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Lynyrd Skynyrd performed at the NYS Fair in Syracuse on August 28, 2025, drawing approximately 33,000 fans despite rainy weather, making it the second-largest crowd of the fair and the 17th largest in its history.
The 2025 New York State Fair opened with a notably small crowd due to rainy and cold weather, with the first attendee arriving early despite the conditions. The gates opened at 9 a.m., but the usual bustling atmosphere was subdued, and many vendors were not yet operational. Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to attend, and the event continues for 12 days with various food and entertainment offerings.
The 2025 New York State Fair will feature nine new free attractions and shows, including an Ice Age Experience, stunt dog show, drone light displays, mentalist Jon Stetson, and more, offering diverse entertainment for all ages from August 20 to September 1 in Geddes, NY.
The New York State Fair will feature a lineup of music performers on Thursday, August 31, including Avalanche, Lee Greenwood, and Ludacris. The concerts will take place at Chevy Court and Suburban Park, with free admission for all attendees. Other entertainment options at the fairgrounds include various musicians, dancing demonstrations, a dinosaur exhibit, and more. Concert rules and guidelines are also provided for attendees.
A concert at the New York State Fair has been canceled, but a tribute to Fleetwood Mac has been scheduled as a replacement. The Seven Wonders, a Rochester-based tribute band, will perform at the fair's Chevy Court stage on Wednesday. The group is known for their energetic performances and renditions of Fleetwood Mac hits. The concert is free with admission to the fair.
The 2023 New York State Fair will feature a variety of special days with free admission for specific groups. Seniors 65 and older and kids 12 and under get in for free every day. Special days include Governor's Day, Student Youth Day, Pride Day, Law Enforcement Day, Fire & Rescue Day, Women's Day, Armed Forces Day, Stomp Out Stigma Day, Native Americans Day, Apple Day, and Labor Day. Each day offers unique events and celebrations catered to different communities and interests.
Toss & Fire, a popular wood-fired pizza restaurant, has unveiled three unique signature pizzas for the 2023 New York State Fair. The pizzas include the Street Corn Pizza with roasted Mexican street corn, the Smash Burger Pizza inspired by McDonald's Big Mac, and the Peach Cobbler Pizza for a sweet dessert option. In addition to these new creations, Toss & Fire will also serve their traditional menu and signature pizzas from previous fairs. The Fair begins on August 23rd and runs through Labor Day.
The "Ride All Day" wristbands for the Great New York State Fair, priced at $20, sold out within hours of the 20-hour sale that began on Thursday morning. 10,000 tickets were purchased, and those who missed out will have to pay $25 before the fair starts, with prices increasing to $35 on weekdays and $45 on weekends. Additional promotions include a "Two Dollar Tuesday" sale and Dollar Day on Labor Day. The fair's website experienced high traffic, causing slow loading times, and those who were charged but did not receive confirmation are urged to fill out a support form.