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

  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!

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

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!!

            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!

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!

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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Chevy Court Concert Update – Meghan Trainor Cancels

Due to a medical issue involving her vocal cords, Meghan Trainor (“All About That Bass”) has cancelled the remainder of her summer tour which included a show at Chevy Court on Thursday September 3rd at 8pm.  Which is a bummer … Continue reading

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Advance Sale Tickets – Where to get them

Don’t forget to buy your tickets in advance to save $$$! Regular price during the Fair is $10 – Advance sale tickets are only $6.00! According to the nysfair.org web site, you can buy advance sale tickets for entry to the … Continue reading

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Chevy Court Free Concert Schedule Update

Here’s the Chevy Court 2015 Schedule as of August 10th: Everclear – Thursday August 27th @ 2pm Rick Springfield – Thursday August 27th @ 8pm Orleans – Friday, August 28th @ 2pm Melissa Etheridge – Friday August 28th @ 8pm … Continue reading

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18 Days… 18 Days!

It’s almost New York State Fair time! Preparations I’m sure have begun to prepare the fairgrounds for thousands and thousands of visitors arriving Thursday, August 27th, 2015.  I just WISH I had access to the Fairgrounds during the few weeks … Continue reading

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