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Jazz, Gospel, Hip Hop Artists Expand Cultural Experience at The Van Robinson Pan African Village at The Great New York State Fair

Grab a lemonade, learn hand-drumming techniques, and kick back with a broader range of music than ever before at the Van Robinson Pan-African Village during the 2021 Great New York State Fair. Guests will enjoy a fun mix of jazz, reggae, R&B, hip hop, and Latin influences. Every show is… Read more »

New Fried, Baked, Glazed and Slathered Snacks Ready For You at the Great New York State Fair

See a full gallery of photos of new food items here. How about this for a three-course dinner? Wake up your tastebuds with an appetizer of fried cauliflower and Thai chili sauce from the Veggie Patch. For the main dish, Fried Specialties has a new bacon-wrapped and deep-fried Hofmann hot dog,… Read more »

Rick James’ Backup Band and Singers Headline Funk Fest at The 2021 New York State Fair

Get on your feet for a day full of funk at Chevy Court when Syracuse JAMS Funk Fest returns to the Great New York State Fair on Saturday, September 4. Headliners include a pair of creations from the King of Funk Punk, Buffalo native Rick James, who died in 2004. The… Read more »

All-Female Highlight Pro Skydiving Team to Jump into New York State Fair in Honor of Women’s Day

NOTE: The Fair is sending this news release on behalf of the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team. Team members are available for interviews by calling Nancy Koreen at the number at the end of the release. All-Female Highlight Pro Skydiving Team to Jump into New York State Fair in Honor of Women’s… Read more »

Vaccinations, Rapid Tests to be Available at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

The 2021 Great New York State Fair will offer rapid COVID-19 tests and single-shot vaccinations free of charge to any fairgoer. The effort is offered in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health. “We are doing everything we can to ensure that the 2021 Fair is as safe as… Read more »

Jazz, Gospel, Hip Hop Artists Expand Cultural Experience at The Pan African Village at The Great New York State Fair

Jackyl to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

Dire Straits Legacy Cancels Appearance Due to Travel Issues Hard-rockin’ Georgia outfit Jackyl will perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 24 on the Chevy Court stage. They will replace Dire Straits Legacy, which has had to cancel its show due to issues involving… Read more »

YG to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

California rapper YG will perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 4 on the Chevy Park stage. The singer known for songs such as “Toot It And Boot It,” “Who Do You Love,” and “Big Bank” will perform on the Chevy Park stage… Read more »

Tee Grizzley to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

Detroit-born rapper Tee Grizzley will perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 21 on the Chevy Park stage. Grizzley, known for songs such as “First Day Out” and “From The D to the A,” will perform on the Chevy Park stage in the… Read more »

American Idol Contestant Alex Miller to Perform at The Great New York State Fair

Alex Miller, whose take on traditional country landed him a shot on “American Idol” and a fan in show judge Luke Bryan, will perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair. The recent high school graduate from Kentucky will take the Chevy Park stage at 2 p.m. Monday, August… Read more »

Syracuse Rapper with Growing National Profile Heads Roster of Regional Performers at The Great New York State Fair

Syracuse rapper Scorey, whose songs have received millions of views on YouTube and led to a national recording contract, headlines a roster of top regional performers on the Chevy Park and Chevy Court stages for the 2021 Great New York State Fair’s Chevrolet Music Festival. Scorey’s first single, “Freddy Krueger,”… Read more »

Tickets and Parking Now on Sale for The 2021 Great New York State Fair

Free admission every day for those age 65+ and 12 and under Admissions and parking available online or by toll-free call The 2021 Great New York State Fair is now the most affordable state fair in the nation with admission tickets now on sale for $3 each—the lowest regular admission price of… Read more »

All That Remains to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

Rock band All That Remains joins the lineup for the 2021 Great New York State Fair with a 7 p.m. show Sunday, August 22. The band, known for singles such as “Stand Up” and “What If I Was Nothing,” will perform on the Chevy Court stage. All shows in the… Read more »

CNCO to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

Miami-based Latin pop band CNCO will perform at the Great New York State Fair at 7 p.m., Friday, August 27 on the Chevy Court stage. The band hit #1 on the Latin Pop charts with singles such as "Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)" and "Se Vuelve Loca." All shows in the Chevrolet… Read more »

Rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair

Brooklyn-born rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow will perform at the Great New York State Fair Sunday, September 5. They will perform at 8 p.m. on the Chevy Park stage. The Chevy Park stage is in the New York Experience festival area near the Midway. All shows in the Chevrolet… Read more »

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