2026

Open to Individuals and Community Groups Planning Single-Day Events   The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that single-day rental spaces are now available at the New York State Fairgrounds, expanding the site’s offerings as a premier year-round destination for events and community gatherings in the heart of… Read more »

“How Do You Sleep” on exciting news like this? You don’t! Platinum-selling artist Jesse McCartney is bringing his hit songs to The Great New York State Fair this summer. Fairgoers won’t want to miss his performance at Chevy Court at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 3. McCartney, a talented singer-songwriter and… Read more »

It’s no longer a “Dirty Little Secret.” Hit-making pop-rock band The All-American Rejects will take to the Suburban Park stage at 8 p.m. on Opening Day, Wednesday, August 26, for their first-ever performance at the Great New York State Fair. The All-American Rejects have sold over 12 million albums worldwide with… Read more »

Ag Community Encouraged to Nominate Trailblazing Women Across Diverse Award Categories Honorees to Be Recognized at The Great New York State Fair Women’s Day Breakfast 2026 Marks the U.N.’s International Year of the Woman Farmer   New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that nominations are open for… Read more »

For the 16th consecutive year, The Great New York State Fair is thrilled to welcome back the beloved Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone. Fans can enjoy their timeless hits at the Chevy Court stage at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 3. Renowned for classics such as “I’m Into Something Good,” “Can’t… Read more »

It’s time for New York’s amateur winemakers to showcase their finest masterpieces at the 2026 Great New York State Fair Amateur Wine Competition. Whether you’re a seasoned amateur vintner or just beginning to explore the art of winemaking, this is your chance to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and the community that… Read more »

You’ll “want to come over” to Suburban Park as acclaimed singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge makes her momentous return to the Great New York State Fair’s Pride Day lineup on Friday, August 28, at 8 p.m. With her powerhouse vocals and soulful lyrics, Etheridge staked her claim as one of the preeminent women… Read more »

You’d be “Foolish” to miss GRAMMY-winning artist Ashanti as she serenades the crowds at the Suburban Park stage at the Great New York State Fair on Monday, August 31, at 8 p.m. The multi-Platinum selling singer, songwriter, and actress rose to global fame in the early 2000s with her unmistakable voice and… Read more »

“Fire up the ovens, Muffin Man! We got a big order to fill,” as the sensational ogre-themed Shrek Rave makes its way from the swamp to Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair on Friday, September 4, at 9 p.m. “Shrekno” provides an immersive 360° projection experience complete with… Read more »

One of country music’s boldest and most unapologetic breakout voices — Priscilla Block — will take the stage at the Great New York State Fair on Women’s Day, Wednesday, September 2, at 6 p.m. at Chevy Court. Block has achieved widespread success with her Platinum-certified track “Just About Over You,” which… Read more »

The iconic heavy metal band that made history as the first to top the Billboard Top 200 chart is making a raucous return to the Great New York State Fair this summer! Concertgoers are invited to the Chevy Court Stage at 6 p.m. on Opening Day, Wednesday, August 26, to… Read more »

TV personality, singer, and performer, Erika Jayne, best known for starring in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, will captivate Chevy Court as DJ Pretty Mess at the Great New York State Fair on Pride Day, Friday, August 28, at 9 p.m. Jayne launched her professional singing career in 2007 with… Read more »

You’re not going to want to miss this, as country music star Trace Adkins serenades the crowds at Suburban Park at the Great New York State Fair on Saturday, September 5, at 8 p.m. Over the past three decades, Adkins has become a household name with his deep baritone voice and… Read more »

Get ready to groove this summer, as celebrated soul and funk band The Commodores open the Chevrolet Music Series at the Great New York State Fair on Wednesday, August 26, at 1 p.m. at Chevy Court. Formed in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1968, and signed to the legendary Motown label, The Commodores… Read more »