August 2026

Beef Day Special Activities Include Cow Ear Headband Giveaway and New Beef Day Photo Contest   The Great New York State Fair encourages fairgoers to celebrate Beef Day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with special events planned at the New York Beef Council Tent near Gate 2 and the Dairy Cattle Building. … Read more »

The Maple Experience Interactive Educational Exhibit with Demonstrations of Maple Production Will Be Located Between the Horticulture Building and the State Police Exhibit, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fairgoers Can Test Their Maple Trivia Knowledge for a Chance to Win Maple Ice Cream A Bag of Maple Cotton Candy Will Be $1 Off… Read more »

Free Daily Admission for Kids 12 and Under! Free Admission for SUNY Students and Youth 18 and Under on Thursday, August 27   As summer days wane and the start of the school year approaches, The Great New York State Fair is the perfect place for families to squeeze in one more… Read more »

New York State Tasting Yard, Featuring New York’s Craft Beverages, Offers Expanded Selection of In-Person, Informational Seminars About Agricultural Industry Horticulture Building Offers One-Stop-Shop for Taste NY Offerings   The Taste NY program is gearing up for another exciting year showcasing the best of New York State agriculture with local food and beverages… Read more »

Career Challenge Scavenger Hunt Highlights Variety and Value of Careers in the Agricultural Industry New York Agriculture in the Classroom, FFA, and Partners Demonstrate the Diversity of Careers in the Industry New this Year: Registration for Career Challenge Available at the New FFA Building   There’s no better place to highlight opportunities in agriculture… Read more »

Now In its Fourth Year, the Garden Adds Cut Flower Varieties and Wool Pellets, Celebrating the Strength and Variety of NYS Agriculture Voice of the Farmer Garden Helps Visitors Learn about Agriculture, Spotlights New York Crops Grown and Produced in New York   The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Great… Read more »

From honoring New York’s agricultural heritage to celebrating the people, cultures, and communities that make the Empire State unique, The Great New York State Fair today announced its lineup of Special Days. Running from Opening Day on Wednesday, August 26, through Labor Day, September 7, The Fair will feature themed… Read more »

Tully’s Good Times Named New Vendor at The Great New York State Fair Potato Booth Potato Booth to be a True Celebration of New York Agriculture with Potatoes and Toppings to be Sourced from New York State Grown & Certified Farms and Processors The same incredible value is now even more homegrown. The… Read more »

New York’s Dairy Products and Industry on Display Through Several Special Events and Exhibits Dairy Day Awards Ceremony at 9 a.m. in Expo Center to Honor Dairy Competition Winners and Contributors to New York’s Dairy Community Undeniably Dairy Shake-Off Milkshake Contest to Follow at 10:40 a.m. in New Location at Wegmans Demonstration… Read more »

Reduced Price Wristbands Available Online Starting at 4 a.m.   The gates to The Great New York State Fair open in less than three weeks, and Wade Shows, the official vendor of The Fair’s Midway, has announced a one-day, online-only flash sale beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, until midnight.… Read more »

A Returning Fan Favorite and Brand-New Attractions Comprise This Year’s Grounds Entertainment Lineup All Shows Included with Fair Admission!   High-flying acrobatics and spectacular fireworks meet a one-man band and a mentalist with foretelling fortitude—and everything in between. That’s what you can expect at this year’s Great New York State Fair and… Read more »