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How is the NYS Fair Makeover Coming Along?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by karen

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The Grandstand is gone… Many heard the implosion from miles away.

Posted on January 9, 2016 by karen

Click post title for raw footage of the Grandstand implosion, courtesy of Newschannel 9

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Goodbye, NYS Fair Grandstand… *sniff*

Posted on January 9, 2016 by karen

Very sad situation… šŸ™ http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2016/01/demolition_of_nys_fair_grandstand_scheduled_for_this_saturday_2.html

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Cyber Monday 2016 Fair Tickets – Did you get yours??

Posted on December 1, 2015 by karen

If you weren’t able to snag some 2016 New York State Fair tickets for $3 each during the Cyber Monday online sale, there will be more opportunities to purchase pre-sale tickets at discounted prices: http://nysfair.org/the-great-new-york-state-fair-doubles-tickets-available-for-cyber-monday-sale/

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Lack of Grandstand Acts affecting nearby Fair vendors

Posted on September 5, 2015 by karen

The lack of entertainment acts booked for the Grandstand at the NYS Fair this year has had a direct effect on many of the food vendors whose business depended on them. Ā A bulk of their sales were from patrons who … Continue reading →

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Dig Safely New York Exhibit at the NYS Fair is a hit with Fairgoers

Posted on September 3, 2015 by karen

As you are wandering the New York State Fair this year, I encourage you to head on over to the entrance to the Arts and Crafts BuildingĀ just past Chevy Court and the Center of Progress Building. Ā There you will find … Continue reading →

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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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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 FavoriteĀ ANDĀ 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! Ā YUM! Ā There will be butter and sweet toppings available. … Continue reading →

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Advance Sale Tickets – Where to get them

Posted on August 10, 2015 by karen

Don’t forget to buy your tickets in advance to saveĀ $$$! 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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