Holiday Shopping begins at the Fairgrounds this weekend
11/07/2008 – The holiday shopping season officially begins at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, as a wide variety of unique, quality gifts go on sale during the Syracuse Junior League's 13th annual Holiday Shoppes. More than 8,000 people are expected …
State Fairgrounds plays role in Syracuse Invitational
10/31/2008 – More than 100 riders in this weekend's Syracuse International Sporthorse Tournament and National Horse Show will stable their horses and practice at the New York State fairgrounds before competing in one of the nation's most prestigious equine events…
“Buy American” Scholarship Contest Launched from the New York State Fair
10/02/2008 – Americraft, the new sponsor of the New York State Fair's Center of Progress Building, is hosting a college scholarship contest to find the New York high school student who best expresses the importance of buying American-made products. In addition t…
Fright Nights at the Fair Extends the Halloween Season
10/29/2008 – Halloween doesn't have to begin and end on Oct. 31; at least not at the New York State Fairgrounds. Fright Nights at the Fair this week will open its doors a day early, on Thursday, Oct. 30, the day before Halloween. It will be open Halloween night …
Nation’s Largest Fall Alpaca Show Kicks off at the State Fairgrounds
10/24/2008 – More than a thousand alpacas - adorable, llama-like animals that are becoming increasingly familiar on American farms - will be at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend for the Empire Alpaca Extravaganza, the largest fall gathering of its kind …
Super DIRT Week Returns to the New York State Fairgrounds
10/06/2008 – Super DIRT Week will roar into the New York State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Oct. 7, kicking off its 37th year with a six-day event expected to draw as many as 100,000 people from across the Northeast. The gates open at noon Oct. 7, launching six days …
Fright Nights at The Fair Opens for the Halloween Season
10/03/2008 – Fright Nights at the Fair, the largest haunted house attraction in Central New York and one of the biggest in New York State, will open for the Halloween season on Friday, Oct. 3. It will run every weekend through the end of October. The annual Hall…
New York’s Largest RV Show Rolls Into the Fairgrounds
09/25/2008 – More than 1,000 recreational vehicles will be on display this weekend, Sept. 26-28, as the largest RV show in New York sets up camp at the state fairgrounds' Empire Expo Center. The 14th annual New York State Recreational Vehicle Show will occupy mo…
State Fair Closes Out a Successful 2008 Season
09/15/2008 – The New York State Fair's 2008 season was one of the most successful ever, with dramatic increases over the previous year in paid attendance and midway revenue, despite a challenging economic climate. Visitors experienced a variety of new attractions…
State Fair to Host Ceremony for Victims of 9-11 Attacks
09/10/2008 – A public remembrance ceremony honoring the victims of the 9-11 terrorist attacks will be held at the Empire Expo Center fairgrounds Thursday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony, sponsored by the Eagle Association of CNY, will be held in front of the …
Fair Director Becomes a Wizard, and Athletes Shine During Annual Competitions
08/28/2008 – New York State Fair Director Dan O'Hara temporarily joined the Harlem Wizards basketball team Wednesday, Aug. 26, highlighting the kind of fun-filled sports competitions that bring athletes to the Fair year after year. O'Hara sunk several baskets du…
Fair Welcomes Seniors for Second Special Day
08/26/2008 – Admission and tram service will be free for senior citizens again today, Aug. 26, as the New York State Fair celebrates its second Senior Day of 2008. The Fair's $10 admission fee will be waived for people age 60 or older for the second consecutive …
Records Broken at the 2008 State Fair
08/24/2008 – History continues to be made at the 2008 New York State Fair as record numbers of people attend grandstand concerts, have fun on the midway, and sample fresh, New York-grown potatoes.As of Saturday, Aug. 23, a record 90,175 tickets had been issued fo…
New York State Fair Kicks Off Its 162nd Season
08/22/2008 – Beautiful weather and high-profile guests ushered in the first two days of the Great New York State Fair as 131,543 people helped kick off the 2008 season.With attendance of 58,035 on opening day (Aug. 21) and 73,508 on Friday (Aug. 22), Fair attenda…
Chevy Court Addition Plus More Regional Musical Talent
08/17/2008 – The New York State Fair will showcase more regional music talent than ever before this summer with a several new performance venues and a full day of Chevy Court entertainment by some of the top bands in Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Bingh…
Fireworks to Open and Close the 2008 New York State Fair
08/16/2008 – The New York State Fair will begin and end its annual, 12-day run with spectacular fireworks displays on its opening and closing days, Fair officials announced Saturday. Majestic Fireworks of Clinton will light up the evening sky on Thursday, Aug…
Fair Breaks Record for Concert Tickets Sold
08/15/2008 – The New York State Fair today announced it has sold more grandstand concert tickets in 2008 than have ever been sold in the history of the Fair. As of this morning, 77,239 paid admission tickets had been sold to the 11 shows that make up the Best…
Demolition Derby to End the New York State Fair with a Bang!
08/13/2008 – The Demolition Derby, a crowd-pleasing New York State Fair tradition for three decades, will be back at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand on Sept. 1. Fans interested in joining the fender-crunching action still have time to find a derby car of their own and…
State Fair Sets New Record for Concert Ticket Revenue
08/07/2008 – The New York State Fair today broke its record for concert box office revenue, bringing in $3,702,096; more than any other concert series in the Fair’s 167 year history. Ticket revenue for the Best Buy Concert Series at the Fair’s Mohega…
Fair to Showcase NY Wine with Three New Venues
07/25/2008 – New York, the third-largest grape- and wine-producing state in the country, is home to some of the world’s most respected vineyards and scores of award-winning wines. This year, the New York State Fair will showcase those accomplishments, and g…
State Fair Women’s Day Will Focus On Sustainability
07/07/2008 – The New York State Fair will bring back its traditional Women’s Day Luncheon on Aug. 27 with a non-traditional theme: Living Green. The 12:15 p.m. Empire Room luncheon, once the centerpiece of the Fair’s annual Women’s Day event, h…
Orange County Chopper Road Show coming to the New York State Fair
06/06/2008 – The father and sons from “American Chopper” will square off in a motorcycle build-off at the New York State Fair grandstand Aug. 30, as Orange County Chopper brings its touring show to the Fair. Tickets to see the unique event, based on …
Classic Rock Legends Boston and Styx to Play at the New York State Fair
06/06/2008 – Two legendary bands, Boston and Styx, will join forces to fill the New York State Fair grandstand with classic rock music Tuesday, August 26. Tickets to the colossal double-header at the Fair’s Mohegan Sun Grandstand will go on sale Saturday, …
Rascal Flatts and guest Taylor Swift to Close out New York State Fair Concert Series
06/06/2008 – Rascal Flatts, one of country music’s hottest-selling bands, and Taylor Swift, country’s fastest-rising female star, will perform at the New York State Fair Aug. 31 to close the Fair’s 2008 Best Buy grandstand concert series. Ticke…
‘High School Musical’ stars Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu to sing at State Fair
05/05/2008 – “High School Musical” stars Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu will bring their youthful brand of pop music to the Great New York State Fair Aug. 27. Tickets to see Hudgens and Bleu at the Fair’s Mohegan Sun Grandstand will go on sale…
State Fair Competition Information Now Available Online
05/05/2008 – People with quilts, cakes, cows, or one of hundreds of other possible competition entries for the Great New York State Fair can begin signing up for this summer’s blue-ribbon contests by going online. The Fair this week posted detailed informa…
Def Leppard to Prowl the New York State Fair Grandstand
05/05/2008 – Heavy metal legend Def Leppard will rock the New York State Fair grandstand Aug. 24. Tickets to see the iconic British hard-rock band play at the Fair’s Mohegan Sun Grandstand on the Coors & LaBatt’s Stage will go on sale Saturday, May 1…
Daughtry to Kick Off the 2008 State Fair Concert Series
05/05/2008 – Daughtry, the band formed by one of the most popular “American Idol” stars in the show’s history, will play at the New York State Fair grandstand on Aug. 21, the opening night of the fair. Tickets to see rocker Chris Daughtry and h…
New York State Fair Releases 2008 Chevy Court Concert Lineup
04/30/2008 – The New York State Fair has announced a nearly complete list of artists scheduled to play free concerts at Chevy Court during the 2008 Fair. The lineup also includes a full day devoted to regional bands from throughout upstate New York. The New York …
Teens Add Living Lawn Chair to Permanent State Fair Landscape
04/18/2008 – Teenagers from across New York will create a permanent, “living sofa” at the New York State Fairgrounds Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. until noon, during an annual 4-H leadership retreat. The sod couch will be the first piece in…
New York State Fair Bans Smoking at Mohegan Sun Grandstand
04/08/2008 – Officials at the New York State Fair today announced a new no smoking policy for the grandstand that will go into effect immediately. The new policy is aimed at improving visitors' experience and the environment of the grandstand.“We have…
Country Star Toby Keith will Return to the New York State Fair
04/04/2008 – Country superstar Toby Keith will return to the New York State Fair grandstand this year, bringing his “Biggest & Baddest Tour” to Central New York Aug. 28.Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. concert at the Fair’s Mohegan Sun Grandstand on the Coors and L…
Goo Goo Dolls to Play at the New York State Fair August 22
04/04/2008 – The Goo Goo Dolls - a Buffalo-born band that made the big time, but never forgot its upstate roots - will play at the New York State Fair Aug. 22.Tickets to see the 7:30 p.m. concert at the Fair’s Mohegan Sun Grandstand will cost $39.50 and $29.50…
Brooks & Dunn, ZZ Top to play August 25
04/04/2008 – Brooks & Dunn, the top-selling duo in the history of country music, will appear with the legendary Texas rock band ZZ Top at the Great New York State Fair Aug. 25, the Fair and Live Nation announced today.Tickets to this unique country and blues-rock…
Jonas Brothers Fair Tickets Will Go On Sale March 29
03/03/2008 – Tickets to see the Jonas Brothers during the Great New York State Fair will go on sale at noon Saturday, as the popular teen band becomes the first grandstand act officially announced for the 2008 Fair.The Jonas Brothers, a platinum-selling trio of s…
Journey Headlines Rock Legends At The State Fair
03/03/2008 – A trio of music legends - Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick – will rock the Mohegan Sun Grandstand at the New York State Fair on Aug. 23.Tickets to see all three classic rock bands in one marathon show will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the State…
William Fredericks Receives IAFE Certification
01/02/2008 – William Fredericks, Property Manager of the New York State Fair, has been designated a Certified Fair Executive by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.The certification is based upon a rigid scorecard of management skills, educatio…
