Monthly Archives: June 2015

Local Music Artists – (somewhat) hidden treasures at the Fair!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by karen

Looking back at all my years at the NYS Fair, some of the best music memories are not from Grandstand Shows or Chevy Court concerts. That’s not to say that I haven’t enjoyed MANY concerts at those venues but … Continue reading →

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Chevy Court main focus of Music at the 2015 NYS Fair

Posted on June 21, 2015 by karen

It seems Chevy Court (or Miller Court for me) is the main focus as far as booking musical acts for the 2015 running of the NYS Fair. Cole Swindell, an up and coming, on the brink of super stardom country … Continue reading →

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People watching

Posted on June 13, 2015 by karen

Every year about this time I think about applying for a job during the Fair, just to experience it from the other side of the counter/booth, etc.. Heck there’s over 200 jobs available! But the requirement of having to work … Continue reading →

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The New York State Fair: How it all began

Posted on June 12, 2015 by karen

FOUNDING AND EARLY YEARS In February 1832 the New York State Agricultural Society was founded in Albany by a group of farmers, legislators, and others to promote agricultural improvement and local fairs. In spring 1841, with the promise of an … Continue reading →

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So long Grandstand…

Posted on June 11, 2015 by karen

With only one musical act booked for the Grandstand at this year’s Fair, and with this being the last year for concerts held there I feel sad… It was hard enough to hear the news that all major Fair concerts … Continue reading →

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Llamas, rabbits and chicks, oh my!

Posted on June 7, 2015 by karen

Love the llamas 🙂

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