Buy One Admission Ticket, Get One Free!
Lowest Price Admissions Ticket Offer Beginning Black Friday Through Cyber Monday
Double the fun and holiday cheer at New York’s biggest celebration! The Great New York State Fair is spreading joy this season with a BOGO sale for the 2026 Fair. Starting Black Friday, November 28, at 9:00 a.m., take advantage of a special offer: Buy one 2026 Fair admission ticket and receive a second ticket free — a $16 value for just $8. This limited-time offer is available until 11:59 p.m. on Cyber Monday, December 1, or until 10,000 tickets are sold.
The Fair’s lowest-priced holiday sale provides the perfect gift to share with friends, family, and loved ones for an unforgettable experience celebrating New York’s rich traditions, vibrant community, and festive spirit. Whether it’s enjoying delicious Fair foods, thrilling rides, live entertainment, agricultural highlights, or exploring exciting exhibits, the 2026 Fair promises fun for all ages.
Highlights of the Holiday Sale:
- Buy one, get one free admission tickets (limit of 10 total tickets per customer; discount applied at checkout)
- Admission: $8.32 per ticket ($8 admission, ticket fee of 14 cents, credit card processing fee of 18 cents)
- Available from 9:00 a.m. on Black Friday, November 28, through Cyber Monday, December 1, at 11:59 p.m., or until tickets sell out
- Limited to 10,000 purchased tickets—shop early to secure this exclusive deal!
Children 12 and under, along with seniors 65 and older, receive free admission daily during the Fair.
"This holiday season, we’re proud to offer an affordable way for families and friends to create unforgettable memories at The Fair," said Fair Director Julie LaFave. "As the most budget-friendly fair in the country, we continue to find ways to make the excitement, fun, and tradition of The Fair accessible to everyone. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with joy and celebration."
Tickets will be available on The Fair’s website beginning Friday, November 28, at 9:00 a.m. Fairgoers can contact etix for additional purchasing information or visit The Fair’s social media on Facebook or Instagram.
The 2026 Great New York State Fair runs from Wednesday, August 26 through Monday, September 7. All concerts are included in the price of admission. Packed with value, a single admission ticket includes access to all grounds entertainment and The Fair’s award-winning concert lineup.
The Fair continues to be one of the most affordable fairs in the nation, with admission remaining free for those aged 65 and older along with children 12 years old and under.
Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about The Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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