2026

We think it’s a good idea—without breaking a promise to your mother—to make plans to see Third Eye Blind as they bring their signature alternative rock sound to Suburban Park on Saturday, August 29, at 8 p.m. While it’s the final concert announcement of the 2026 Great New York State… Read more »

**Please Note: The Act Replaces the Previously Scheduled Aly & AJ Performance**   Rock fans rejoice as multi-platinum band Hinder takes the Chevy Court stage at The Great New York State Fair on Monday, August 31, at 6 p.m. Best known for the enduring anthem “Lips of an Angel,” Hinder has spent more… Read more »

Daily Train Service Offers Convenient and Cost-Effective Way for Fairgoers To Travel to Upstate New York’s Largest Agricultural and Entertainment Event   Governor Kathy Hochul, in collaboration with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from… Read more »

“Good times never seemed so good!” you may find yourself singing along as you look over this year’s lineup of tribute bands performing at The Great New York State Fair. From salutes to Elton John, Neil Diamond, Journey, and The Temptations, to classic rock and pop of the ‘70s and… Read more »

The mask is coming off, as Fair officials reveal that critically acclaimed artist Robin Thicke will make his Great New York State Fair debut Sunday, September 6, at 8 p.m. Thicke, a five-time Grammy Award nominee, Diamond-selling performer, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is known for creating iconic, hit-making pop and R&B… Read more »

Make plans to “Stay” and enjoy a warm night under the stars, as the Songstress of Summer, Stella Lefty, takes the Chevy Court stage on Sunday, September 6 at 6 p.m. to make her Great New York State Fair debut. Lefty is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter carving out a name with… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair to Run Wednesday, August 26 Through Labor Day, September 7 The Fair Offers New Yorkers an Affordable, Family-Friendly Way to Get Offline and Get Outside This Summer Daily Passes Available and the Frequent Fairgoer Option Returns for Fair Superfans Centro’s Park-N-Ride Direct Shuttles from Downtown Transit Hub,… Read more »

Initiative Strengthens Fairgoer Safety, Enhances Access Controls, and Reinforces The Fair’s Commitment to a Safe, Secure, and Family-Friendly Experience Initiative Strengthens Fairgoer Safety, Enhances Access Controls, and Reinforces The Fair’s Commitment to a Safe, Secure, and Family-Friendly Experience Updated Policies Align with Large-Scale Events and Festivals of Similar Scale   The Great New York… Read more »

Get ready for a family-friendly performance inspired by the global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters! The trio Moonlight Princesses will show fairgoers “how it’s done, done, done” with a high-energy, dance-filled tribute to the hit animated film at Chevy Court on Saturday, August 29, at 1 p.m. during The Great New… Read more »

Alternative hip-hop hitmaker gymclassheroes., led by charismatic frontman Travie McCoy, will bring his unique sound to Chevy Court on Sunday, August 30, at 1 p.m. at The Great New York State Fair. Rising to fame in the 2000s, gymclassheroes. reshaped alternative hip-hop with genre-defying hits like “Cupid’s Chokehold” (3x Platinum) and “Stereo… Read more »

Who says a #Throwback is only reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour is set to deliver those top 10 TRL moments to Chevy Court on Tuesday, September 1, at 6 p.m. at the Great New York State Fair. The Pop 2000 Tour is bringing the ultimate throwback party to the… Read more »

The Fair Teams Up with the Mets, Sponsoring Evening at NBT Bank Stadium on June 20 Night Includes Performances by Mini Kiss, Fair-Favorite Hilby, Fireworks, Plus Baseball and Fair Ticket Giveaways Fair Director Julie LaFave to Throw Out First Pitch   The Great New York State Fair is stepping up to the plate this… Read more »

“Ready or Not,” here he comes…  prolific rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer Wyclef Jean will close out the Chevrolet Music Series at The Great New York State Fair’s Suburban Park stage on Monday, September 7 at 6 p.m. Jean has been at the forefront of hip hop, pop, and reggae music… Read more »

Five-Day Sale Offers Fairgoers Their Last Chance to Purchase Admission at a Reduced Price Single-Day Tickets Available for Just $6 – a 25 Percent Savings Sale Runs Thursday, June 18 Through Monday, June 22   Summer’s grandest celebration is getting closer, and fairgoers have one final chance to lock in savings before full price… Read more »