Tag: New York State Fair
Don’t miss your last weekend to get spooked at Fright Nights at the Fair
This is the last weekend to be spooked at Fright Nights at the Fair, which features five haunted houses. Read More »
Cicero ‘Pumkin’ patch celebrates fall traditions with opening weekend
The Cicero “Pumkin” Patch offers a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds, hayrides, wine tastings and more to visitors this season. Read More »
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie sets attendance record at The Great New York State Fair
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s Sunday performance set an all-time attendance record at The Great New York State Fair. Read More »
Check out what’s cooking at the NY State Fair food truck competition
The 2018 Taste NY Food Truck Competition will take place on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read More »
Putting the best fork forward at this weekend’s NY State Fair
As the NY State Fair’s popularity has grown in recent years, so has the evolution of its food scene. Read More »
This couple is getting married at the NY State Fair
A local couple has won the opportunity of a lifetime — to get married for free on ice at the Fair — among other perks. Read More »
Make time to learn more about local farmers at Great New York State Fair
Environment columnist Peter Morrissey explains why people should venture into the stables at the State Fair Read More »
Local brewery partners with OHA to put 20th century beer back on tap
Nearly 60 years after its 70-year-long reign as Syracuse’s most popular brew, Congress Beer will be unveiled at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown tonight. Read More »
Business owners prepare for Saturday’s Food Truck & Craft Beer
The third annual Syracuse Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival will return to the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend. Here’s how the truck owners are getting ready. Read More »
At 80, former Common Council president Van Robinson is still serving Syracuse
Van Robinson served on the Common Council as member and president for 18 years. Read More »
What to do during the last few days at the Great New York State Fair
Learn how to make butter and soap on Friday and see Migos on Sunday. Check out the guide to the last weekend of the Great New York State Fair. Read More »
Ferris Wheel's Day Off
Chocolate milk and the Great New York State Fair go hand in hand. Read More »
People come from all corners of New York to take part in the tradition of the Great New York State Fair
Gianelli's sausages, the Dairy Barn and the Livingston County Dairy Princess: all traditions that brings people to the Great New York State Fair. Read More »
In its 171st year, what’s new at the fair?
An expanded lineup of artists, drone surveillance and new menu items. Take a look at what else is new this year at the Great New York State Fair. Read More »
Your guide to getting to the Great New York State Fair
Getting to the Great New York State Fair has been made easier with additional transportation services issued by New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read More »
Grammy award winner Daya, Blue Öyster Cult to perform at New York State Fair
Two artists were added added to the New York State concert lineup: pop singer Daya and Heavy metal group Blue Öyster Cult. Read More »
Hip-hop sensation Migos to debut at the 2017 New York State Fair
Migos and Post Malone will perform at the 2017 New York State Fair on Sept. 3 and Aug. 27 as part of the annual free concert series. Read More »
See dragons and baby pandas up close at the NYS Chinese Lantern Festival
Take part in colorful traditions with your family at the New York State Chinese Lantern Festival. Read More »
You probably haven't heard of pickleball, but this couple plays for about 15 hours a week
Steve and Karen Pfanenstiel have popularized pickleball in the city of Syracuse, bringing it to their local YMCA and in a few months the New York State Fair. Today they celebrate their 30th Valentine’s Day. Read More »
If Cuomo wants to uplift upstate economies, he needs to put money toward local businesses, not the state fair
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s efforts toward uplifting upstate economies are better suited toward promoting local businesses, rather than the New York State Fair. Read More »
Here are The Daily Orange's most popular opinion pieces of 2016
As 2017 approaches, take a look back at The Daily Orange Opinion section’s most-read pieces from 2016. Read More »
Despite drastic increase in attendance, New York State Fairgrounds remain clean
Despite a drastic increase in the amount of visitors at the 2016 New York State Fair, the cleanliness of the fairgrounds was comparable to previous years. Read More »
This year's New York State Fair breaks attendance records
Over 1 million people attended the State Fair this year, the largest amount since 2011. Read More »