The Great New York State Fair has your ticket to fun – literally – as admission, parking, and tickets to The Fair’s famous Midway are now on sale. Admission, including access to grounds entertainment and the Chevrolet Music Series, is $8 while parking costs $12. In addition, a Frequent Fairgoer ticket option is available for $25. Admission remains free for those aged 65 and older along with children 12 years old and under, making The Fair one of the most affordable fairs in the nation.
“It’s hard to find a ticket offer that provides as much value and opportunity as a ticket to The Great New York State Fair,” said Fair Director, Julie LaFave. “The low price of admission to The Fair is packed with possibilities. Whether you’re interested in viewing the Butter and Sand Sculptures, taking in one of the hundreds of agricultural competitions, exploring interactive and immersive educational exhibits, or singing along with dozens of national recording acts at Chevy Court or Suburban Park, a ticket to The Fair is the perfect opportunity to dive into all things New York. The Frequent Fairgoer pass helps to make The Fair even more affordable by providing discounted admission for all 13 days!”
Fair admission also includes the ability to watch dozens of national recording acts in the Chevrolet Music Series, including Grammy winners, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performers and so many more. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and a daily 8 p.m. 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.
There are three ways to buy admission tickets and/or parking: online at https://nysfair.ny.gov; over the phone at 1-800-514-3849 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday; and electronically in-person from August 21 through September 2 at kiosks and via smartphone.
“We strongly encourage fairgoers to purchase tickets and parking before arriving at the grounds,” said LaFave. “With close to 100,000 people in the vicinity of the Fairgrounds daily, purchasing in advance minimizes lines and helps to ensure fairgoers move through the gates as quickly as possible to experience all the fun that The Fair has to offer!”
Upon arrival, drivers must show their parking ticket to lot attendants electronically on their phones or through a printed copy. Please note, EZPass Plus is no longer an option for parking.
There will be no cash sales at The Fair’s entrance gates or in parking lots. Machines that can convert cash into a useable card will be positioned at The Fair’s Main Gate.
Advance tickets to the Midway, operated by Wade Shows, can be purchased at https://nysfair.ny.gov/venue/midway/.
“Ride All Day” Wristbands, which grant fairgoers the ability to enjoy all rides throughout one day (of their choosing) at The Fair, can be purchased online through 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21. After the Fair starts, wristbands will be available at The Fair for $35 Monday through Thursday and $45 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus any applicable fees. A “Mega Pass” option, which grants fairgoers unlimited rides all day, every day, is also available.
The Midway will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, except on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, when it will close at 9 p.m. Please note, the Midway’s closing time is subject to change with little notice in the event of inclement weather or other uncontrollable situations.
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. Visit https://nysfair.ny.gov for detailed information and tickets.
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