July 2017

Beef Day at the Great New York State Fair Features Contests, Cook-offs, and Interactive Activities on August 29

New York Beef Council and Beef Producers Association Partner with Food Bank of CNY to Help Feed Hungry The Great New York State Fair will celebrate the beef industry with cook-offs and contests at Chevy Court during its annual Beef Day on Tuesday, August 29, Acting Fair Director Troy Waffner announced… Read more »

Get the Best Bang for Your Buck at The Great New York State Fair

The Great New York State Fair is the summer’s most entertaining (and affordable!) attraction for the whole family. To help you experience all that you hope to see, hear and taste on your visit, it pays (literally) to do a little planning – and we’re here to help you do… Read more »

Iconic Rocker Bret Michaels to Perform on Chevy Court Stage at The Great New York State Fair

Rock star, Celebrity Apprentice winner and entrepreneur Bret Michaels will bring his long list of hits to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, Acting Director Troy Waffner announced today. Michaels is a multiplatinum global superstar who has turned his passion… Read more »

Rock Hall of Famers The Family Stone to Bring Classic Soul to Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair

It will be an afternoon of hot fun in the summertime when The Family Stone brings the classic soul music of Sly and the Family Stone to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, Acting Director Troy Waffner announced… Read more »

Advance Sales are Underway for Tickets to The 2017 Great New York State Fair

Discounted Tickets Available Online and at Major Retail Outlets Across The State Discounted tickets are on sale for admission to the 2017 Great New York State Fair, announced Acting Fair Director Troy Waffner.  Fairgoers will be able to buy admission tickets as well as vouchers for rides on the Wade Shows… Read more »

Rock Legends Blue Öyster Cult to Perform at Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair

Heavy metal masters Blue Öyster Cult will rock the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair on Friday, September 1 at 8 p.m., Acting Director Troy Waffner announced today. Blue Öyster Cult has been a major heavy metal influence on many other acts, such as Metallica, and was… Read more »

Star Spangled Challenge Seeks Patriotic New Yorkers to Sing the National Anthem to Open The Great New York State Fair

The Great New York State Fair’s Star Spangled Challenge is back for a third year, seeking patriotic New Yorkers who want to sing the National Anthem live to open each of the Fair’s 13 days, Acting Fair Director Troy Waffner announced today. Competition for the daily slots begins today and ends… Read more »

Grammy-Winning Pop Star Daya to Perform at Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair

Eighteen-year-old pop star Daya brings her Grammy-winning talents to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair for a show on Tuesday, August 29 at 8 p.m., Acting Director Troy Waffner announced today. The multi-ethnic and multi-platinum Pittsburgh, PA singer/songwriter moved the needle with her first two singles,… Read more »

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