On Student Youth Day, August 27, SUNY Students Will Gain Free Admission with Student ID or Admission Letter   Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new initiative for all current SUNY students with a valid student ID card or incoming SUNY students with an admission letter to receive free admission to the Great New York State Fair on Thursday, August 27 for Student Youth Day. The free admission opportunity for current and… Read More »

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 Fair, this performance is just one more highlight in an already standout Chevrolet Music Series. Since forming in San Francisco in… 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 than two decades delivering hard-hitting rock and powerhouse vocals to fans around the world. Since bursting onto the national scene… 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 The Great New York State Fair. Daily train service allows State Fair visitors a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly travel… Read More »

Honorees to Be Recognized at The Great New York State Fair Women’s Day Breakfast Tickets Now Available for the New York State Fair's Women's Day Breakfast 2026 Marks the U.N.’s International Year of the Woman Farmer   The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced its 2026 Women in Agriculture awardees, with honorees being recognized at The Great New York State Fair’s annual Women’s Day Breakfast on September 2, 2026.… 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 ‘80s, to recent #1 songs and all the beloved radio hits in between, prepare for singalongs, nostalgia, and high-energy performances… 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 music. By the age of 21, he had written and produced songs on over 20 Gold and Platinum albums for… 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 emotionally sharp songwriting and a sound that seamlessly blends pop sensibility with country storytelling. Her breakout single “Thinking ‘bout You”… 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, Long Branch Park, and Destiny USA to Return to The Fair   Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that admission and parking passes… 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 State Fair announced a series of policy and infrastructure improvements that will enhance fairgoer safety, strengthen security screening and access… 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 York State Fair. Demon Hunters became a worldwide sensation, earning critical acclaim and spending 52 weeks in Netflix’s Top 10. The… 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 Hearts” (5x Platinum). McCoy’s unique ability to blend introspection, humor, and swagger in his lyrics made him a standout, while his… 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 Fair, featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO. Packed with chart-topping hits, iconic dance moves, and all… 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 weekend as it partners with the Syracuse Mets for “The Great New York State Fair Night” at NBT Bank Stadium… Read More »