking journey through time with the Ice Age Experience, a captivating adventure that brings the prehistoric world to life! This immersive exhibit features life-sized animatronic creatures, meticulously crafted to showcase the grandeur of the Ice Age. Witness the extraordinary animals that once roamed our planet, from towering… Read more »

Coronas Family Petting Zoo • Open 11am – 9pm

The Coronas Family Petting Zoo offers a delightful hands-on experience with friendly farm animals, including pony rides, camel rides, and animal exhibits – perfect for family fun and animal lovers of all ages. Open daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm – Located next to the circus in the Family Fun Zone behind the Expo… Read more »

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show

Experience the thrill of the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, where expert lumberjacks demonstrate impressive axe throwing, wood chopping, and log rolling skills in an action-packed, family-friendly performance. Celebrating the rugged spirit of the logging industry, this show offers entertainment, education, and a touch of Americana for audiences of all ages. Daily Shows… Read more »

Fire Prevention Education Center – Fire Safety Show

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Stilt Circus

Experience the magic and wonder of Stilt Circus, where talented performers showcase gravity-defying stilt walking, acrobatics, and captivating acts in a dazzling display of skill and artistry. Stilt Circus brings a lively, colorful atmosphere that will enchant audiences of all ages. Shows daily at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm along Broadway Street,… Read more »

Hay Bale Throwing Competition

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I Milked a Goat!

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Goat Costume Contest

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Family Fishing Day (12-5pm)

Free Fishing Fun!  Join members of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for free fishing fun at The Great New State Fair! There will be two free fishing events on Friday, August 22 and Friday, August 29 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the pond in the Experience… Read more »

Circus Hollywood

The Coronas Family are 4th generation of circus performers, still going strong after 60+ years! Watch skilled performances and amazing feats under The Big Top in the Family Fun Zone behind the Expo Center. Shows daily at 1:00Pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm. Petting Zoo open daily 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Sponsored by Chevrolet Read more »

Hollywood Racing Pigs

Speaking of entertainers who like to “ham it up,” how can fairgoers not squeal with delight when they watch the Hollywood Racing Pigs face off in races three times a day? The Family Fun Zone is the place to be to check out the porky competitors Shows daily at 12:15pm, 3:00pm… Read more »

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

The Great New York State Fair, in partnership with Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment, are proud to announce the addition of another family-friendly event as Blippi: Join the Band Tour will be making a special stop at Chevy Court on Sunday, August 31 at 1 p.m. Join Blippi to make… Read more »

KIDZ BOP

Don’t miss your chance to take part in what is sure to be one of the region’s biggest sing-a-longs this summer at The Great New York State Fair as KIDZ BOP will take the Chevy Court stage on Saturday, August 23 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The #1 music brand for… Read more »

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