LITE 98.7 » nys fair http://lite987.com The Best Variety Of Yesterday And Today Sat, 25 May 2013 22:59:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Carly Rae Jepsen and Jeff Dunham Are Coming To The NYS Fair http://lite987.com/carly-rae-jepsen-and-jeff-dunham-are-coming-to-the-nys-fair-audio/ http://lite987.com/carly-rae-jepsen-and-jeff-dunham-are-coming-to-the-nys-fair-audio/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 09:34:33 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=203892 The Great New York State Fair has just announced six fantastic Grandstand shows for the 2013 season. Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Carly Rae Jepsen, Reba McEntire, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jeff Dunham are coming to Central New York!

]]> http://lite987.com/carly-rae-jepsen-and-jeff-dunham-are-coming-to-the-nys-fair-audio/feed/ 0 Getty Images A Pop Super Star And Top Name Comedian Are Coming To The Great NY State Fair http://lite987.com/a-pop-super-star-and-top-name-comedian-are-coming-to-the-great-ny-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/a-pop-super-star-and-top-name-comedian-are-coming-to-the-great-ny-state-fair/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 08:35:59 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=203821 How can you top New York State Fair concerts from Train, Maroon 5 and Keith Urban? By bringing in a super star and a fabulous comedian. Be listening to Lite 98.7 Thursday morning (May 9th) to find out who will be in the Grandstand. There's also a line-up of great free shows in Chevy Court. Remember, we'll announce the grandstand shows coming this summer on Thursday. Who do you think it is?

]]> http://lite987.com/a-pop-super-star-and-top-name-comedian-are-coming-to-the-great-ny-state-fair/feed/ 0 Ian Gavan/Getty Images) 10 Finalists For NYS Fair Theme http://lite987.com/10-finalists-for-nys-fair-theme/ http://lite987.com/10-finalists-for-nys-fair-theme/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:10:10 +0000 Greg Splashin' McShea http://bigfrog104.com/?p=224277 A while back, we mentioned that "The Great New York State Fair" was looking for New Yorkers to come up with a new theme for the 2013 fair. Now, they've narrowed down the entries to 10 themes.

]]> http://lite987.com/10-finalists-for-nys-fair-theme/feed/ 0 YouTube The Syracuse Motorama Show Runs This Weekend on The New York State Fairgrounds http://lite987.com/the-syracuse-motorama-show-runs-this-weekend-on-the-new-york-state-fairgrounds/ http://lite987.com/the-syracuse-motorama-show-runs-this-weekend-on-the-new-york-state-fairgrounds/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:36:20 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/the-syracuse-motorama-show-runs-this-weekend-on-the-new-york-state-fairgrounds/ The show co-organizer Joanne Suchon calls the Syracuse Motorama show "the largest, most beautiful collection of classic cars in the Northeast." If you love classic cars, don't miss this. Also, find out about a free fun kids event, also this weekend.

]]> http://lite987.com/the-syracuse-motorama-show-runs-this-weekend-on-the-new-york-state-fairgrounds/feed/ 0 Ronald Martinez /Allsport If You Plan To Camp At The 2013 New York State Fair, Apply Now http://lite987.com/if-you-plan-to-camp-at-the-2013-new-york-state-fair-apply-now/ http://lite987.com/if-you-plan-to-camp-at-the-2013-new-york-state-fair-apply-now/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:45:12 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/if-you-plan-to-camp-at-the-2013-new-york-state-fair-apply-now/ The Great New York State Fair, the premier destination for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will run from Aug. 22 through Sept. 2nd 2013 and we are just a few months away from the gates opening. If your a concessionaire, exhibitor or just a fairgoer now is the time to apply to have your RV or camper there during the entire twelve day event.

]]> http://lite987.com/if-you-plan-to-camp-at-the-2013-new-york-state-fair-apply-now/feed/ 0 Scott Olson/Getty Images Less Than Six Months Until Gates Open For The 2013 New York State Fair http://lite987.com/less-than-six-months-until-gates-open-for-the-2013-new-york-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/less-than-six-months-until-gates-open-for-the-2013-new-york-state-fair/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:14:08 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/less-than-six-months-until-gates-open-for-the-2013-new-york-state-fair/ The Great New York State Fair, the premier destination for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will run from Aug. 22 through Sept. 2nd 2013 and we are less than six months away from the gates opening. Did you know that there some things you can do before the gates open officially?

]]> http://lite987.com/less-than-six-months-until-gates-open-for-the-2013-new-york-state-fair/feed/ 0 Halloween Fun This Weekend on The NYS Fairgrounds http://lite987.com/halloween-fun-this-weekend-on-the-nys-fairgrounds/ http://lite987.com/halloween-fun-this-weekend-on-the-nys-fairgrounds/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:39:41 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=114648 It's time for 'Fright Nights at the Fair! Don't miss out on one of the largest Halloween attractions in Central New York. Good news, it will open for the season this weekend at the New York State Fairgrounds. Plan on getting spooked in the Fair's Beef Cattle Barn and surrounding areas from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and from 7 to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

]]> http://lite987.com/halloween-fun-this-weekend-on-the-nys-fairgrounds/feed/ 0 YouTube Advice for Eating Healthy at the New York State Fair http://lite987.com/advice-for-eating-healthy-at-the-new-york-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/advice-for-eating-healthy-at-the-new-york-state-fair/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:49:01 +0000 Eric Meier http://lite987.com/?p=105947 State Fairs, are of course, known for junk food - everything is fried and on a stick, or served with a doughnut as a bun.  Can you find anything healthy to eat at the state fair?  Surprisingly, yes - and they're some of the most economical choices at the fair as well.

]]> http://lite987.com/advice-for-eating-healthy-at-the-new-york-state-fair/feed/ 0 Eric Meier/TSM Interstate 690 Stop Light During the New York State Fair – How Rare are Stop Lights on the Interstate Highway System? http://lite987.com/interstate-690-stop-light-during-the-new-york-state-fair-how-rare-are-stop-lights-on-the-interstate-highway-system/ http://lite987.com/interstate-690-stop-light-during-the-new-york-state-fair-how-rare-are-stop-lights-on-the-interstate-highway-system/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:53:33 +0000 Eric Meier http://lite987.com/?p=103016 Drive through the Syracuse area during the twelve day run of the New York State Fair and you may notice something odd - a stoplight on Interstate 690.  The traffic on the expressway is stopped often during the fair to allow egress to the highway from the parking lots.  Have you ever wondered how rare stoplights are on the Interstate Highway System?

Exceptionally rare.

]]> http://lite987.com/interstate-690-stop-light-during-the-new-york-state-fair-how-rare-are-stop-lights-on-the-interstate-highway-system/feed/ 0 flickr/Dougtone Complete List of Free Concerts Coming to Chevy Court at New York State Fair 2012 http://lite987.com/complete-list-of-free-concerts-coming-to-chevy-court-at-new-york-state-fair-2012/ http://lite987.com/complete-list-of-free-concerts-coming-to-chevy-court-at-new-york-state-fair-2012/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:10:38 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=97572 Over the summer the New York State Fair has released their list of the free concerts that will take place every day at the fair.  We've told you about a lot of them and here they are all in one place.

]]> http://lite987.com/complete-list-of-free-concerts-coming-to-chevy-court-at-new-york-state-fair-2012/feed/ 0 Dan O'Hara of The NY State Fair Visits Lite 98.7 [AUDIO] http://lite987.com/dan-ohara-of-the-ny-state-fair-visits-lite-98-7-audio/ http://lite987.com/dan-ohara-of-the-ny-state-fair-visits-lite-98-7-audio/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:34:07 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=97566 We've been keeping you up to date on the details of this year Great New York State Fair and this morning, the chairman himself, Dan O'Hara, stopped in to add to the excitement. When Mark and Dan chatted this morning, they couldn't help but focus on the great music you'll experience, FREE, during the Chevy Court Concert Series.

]]> http://lite987.com/dan-ohara-of-the-ny-state-fair-visits-lite-98-7-audio/feed/ 0 Mark Richards TSM The Band Perry To Play at The NY State Fair [VIDEO] http://lite987.com/the-band-perry-to-play-at-the-ny-state-fair-video/ http://lite987.com/the-band-perry-to-play-at-the-ny-state-fair-video/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:52:31 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=97107 When you go to The New York State Fair you'll enjoy two different acts performing each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Chevy Court and, they are FREE with Fair admission. Here is some exciting news, Country music group The Band Perry will perform Sunday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. as part of the 2012 Chevy Court Concert Series!

]]> http://lite987.com/the-band-perry-to-play-at-the-ny-state-fair-video/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond/Getty Images A Frequent Fairgoer Pass Will Save You Money the New York State Fair http://lite987.com/a-frequent-fairgoer-pass-will-save-you-money-the-new-york-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/a-frequent-fairgoer-pass-will-save-you-money-the-new-york-state-fair/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:46:27 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/a-frequent-fairgoer-pass-will-save-you-money-the-new-york-state-fair/ Are there a few Chevy Court acts you want to see at the fair? Are you planning to come to the Great NY State Fair more than once? Then the Frequent Fairgoer Pass is for you.

]]> http://lite987.com/a-frequent-fairgoer-pass-will-save-you-money-the-new-york-state-fair/feed/ 0 NY State Fair Logo The Monster Trucks To Invade The Great NY State Fair http://lite987.com/the-monster-trucks-to-invade-the-great-ny-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/the-monster-trucks-to-invade-the-great-ny-state-fair/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:01:34 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/the-monster-trucks-to-invade-the-great-ny-state-fair/ Just wait until you see and feel these beasts. Monster trucks feature four massive wheels that crush, smash and rip through everything. The Great New York State Fair has announced an all new event at the State Fair Grandstand, The Monster Truck Mix-Up, it's coming to the NY State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 2 at 6:30!

]]> http://lite987.com/the-monster-trucks-to-invade-the-great-ny-state-fair/feed/ 0 Tim Defrisco/Getty Images The Demolition Derby at The State Fair Grandstand Set For Labor Day http://lite987.com/the-demolition-derby-at-the-state-fair-grandstand-set-for-labor-day/ http://lite987.com/the-demolition-derby-at-the-state-fair-grandstand-set-for-labor-day/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:26:03 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=89991 Who doesn't love to watch cars crunch, bump and slam each other until only one vehicle remains moving. It's going to happen during the popular Double Figure 8 event, the Demolition Derby, coming to the Great NY State Fair on Labor Day September 3rd.

]]> http://lite987.com/the-demolition-derby-at-the-state-fair-grandstand-set-for-labor-day/feed/ 0 Matt Cardy/Getty Images Four More Chevy Court Acts Coming To The NY State Fair http://lite987.com/four-more-chevy-court-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/four-more-chevy-court-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:08:08 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=89242 The Great New York State Fair has announced that four more performers will be a part of this year's 24-performer lineup on Chevy Court. Two different acts will perform each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All shows at Chevy Court are free with Fair admission.

]]> http://lite987.com/four-more-chevy-court-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair/feed/ 0 Scott Gries Getty Images Women's Day Activities Planned For the New York State Fair [POLL] http://lite987.com/womens-day-activities-planned-for-the-new-york-state-fair-poll/ http://lite987.com/womens-day-activities-planned-for-the-new-york-state-fair-poll/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:37:22 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=88280 Women's Day will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the 2012 Great New York State Fair. The morning will begin in the New Times Theater with coffee and networking followed by the presentation "Battling the Silent Killers of Women," by the Combat Divas, Freida Weeks and Leisha Tedford at 11:00 a.m. The annual Women's Day Luncheon will be held in the Empire Room at noon.

]]> http://lite987.com/womens-day-activities-planned-for-the-new-york-state-fair-poll/feed/ 0 NY State Fair Logo More Great Acts Coming To The NY State Fair http://lite987.com/more-great-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair-2/ http://lite987.com/more-great-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair-2/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:01:26 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/more-great-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair-2/ This morning we got a call from Dan O'Hara of the Great NY State Fair and he had some great news. He told us that more acts will be at the 2012 Great NY State Fair. Disney Channel actress and singer Bridgit Mendler, rock band Three Dog Night, “Jersey Boys" quartet Midtown Men, rock band Collective Soul and Food Network star Guy Fieri will be at the 2012 Fair.

]]> http://lite987.com/more-great-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair-2/feed/ 0 Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images More Great Acts Coming To The NY State Fair http://lite987.com/more-great-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/more-great-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:15:39 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=85214 This morning we got a call from Dan O'Hara of the Great NY State Fair and he had some great news. He told us that two more acts will be in the 2012 Grandstand concert series. British pop group The Wanted and comedian and actor Larry the Cable Guy are coming to Central NY. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 14.

]]> http://lite987.com/more-great-acts-coming-to-the-ny-state-fair/feed/ 0 Scott Halleran/Getty Images Two More Big Acts To Play at Chevy Court During The Great NY State Fair http://lite987.com/two-more-big-acts-to-play-at-chevy-court-during-the-great-ny-state-fair/ http://lite987.com/two-more-big-acts-to-play-at-chevy-court-during-the-great-ny-state-fair/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:24:59 +0000 Mark Richards http://lite987.com/?p=81154 The New York State Fair has just announced that two more performers will be added to the lineup on Chevy Court, offering an array of shows that will appeal to a broad audience of Fairgoers. Two different acts will perform each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. And remember, all shows at Chevy Court are free with Fair admission.

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