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2016 NYS Fair Attendance on pace to set a record!

It looks like we might just have record attendance at this year’s NYS Fair.  I know I’m doing my part 🙂 Courtesy nysfair.gov  

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Admission Prices, General NYS Fair information

Here is a list of special admission price days along with guidelines for attending the Fair.  Be sure to grab a map as you walk in to help you navigate the new layout.  Lots of big changes this year! #nysfair … Continue reading

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Visit nysfairblog.com for an updated MAP of the New NYS Fair 2016!!

Here is the latest map:

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The West End Bar at the NYS Fair – One of my FAVORITES!

The West End Bar is one of my FAVORITE places to head on out to at the end of one of my many days at the Fair.  It supports local music and offers awesome food beverages to round out your … Continue reading

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NYS Fair… Only Hours Away!!

Only hours left until the opening of the Fair – woo hoo! Here’s what happening at Chevy Court throughout the Fair: Date Time Event  Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:55am National Anthem  Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:00am Bridge Street Live (Live … Continue reading

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Pokemon Go At the Fair – All you need to know about the Pokestops and Gyms

So this Pokemon Go phenomenon has basically taken over the world.  Never in a million years did I anticipate how much I would be involved in this game!  Having a daughter who is a huge Pokemon fan, I basically had little … Continue reading

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New for 2016:  Download and print NYS Fair Coupons before you go!

You know what they say – a penny saved is a penny earned.  This year the New York State Fair is offering downloadable coupons for discounts and/or free items at some Fair vendors.  You can print them out before you … Continue reading

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Yay! CENTRO restores NYS Fair Park-N-Ride Shoppingtown Mall stop!

This will make many Central New Yorkers happy! Courtesy:  CNYCentral.com Centro will operate a Park-N-Ride location at ShoppingTown Mall in Dewitt for the 2016 New York State Fair after all.  The shuttle will operate daily during the fair beginning at … Continue reading

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New Home Run Derby and Skills Challenge for young NYS Athletes at the Fair!

Only 12 days to go until the opening of the 2016 Great NYS Fair!  NEW BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL CHALLENGES AT THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE FAIR BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUNG ATHLETES   Arm Wrestling Event Grows for Second … Continue reading

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The Great New York State Fair to have first ever Kosher Food Booth – a step towards more diverse offerings

The more diverse the Fair food is, the better in my opinion! The Great New York State Fair’s first-ever kosher food booth will debut at the 2016 Fair, offering traditional kosher dishes with a Fair theme, Acting Fair Director Troy … Continue reading

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