The Great New York State Fair begins on Wednesday, August 24 and continues through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
Fair admission is $3 for adults. People ages 65 and up, as well as children ages 12 and under are admitted free every day of the Fair. Parking costs $5 per vehicle for entrance into any of the Fair’s public lots. Both admission and parking sales are available online via the Fair’s official online ticket seller, Etix (https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/8927?), or by calling Etix toll-free at 1-800-514-3849 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
There will be no cash sales at the Fair’s entrance gates or in parking lots. Self-service kiosks will be available at all gates to purchase admissions. Large signs with QR codes will also be available so patrons can use their phones to link directly to the ticket purchase site. Drivers can pay for parking by credit card in each lot or by EZPass Plus in the Fair’s Orange and Brown lots. EZ Pass Plus is a free add-on to EZ Pass that allows it to be used to pay for parking in addition to highway tolls. Drivers are encouraged to purchase their parking tickets in advance for easier entry into the parking lots.
Sea Lion Splash Show heads this year’s list of free entertainment at the 2022 Great New York State Fair. The show features sea lions performing in a presentation that is equal parts funny and educational. The sea lions will perform three times daily during the week (Monday through Friday), at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. with four shows on weekends (Saturday & Sunday), at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Great shows and street-level surprises are spread throughout the Fairgrounds, including an Antique Tractor Display, Hollywood Racing Pigs, World of Horses Exhibit, the famous butter sculpture, and much more. Visit https://nysfair.ny.gov/entertainment/attractions for the complete list.
More than 100 food and beverage vendors – including 15 new vendors – will be on hand to tempt the tastebuds of fairgoers. New choices span the globe, ranging from Maine lobster to Texas barbecue, gyros from Greece, bowls with Brazilian flair and street food from Bosnia. There will also be hot sauces and chilling ices, spicy salsas and soothing teas. State Fair interim Director Sean Hennessey said, “This large crop of new food and drink providers will offer fairgoers a wonderful chance to try new things and find new favorites. At the same time, faithful fairgoers will be delighted to return to food places that they only get a chance to try once a year, too.” See a complete list of vendors at https://nysfair.ny.gov/food-drink/food-vendors/.
The lineup of musical entertainment performing on two stages – Chevy Park Stage and Chevy Court Stage – provides a wide-ranging mix of musical talent from country to nostalgia to today’s popular music. All concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are free with Fair admission. The concert schedule includes:
•Wednesday, August 24
Park Stage: PLUSH 2 p.m., Chevelle 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Steven Page 1 p.m., Jimmie Allen 6 p.m.
•Thursday, August 25
Park Stage: David Nail 2 p.m., The Art of Rap Featuring Ice-T 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Great White 6 p.m.
•Friday, August 26
Park Stage: Claud 2 p.m., TLC 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Jeff Rosenstock 1 p.m., Niko Moon 6 p.m.
•Saturday, August 27
Park Stage: The Jacksons 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Tesla 6 p.m.
•Sunday, August 28
Park Stage: Lawrence 2 p.m., Foreigner 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Bryce Vine 6 p.m.
•Monday, August 29
Park Stage: Boyz II Men 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Chubby Checker 1 p.m., Max Weinberg 6 p.m.
•Tuesday, August 30
Park Stage: Boy George & Culture Club 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone 1 p.m., Big & Rich 6 p.m.
•Wednesday, August 31
Park Stage: Nelly 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Patti LaBelle 6 p.m.
•Thursday, September 1
Park Stage: Riley Green 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Alex Miller 1 p.m., 38 Special 6 p.m.
•Friday, September 2
Park Stage: Lizzy McAlpine 2 p.m., 24KGoldn 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Tai Verdes 1 p.m., Gin Blossoms 6 p.m.
•Saturday, September 3
Park Stage: COIN 2 p.m., Dropkick Murphys 8 p.m.
Court Stage: Midnight Star 8:30 p.m.
•Sunday, September 4
Park Stage: City Girls 8 p.m.
Court Stage: ERNEST 6 p.m.
•Monday, September 5
Park Stage: Resurrection – A Journey Tribute 1 p.m., Dire Straits Legacy 6 p.m.
Court Stage: The Prince Experience noon, Night Ranger 4 p.m.
The Fairgrounds is adjacent to Route 690 West and is accessible from the New York State Thruway, exit 39. Visit https://nysfair.ny.gov/ for additional information on all the events, exhibits, and attactions at the Fair.
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