Fair Stories: Press Releases

American Soul Singer & Rochester Native Danielle Ponder to Perform at The Great New York State Fair This Summer

March 23, 2023

American Soul Singer & Rochester Native Danielle Ponder to Perform at The Great New York State Fair This Summer

As Rochester native Danielle Ponder’s star continues to rise nationally, ...

Celtic Folk Rock and Irish Punk Music to Bring Shamrockin’ Vibes To The Great New York State Fair

March 16, 2023

Celtic Folk Rock and Irish Punk Music to Bring Shamrockin’ Vibes To The Great New York State Fair

On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, the Great New York State Fair is announc ...

Hooray! Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure Is Rolling Into The Great New York State Fair

March 3, 2023

Hooray! Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure Is Rolling Into The Great New York State Fair

Typically, visitors have to check out the Goat, Llama and Swine Barn to int ...

George Thorogood and The Destroyers to Make New York State Fair Debut, Promising a “Bad To The Bone” Rock Party

March 2, 2023

George Thorogood and The Destroyers to Make New York State Fair Debut, Promising a “Bad To The Bone” Rock Party

George Thorogood and the Destroyers are bringing their “Bad All Over The ...

Fair Audiences ‘Keep On Loving’ This Band: REO Speedwagon Returns August 28

February 28, 2023

Fair Audiences ‘Keep On Loving’ This Band: REO Speedwagon Returns August 28

They’re “Back on the Road Again.” Veteran New York State Fair perform ...

Happy Mardi Gras: Bret Michaels to Bring “Parti-Gras” to The Great New York State Fair

February 21, 2023

Happy Mardi Gras: Bret Michaels to Bring “Parti-Gras” to The Great New York State Fair

Bret Michaels - the multi-platinum music icon, reality TV superstar and cre ...

Singing Through The 1960s: The Fair Announces the Return of Two Fan Favorites and a Debut

February 16, 2023

Singing Through The 1960s: The Fair Announces the Return of Two Fan Favorites and a Debut

Chevrolet Music Series to Open with Chubby Checker   Herman’s Hermits st ...

Happy Heart Day: Chapel Hart is Coming to The Great New York State Fair

February 14, 2023

Happy Heart Day: Chapel Hart is Coming to The Great New York State Fair

You may have rooted for this trio to win America’s Got Talent (AGT) last ...

Theory of a Deadman Set To Resurrect Rock for Music Fans at The Great New York State Fair

February 9, 2023

Theory of a Deadman Set To Resurrect Rock for Music Fans at The Great New York State Fair

As Theory of a Deadman experiences new life this year with the release of a ...

Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line Invites New Yorkers to Go ‘Dancin’ In The Country’ at The Great New York State Fair

February 6, 2023

Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line Invites New Yorkers to Go ‘Dancin’ In The Country’ at The Great New York State Fair

Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated debut solo album late last ...

Four Days Post Fair, Friday Finale Recap Highlights Experiences & Memories Through Fun Fair Statistics

September 9, 2022

Four Days Post Fair, Friday Finale Recap Highlights Experiences & Memories Through Fun Fair Statistics

The Midway is being packed away, the Fairgrounds are being cleaned up, and ...

Winners of The 2022 Dairy Products Competition Announced Today at The Great New York State Fair

September 1, 2022

Winners of The 2022 Dairy Products Competition Announced Today at The Great New York State Fair

Annual State Fair Tradition Highlights World-Class Dairy Products in New Yo ...

Dairy Day Celebration Highlights Dairy Pride Tomorrow, Thursday, September 1

August 31, 2022

Dairy Day Celebration Highlights Dairy Pride Tomorrow, Thursday, September 1

New In 2022: See What You’d Look Like as a Butter Sculpture!   The 2022 ...

The Great New York State Fair Recognizes New York’s Beef Farmers During Beef Day, Tuesday, August 30

August 29, 2022

The Great New York State Fair Recognizes New York’s Beef Farmers During Beef Day, Tuesday, August 30

Annual Celebration Features Contests, Interactive Activities, and Shows The ...

Governor Hochul Breaks Ground on $34.7 Million Project to Upgrade Agricultural Facilities at The New York State Fairgrounds

August 24, 2022

Governor Hochul Breaks Ground on $34.7 Million Project to Upgrade Agricultural Facilities at The New York State Fairgrounds

Project Includes New State-of-the-Art Greenhouse to Promote New York Agricu ...

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