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New
Valet Parking Option Included in
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the
Great New York State Fair’s Annual
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“Halfway to the Fair”
Sale
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Gold Access Ride-All-Day Wristbands
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Also Part of Feb. 21 Sale
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Syracuse,
NY – February 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / The Great
New York State Fair will roll out a new valet parking option for the
2019 Fair, offering an affordable convenience to fairgoers. To launch the
new program, the Fair will offer up to 1,000 $20 valet parking vouchers
for $12.50 plus fees during the annual “Halfway to the Fair” sale that
begins at 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Also available that day will be up
to 1,000 weekday ride-all-day vouchers for the Wade Shows Midway with Gold
Access for $17.50 plus fees. Midway vouchers can be upgraded to weekend
access for $5 during the Fair. Valet parking vouchers can
be bought here and Midway vouchers can
be bought here, at the Fair’s official online sales site, etix.com.
Vouchers will be sent via email. The sale ends at midnight, Feb. 21.
“We’re continuing to diversify
our parking options to give people a little more control and convenience
where possible. This sale is a great way for people who may be interested
in valet parking to see how it works for them. As with everything else
we do, we’ll be very interested in feedback on this new program,” said
Troy Waffner, Fair Director.
“Like the fair’s new valet
parking option, our Gold Access ticket has been a popular premium program
for those wanting more convenience during their visit to the midway. I’m
proud to offer Gold Access along with the ride wristbands as our part of
the ‘Halfway to the Fair Sale,’” said Frank Zaitshik, owner, Wade Shows.
Valet Parking
Valet parking will be available
every day of the Fair for $20. The dropoff and pickup area will be located
on the access ramp to the Brown parking lot along State Fair Boulevard
across from Gate 3. Drivers will leave their car keys with an attendant
from Valet Park America, the Fair’s parking contractor. Drivers return
to the dropoff area to get their vehicles back and will be able to use
a phone application to be able to signal the attendants to have the vehicle
ready at a specific time. A valet parking voucher is good for one use only
and cannot be refunded if not used.
Vouchers bought during the
Feb. 21 sale are good for a single use, and only on a weekday. Purchasers
can upgrade on site for weekend use for $5. With fees, the valet parking
voucher will cost $12.90 during the Feb. 21 sale, with a limit of four
vouchers per person.
Ride voucher with Gold
Pass
With fees, each voucher
will cost $18.01. During the Fair, weekday ride bracelets will cost $30
and a Gold Access card will cost $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends. Buyers
may purchase a maximum of four packages and will receive vouchers by email.
A voucher is good for one weekday ride-all-day bracelet and one Gold Access
pass when redeemed at the Wade Shows customer service booth on the Midway.
Fairgoers using the voucher on weekends can upgrade to a weekend bracelet
for $5. There will be a separate line for Gold Access pass holders at each
ride, and a certain number of pass holders will be seated first. Gold Access
cards are only good for one day.
Wristbands are not recommended
for children under 36” as there are a limited number of rides they can
safely ride. Parents with children under 48” should check the height requirements
before purchasing to make an informed decision about whether wristbands
are the best value for their children. The Wade Shows Midway features more
than 70 rides, including some of the world’s largest traveling roller coasters,
along with carnival games and food booths. The lineup for rides for the
2019 Fair has not been finalized but general information on rides, including
height requirements, can
be seen here. Wade Shows is the nation’s third largest carnival company,
according to industry publication Carnival Warehouse.
About New York State Fair
Founded in 1841, the Great
New York State Fair is America’s third largest state fair. The fair showcases
the best of New York agriculture and provides top-quality entertainment.
The 2019 Fair runs from August 21 to September 2. Information about the
Fair can be found here.
The New York State Fairgrounds
is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year.
A year-round schedule of events is available
here. Find the Great New York State Fair on Facebook,
follow @NYSFair on Twitter, on
Snapchat at nysfair and enjoy photos from the Fair on Flickr.
Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for the Great New York
State Fair at statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.
Media Contacts:
Jola
Szubielski
Public Information Officer
NYS Department of Agriculture
& Markets
518-457-0752
Dave
Bullard
Public Relations
New York State Fair
315-487-7711 x 1377 |