RJ
08-22-2007, 12:53 PM
New York State Fair Opening Ceremony and Events
Thursday* August 23* 2007* Syracuse
11:00am
Opening Ceremonies on Chevrolet Court Stage
$ New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and NewYork State Fair Director Dan O'Hara will open the 161st New York State Fair with an opening ceremony focusing around the traditional core of the State Fair* agriculture.
$ Numerous youth from the 4-H and FFA will be recognized for their important role in continuing the Fair's rich agricultural heritage.
$ In addition* the late Dr. Robert Baker* creator of the chicken nugget and proprietor of Baker's Chicken Coop on the fairgrounds* will be honored for his work by Cornell University President David Skorton.
CONTACT: ******* Chittenden 518-527-3949 or Joe LaGuardia 315-487-7711
11:45am
Visit the new Pride of New York Exhibit inside the Main Gate
Commissioner Hooker and Fair Director O'Hara will visit a new display
that showcases the State's marketing and promotion program for New York
food and agricultural products* and will highlight the importance of
agriculture in New York State.
CONTACT: ******* Chittenden at 518-527-3949
12:00pm
Live Television Interviews
12:30pm
Center for Dairy Excellence Announcement at MooCountry in the Dairy Barn
Commissioner Hooker will be joined by John Lincoln* Chair for the Farm
Viability Institute* and Mark Kenville* Director of the new Center for
Dairy Excellence* to announce the Center's promotional and educational
campaign at the State Fair.
CONTACT: Mark Kenville at 315-569-6809
1:00pm
Renew fishing and hunting permits at DEC's Aquarium
State DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis with Commissioner Hooker will renew
their fishing and hunting licenses at the DEC booth* promoting the many
convenient services available to fairgoers during the twelve days of the
State Fair.
CONTACT: Diane Carlton at 315-426-7403
1:30pm
Lunch at Dinosaur Barbeque
2:00pm
Sun Safety Announcement at State's Smallest State Park
State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash with Commissioner Hooker will
emphasize the importance of sun safety* whether camping or visiting the
State Fair.
CONTACT: Eileen Larabee at 518-486-1868
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******* A. Chittenden
Director of Communications
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
10B Airline Dr.* Albany* NY 12235
518-457-3136
Thursday* August 23* 2007* Syracuse
11:00am
Opening Ceremonies on Chevrolet Court Stage
$ New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and NewYork State Fair Director Dan O'Hara will open the 161st New York State Fair with an opening ceremony focusing around the traditional core of the State Fair* agriculture.
$ Numerous youth from the 4-H and FFA will be recognized for their important role in continuing the Fair's rich agricultural heritage.
$ In addition* the late Dr. Robert Baker* creator of the chicken nugget and proprietor of Baker's Chicken Coop on the fairgrounds* will be honored for his work by Cornell University President David Skorton.
CONTACT: ******* Chittenden 518-527-3949 or Joe LaGuardia 315-487-7711
11:45am
Visit the new Pride of New York Exhibit inside the Main Gate
Commissioner Hooker and Fair Director O'Hara will visit a new display
that showcases the State's marketing and promotion program for New York
food and agricultural products* and will highlight the importance of
agriculture in New York State.
CONTACT: ******* Chittenden at 518-527-3949
12:00pm
Live Television Interviews
12:30pm
Center for Dairy Excellence Announcement at MooCountry in the Dairy Barn
Commissioner Hooker will be joined by John Lincoln* Chair for the Farm
Viability Institute* and Mark Kenville* Director of the new Center for
Dairy Excellence* to announce the Center's promotional and educational
campaign at the State Fair.
CONTACT: Mark Kenville at 315-569-6809
1:00pm
Renew fishing and hunting permits at DEC's Aquarium
State DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis with Commissioner Hooker will renew
their fishing and hunting licenses at the DEC booth* promoting the many
convenient services available to fairgoers during the twelve days of the
State Fair.
CONTACT: Diane Carlton at 315-426-7403
1:30pm
Lunch at Dinosaur Barbeque
2:00pm
Sun Safety Announcement at State's Smallest State Park
State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash with Commissioner Hooker will
emphasize the importance of sun safety* whether camping or visiting the
State Fair.
CONTACT: Eileen Larabee at 518-486-1868
###
******* A. Chittenden
Director of Communications
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
10B Airline Dr.* Albany* NY 12235
518-457-3136