The same incredible value is now even more homegrown. The Great New York State Fair announced today that its iconic $1 Potato Booth will be operated by Tully\u2019s Good Times in collaboration with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets\u2019 New York State Grown & Certified program, serving up The Fair\u2019s famous baked potatoes, and salt potatoes, now grown in New York, with toppings sourced from New York State Grown & Certified processors, using New York milk.\u00a0 The potatoes will be provided by NY Fresh, LLC, a Central New York farm, while the butter, cheese, and sour cream will also be New York State Grown & Certified products\u2014making this year\u2019s Potato Booth a true celebration of New York agriculture, all while maintaining its beloved $1 price.\u00a0 The collaboration comes in time for the 2026 New York State Fair, and as the NYS Grown & Certified Program also celebrates its 10th anniversary.<\/p>\n
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, \u201cThe Great New York State Fair is one of the best places to showcase the phenomenal quality of New York agriculture, and this year\u2019s Potato Booth is a perfect example.\u00a0 We\u2019re proud to highlight our local farmers and food producers across The New York State Fair and having locally grown potatoes and locally made toppings is extra special because we\u2019re also celebrating the 10th anniversary of NYS Grown & Certified this year. From the potatoes to the butter and sour cream, each bite supports New York agriculture while giving fairgoers the delicious tradition they\u2019ve loved for years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fair Director Julie LaFave said, \u201cThe Potato Booth is one of the Fair\u2019s most iconic offerings, and we\u2019re excited to make this longtime favorite even more of a New York success story. Thanks to our partnership with Tully\u2019s and the Department\u2019s New York State Grown & Certified program, fairgoers can enjoy the same incredible value while knowing the main ingredients come from right here in New York State.\u201d<\/p>\n
For decades, fairgoers have flocked to the Horticulture Building in search of the famous $1 potato. The Fair favorite has drawn thousands of visitors each year, with many waiting more than one hour to enjoy the baked potato loaded with all the fixings. During the 2025 Great New York State Fair, more than 70,000 potatoes were served with upwards of 7,000 customers per day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This year, when the Fair debuts, the official name of the booth will be the \u201cNew York State Fair Potato Booth Operated by Tully\u2019s Good Times.\u201d The menu will offer fan favorites like the classic baked potato and Syracuse-renowned salt potatoes, in addition to fun features from the Tully\u2019s culinary team. The potatoes will be sourced from NY Fresh, LLC, a locally owned vegetable farm operating in Cato and Red Creek, New York.<\/p>\n
The Giamartino Family, Owner and Operator of Tully\u2019s Good Times, said,\u00a0\u201cTully\u2019s Good Times is honored to partner with NYS Grown & Certified to operate one of The Fair\u2019s most classic traditions. Our team is dedicated to serving the freshest, most delicious baked potatoes to fairgoers this year and offer our own Tully\u2019s spin on this iconic item.\u201d<\/p>\n
Owner and Operator of NY Fresh, LLC, Garrett Williams, said, \u201cWe are honored to be chosen to supply the annual State Fair baked potato and look forward to having fairgoers experience the quality and freshness of local potatoes. They were grown with lots of challenges, luck, and hard work. I hope they are enjoyable as they finish their long journey from the farm to right here at the NYS Fair.\u201d<\/p>\n
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, NYS Grown & Certified has spent the past decade helping New Yorkers identify local food produced to a higher standard. The program assures consumers that the food they are buying is local and produced to a higher standard with participating producers adopting food safety standards and enroll in an environmental management program. Since the program began, NYS Grown & Certified has grown and evolved to include 20 agricultural commodities and processing industries. This voluntary program is a cooperative effort among producers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to meet consumer demand for high-quality food and agricultural products. It is supported by a marketing campaign including on-product labels, promotional materials, and sales materials. Learn more at\u00a0certified.ny.gov<\/a> and follow the program on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n About Tully\u2019s<\/p>\n Since 1991, Tully\u2019s Good Times is a family\u2011owned, locally operated restaurant group known for its \u201cBest Chicken Tenders on Earth\u00ae\u201d and a mix of American dining and sports bar atmosphere, with locations across Central, Western, and Southern New York plus parts of Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/p>\n About NY Fresh, LLC<\/p>\n Founded in 2022 by Wayne County native and University of Arkansas graduate Garrett Williams, NY Fresh, LLC is a locally owned vegetable farm operating in Cato and Red Creek, New York. Inspired by a lifelong passion for agriculture that began in a backyard garden and neighborhood produce stand, the company grows a variety of fresh vegetables with a focus on quality, sustainability, and connecting consumers with locally produced food. Through its commitment to fresh, New York-grown products, NY Fresh strives to strengthen the relationship between farmers and their communities while encouraging healthy, home-cooked meals made with ingredients grown close to home.<\/p>\n About The Great New York State Fair<\/p>\n The Fair starts Wednesday, August 26, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.<\/p>\n Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state\u2019s\u00a0CNY Rising<\/a>\u00a0strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.<\/p>\n The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about The Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on\u00a0Flickr<\/a>,\u00a0and follow the fun on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0TikTok<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n