A sure sign of the end of summer is the arrival of the New York State Fair. This year the fair will run from August 23 to September 3. The New York State Fairgrounds are located in Syracuse.
I remember going to the fair for the first time with my friend and her family. What a sight for couple of kids from the country! The huge midway, the masses of people, the vendors – it was just amazing. Keep in mind the biggest fair we’d ever seen before was the local county fair.
Oh, yes, I can’t forget the food stands! So many places to eat, so little time! I remember many debates over where to eat every time we got hungry.
The 2007 New York State Fair
Of course things change and the New York State Fair is no exception. There’s still an amazing midway, there’s still plenty of food choices, but there’s more free shows now, more people (nearly one million people attended last year’s fair) and many more attractions.
Grandstand performers this year are a diverse bunch, ranging from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Carrie Underwood to Hootie & The Blowfish and Poison.
Free entertainment at Chevrolet Court includes performers War, The Commodores, America and Eddie Money, among others.
Services Available at the Fair
Tram service is available on the fairgrounds from 9 am to 8 pm. The tram makes 11 stops and costs $2.
Strollers, wagons, wheelchairs and electric scooters are available for rent at the fair.
Fair Admission
Admission to the Fair is $10 at the gate, or $6 in advance.
Advance sale tickets are available up until August 22 at the Fair Box Office, at local advance sale outlets and online at Ticketmaster.com.
See Tickets for a list of retail locations offering advance sale tickets.
Children 12 and under are free.
Seniors 60 and over are admitted free on August 27 and 28.
August 30 is Veteran’s Day. Veterans are admitted free with Military ID.
Students 16 and under and Native Americans are admitted free on August 31.
Whether you go for the performers, the midway or the food, enjoy your time at the New York State Fair!
Helpful Links
NYS Fair
Map
FAQ
Grandstand Performers
Chevrolet Court Performers
Centro Bus Service
Photo of the midway by Mike Okoniewski and courtesy of the New York State Fair.
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