The Great New York State Fair

Every year, fairgoers are treated to world-class concerts on the Stan Colella Stage at Chevy Court with two shows daily from a variety of popular artists and genres. Did we mention the concerts are FREE with your regular admission ticket to the fair that day?!

In 2019, attendees enjoyed performances by names like Bad Company, Lindsey Stirling, Jimmie Allen, Dropkick Murphys, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, Midland, Ice Cube, The Mavericks, Why Don't We, Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, Granger Smith, Theory of a Deadman, The Roots, lovelytheband, and Gavin DeGraw. For the most updated schedule, click here.

Local New York bands and national touring tribute bands typically perform on the Experience Stage on the western end of the Fairgrounds.

Learn about all the unique fair foods you can devour at the Great New York State Fair, from wine slushies made with local Finger Lakes wine to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que to deep-fried everything.

Farm-to-fork cuisine is at the heart of Taste NY, where free samples of food and beverage products are available daily in the Horticulture Building.

Like what you taste? Products will also be available for sale. Meet the people behind the products and learn from the experts with daily cooking demos. Find the full cooking schedule and event list here.

Don't miss the Taste NY Food Truck Competition, typically held Labor Day Weekend, where 39 different trucks will sell $3 samples of their offerings and you can text the name of your favorite truck to a special number to cast your vote.

The Great New York State Fair offers sculptures in unique mediums, some carved before your very eyes. Whether you prefer sculptures made from 800 pounds of butter, New York State cheese, or 180 tons of sand, you are guaranteed to be impressed by the artistry on display.

All your favorite midway rides like Ferris wheels, tea cups, and coasters return along with as many carnival games as you can handle.

It wouldn't be the Great New York State Fair without showcasing the best of the best of New York State farms. Watch livestock competitions, piglet races, and even the miracle of life itself at the calf-birthing center.

Special Fair Days offer discounts or free admission for certain people and special programming.

In 2020, these include Pride Day (flag-raising ceremony, performances, participation in the parade), Biker Appreciation Day ($1 for fairgoers arriving on motorcycles and showing valid motorcycle licenses), Law Enforcement Day (free admission to active or retired law enforcement or corrections personnel with ID, ceremonies, parade), Senior Citizens Day (free admission with ID), Fire & Rescue Day (free admission to active or retired members of fire departments or emergency services organizations with ID, ceremonies, parade), Women's Day ($1 admission for women ages 13-59, children under 12 free, including luncheon, activities), Comic-Con Day, Native American Day (free admission for members of Native American tribes) Labor Day “Dollar Day,” and Armed Forces Day (free admission to active duty or veteran members of the Armed Forces with military ID, ceremonies, parade).