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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Tickets for stand-up comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham go on sale Friday morning.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Tickets for pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and country icon Reba go on sale Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The New York State Fair made its first, and highly anticipated, Grandstand concert announcements for the 2013 State Fair

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The annual Syracuse gun show started as a small collectors club 50 years ago. Today at the New York State Fairgrounds gun enthusiasts had something big to prove.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  It's a chance to see country music sensations Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker, Love & Theft, Kellie Pickler and more. If you like country music and live in Central New York, block out July 12 through July 14 and bring your cowboy boots for NY Country Jam at the Fairgrounds.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  New York State Fair revealed the highly anticipated theme of the 2013 State Fair - Sharing the Bounty and Pride of NY.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  It's never too early to get excited for the 2013 New York State Fair, and this year, for the first time ever, New Yorkers are getting the chance to choose the theme.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Agriculture officials are asking New Yorkers to come up with a theme for this year's state fair.

Friday, February 22, 2013  To many of us here in Central New York and throughout the state, The Great New York State Fair is the shining jewel of the summer. It has taken on a tarnish after two scathing reports in less than three years.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Thomas Ryan has been appointed as the new Director of the great New York State Fair, replacing Dan O’Hara.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A look back at CNY Central’s 10 most viewed videos of the 2012.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  As the end of 2012 nears, let’s take a look back at CNY Central’s 25 most read stories of the year.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Wine, beer, cheese, mustard, olives and other foods highlighted the Pride of New York Harvest Fest at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, as about 50 of New York's small businesses gave the public a taste of their products.

Friday, November 02, 2012  The 2013 Great New York State Fair will feature a new wine and cheese competition

Sunday, October 07, 2012  The bottles of alcohol for sale at county fairs and farmers' markets are about to get a bit more adult in New York.