The New York State Fair is back. For 18 days this summer you can enjoy fair food, midway rides and games, farm animals and live music and all for only 3 bucks
The pandemic canceled a lot of things that New Yorkers were looking forward to in 2020. The State Fair was one of those things, and "out of an abundance of caution," that was not held like originally planned.
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball and Acting State Fair Director Troy Waffner today announced that the first-ever New York yogurt bar, called YO2GO, will debut at the 2014 Great New York State Fair. YO2GO will take up 40 feet of space in the New York State Fair's Dairy Products Building and provide consumers with two different styles of yogurt - regular vanilla and Greek - made with
New York State Thruway officials have warned travelers heading to Syracuse for the opening of the New York State Fair on Thursday that President Obama's central New York visit could cause traffic hangups.
Those who are fans of the baked potato at the New York State Fair will find the line to obtain the savory spud shorter this year.
Fair organizers say the procedure for the tuber treat will involve a separate line for the potato itself, then the drink, then the condiments.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine has announced that the Great New York State Fair will play host to a major exhibit that will show New Yorkers how coordinated remediation efforts between state and local partners at Onondaga Lake is changing the region and providing for future economic vitality.
Entries in the New York State Fair's annual Home Brew Competition have been pouring in and it's now last call for home brewers as the deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m.
Last year, 74 home brewers submitted 267 entries. They compete in 28 categories encompassing various types of beers, ales, meads and ciders.
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine has announced a number of initiatives taking place at the 2013 Great New York State Fair to promote the state's growing wine industry.