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The Great New York State Fair offering reduced ticket prices from Memorial Day weekend through 4th of July weekend
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the brand-new Star-Spangled Savings ticket sale promotion ahead of the 2025 Great New York State Fair. The promotional sale officially starts today at 9 am and closes July 6 at midnight. Tickets will be sold for a total of $6.28 each, which includes the price of the ticket, $6, ticket fee, $0.14, and credit card processing fee, $0.14. Each user may purchase a maximum of 12 tickets. Tickets must be purchased online by visiting The Great New York State Fair’s website. Parking, which is separate from admission, and tickets for the Fair’s famous Midway will go on sale in the coming weeks and is not part of the sale. Regular admission tickets will go on sale on July 7.
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “When it comes to showcasing New York agriculture, providing top-notch entertainment and food, and helping families make unforgettable memories, nothing rivals The Great New York State Fair. I encourage everyone to spend a day or more at the State Fair this summer and to get their tickets now at this great, discounted price.”
Fair Director Julie LaFave said, “The Fair’s lineup of free entertainment, great food, thrilling rides, and the best of New York agriculture is better than ever this year. The Fair is already the best entertainment bargain in New York and this sale makes it even better. New Yorkers, get your tickets now and join the Great New York State Fair from Aug. 20 through Sept. 1!”
The Fair starts Wednesday, Aug. 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Regular admission tickets are $8 for adults, while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.
In total, The Fair’s 2025 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway). The Fair will also host two special shows at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22 and 29 at Chevy Court. As concerts are announced, Fair staff will continue to update schedules on The Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park.
Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about The Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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