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2019
2019 Chevy Court Concert Guide
Music is in the air this year at The Great New York State Fair, and boy, what a lineup there is. Between head-banging rock, stomp-and-clap country, rising stars and legends you love growing old with, Chevy Court will have it all. The concert series runs August 21-September 2, with two… Read more »
NYS Fairgoers: Beyond Great
Romeo: Becoming a citizen and celebrating at the NYS Fair has brought me so much joy. It’s something that’s hard to express because you want to cry, you want to scream. I was looking forward to becoming a citizen for real opportunity. In the past I’ve always been told, “...… Read more »
Amtrak Trains Now Travel to the New York State Fair
The following news release was issued by Amtrak Media Relations.
Provides an easy, relaxing and affordable experience as kids ride for free
Amtrak has continued its partnership with the New York State Fair to provide direct train service for customers traveling as a more convenient, cost-effective, family friendly and comfortable way to… Read more »
The Great New York State Fair Adventure
There’s plenty to do and see at the Fair. But how do you expect to fit it all in one visit?
Let us point you in the right direction. We’ve drawn up a quick guide that highlights key attractions to help you make decisions along your journey. But no matter what… Read more »
Fan-tastic, Fun-tastic & Fact-tastic Stats
A big bodacious block party! An all-you-can-eat feast! A music loving, high-fiving, stage diving extravaganza! The Great New York State Fair is all of those things, but it’s also so much more. With more attendees than entire states and more fans than the biggest music festivals, the Fair is overflowing… Read more »
The Great New York State Fair by the Numbers
Summer 2019 is here! The sun will be shining, family and friends will be hanging, and the evenings will be filled with ice cream and laughter. All of this can mean only one thing—it’s about time to once again rally your favorite people for New York’s biggest party: The Great… Read more »
“Fourth (and Fifth) A’Fair” Brings Back a Fireworks Show for the Independence Day Holiday Weekend Along with Rides, Food and Music
A fireworks spectacle returns for the first time in several years to the New York State Fairgrounds for the Independence Day holiday weekend as a new family event takes place July 4 - 5. “Fourth (and Fifth) A’Fair” brings kid-friendly carnival rides and food, music, and, on July 5, fireworks… Read more »
Coming Full Circle: The History of the Ferris Wheel
Every year, people travel from all over New York State and beyond to experience The Great New York State Fair. Now in its 177th year, there’s plenty of history to be found alongside the hundreds of creative food vendors, dozens of concerts, and nearly 70 rides and attractions. And you’ll… Read more »
You’ve Seen Great … But Beyond Great? That’s the 2019 Fair
Cross everything off your warm-weather-fun bucket list this summer at The Great New York State Fair! Because when stacked up against other popular Upstate New York fairs, amusement parks and concert venues, the Fair stands tall as the “beyond great” entertainment attraction that has a bit of everything for everybody.
Whether… Read more »
Salt City Comic Con Moves to The Expo Center at The New York State Fairgrounds
Salt City Comic Con, Upstate New York's largest pop culture event, will get even larger as it moves to the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds July 6-7. The Comic Con focuses on the people and culture surrounding comics, TV, movies, books, graphic novels and cosplay. Along with… Read more »
The Great New York State Fair Announces New Bus Dropoff Area to Increase Safety, Improve Traffic Flow
New Express Trams Will Run Between Gate 10 and Chevy Court
The Great New York State Fair will move its Centro Park-N-Ride bus drop-off location to increase fairgoer safety and ease traffic congestion along State Fair Boulevard. The bus drop-off will move from outside of the Main Gate to a larger,… Read more »
Violinist and Dancer Lindsey Stirling to Make Her Chevy Court Debut During The 2019 Great New York State Fair
Acclaimed electric violinist Lindsey Stirling will bring her energetic and innovative stage show to the 2019 Great New York State Fair. Her debut performance will take place Friday, August 23 at 8 p.m. as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival at Chevy Court. All performances on Chevy Court are free… Read more »
Rick Springfield Returns to The Great New York State Fair with an Experience Stage Show
Rock superstar Rick Springfield makes his fifth appearance at the Great New York State Fair with a 7 p.m. show Saturday, August 31 at the New York Experience Stage. All shows in the Chevrolet Music Festival at Chevy Court and the Experience Stage are free with Fair admission.
“We love Rick… Read more »
Country Trio Midland to Make Chevy Court Debut
Country trio Midland, whose debut album of tight harmonies and classic-sounding songs earned them an Academy of Country Music award and five other nominations, will make their first visit to the Great New York State Fair at 8 p.m. Monday, August 26 as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival at… Read more »
Pop Sensations Why Don’t We to Debut at Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair
Pop quintet Why Don’t We brings its harmonies and hits to a debut performance at Chevy Court during the 2019 Great New York State Fair’s Chevrolet Music Festival at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 29. All performances on Chevy Court are free with Fair admission.
“These five young men make some great… Read more »
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