{"id":57435,"date":"2014-08-16T11:28:33","date_gmt":"2014-08-16T15:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=57435"},"modified":"2014-08-16T07:36:08","modified_gmt":"2014-08-16T11:36:08","slug":"assemblyman-al-stirpe-the-state-fair-is-a-central-new-york-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=57435","title":{"rendered":"Assemblyman Al Stirpe: The state fair is a Central New York tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(Aug. 2014) Some of my fondest summer memories are of time spent at the state fair, and each year, I look forward to making new memories with my family. In fact, my 89-year-old mother-in-law still goes to the fair every day. For her, the tradition is what\u2019s important.<\/p>\n

While the fair has certainly stayed true to its roots, there is always something new to see, hear or taste. That\u2019s why I\u2019ll be heading down to the Great New York State Fair, Aug. 21 \u2013 Sept. 1. I invite you to join me.<\/p>\n

The iconic fair provides an opportunity for all of us to revisit old memories and make new ones as we celebrate \u201cSummer\u2019s Best in Show\u201d \u2013 this year\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n

Recently named one of America\u2019s Top State Fairs by Yahoo! Travel, the fair boasts concerts, midway rides, competitions, exhibits, food and fun for all ages \u2013 right here, in our backyard. It\u2019s one of the largest agricultural fairs in North America and the oldest state fair in the<\/p>\n

In 1841, the fair was created as a way to promote agriculture. It was held in Syracuse and drew a crowd of around 15,000. Fairgoers sampled local goods, explored animal exhibits and even observed a plowing contest.<\/p>\n

Although the fair traveled between 1842 and 1889 to 10 other New York cities, it made its home here in 1889 when the Syracuse Land Co. donated a 100-acre piece of land for the fairgrounds. In 1899, the state purchased the grounds, making our area home to one of the nation\u2019s most impressive agricultural showcases.<\/p>\n

True to its \u201cSummer\u2019s Best in Show\u201d theme, this year\u2019s state fair has a variety of great performers, including concerts by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Pitbull, Jason Aldean and Journey with Cheap Trick. What\u2019s more, two shows each day will be free to patrons with their fair admission. The lineup includes The Doobie Brothers, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Smash Mouth, Kellie Pickler, Phillip Phillips and Jason Derulo.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the fair\u2019s website (nysfair.org\/concerts).<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Taste NY tent will feature an assortment of New York\u2019s finest food and<\/p>\n

beverages. Our very own Empire Brewing Co., based in Syracuse, is making a signature<\/p>\n

\u201cShowstopper Ale\u201d that will be available on tap at this year\u2019s fair. Staying true to the spirit of<\/p>\n

Taste NY, the ale features local ingredients like pure Skaneateles Lake water, malted barley and<\/p>\n

hops and Empire’s exclusive yeast.3 You won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/p>\n

Please mark your calendars for Friday, Aug. 29, which is Student\u2019s Day at the fair.<\/p>\n

Students ages 16 and under will have free admission, and on Labor Day \u2013 Monday, Sept. 1 \u2013 adults can enjoy entry for just $1 as a part of the fair\u2019s \u201cSummer Send Off.\u201d<\/p>\n

As always, if you have any questions about this or any community issue, please don\u2019t<\/p>\n

hesitate to contact my office at StirpeA@assembly.state.ny.us or 315-452-1115.<\/p>\n

Also, if you can\u2019t make it to the fair its current 375 acres is home to an entertainment complex that hosts events even after the fair\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

For a listing of events, visit the fair\u2019s website (nysfair.org\/year-round-events<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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