| The Great New York State Fair | August 21 - September 1, 2008

For more information contact:
Fred Pierce - Director of Public Relations
(315) 487-7711 ext. 1240 | Fax (315) 488-1045
Email: fred.pierce@agmkt.state.ny.us

Press Releases
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Logos & Artwork
Daily Attendance Figures

Press Releases

Orange County Chopper Road Show coming to the New York State Fair 06/18/08 - The father and sons from “American Chopper” will square off in a motorcycle build-off at the New York State Fair...
Classic Rock Legends Boston and Styx to Play at the New York State Fair 06/10/08 - Two legendary bands, Boston and Styx, will join forces to fill the New York State Fair grandstand with classic rock music...
Rascal Flatts and guest Taylor Swift to Close out New York State Fair Concert Series 06/02/08 - Rascal Flatts, one of country music’s hottest-selling bands, and Taylor Swift, country’s fastest-rising female star, will...
Family Seating Available for Monster Jam 05/30/08 - A no-alcohol, “family-friendly” seating section will be available for people attending the Monster Jam event at the New...
Monster Trucks to Battle at the New York State Fairgrounds 05/29/08 - Some of the planet’s best-known monster trucks will battle for dominance at the New York State fairgrounds Saturday, May...
‘High School Musical’ stars Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu to sing at State Fair 05/27/08 - “High School Musical” stars Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu will bring their youthful brand of pop music to the Great New...
State Fair Competition Information Now Available Online 05/15/08 - People with quilts, cakes, cows, or one of hundreds of other possible competition entries for the Great New York State...
Def Leppard to Prowl the New York State Fair Grandstand 05/12/08 - Heavy metal legend Def Leppard will rock the New York State Fair grandstand Aug. 24. Tickets to see the iconic British...
Daughtry to Kick Off the 2008 State Fair Concert Series 05/05/08 - Daughtry, the band formed by one of the most popular “American Idol” stars in the show’s history, will play at the New...
New York State Fair Releases 2008 Chevy Court Concert Lineup 04/30/08 - The New York State Fair has announced a nearly complete list of artists scheduled to play free concerts at Chevy Court...
Country Star Toby Keith will Return to the New York State Fair 04/25/08 - Country superstar Toby Keith will return to the New York State Fair grandstand this year, bringing his “Biggest &...
Teens Add Living Lawn Chair to Permanent State Fair Landscape 04/18/08 - Teenagers from across New York will create a permanent, “living sofa” at the New York State Fairgrounds Saturday, April...
Goo Goo Dolls to Play at the New York State Fair August 22 04/14/08 - The Goo Goo Dolls - a Buffalo-born band that made the big time, but never forgot its upstate roots - will play at the New...
Empire Expo Center Hosts Largest Spiring Dairy Cattle Show In the Nation 04/11/08 - Individual cows valued at up to half a million dollars are among the roughly 1,000 head of dairy cattle that will complete...
New York State Fair Bans Smoking at Mohegan Sun Grandstand 04/08/08 - Officials at the New York State Fair today announced a new no smoking policy for the grandstand that will go into effect...
Brooks & Dunn, ZZ Top to play August 25 04/07/08 - Brooks & Dunn, the top-selling duo in the history of country music, will appear with the legendary Texas rock band ZZ...
Journey Headlines Rock Legends At The State Fair 03/31/08 - A trio of music legends - Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick – will rock the Mohegan Sun Grandstand at the New York State Fair...
Jonas Brothers Fair Tickets Will Go On Sale March 29 03/24/08 - Tickets to see the Jonas Brothers during the Great New York State Fair will go on sale at noon Saturday, as the popular...
William Fredericks Receives IAFE Certification 01/02/08 - William Fredericks, Property Manager of the New York State Fair, has been designated a Certified Fair Executive by the...

Daily Fair Photos

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Logos & Artwork

2008 State Fair Logo - 4 Color/hi-res jpg | 1.71mb

2008 State Fair Logo - 4 Color/low-res jpg | 215kb

2008 State Fair Logo - Greyscale jpg | 955kb

Regular State Fair Logo - 4 Color jpg | 130kb

Regular Empire Expo Center Logo - 4 Color jpg | 66kb

Daily Attendance Figures

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