2018

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 »

Rock Icons Foghat to Perform on the Experience Stage at The Great New York State Fair

Concerts Complement "Central NY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Rock and blues icons Foghat take another "Slow Ride" to the Great New York State Fair with a performance Thursday, August 30 at 8 p.m. on the Experience Stage in the New York Experience… Read more »

Rock Hall of Famers ZZ Top to Perform at The 2018 Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court Stage

Chevy Court Concerts Complement "Central NY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy The sharp dressed men of ZZ Top will bring decades of blues rock hits such as “Tush,” “Legs,” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’” to the Chevy Court stage at the 2018 Great… 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 »

All-Time Greats The Temptations to Perform at Chevy Court During The 2018 Great New York State Fair

Chevy Court Concerts Complement "Central NY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Temptations make a triumphant return to the Chevy Court stage Tuesday, August 28 at 2 p.m. at the 2018 Great New York State Fair, Acting… 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 »

Tell Your New York Story at The Great New York State Fair’s New Storytelling Competition

Two Events Will Draw Out Compelling True Tales from Everyday New Yorkers The Great New York State Fair will launch a new, two-day event featuring the increasingly popular art form of storytelling on Friday and Saturday, August 31 and September 1. Both events will begin at 6 p.m. in the Empire… Read more »

State Fair Launches New ‘Maple Day’ as State Maple Industry Sets Modern Records

Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly 50 Percent Increase In Maple Industry Production Over the Last Five Years New York State Fair Launches New "Maple Day" on August 27 to Introduce More Consumers to New York Maple Products NYS Grown & Certified Continues to Add Maple Producers to Program Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced… Read more »

Governor Cuomo Announces Advance Sale For The 2018 Great New York State Fair Begins July 9

$1 Admission for College Students and Free Days for Canadian Visitors Make the 2018 Fair the Most Affordable Ever Most Diverse Entertainment Lineup Includes Events on Ice in Brand New, $63 Million Exposition Center Fairgrounds Investments Complement "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew… Read more »

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