It's an end of summer tradition, and WSTM.com has you covered! The Great New York State Fair runs from Thursday, August 21 through Monday, September 1. We will be at the fairgrounds every day bringing you the latest news and notes from this Central New York institution!

- To download an official State Fair guide, CLICK HERE (2.3 mb PDF file) - To download a printable map of the fairgrounds, CLICK HERE (800 kb PDF file) - To download a printable parking lot map, CLICK HERE (126 kb PDF file) - To view a Chevrolet Court concert schedule, CLICK HERE  - To go to the New York State Fair web site, CLICK HERE WSTM.com has a webcam set up high above our booth at the Fairgrounds alongside Chevrolet Court. Refresh this page often to view the latest pictures!

Financial woes curtail State Fair concerts   
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
State and fair officials say they will cut back the number of grandstand concerts from 11 to seven in 2009 to save money.

Cappuccilli remembers the '98 Labor Day storm   
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Labor Day 1998 is forever etched into the memory of former State Fair Director Peter Cappuccilli.

State wins dispute over Fairgrounds sign   
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
The state is the winner in a 15-year dispute over the $500,000 electronic marquee built at the entrance to the New York State Fairgrounds in 1992.

Cleanup begins at the State Fairgrounds   
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
The day after the twelve-day run of  the State Fair means cleaning up and moving on for those who've been putting in 17 hour workdays.

State Fair 2008 ends, officials look to 2009   
Monday, September 01, 2008
Overall attendance was down in 2008. But fair officials say revenue was up.

State Fair showstopper: Dracula   
Monday, September 01, 2008
Haunted House tease a real crowd pleaser

State Fair sand sculpture: a shipwreck   
Monday, September 01, 2008
The week-long project is a Horticulture Building centerpiece.

Garden ranch skillet recipe   
Monday, September 01, 2008
GREEN  RIBBON RECIPE: Garden Ranch SkilletSUMMARY:  Fresh taste for the family contest winner goes to national competition Pat Steer of Syracuse has won the Fresh Taste for the Family" Contest, New York State Fair. 

Jonas Brothers sell out concert at State Fair   
Saturday, August 30, 2008

State Fair Horse Show: Morrisville wins 'big'   
Saturday, August 30, 2008
SUNY Morrisville draft horses win 8-horse hitch competition

State Fair, Day 9   
Friday, August 29, 2008
Dance, Waddle or watch animals get ready to show

Beauty with a Cause   
Friday, August 29, 2008
Vera House may benefit from Fair exhibit

Blue Ribbon #7: Chicks at the Fair   
Friday, August 29, 2008
watching eggs hatch is a perennial favorite

Eagle Brand 'Great Baking Bonanza' winner   
Friday, August 29, 2008
Phyllis Eckler of Liverpool, 1st place, New York State Fair

Action News' State Fair events   
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Great New York State Fair is kicking off day nine of the annual festival.

Fair Changes: It's here, but in a new place   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
several popular exhibits have new 'homes'

Entries up at State Fair Flower Shows   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Gladiolas are impressing visitors to Horticulture

Blue Ribbon #6: State Police K-9s   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The big draw at the State Police exhibit this year is a pair of eleven-week-old German Shepherd puppies.

Veterans, Firefighters remembered at State Fair   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Memorials to both groups at Fair on Thursday

Breakfast on a stick at the State Fair   
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Congratulations to Lisa Christian of Cortland who won this year's "Fry it for the Fair" contest at the New York State Fair.

Getting people to register to vote   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The local chapter of the League of Women Voters was out at the State Fair Wednesday making an effort to get out the vote.

Blue Ribbon #5: The Strates Shows   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
This year's Fair Midway is redesigned, and bigger

Blue ribbon recipe: blueberry almond tart   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The first place winner in the State Fair "Chocolate Championship" is Heather Hartkopf of Syracuse!

Action News' State Fair events   
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Great New York State Fair is kicking off day seven of the annual festival.

Best tasting water in New York State   
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Bragging rights for the best tasting water in New York State go to New York City.