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The first New York State Fair began with a pen full of pigs and cattle. But how things have changed! Today, the New York State Fair is the oldest state fair in the USA, an end-of-summer extravaganza that typically runs for twelve days, starting sometime late in August and ending on Labor Day. This year, the 2025 New York State Fair kicks off on Wednesday, August 20 and continues until Labor Day on Monday, September 1, 2025. Doors open at 9AM each day. Recently, the venue for the famous concert series featuring major headliners has changed its name to Suburban Park (formerly Chevy Park) to set it apart from the fair's summer Chevy Court concert series.
Major music acts at the New York State Fair are usually slated for each night of the fair on the Suburban Park and Chevy Court stages where big name musical performances are free with admission. Daily concerts take place at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1) at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., while Suburban Park (located beyond the Midway) will feature an 8:00 p.m. concert every night. Meanwhile, keep it here for more updates on the complete 2025 concert lineup announced over the summer. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Nate Smith Cheap Trick
Steve Miller Band KIDZ BOP Kameron Marlowe O.A.R. Busta Rhymes The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Sister Hazel Red Hot Chilli Pipers Maddie & Tae Yacht Rock Revue DJ Pauly D Blippi: Join the Band Tour En Vogue Shaggy Dionne Warwick 24K Magic - The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience +LIVE+
Way back in the 19th century the New York State Fair was hosted by the city of Syracuse. But like many state fairs in the 19th century, it moved around from city to city to let people in different corners of the state participate. In 1890, the New York State Fair finally settled on permanent fair grounds in Syracuse where it has remained to this day. Today, the New York State Fair draws in more than a million visitors annually, which also makes one of the largest state fairs in the USA. Blue ribbon competitions remain popular as do horse shows, showmanship competitions, and agricultural exhibits. Also appealing to more modern tastes, competitions have expanded to wine, art, and talent show competitions.
• In 1841, it was the nation’s first state fair that attracted about 10,000 people who thrilled to a plowing contest, viewed animal exhibits, and listened to speeches from local politicians. • The first Dairy Cow Birthing center at the New York State Fair in 2013 attracted thousands who watched live births of calves three times a day during the Fair's 12-day run. • In 2011, the fair's concert attendance record was broken by singer Bruno Mars when he attracted an estimated audience of 35,000 to the Chevy Court stage. • The New York State Fair hit the 1 million mark for the first time in 2001 with 1,011,248 attendees.
also see -> New York Fall Foliage
NY State Fair - Syracuse.com - Updates and photo galleries on the entertainment lineup and related attractions. Great New York State Fair - Wikipedia overview with historical highlights, information on popular attractions with photos and related resources.
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