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Win Tickets to See Reba, Toby & Luke at NYS Fair

Polly Wogg — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:28:14 +0000

Big Frog 104 welcomes another great New York State Fair concert lineup. And we welcome you to win tickets. Toby Keith August 23rd, Reba McEntire August 25th, Luke Bryan August 29th and comedian Jeff Dunham August 27th. Listen three times each day for your cue to call. Be caller 10 at 736-0104 and pick envelope [...]

Luke Bryan, Reba & Toby Keith Coming to New York State Fair – Entertainment Schedule

Polly Wogg — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:25:29 +0000

Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan and Toby Keith are all coming to the New York State fair this summer. Find out when and how much tickets are.

F.X. Matt Brewery Teams Up With State Fair For Home Brewers Competition

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:10:35 +0000

If you're into home brewing, here's good news. The Great New York State Fair 2013 is teaming up with the F.X. Matt Brewing Company of Utica (my Alma Mater) for it's annual Home Brew Competition.

And The Winning NYS Fair Theme Is…

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:31:13 +0000

A few weeks ago, we mentioned how “The Great New York State Fair” was asking New York residents to come up with a new theme for the fair. The fair committee narrowed it down to ten themes, and now New Yorkers have voted for the winner. According to nysfair.org: “Sharing the Bounty and Pride of [...]

Book Your RV Camping Spot Now At The State Fair

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:10:33 +0000

Every year, people come from all over New York state and the Northeast for The Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. I look forward to going to the fair, and now there’s news about those of you who want to camp out there. According to the Great New York State Fair website: “State Agriculture [...]

Come Up With A Theme For The Great New York State Fair

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:10:09 +0000

We love the Great New York State Fair in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household. In fact, my daughter and I (and sometimes other family members too) make our annual pilgrimage to the fair in Syracuse and have a ball! Now, you can participate in coming up with a theme for this year's fair.

Tokeru Kobayoshi Downs 110 Hot Dogs at State Fair

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:34:16 +0000

Tokeru Kobayoshi has made a career out of eating, eating copious amounts of food in record time. He was at it again yesterday at the New York State Fair where, according to Syracuse.com, he devoured 100 Hoffman's hot dogs--without the buns--in 10 minutes in Chevy Court. The 128 pound Japanese born competitive eater has won numerous titles for his ability to consume amounts of food people twice his size would find difficult to even consider. And what did he plan to have for dinner? Another hot dog? Nope.

Papa Roach Cancels Tonight's New York State Fair Show, Other Groups to Play Longer Sets

Zach Effrog — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:37:37 +0000

Tonight’s Papa Roach show at the Great New York State Fair’s Grandstand has been cancelled. However, the other performers, Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, and Adelitas Way, will play extended sets, according to a press release from NYS Fair News. The press release says lead singer Jacoby Shaddix has a “nodule on his left vocal cord” and [...]

Sugarland Tonight at New York State Fair

Polly Wogg — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:15:50 +0000

Sugarland will take the grandstand stage at the New York State Fair tonight. It was only a little over three weeks ago, their stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair, killing seven people. The entire band took time off to heal, then returned to the road to heal together. They began thier first show back in New Mexico with a moment of silence for the lives lost in the tragedy.

I'm sure they'll take a moment tonight as well. Then they'll do what they do and rocked the roof off the place.

Jerry Springer at the New York State Fair [PHOTOS]

Polly Wogg — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:47:38 +0000

Dotti Spina of Sauquoit got to meet Jerry Springer at the New York State fair. He was in town Wednesday to promote his new GSN show 'Baggage' at the Time Warner building. Dotti found out Jerry shares a birthday with her son. Jerry told Dotti he was born in England close to where her dad grew up and was born on a subway. She says he's a very nice NORMAL man. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I'm glad Jerry was such a great guy!

Greg's Memories Of The Great NYS Fair

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:35:27 +0000

The Great New York State Fair opens today and runs daily through Labor Day, September 5th. It's a great family day trip and one of the final major events of the Frog Days of Summer.

Ronnie Dunn Laments the High "Cost of Livin" [AUDIO]

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:23:47 +0000

Ronnie Dunn may well have a healthy bank account but that doesn't necessarily mean he isn't taken aback at the cost of some everyday goods and services. On his latest hit "Cost of Livin" Ronnie sings about the difficulties many of us have meeting our expenses. One item of expense in particular caught Ronnie's attention.

Big Kahuna Donut Burger Coming To The State Fair

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:17:10 +0000

Bring the family, bring your money and, most of all, bring your appetite to this years New York State Fair. The Fair has announced that one of the newest food sensations, the Big Kahuna Donut Burger--all 1500 calories of it--will be available. Breakfast and lunch in one amazing serving! And just what does the Big Kahuna Burger consist of?

David Nail at New York State Fair Chevy Court

Polly Wogg — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:55:22 +0000

The last set of free shows at New York State Fairs Chevy Court have been announced and David Nail will perform September 2nd.

You can see the "Red Light" singer at 2pm and then head to the grandstands for the Lady Antebellum show that night. Nail joins the elite country list of acts previously announced for Chevy Court including Ronnie Dunn, Trace Adkins, Steel Magnolia and Jake Owen. In addition to Lady A at the grandstand, Sugarland will perform the following night, September 3rd.

Trace Adkins, Ronnie Dunn and Jake Owen Free Concerts at New York State Fair

Polly Wogg — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:32:44 +0000

The New York State Fair just keeps getting better and better. More music will fill Chevy Court, including lots of country. And it’s all free with your fair admission. Trace Adkins will perform Saturday August 27th at 8pm. It will be his first show in our area since his home was destroyed in a fire. [...]

Steel Magnolia at NYS Fair For Free Show in Chevy Court

Polly Wogg — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:50:48 +0000

The New York State Fair always brings in great entertainment, from the grandstand acts to the free shows and four more show at Chevy Court have been announced. This year Steel Magnolia will bring their country flair to the fair. Joshua Scotty Jones and Meghan Lindsey were first discovered on Season Two of CMT's "Can You Duet," a reality show they won. Since then, they've had the highest debut single by a co-ed duo with "Keep On Loving You," and they've toured with Brad Paisley. And yes, the duo is dating. Catch them in Chevy Court September 1st at 2pm.

Lady Antebellum Coming to NYS Fair

Polly Wogg — Tue, 03 May 2011 10:07:20 +0000

If you weren't part of the thirty thousand that saw Lady Antebellum at the New York State Fair last year for free in Chevy Court, you'll have to pay to see them this year. The award winning trio is set to take the grandstand stage Friday September 2nd at 7:30pm. Sunny Sweeny w

Sugarland Coming to NYS Fair

Polly Wogg — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:30:24 +0000

It's been rumored for weeks but now it's finally confirmed. Sugarland will bring their "Incredible Machine" tour to the New York State Fair September 3rd. Sara Bareilles, a Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, will open the show.

Tickets for the show go on sale Saturday May 7th at 10am. They will cost $60 and $50 and can be purchased at the NYS Fair box office or online at Tickemaster. The box office will be open from 10am until 2pm May 7th. No one will be allowed to camp out for tickets before 6am that day. Regular box office hours won't begin until early July.