Category Archives: 2016 NYS Fair

All time NYS Fair Attendance record broken!

The record attendance number from 2001 is history.  It was an amazing run this year at the NYS Fair!  Folks curious about the renovations to the fairgrounds and the near perfect weather for all days of the Fair clearly had an impact. … Continue reading

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$3 Thursday helps to Boost Attendance at the NYS Fair

Courtesy Syracuse.com Just over 90,000 people passed through the gates of the New York State Fair Thursday, surpassing an attendance record that had stood more than a decade. Fair officials said that $3 Thursday helped draw 23,589 more people to … Continue reading

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Spoiler Alert – 2016 Sand Sculpture Photos

The theme this year for the Sand Sculpture, located in the Center of Progress Building at the NYS Fair is “Tribute to the Grandstand”.  It features past acts that appeared at the now demolished Grandstand (*sniff*). The details were amazing … Continue reading

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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!!

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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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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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