By Paddy McCarthy
The Great New York State Fair’s ‘Spring into Summer’ Flash Sale already started on June 20th, so you should start booking your tickets now for one of the greatest fairs in North America.
With the summer solstice past us, The Great New York State Fair is giving fairgoers an opportunity to spring into summer with a one-day, online-only flash sale, offering admission to this year’s Fair for $6. Tickets for admission to any day of The Fair, which will be limited to four per customer during the flash sale are on sale now. Parking, which is separate from admission, and tickets for the Fair’s famous Midway, operated by Wade Shows, will go on sale in the coming weeks and is not part of the flash sale.
In all, 10,000 admission tickets will be available as part of the flash sale and must be purchased online by visiting The Great New York State Fair’s website.
Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be sold for a total of $6.28 each, which includes the price of the ticket ($6), ticket fee (.14), and credit card processing fee (.14). This is approximately a $2 savings on the cost of the Fair’s regular admission of $8 per ticket. Admission to The Fair is free for children under 12 and seniors aged 65 and over.
“The Great New York State Fair is loaded with value as we’re all trying to find creative ways to make every dollar count this summer,” said Interim Fair Director Julie LaFave. “Admission to The Fair includes so much, including world-class entertainment, mouth-watering culinary creations, exciting and interactive exhibits, beloved traditions like the world-famous Butter and Sand Sculptures, stunning agricultural competitions, and so much more. We’re excited for fairgoers to experience new attractions and enjoy their long-time favorites.
“Whether you’re looking to come for one day or our entire 13-day run, The Fair is packed with value and we can’t wait to celebrate the very best of New York!”
The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. All concerts and ground entertainment are included in the price of each ticket. Regular admission will go on sale later this summer.
The Fair starts Wednesday, August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
Admission to The Great New York State Fair includes access to 39 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 pm and 6 pm concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and a daily 8 pm concert at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway).
Updated concert schedules are available on The Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park.
Founded in 1841, the Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism.
It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about the Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
I can only tell you this, that The Great New York State Fair has something for everybody, young and not so young, as you can Twist, Rock, Jive and do some Irish dancing as it has music for all tastes to enjoy, for all ages and with plenty of food vendors as well.
I hope to be there when I am Out&About. You can do the TWIST with Chubby Checker or the rowdy, Boston-based,Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 1:00pm Chubby Checker
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 6:00pm 90s Rewind: Digital Underground, Tone Loc & Color Me Badd
Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:00pm RVSHVD
Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00pm Ace Frehley
Friday, August 23, 2024 1:00pm Sophie B. Hawkins
Friday, August 23, 2024 6:00pm Sister Sledge
Saturday, August 24, 2024 1:00pm KIDZ BOP
Saturday, August 24, 2024 6:00pm Ying Yang Twins
Sunday, August 25, 2024 1:00pm The Elders
Sunday, August 25, 2024 6:00pm Dax
Monday, August 26, 2024 1:00pm Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Monday, August 26, 2024 6:00pm CAIN
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00pm Little Anthony
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 6:00pm Blue Öyster Cult
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 6:00pm Danielle Ponder
Thursday, August 29, 2024 6:00pm Chapel Hart
Friday, August 30, 2024 1:00pm The Cleverlys
Friday, August 30, 2024 6:00pm Josh Ross
Friday, August 30, 2024 9:00pm DJ Swiftie
Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:00pm JAMS Funk Fest 2024 Youth Performances
Saturday, August 31, 2024 4:30pm C.P. Lacey – JAMS Funk Fest 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024 6:15pm C.P. Lacey – JAMS Funk Fest 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024 6:30pm Raydio – JAMS Funk Fest 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024 7:45pm C.P. Lacey – JAMS Funk Fest 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024 8:00pm TMF – JAMS Funk Fest 2024
Sunday, September 1, 2024 1:00pm Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
Sunday, September 1, 2024 6:00pm Snow Tha Product
Monday, September 2, 2024 12:00pm Journey From The Heart
Monday, September 2, 2024 4:00pm Journey From The Heart
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 8:00pm Joey Fatone and AJ McLean
Thursday, August 22, 2024 8:00pm Warren Zeiders
Friday, August 23, 2024 8:00pm TLC
Saturday, August 24, 2024 8:00pm Chevelle
Sunday, August 25, 2024 8:00pm Dropkick Murphys
Monday, August 26, 2024 8:00pm Megan Moroney
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:00pm Stephen Sanchez
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:00pm Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Friday, August 30, 2024 8:00pm Big Boi
Saturday, August 31, 2024 8:00pm Brian Kelley
Monday, September 2, 2024 6:00pm Jackyl