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Syracuse,
NY – April 2021 / Newsmaker Alert / Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
announced (Monday, April 26) the 2021
Reimagined New York State Fair, a special end-of-summer celebration
at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse from August 20 to September
6. This one-of-a-kind fair will feature New York’s best food and drink,
live music and entertainment, Midway rides, and agriculture education and
awareness in four different, concurrent festivals that will take place
exclusively in the outdoor areas of the fairgrounds. Admission is $3 per
person, with children under 12 admitted free of charge.
“The New York State Fair
is one of our biggest and most exciting tourist attractions that celebrates
the spirit of New York and generates economic growth for the region and
the entire state,” Governor Cuomo said. “I’ve said time and again that
no one wants to open the Fair this year more than I do - and we are finally
making it happen in a safe, responsible way with the 2021 Reimagined New
York State Fair. This celebration is a unique reward for New Yorkers who
have made so many sacrifices during this pandemic and will allow visitors
from across the state and the country to enjoy some of the best attractions
the Fair has to offer with all necessary safety guidelines in place. This
is an important step towards the full return of New York’s largest events
as we continue to reopen and reimagine our state’s economy.”
The 2021 Reimagined New York
State Fair will take place in four outdoor areas across the fairgrounds,
one representing each of the major elements that make the fair great, including:
Exceptional array of food
and beverage including some of the Fair’s most iconic culinary experiences,
such as the Pizze Fritte, sausage sandwiches and wine slushies;
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Daily concerts from national
touring performers in the scenic, spacious New York Experience festival
grounds;
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Thrilling amusement rides, games
and attractions for all ages on the Midway;
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Farm animals on display to introduce
the young and young-at-heart to New York’s agriculture.
Among the acts who will be performing
are REO Speedwagon, Dropkick Murphys, Sheena Easton, Great White and Vixen
and the Oak Ridge Boys.
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic
caused the cancellation of the Great New York State Fair. This year the
fair and fairgrounds are being planned and prepared in accordance with
the Department of Health’s COVID-19 health and safety guidance. As public
health conditions and the guidance changes, the fair will adapt and adhere
to all applicable health protocols, such as capacity restrictions, social
distancing, face coverings, and health screening where necessary.
Daily admission is planned
to be limited to approximately 50 percent of capacity for the areas available
for attendees to allow for social distancing. Capacity limits will be reexamined
and adjusted if necessary to comply with health and safety guidelines.
The fairground’s buildings will not be open to the public, except for bathrooms.
Attendees will be required to observe social distancing and wear masks,
except when eating or drinking. People buying food and drinks will be asked
to sit while they eat and drink, and ample tables and dining spaces will
be made available. Midway rides, games and attractions, as well as all
surfaces of frequent customer contact will be rigorously and frequently
cleaned and sanitized.
Tickets will be sold for
each of the outdoor areas, so families can decide which areas they want
to visit and plan their day accordingly. To ensure capacity limits and
social distancing, attendance at concerts and other live performances will
be limited.
Commissioner of Agriculture
Richard A. Ball said, “After a long and difficult absence, food and drinks
grown and made in New York will be available again at the Fairgrounds.
Families will once again be able to introduce young people to the animals
that are an important part of our state’s agriculture. We are excited to
welcome people back to the Fairgrounds as a sign that, through their hard
work and sacrifice, life is slowly returning to normal.”
State Fair Director Troy
Waffner said, “We’ve been honored to have served the state as one of the
nation’s largest vaccination centers and are happy that our facilities
have been used for blood drives, testing and other aspects of the fight
against COVID-19. So it will be a special treat to welcome people back
to the Fairgrounds so we can do what we do best - show New Yorkers a great
time.”
Further details on fair ticket
sales and on specific rules for guests will be announced later and are
subject to change with the State’s health and safety guidance. Please visit
the New York State Fair website for
more information.
Media Contacts:
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Jola
Szubielski
Public Information Officer
NYS Department of Agriculture
& Markets
518-457-0752
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Dave
Bullard
Public Relations
New York State Fair
315-487-7711 x 1377 |