SYRACUSE -- The 2012 New York State Fair begins on Thursday August 23 and runs through Labor Day.
Below is a daily schedule of events, including when you can meet members of our news team. (Dates are subject to change.)
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Wednesday, August 22: Butter Sculpture revealed
Thursday, August 23: Governor’s Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Peter Hall (10a-1p), Tom Eschen (10a-1p), Jackie Robinson (1-3p), Matt Mulcahy (3-5p), and Wayne Mahar (3-8).
Chevy Court: Karmin (2p) and Neon Trees (8p)
Grandstand: The Wanted
Midway Music Series: Tyler Hilton (8p)
Friday, August 24: Law Enforcement Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Peter Hall (10a-1p), John Evenson (10-1p), Tom Eschen (10-1p), Matt Mulcahy (3-5p), Jim Kenyon (5-8p), and Wayne Mahar (3-8).
Chevy Court: Sawyer Brown (2p) and Matt Nathanson (8p)
Grandstand: Keith Urban
Midway Music Series: New Medicine (8p)
Saturday, August 25: Gospel Weekend (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Matt Stevens (10-1p), Alex Dunbar (10-1p), Jessica Cain (10-1p), Mike Brookins (4-7p).
Chevy Court: Bridgit Mendler (2p) and The J. Geils Band (8p)
Grandstand: Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival
Sunday, August 26: Gospel Weekend (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Matt Stevens (10a-1p), Laura Hand (10a-1p), Mike Brookins (4-7p), and Katie Corrado (4-7p).
Chevy Court: Ronnie Milsap (2p) and Gary Allan (8p)
Grandstand: Larry the Cable Guy
Monday, August 27: Seniors Day & Dairy Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Peter Hall (10-1p), Niko Tamurian (10-1p), Jackie Robinson (1-3p), Matt Mulcahy (3-5p), and Wayne Mahar (3-8p).
Chevy Court: Buddy Rich Big Band (2p) and Three Dog Night (8p)
Midway Music Series: Earth Jam (7:30p)
Tuesday, August 28: Seniors Day & Beef Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: - Laura Hand cooking in the Art & Home
Peter Hall (10a-1p), Niko Tamurian (10a-1p), Jessica Cain (1-3p), Katie Corrado (1-3p), Matt Mulcahy (3-5), and Wayne Mahar (3-8).
Chevy Court: Midtown Men (2p) and Collective Soul (8p)
Midway Music Series: Soul Rising (7:30p)
Wednesday, August 29: Women’s Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Peter Hall (10a-1p), Jackie Robinson (1-3), Matt Mulcahy (3-5), and Wayne Mahar (3-8).
Chevy Court: Guy Fieri (2p) and Victoria Justice (8p)
Midway Music Series: Wallpaper (7:30p)
Thursday, August 30: Veteran’s Day & Fire and Rescue Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Peter Hall (10a-1p), Jackie Robinson (1-3), Matt Mulcahy (3-5), and Wayne Mahar (3-8).
Chevy Court: Mike Posner (2p) and Happy Together Tour (8p)
Midway Music Series: Dark Hallow (8p)
Friday, August 31: Native American Day & Student’s Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Peter Hall (10a-1p), Tom Eschen (10a-1p), Matt Mulcahy (3-5), and Wayne Mahar (3-8).
Chevy Court: Christopher Cross (2p) and The Commodores (8p)
Grandstand: Jason Aldean
Midway Music Series: Outasight (7:30p)
Saturday, September 1: Grange Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Jackie Robinson (10a-1p), Mike Brookins (10a-1p), Matt Stevens (4-7p)
Chevy Court: Eddie Money (2p) and Theory of a Deadman (8p)
Midway Music Series: The Downtown Fiction (8p)
Sunday, September 2 (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Mike Brookins (10a-1p), John Evenson (10a-1p), Matt Stevens (4-7p)
Chevy Court: Jermaine Paul (2p) and The Band Perry (8p)
Grandstand: Monster Truck Mix-Up
Midway Music Series: We Are The In Crowd (8p)
Monday, September 3: Labor Day (view full schedule)
CNY Central: Peter Hall (10a-1p), John Evenson (10a-1p), Niko Tamurian (10a-1p), Tom Eschen (10a-1p), and Wayne Mahar (3-8p).
Chevy Court: Candy Coburn with Joanne Shenandoah (2p) and The Charlie Daniels Band (8p)
Grandstand: NYS Championship Demolition Derby and Double Figure 8 Races
