Monthly Archives: August 2015

Royce A. McNett “Paintings by RAM” in the Center of Progress Building

Posted on August 30, 2015 by karen

If you’d like to see a unique artist at work, you’ve GOT to check out “Paintings by RAM” in the Center of Progress building. According to an article in the Watertown Daily Times from a few years ago, Royce A. … Continue reading →

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Red Cross Parking Lot at the Fair needs a crossing guard

Posted on August 29, 2015 by karen

Our trip/adventure at the NYS Fair last night (Friday, 8.28.15) was fabulous as always with just a few exceptions. The biggest one was having to cross a busy 4 lane road (State Fair Blvd) to get to the entrance. Every … Continue reading →

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Attendance up 16,000+ from Opening Day last year!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by karen

New York State Fair officials said 62,136 people passed through the Fair’s gates today, August 27th, 2015. That’s up 16,042 people from opening day last year! Woo Hoo! I have a feeling this year we will break the all-time Fair … Continue reading →

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Ten Best State Fairs in the U.S. – Look who’s #1!!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by karen

Happy Day #1 of the Great New York State Fair! (this less than perfect weather will not last we’re told – yay!) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hoppercom/the-ten-best-state-fairs-_b_5492049.html

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Food Bank conducting first ever food drive on Opening Day of the NYS Fair

Posted on August 24, 2015 by karen

I think this is a FABULOUS idea! In fact maybe in the future it can be done on all days of the Fair. Many volunteers are needed for collection of the items so the days might be limited. This year … Continue reading →

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Midway Ride Tickets ~ Advance Sale Specials!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by karen

SAVE UP TO $10 on Daily UNLIMITED RIDES ARMBANDS – AVAILABLE THROUGH Wednesday AUGUST 26th Purchase your Advance Sale Daily Unlimited Ride armbands through AUGUST 26th for only $20.00 each! Pre-sale armbands are valid for use on any one day … Continue reading →

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Jason Derulo to play Chevy Court Thursday, 9.3.15

Posted on August 20, 2015 by karen

It was announced today by acting fair director Troy Waffner that Jason Derulo, who wowed a large crowd at Chevy Court at last year’s NYS Fair, will perform again on the very same stage on Thursday, September 3rd at 8pm. … Continue reading →

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Wade Shows NYS Fair Midway Ride List 2015!!

Posted on August 18, 2015 by karen

Soooo excited! 9 Days until opening day! Here is the List of the 2015 NYS Fair Midway Rides from Wade Shows website: Alpine Bobs Area 51 Area 51 Carousel Cliff Hanger Comet II Crazy … Continue reading →

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Win 2 Tickets to the NYS Fair!

Posted on August 15, 2015 by karen

Fellow Fairgoers ~ We have Two(2) NYS Fair Tickets (daily passes) to give away! All you have to do is tell us your Favorite AND your Least Favorite Fair Food There are three ways to enter: Comment below this blog post OR … Continue reading →

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The $1 Baked Potato has a new partner!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by karen

In addition to the traditional $1 potato with all the toppings (or none) offered in the Horticulture Building, this year the NYS Fair if offering a $1 Sweet Potato as well! YUM! There will be butter and sweet toppings available. … Continue reading →

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