Fair Stories: Press Releases

September 13, 2023 The Fair by the Numbers: Reflecting on The 2023 Great New York State Fair through Metrics, Milestones, and Memories Just one week after vendors, exhibitors, animal owners, and The Midway oper ...

August 30, 2023 Governor Hochul Recognizes Winners of The 2023 Dairy Products Competition Annual Tradition Highlights World-Class Dairy Products in New York State St ...

August 29, 2023 Dairy Day Celebration at The Great New York State Fair Highlights New York’s Dairy Industry New York’s Dairy Products and Industry on Display Through Several Special ...

August 28, 2023 CONCERT UPDATE: The Seven Wonders, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, to Perform at The Great New York State Fair on Wednesday Danielle Ponder’s Performance Canceled Due to Unforeseen Circumstances & ...

August 28, 2023 New York’s Beef Farmers Celebrated at The Great New York State Fair’s Annual Beef Day, on August 29 The Great New York State Fair will celebrate New York State’s beef indust ...

August 27, 2023 Maple Monday: Enjoy All Things Maple During Maple Day at The Great New York State Fair Maple Experience Interactive Educational Exhibit and Sampling will be Locat ...

August 24, 2023 New York Voice of The Farmer Garden Opens at The Great New York State Fair First Garden of its Kind in the Country Will Help Visitors Learn about Agri ...

August 23, 2023 Agriculture Career Day at The Great New York State Fair Spotlights Opportunities In Agriculture Career Challenge Scavenger Hunt Highlights Diversity and Value of Agricultu ...

August 23, 2023 Beyond The Food: 20 Free, Family-Friendly Ways To Enjoy The 2023 Great New York State Fair Beyond The Food: 20 Free, Family-Friendly Ways To Enjoy The 2023 Great New ...

August 21, 2023 The Great New York State Fair to Showcase Taste NY Program During 10-Year Anniversary with Special New York State Tasting Yard Featuring Local Breweries Taste NY Has Expanded Presence in a New Location in the Horticulture Buildi ...

August 21, 2023 Governor Hochul Appoints Sean Hennessey as Director of The Great New York State Fair After Leading A Successful 2022 Fair As Interim Director, Sean Hennessey Wi ...

August 17, 2023 One Day Only: An Opportunity to Meet Micron and Learn About Memory at The Great New York State Fair Micron to Introduce Interactive Pavilion at The Exposition Center on August ...

August 16, 2023 One Week Away: 35 Things To Know About The Great New York State Fair It’s all there at the Fair! With the start of the New York State Fair now ...

August 14, 2023 Lady Houdini to Make Her Great New York State Fair Debut Joining a Riveting Roster of Free Shows and Strolling Entertainment Fan Favorites Hilby, Bandaloni, Circus Hollywood and Sea Lion Splash Show R ...

August 7, 2023 Third Time Is The Charm: Bell Biv Devoe to Return to The Great New York State Fair The multi-platinum group that’s best known for the smash hits “Poison†...