Press Releases
Fan favorite to return to the State Fair Grandstand
2012-05-10 – Keith Urban, winner of four Grammy Awards for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, will bring his 2012 concert tour to the Great New York State Fair as part of the Grandstand concert series. Academy of Country Music and Grammy Award nominee David Nai…
Regional talent to be featured at New York State Fair
2012-05-08 – The New York State Fair is all about free music, with 24 national touring artists on Chevy Court, and nine national, regional and local artists performing as part of the Midway Music Series. The Fair also has an additional free stage focused on regio…
Go for the “Blue” at the State Fair
2012-05-03 – Pigs and pigeons; fine arts and photography; flowers and Christmas trees. Where else can you find such a selection of blue-ribbon contests but the New York State Fair? Those interested in entering these and the several other competitions that the New…
Two more artists announced for Midway Music Series
2012-04-27 – The New York State Fair has announced two more acts that will perform during this year's Midway Music Series. An expected nine national, regional and local artists will perform during the 2012 concert series. Singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton and Centr…
Wallpaper. to perform at the Midway Music Series
2012-04-25 – The New York State Fair has announced another act that will perform during this year's Midway Music Series. An expected nine national, regional and local artists will perform during the 2012 concert series. Alternative/pop group Wallpaper. with opene…
Three more Chevy Court concerts announced
2012-04-19 – The New York State Fair announced three more of the 24 acts that will perform during this year's Chevy Court concert series, offering an array of shows that will appeal to a broad audience of Fairgoers. Two different acts will perform each day at 2 p…
First Chevy Court concerts announced
2012-04-13 – The New York State Fair has announced the first three acts that will perform on Chevy Court during the 2012 Fair. Two different acts will perform each day at 2 and 8 p.m. All shows at Chevy Court are free with Fair admission. Alternative rock band Ne…
Revamped music series to offer more free music at NYSF
2012-04-06 – New in 2011, the New York State Fair hosted six concerts on the Talent Showcase Stage in addition to the Chevy Court Concert Series and the concerts and events at the State Fair Grandstand. Artists such as The Cab, Andy Grammar and former lead Guns N…
And the first State Fair Grandstand announcement is…
2012-03-22 – Multi-Platinum country rocker Jason Aldean is bringing his "My Kinda Party Tour" to the 2012 Great New York State Fair as part of the Grandstand concert series. Luke Bryan, winner of the Top New Solo Vocalist and Top New Artist at the Academy of Coun…
Spring is on its way at the Home & Garden Show
2012-03-14 – Begin planning your spring cleaning and home improvement projects at the CNY Home & Garden show during the four-day event at the New York State Fairgrounds, March 15-18. Organized by the Home Builders and remodelers Association of Central New York, t…
Don’t “wine,” enter to win at the State Fair!
2012-03-05 – The first competitions available for entry at the 2012 New York State Fair are sure to make you "blush." Competition descriptions, rules and deadlines are now available at www.nysfair.org/competitions for the following categories: Home Brew, Commerci…
Fun never stops with camping opportunities at the State Fair
2012-03-01 – Do you find yourself having so much fun at the New York State Fair that you hate to leave at night when all the buildings close, the rides stop, and the music is silenced? By participating in temporary RV parking at the Fair, now you don't have to. F…
Halfway there to the New York State Fair
2012-02-23 – Today, Feb. 23, marks the halfway point to New York State's largest annual event, the Great New York State Fair which will run Aug. 23 to Sept. 3 this year. "Nearly one million visitors attend the Fair each year," said State Fair Director, Dan O'Hara…
New York Farm Show begins Thursday at the Fairgrounds
2012-02-22 – Farmers from across the Northeastern United States and Canada will showcase the latest in agricultural equipment, services, and products beginning this Thursday, Feb. 23, at the New York State Fairgrounds. More than 400 commercial exhibitors will fil…
CNY Boat Show returns to the Fairgrounds
2012-02-15 – Thinking about the warmer months ahead? Don't miss the Central New York Boat Show beginning tomorrow at the Fairgrounds. With over 500 power and sail boats for sale in the Center of Progress Building, the Horticulture Building, and the Exhibit Center…
Answer the call of the wild at the NY Sportsman’s Expo
2012-01-25 – During these cold winter months it can be difficult to get in touch with the great outdoors, but the New York Sportsman's Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds makes it easy with a rock climbing wall, an archery range, a catch and release trout pond…
Want to promote your product at the Fair? Apply now !
2012-01-12 – Do you have a product that is fresh and innovative? How about an idea for the new must-try Fair food? Do you have an exhibit that will draw crowds of all ages? Here's your chance to become a favorite among the vendors at the Great New York State Fair…