State officials announced today the 2021 New York State Fair, an end-of-summer celebration at the New York State Fairgrounds from August 20 to September 6 in Syracuse, will increase capacity to 100 percent and reopen many popular buildings with additional vendors, given the significant progress New Yorkers have made against COVID-19. In accordance with the State’s evolving health guidelines, indoor spaces will be subject to capacity limits to allow attendees to be socially distanced within each building.
Under the expanded State Fair model announced today, more New Yorkers will be able to enjoy live music and entertainment, Midway amusement rides, agriculture education and awareness, as well as food and drink, including the Fair’s most culinary experiences, which include the Pizze Fritte, 25-cent New York milk, sausage sandwiches and wine slushies. The Fair will run for 18 days, which is the longest duration ever for this annual event, while the admission price is lower than it has been in years.
So far, the following State Fair concerts have been announced, with large concerts taking place at the Chevy Park stage in the New York Experience Stage for proper distancing, and the smaller ones taking place at Chevy Court:
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As always, farm animals on display at the Fair introduce the young and young-at-heart to New York’s vast agriculture industry. The Agriculture Competitions at the 2021 Reimagined State Fair will include the following categories:
- Llama
- Goats
- Dairy Cattle
- Beef Cattle
- Horses (limited)
- Fine Arts Exhibition
Tickets will be $3 per person, with children under 12 admitted free of charge. Attendees will be required to follow COVID-19 health guidance from the Department of Health that is in effect at the time of the event. Further details on Fair ticket sales and on specific rules for guests will be announced by mid-July and are subject to change with the State’s health guidance. Please visit the New York State Fair website for more information.
