Fair Stories: Press Releases

August 13, 2026 The Great New York State Fair Expands First-of-its-Kind Voice of The Farmer Garden, Adding a Small Apple Orchard Now In its Fourth Year, the Garden Adds Cut Flower Varieties and Wool Pelle ...

August 11, 2026 Celebrate This Year’s Exciting Special Days at The 2026 Great New York State Fair From honoring New York’s agricultural heritage to celebrating the people, ...

August 10, 2026 NYS Grown & Certified Partners with Tully’s to Deliver Homegrown Experience and Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary at The Great New York State Fair’s Potato Booth Tully’s Good Times Named New Vendor at The Great New York State Fair Pot ...

August 6, 2026 Join The Dairy Celebration at The Great New York State Fair Thursday, September 3 New York’s Dairy Products and Industry on Display Through Several Special ...

August 4, 2026 Wade Shows to Hold One-Day Midway Flash Sale on Thursday, August 6 Reduced Price Wristbands Available Online Starting at 4 a.m.   The gates t ...

August 3, 2026 More Entertainment, More Fun: The Great New York State Fair Reveals 2026 Grounds Entertainment A Returning Fan Favorite and Brand-New Attractions Comprise This Year’s G ...

July 28, 2026 Fair Night at the Ballpark Brings Summer Traditions and a Friendly Rivalry Together The Fair Teams Up with the Rochester Red Wings for Evening at ESL Ballpar ...

July 24, 2026 Governor Hochul Announces Free Admission to The Great New York State Fair for Current & Incoming SUNY Students On Student Youth Day, August 27, SUNY Students Will Gain Free Admission wit ...

July 23, 2026 Final Concert Announcement Alert: Third Eye Blind Set to Captivate at Great New York State Fair We think it’s a good idea—without breaking a promise to your mother—t ...

July 22, 2026 Rock Hitmakers Hinder to Perform at The Great New York State Fair **Please Note: The Act Replaces the Previously Scheduled Aly & AJ Perfo ...

July 22, 2026 Governor Hochul, Amtrak and New York State Department of Transportation Announce Tickets Now on Sale for Direct Train Service to Great New York State Fair Daily Train Service Offers Convenient and Cost-Effective Way for Fairgoers ...

July 17, 2026 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Announces Third Annual Women In Agriculture Awardees Honorees to Be Recognized at The Great New York State Fair Women’s Day Br ...

July 16, 2026 Paying Tribute: Eclectic Mix of Genres to Join Great New York State Fair Tribute Band Lineup “Good times never seemed so good!” you may find yourself singing along ...

July 14, 2026 Prolific Songwriter and Producer Robin Thicke to Perform at Great New York State Fair The mask is coming off, as Fair officials reveal that critically acclaimed ...

July 8, 2026 Breakout Artist Stella Lefty to Take Stage at The Great New York State Fair Make plans to “Stay” and enjoy a warm night under the stars, as the Son ...