According to the National Weather Service, a person was injured in Sunday’s storm at the fairgrounds when a rope-tethered ...

Better weather and some big name performers helped bring a significant increase to fair attendance on Day 2 of the Great New ...

According to a post on X, people heading on I-690 westbound heading to the Fair are being directed to the Willis Lot. Please ...

A team of professional sand sculptors has created a stunning sand sculpture at the Great New York State Fair, highlighting ...

Day 5 of the Great New York State Fair on Sunday, August 24.The day featured a two hour pause in admission, as fair ...

Monday is Law Enforcement Day at The Great New York State Fair. It's a day to reflect on how dangerous the job can for police ...

See the full vendor list at the New York State Fair website. The fair runs from Wednesday, August 20 through Monday, ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Great New York State Fair opened for another season Wednesday for its annual 13-day run. Governor Kathy Hochul’s office highlighted several new initiatives, special cerem… ...

SYRACUSE (WBNG) -- The Great New York State Fair is nearing its close for the summer after 13 days. The state fair was first held in Syracuse in 1841. Now, 183 years later, the event is still held ...

The New York State Fair was the first in the nation when it opened in 1841. That year, John Tyler, a Whig, was president and William Seward, also a Whig, was governor.

The Great New York State Fair, as it is now known, was first held at Syracuse in 1841, in and around the old courthouse ...