2021 NYS Fair Admission Tickets and Parking Information:
From the NYS Fair web site:
You can now buy your admission & parking in the same transaction!
The 2021 Great New York State Fair is now the most affordable state fair in the nation with admission tickets on sale for $3 each—the lowest regular admission price of any major fair. People ages 65 and up will now be admitted free every day of the Fair. That is in addition to the Fair’s longstanding tradition of free admission for children ages 12 and under and for certain groups on special honorary days.
Tickets and $5 vouchers for parking in the Fair’s lots are available online via the Fair’s official online ticket seller, Etix, or by calling Etix toll-free at 1-800-514-3849 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Having both available on Etix, you can now buy your admission and parking in the same transaction!
There will be no cash sales at the Fair’s entrance gates or in parking lots. Kiosks will be available at gates 1 and 10 for self-service use to purchase admissions. Large signs with QR codes will be at all gates so patrons can use their phones to link directly to the ticket purchase site. Drivers can pay for parking by credit card in each lot or by EZPass Plus in the Fair’s Orange and Brown lots. EZ Pass Plus is a free add-on to EZ Pass that allows it to be used to pay for parking in addition to highway tolls.
With fees, each admission ticket is $3.18 and each parking voucher is $5.23. Up to 20 tickets can be purchased at a time. Etix advises that because so many festivals and fairs are operating this year, its call center is taking a very high volume of calls. Customers who are asked to leave their names and phone numbers for a call-back will have their calls returned often within three hours but always within 24 hours.
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One of the most popular rock bands of all time, Foreigner, will perform on the Chevy Park stage at the Chevrolet Music Festival at the 2021 Great New York State Fair Monday, August 23 at 8 p.m. Founding member Mick Jones leads the band that scored nine Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, including “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Feels Like The First Time” and “Cold As Ice.” It will be the fourth appearance for Foreigner at the Fair, following shows in 1994, 2006 and 2011. All concerts are free with $3 Fair admission.
“Any list of the top rock bands includes Foreigner. They’ve created unforgettable songs that are staples of classic rock radio and Spotify and YouTube playlists worldwide. We’re so glad to have them back and I’m looking forward to a great show,” said Troy Waffner, Fair Director.
Foreigner joins a lineup of more than 50 national touring shows presented in the Chevrolet Music Festival, the largest free music festival at any state fair in America. Shows announced to date include:
Nas, Friday, August 20 at 8 p.m.
98 Degrees, Saturday, August 21 at 2 p.m.
RATT, Saturday, August 21 with time to be announced
Brothers Osborne, Sunday, August 22, 8 p.m.
REO Speedwagon, Wednesday, August 25 at 8 p.m.
Three Dog Night, Thursday, August 26 with time to be announced
Sister Sledge, Friday, August 27 at 2 p.m.
Melissa Etheridge, Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m.
Vixen and Great White, Saturday, August 28 with time to be announced.
Dropkick Murphys, Sunday, August 29 at 8 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys, Tuesday, August 31 at 2 p.m.
Halestorm, Tuesday, August 31 at 8 p.m.
Sheena Easton, Wednesday, September 1 at 2 p.m.
Blue Oyster Cult, Wednesday, September 1 with time to be announced
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Thursday, September 2 with time to be announced
Based on current state guidance, concerts are likely to take place on the Chevy Park stage in the New York Experience festival grounds. Attendance will be limited. Concertgoers will need a ticket to enter the concert area in addition to the $3 admission ticket to the Fair. Concert area tickets will be free of charge and available until the attendance limit is reached. Food and beverages will be available inside the concert area. Families and groups will be assigned to a designated area from which they can enjoy the concert. Masks will be required any time a person is outside their designated area.
Chevrolet sponsors concerts at the Great New York State Fair.
The Reimagined 2021 Great New York State Fair brings back the elements fairgoers love best – food, music, rides and games, and agriculture – in an outdoor format designed to be as safe as possible. Based on current state guidance, the Fair’s buildings will not be open except for some bathrooms. To comply with limits on attendance, $3 admission tickets will only be sold online and only to the safe capacity limits of the grounds. Tickets will be good only for the date of the Fair for which it is purchased.
Safety guidance can change and prospective fairgoers are advised to follow the Fair’s social media sites, sign up for the Fair’s email newsletter, or closely follow the Fair’s website to get the latest developments.
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New York State Fair 2021 – August 20 – September 6, 2021 | Syracuse, NY
NYS Fair Press Release:
Rock Icon Melissa Etheridge to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair
Rock superstar Melissa Etheridge returns to the Great New York State Fair Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m. The “I’m The Only One” and “Come To My Window” singer will perform on Pride Day as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival. All concerts are free with Fair admission.
“We’re thrilled to have her back. She’s an icon of rock music and always puts on a great performance. This is one of the important shows on our calendar as we begin to roll out our biggest and most diverse lineup ever,” said Troy Waffner, Fair Director.
Melissa Etheridge joins a lineup of more than 50 national touring shows presented as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival. Shows announced to date include:
Previously announced shows include:
REO Speedwagon, Wednesday, August 25 at 8 p.m.
Vixen and Great White, Saturday, August 28 with time to be announced.
Dropkick Murphys, Sunday, August 29 at 8 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys, Tuesday, August 31 at 2 p.m.
Sheena Easton, Wednesday, September 1 at 2 p.m.
Based on current state guidance, concerts are likely to take place on the Chevy Park stage in the New York Experience festival grounds. Attendance will be limited. Concertgoers will need a ticket to enter the concert area in addition to the $3 admission ticket to the Fair. Concert area tickets will be free of charge and available until the attendance limit is reached. Food and beverages will be available inside the concert area. Families and groups will be assigned to a designated area from which they can enjoy the concert. Masks will be required any time a person is outside their designated area. Safety guidance can change and prospective fairgoers are advised to follow the Fair’s social media sites, sign up for the Fair’s email newsletter, or closely follow the Fair’s website to get the latest developments.
Chevrolet sponsors concerts at Chevy Court and the Experience Stage.
The Reimagined 2021 Great New York State Fair brings back the elements fairgoers love best – food, music, rides and games, and agriculture – in an outdoor format designed to be as safe as possible. Based on current state guidance, the Fair’s buildings will not be open except for some bathrooms. To comply with limits on attendance, $3 admission tickets will only be sold online and only to the safe capacity limits of the grounds. Tickets will be good only for the date of the Fair for which it is purchased.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Find the Great New York State Fair on its website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and enjoy photos from the Fair on Flickr. Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for the Great New York State Fair to statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.
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IMPORTANT NEWS:
A YEAR OF MANY CHANGES…
The 2021 State Fair will be unlike any in our long history. We’re calling it “Reimagined” because we’ve had to adapt to where we are in the fight against COVID-19. You’ll have to wear a mask and you will need to choose the days that you’re planning to come, among other changes, so that we can all have a great time AND a safe time. Safety rules from the state can change and if they do, we will let you know.
Rock Icon Melissa Etheridge to Perform at The 2021 Great New York State Fair
Rock superstar Melissa Etheridge returns to the Great New York State Fair Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m. The “I’m The Only One” and “Come To My Window” singer will perform on Pride Day as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival. All concerts are free with Fair admission.
“We’re thrilled to have her back. She’s an icon of rock music and always puts on a great performance. This is one of the important shows on our calendar as we begin to roll out our biggest and most diverse lineup ever,” said Troy Waffner, Fair Director.
Melissa Etheridge joins a lineup of more than 50 national touring shows presented as part of the Chevrolet Music Festival. Shows announced to date include:
Previously announced shows include:
REO Speedwagon, Wednesday, August 25 at 8 p.m.
Vixen and Great White, Saturday, August 28 with time to be announced.
Dropkick Murphys, Sunday, August 29 at 8 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys, Tuesday, August 31 at 2 p.m.
Sheena Easton, Wednesday, September 1 at 2 p.m.
Based on current state guidance, concerts are likely to take place on the Chevy Park stage in the New York Experience festival grounds. Attendance will be limited. Concertgoers will need a ticket to enter the concert area in addition to the $3 admission ticket to the Fair. Concert area tickets will be free of charge and available until the attendance limit is reached. Food and beverages will be available inside the concert area. Families and groups will be assigned to a designated area from which they can enjoy the concert. Masks will be required any time a person is outside their designated area. Safety guidance can change and prospective fairgoers are advised to follow the Fair’s social media sites, sign up for the Fair’s email newsletter, or closely follow the Fair’s website to get the latest developments.
Chevrolet sponsors concerts at Chevy Court and the Experience Stage.
The Reimagined 2021 Great New York State Fair brings back the elements fairgoers love best – food, music, rides and games, and agriculture – in an outdoor format designed to be as safe as possible. Based on current state guidance, the Fair’s buildings will not be open except for some bathrooms. To comply with limits on attendance, $3 admission tickets will only be sold online and only to the safe capacity limits of the grounds. Tickets will be good only for the date of the Fair for which it is purchased.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Find the Great New York State Fair on its website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and enjoy photos from the Fair on Flickr. Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for the Great New York State Fair to statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.
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IMPORTANT NEWS:
A YEAR OF MANY CHANGES…
The 2021 State Fair will be unlike any in our long history. We’re calling it “Reimagined” because we’ve had to adapt to where we are in the fight against COVID-19. You’ll have to wear a mask and you will need to choose the days that you’re planning to come, among other changes, so that we can all have a great time AND a safe time. Safety rules from the state can change and if they do, we will let you know.
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Statement from New York State Fair Director Troy Waffner
Today, Governor Cuomo announced that the 2020 Great New York State Fair would be canceled to ensure the health and safety of New Yorkers and all fairgoers. This is the second time in the Fair’s long history that it has been necessary to cancel the State Fair: the first was during World War II, and today in 2020, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In both cases, the cause was just and proper: to protect people. We are proud to put on the Great New York State Fair and provide a showcase for the best of New York agriculture, but our number one concern is always the health and safety of our fairgoers, vendors and staff. Those who bought tickets for this year’s Fair during our special sale will be able to use them next year or get refunds, with details to come on that. Last year’s purchased tickets that would have been honored this year will be honored in 2021. Vendors who sent in deposits will receive full refunds. We dearly wish we could hold the Fair this year and know that one day soon we will come out of the darkness. When we do, the things we enjoy and the people we love will be there. This is a difficult chapter in our history, but it is only one chapter and the next chapter will be our best ever. We will see you next August. Until then, stay safe and be strong. – Troy
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Free trees / NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Location: New Exposition Center
Cost: Free
The state Department of Conservation is handing out 250 free seedlings at 10 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. daily. These trees are a year or two old, and from the Saratoga Tree Nursery.
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