2018

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Celebrates First-Ever Grape Day at The Great New York State Fair

Grape Day Delivers on the State’s Promise Made at the State’s Concord Grape Summit to Promote and Boost New York’s Concord Grape Industry Concord Grape Food and Drink Samples, Games, Prizes and More to Be Featured The 2018 Great New York State Fair will celebrate its first-ever Grape Day with… Read more »

Syracuse-Area Couple Chosen to Receive Free “Wedding On Ice” at The 2018 Great New York State Fair

September 1 will always be a big day for Abby Grovine and CJ Ozimek. The Syracuse-area couple discovered when they began dating that they were each born that day. And at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018 they will be married at the 2018 Great New York State Fair… Read more »

“Sesame Street Live: C is for Celebration” Stage Show to Be Part of 2018 Great New York State Fair

Tickets on Sale Now for Ten Performances in the Empire Theater of the Art & Home Center Elmo, Cookie Monster and many of the favorite characters from the greatest children’s show of all time will bring joy, laughs and learning to the 2018 Great New York State Fair. Sesame Street Live:… Read more »

New at the 2018 Great New York State Fair – Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades

NY Lighthouses & Lifesaving Exhibit, Boat Building Demonstrations, Name that Boat Contest and Boat Launch - THIS STORY SUBMITTED BY OUR PARTNERS AT NEW YORK SEA GRANT More than 70 lighthouses across New York State still exist as working beacons, museums of America’s maritime history, a hostel or overnight stay. All the lights… Read more »

Experience Stage at The Great New York State Fair Features National Acts, Special Festivals, Tribute Bands and More

The 2018 Great New York State Fair’s second music stage is taking a big step up, offering even more great music and special performances to fairgoers attending this year’s Fair. The Experience Stage, located in the New York Experience festival grounds on the western end of the Fairgrounds, will feature… Read more »

Latin Stars Grupo Karis to Highlight Three Days of Music at Latino Village Weekend at The Great New York State Fair

Latin music stars Grupo Karis will bring its soulful merengue hits from Puerto Rico to the Experience Stage at the 2018 Great New York State Fair’s Latino Village Weekend at 8 p.m. Friday, August 24. Karis’ show is one of a dozen performances on that stage for the event, which… Read more »

Feel the Need for Speed On Ice at Speed Skating Day at The 2018 Great New York State Fair

The Fastest Sport on Ice Takes Place is Part of Programming on Rink in New Exposition Center The speed and grace of speed skating will take over the ice rink at the Great New York State Fair’s new Exposition Center on Wednesday, August 29 for a day-long event open to everyone… Read more »

Registration Underway for Women’s Day Luncheon at The Great New York State Fair

2018 Program Features Keynote Speaker Dr. Kara Kort-Glowaki of St. Joseph’s Health Registration is underway for The Great New York State Fair’s annual Women’s Day celebration. The Women’s Day program, “Women’s Health Today,” will be held on Wednesday, August 29 at the Art and Home Center. The annual Women’s Day luncheon… Read more »

Latino Village Weekend at The Great New York State Fair to Feature Latino Reality TV Stars In Q & A Session, Meet-and-Greet

Former “Big Brother,” “Survivor,” and “The Bachelor” Stars Join Celebration of Latino Heritage The Great New York State Fair’s new Latino Village Weekend will feature three top Latino reality television stars in an on-stage Q&A and meet-and-greet for fans. The event takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 25 on the… Read more »

Music for All at The Great New York State Fair

The 13 days of The Great New York State Fair aren’t only about food, fun and agriculture—they’re filled with enough performances to fill many music festivals several times over. Best of all, each performance is free with your Fair admission ticket, and kids 12 and under always get in free.… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair Announces a Contest to Find a Couple Who Wants to Get Married at The Fair… On Ice!

Here comes the bride...on skates! The Great New York State Fair is launching a contest to find a couple who would like to get married at the 2018 Fair. While there have been engagements and weddings on the Ferris Wheel and at various other places on the Fairgrounds, it’s certain… Read more »

NYS Fair’s Oldest Living Concessioner

Paul Basilio is The Great New York State Fair’s oldest living concessioner, and his family’s stand, Basilio Sausage, is the second oldest stand on Restaurant Row. Everyone loves the Basilio family and their wonderful food—find out why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxBp8sMrDzo Be sure to buy your advance sale tickets to The Great New York State Fair (And… Read more »

NYS Fair Indian Village Artist Continues Tradition

Family, culture, and art—that’s what the Iroquois Indian Village represents to Tina Lynch, a fourth-generation bead artist at The Great New York State Fair. Here’s her story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzXWipNSFXg If you want to explore the Iroquois Indian Village—plus a lot more!—at the Fair, buy your advance sale tickets today. 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 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 just that. Here… Read more »

Patriotic Performers: The Great New York State Fair’s Annual “Star Spangled Challenge” Launches July 4

State Fair Competition Will Select 13 Winners to Perform the National Anthem If you’ve got a song in your heart and wear the Red, White and Blue on your sleeve, the Great New York State Fair is looking for you. The annual Star Spangled Challenge begins July 4. To compete, people… Read more »

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