New York State Contract Reporter #2134243

Operation and Management of Potato Booth at 2026 Great New York State Fair

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an operator for the Potato Booth at the 2026 Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of the State Fair - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and management of the Potato Booth for the full duration of the 2026 Fair - Staffing up to 50 employees and 4 supervisors, including payroll processing and daily operations - Purchase and supply of New York State Grown & Certified (NYS G&C) butter and sour cream by the operator - Potatoes (baking and salt varieties) supplied by the Department - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All food and beverages must meet Taste NY and NYS Grown & Certified standards - Booth is co-branded as NYS Grown & Certified - Booth serves $1 baked potatoes to 3,000–7,000 people daily - Flat management fee of $40,000 paid by the Department; rental fees are waived - Daily operation required from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. for the entire Fair - No specific OEMs or vendors named; operator must source NYS G&C butter and sour cream - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE goals for this contract - Place of Performance: - NYS Fairgrounds, Horticulture Building, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY

Description

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking applications to operate the Potato Booth at the 2026 Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. The booth, known for its $1 baked potatoes, operates daily from August 26 to September 7, 2026, serving thousands of visitors. The selected vendor will manage staffing, operations, and compliance with health standards, and must adhere to co-branding and product standards including the use of New York State Grown & Certified products. Applications are accepted continuously, with optional site visits available in April 2026.

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