2017

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 »

Celebrate New York’s Dairy Industry at The Great New York State Fair’s 41st Annual Dairy Day, August 31

Drawing for Taste NY Gift Baskets for Participants in New Dairy Day Trivia Game NYS Certified Dairy Processors to Bring Top New York Dairy Products to Fairgrounds Award-Winning Cheesemaker Unveils NYS Fair-Branded Cheese The 2017 Great New York State Fair will celebrate the 41st anniversary of Dairy Day with new events and opportunities… 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 »

The Great New York State Fair Announces New Drone Video Competition and Festival

National Competition Seeks Short Videos Created Using Drone Cameras Competition and Festival Complements "Central NY Rising" – The Region’s Successful Upstate Revitalization Initiative Plan to Grow the Economy and Create New Opportunities The Great New York State Fair is launching the state’s first-ever competition for videos created using cameras on drones. Entries… 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 »

Rising Hip Hop Trio Migos to Perform at Chevy Court at The 2017 Great New York State Fair

The Atlanta-based hip hop trio Migos debuts on the Chevy Court stage at the 2017 Great New York State Fair at 8 pm on Sunday, September 3, Acting Director Troy Waffner said. Migos have taken the music world by storm; their seminal album C U L T U R E, released… Read more »

Syracuse-Born Hip Hop Star Post Malone to Perform at Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair

Rising hip-hop star Post Malone returns to Syracuse with several hits and a fast-rising reputation when he performs at 2 p.m. August 27 on the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair, Acting Director Troy Waffner announced. Post Malone was born in Syracuse and moved with his family… Read more »

Soul Superstars Earth Wind & Fire to Perform on the Chevy Court Stage at The Great New York State Fair

One of the greatest bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire, will bring the soulful grooves that have kept people dancing for decades to a special show on Chevy Court at the Great New York State Fair at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 27, Acting Fair Director Troy Waffner announced… Read more »

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