Press Release Archive

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2011 Press Releases

• 2011-12-19 > Wanna be friends?

• 2011-12-13 > Get your big break at the New York State Fair!

• 2011-12-05 > Bike giveaway collection returns to Fairgrounds for fourth year

• 2011-10-14 > Harvest Fest to feature wine, foor & beer tastings

• 2011-09-27 > "Fright Nights at the Fair" opens for Halloween season

• 2011-08-30 > How can you eat fried dough if you don't see The Machine?

• 2011-08-28 > Need a cab? Because The Cab is playing the State Fair

• 2011-08-24 > Jagger's got moves... So do they!

• 2011-08-22 > 'Good News' continues during Gospel Weekend at 2011 Fair

• 2011-08-19 > Jagger's got moves... Do you?

• 2011-08-16 > $15 Tickets to Ne-Yo/Cee Lo Green or 3 Doors Down on sale

• 2011-08-11 > UpstateShows.com Concert Series adds more music

• 2011-08-10 > Free entertainment galore at the New York State Fair

• 2011-08-09 > Dog Pull-A-Palooza!! What's that??

• 2011-08-06 > Crash, Boom, Bang... the Demolition Derby at the Fair

• 2011-08-04 > Even more free music at the 2011 New York State Fair!

• 2011-08-02 > Women's Day activities planned for 2011 State Fair

• 2011-08-01 > Don't forget - reduced price Fair tickets on sale now!

• 2011-07-28 > A What? A Donut Burger?

• 2011-07-27 > Midway news for the 2011 New York State Fair

• 2011-07-26 > Last three Chevy Court acts announced

• 2011-07-21 > Tickets on sale for NYSF Tractor Pulling Championship

• 2011-07-19 > The new voices of the Fair are introduced

• 2011-07-18 > Frequent Fair Pass and group sales program are available

• 2011-07-13 > State Fair announces ten more Chevy Court acts

• 2011-07-12 > Advance sale admission and ride tickets on sale July 13th

• 2011-07-07 > Tickets on sale Saturday for remaining Grndstand concerts

• 2011-06-29 > Fair announces remaining musical acts for Grandstand

• 2011-06-23 > Four more Chevy Court acts announced

• 2011-06-15 > First 2011 Blue Ribbon awarded to Keuka Springs Vineyards

• 2011-06-07 > Three more acts announced for Chevy Court concert series

• 2011-05-25 > King of Trucks to be held Memorial Day weekend

• 2011-05-24 > First four acts announced for Chevy Court concert series

• 2011-05-06 > State Fair competition information available online

• 2011-05-05 > State Fair Grandstand tickets on sale Saturday

• 2011-05-03 > Lady Antebellum to perform at the State Fair Grandstand

• 2011-04-25 > Maroon 5 & Train to kick off 2011 New York State Fair

• 2011-04-14 > Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger to perform at State Fair

• 2011-04-07 > Country music duo Sugarland to perform at State Fair

• 2011-02-25 > Opening day is six months away!

• 2011-02-23 > New York Farm Show returns to the Fairgrounds

• 2011-02-15 > CNY Boat Show sails into Fairgrounds

• 2011-02-11 > Shakespeare's "Anthony and Cleopatra" to open

• 2011-02-02 > Syracuse Golf Show hosts popular television personality

• 2011-01-27 > Collectorfest brings wrestlers to the Fairgrounds

• 2011-01-20 > Great Northeastern Sport Show returns to the Fairgrounds

• 2011-01-13 > Fairgrounds to host Winter Antique Show

• 2011-01-03 > RV show to open new year of events at the Fairgrounds

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2010 Press Releases

• 2010-12-02 > New York State Fair & Pinckney Hugo Group win awards

• 2010-11-29 > Holiday Crafts Spectacular returns to the Fairgrounds

• 2010-11-23 > Annual charity bicycle drop off begins at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-11-18 > Fairgrounds to host annual dog show

• 2010-11-10 > Annual events kick off holiday season at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-11-04 > Annual train show pulls into the Fairgrounds

• 2010-11-01 > Harvest Fest attendee to win "Pride of NY Basket of Bounty" of NY State products

• 2010-10-26 > Americraft awards $2,500 Fair scholarship

• 2010-10-21 > Pride of New York Harvest Fest to feature wine, food & beer tastings

• 2010-10-19 > Rocky Horror Show comes to life at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-09-30 > "Fright Nights at the Fair" opens Friday for Halloween season

• 2010-09-23 > Fair among top 100 bus destinations in North America

• 2010-09-21 > State's biggest RV show rolls into the Fairgrounds

• 2010-09-01 > Mario Batali's State Fair Demonstration Recipes

• 2010-08-31 > Fans encouraged to arrive early on Wednesday for concerts featuring Lady Antebellum & Justin Bieber

• 2010-08-29 > Justin Bieber re-schedules NY State Fair concert

• 2010-08-25 > Fair launches new interactive map and food finder

• 2010-08-25 > New Fair improvements and attractions unveiled

• 2010-08-24 > International Pavilion renovations celebrate diversity

• 2010-08-24 > Improvements made to Chevy Court

• 2010-08-24 > Fair announces day-long tribute to the Beatles' legacy

• 2010-08-21 > New agriculture exhibit brings history to life

• 2010-08-17 > More opportunities to enjoy NY wine at the Fair due to new law

• 2010-08-16 > Dairy Building vendor offers free milk & themed Fair cookie

• 2010-08-14 > Special Amtrak stop lets people take train to Fair

• 2010-08-14 > Fair trailer runs in movie theaters throughout New York

• 2010-08-12 > Celebrity chef Mario Batali to appear at Chevy Court

• 2010-08-05 > Centro Announces Park-N-Ride service to the Fair

• 2010-08-02 > New Fair attractions include thrill rides and wild animals

• 2010-07-26 > Fair offers discounted group admission & advance sale tickets

• 2010-07-14 > LA Times story calls NY State Fair one of the country's best

• 2010-07-12 > Nationals to host thousands of cars at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-07-06 > Demolition derby tickets on sale Tuesday, July 6

• 2010-07-01 > Six acts added to 24-performer Chevy Court concert series

• 2010-06-29 > Tractor Pulling Championship returns to the Fair

• 2010-06-22 > Classic rock legend Styx to perform at Chevy Court

• 2010-06-18 > First blue ribbon of 2010 awarded to Geneva winery

• 2010-06-17 > Tickets for Tim McGraw on sale Saturday, June 19th

• 2010-06-16 > Adam Richman, star of "man v. Food," to appear at the Fair

• 2010-06-08 > Country Music Star Tim McGraw will perform at the Fair

• 2010-06-03 > Jeff Dunham tickets on sale Saturday, June 5th

• 2010-05-25 > Fair releases additional tickets for Justin Bieber, Rush

• 2010-05-24 > Aerosmith tickets on sale Saturday, May 29th

• 2010-05-18 > Comedy ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will perform at the Fair

• 2010-05-13 > Fair competition information now available online

• 2010-05-11 > Fair unveils 2010 poster and theme

• 2010-05-10 > Monster Jam tickets on sale now at State Fair Box Office

• 2010-05-06 > Rock legend Aerosmith to open New York State Fair

• 2010-05-05 > Television's "Wheel of Fortune" to offer VIP State Fair vacation as prize

• 2010-04-29 > Rihanna tickets on sale Saturday, May 1st

• 2010-04-22 > Lady Antebellum to perform free concert ay Chevy Court

• 2010-04-16 > Rihanna to perform at the New York State Fair

• 2010-04-15 > Rush tickets to go on sale Saturday, April 17th

• 2010-04-08 > Rush to perform at the New York State Fair

• 2010-04-07 > Spring dairy cattle show to open at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-03-29 > Rascal Flatts to perform at the Fair

• 2010-03-26 > Applications for Fair employment available

• 2010-03-24 > Teen pop star Justin Bieber to perform at the 2010 Fair

• 2010-03-23 > Fairgrounds to host Syracuse Chamber Business Show

• 2010-03-16 > Home & Garden Show returns to the Fairgrounds

• 2010-03-09 > Fair seeks to promote innovative NY enterprises

• 2010-02-24 > Fair announces $2,500 Americraft Scholarship contest

• 2010-02-23 > New York Farm Show opens at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-02-22 > Shakespeare's "Macbeth" begins final weekend at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-02-19 > Ice artists will compete at historic ice hockey event

• 2010-02-18 > Weather Oultlook for the Mirabito Outdoor Classic

• 2010-02-10 > Annual show to bring hundreds of boats to the Fairgrounds

• 2010-02-05 > CNY Brewfest on tap at the Fairgrounds

• 2010-02-04 > Fairgrounds to host Northeast's largest motorcycle showcase

• 2010-02-03 > Country Folk Art featured at Fairgrounds

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2009 Press Releases

• 2009-12-03 > Fair hosts holiday bike giveaway program

• 2009-11-18 > State Fair wins national award for new media efforts

• 2009-11-17 > Pride of NY Harvest Fest to Feature Wine, Food & Beer Tastings at the State Fairgrounds

• 2009-11-03 > Pride of New York Harvest Fest draws more than 4,000

• 2009-10-26 > Halloween events planned for 'Scaregrounds' - Fright Nights, Halloween Havoc to raise spirits

• 2009-10-06 > Chevy Court named best free concert series

• 2009-10-05 > Super DIRT Week returns to the Fairgrounds

• 2009-10-02 > “Fright Nights at the Fair” opens today in new Fairgrounds location

• 2009-09-23 > Paid attendance hits 25-year high during successful 2009 Fair

• 2009-09-06 > Fair will host annual Labor Day Parade

• 2009-09-06 > Homegrown Talent Day features four CNY groups on Chevy Court

• 2009-09-05 > Westbound motorists urged to use Exit 6 from Rt. 690 for Fair parking

• 2009-09-05 > Fair hosts largest Six-Horse-Hitch Event on the continent

• 2009-09-05 > Fair headed toward world postcard record

• 2009-09-04 > Discount admission to the Fair this weekend with ticket to Saturday’s SU football game

• 2009-09-04 > Fastest text-messager in America to take on challengers

• 2009-09-04 > Fair hosts pep rally for SU Football season opener

• 2009-09-04 > “Today Show” commentator to offer financial advice

• 2009-09-03 > Fairgoers can help break world record

• 2009-09-03 > Commander of USS New York visits Fair

• 2009-09-02 > Bobby Flay's State Fair Demonstration Recipes

• 2009-09-02 > See a professional boxing title fight for $5

• 2009-09-02 > Fair’s 75th Women’s Day highlights sustainability

• 2009-09-01 > Bobby Flay to appear at Chevy Court on Sept. 2

• 2009-08-31 > “Fight Night” boxers to weigh in today before Country Showdown

• 2009-08-30 > CNY Jazz Orchestra, Syracuse Symphony musicians to perform

• 2009-08-29 > Syracuse band will fill in as opening act for The Fray

• 2009-08-29 > Emergency forces Our Lady Peace to cancel appearance

• 2009-08-28 > State Fair one of five featured fairs on MSN

• 2009-08-28 > State Fair connects to thousands through social media

• 2009-08-27 > Governor Paterson opens the New York State Fair

• 2009-08-26 > MTV Show will be filmed at Kelly Clarkson Concert

• 2009-08-25 > New York State Fair to be featured by NBC

• 2009-08-24 > Fair unveils exhibits that promote New York

• 2009-08-06 > Boxers announced for Fight Night at the Fair

• 2009-07-31 > .38 Special, Kenny Wayne Shepherd to play free shows at Fair

• 2009-07-30 > Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby tickets now on sale

• 2009-07-29 > Komen invites 100 cancer survivors to Big & Rich concert

• 2009-07-28 > Amtrak offers to take kids to the Fair for free

• 2009-07-24 > Colgate Country Showdown to hold state finals at the Fair

• 2009-07-14 > Celebrity chef Bobby Flay will cook at the New York State Fair

• 2009-07-13 > Tractor pulling championships return to the State Fair

• 2009-07-13 > Summer's hottest ticket on sale today

• 2009-07-04 > Three top country music acts to play free shows at Chevy Court

• 2009-07-03 > Nation's top Jersey cattle event set for July 4th at Fairgrounds

• 2009-07-03 > Highway parking near Fairgrounds prohibited during Fireworks

• 2009-06-30 > Uncle Kracker to open for Kid Rock at the New York State Fair

• 2009-06-30 > The Fray to perform at the New York State Fair

• 2009-06-29 > Drake Bell, Drew Seeley and Jordan Pruitt to play free concerts

• 2009-06-26 > Seven more free concerts announced for Chevy Court

• 2009-06-17 > Wine competition unofficially kicks off 2009

• 2009-06-13 > Professional Boxers to battle at the New York

• 2009-06-05 > Syracuse firm wins grandstand concession

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