We welcome the chance to work with your station or publication.  Registering for America’s Fair is easy for members of the media.  We will have staff available to escort you through the fair to help you in your effort to get the story out.

Press Office Hours:  8:30 am – 11:30 pm
Phone Numbers:  (716) 649-3900 ext 260, 261, 360, 480, 510

The Press Office is located inside Gate 6 (Vehicle Gate B) on McKinley Parkway.
All media must report to the Press Office to receive appropriate credentials and a media escort.  You will not need to arrange for a photo ID card.  As working press you will receive a temporary parking pass for the dashboard of your vehicle.

Parking – there are approximately 25 spaces at the Press Office.  This area offers the most accessible parking  with easy in and out access.  Note: Any vehicle in press parking without a parking pass will be towed.

How to Enter the Fair:
Working press must arrive at Gate 6 on McKinley Pkwy just north of Clark St. Stay to the right upon entering the driveway.  Ask for a temporary working press permit from the Security Guard, and then proceed to the Press Office for your proper credentials and media escort.

Still & Video Photography Policy for Concerts
If your station/publication wishes to send a photographer to a grandstand event, it is best to get your request in writing faxed over to the Marketing Department at (716) 649-2431 no later than 24 hours prior to the star t of the event.  Access will be granted based on the wishes of the artists’ management.  Upon approval, policy for receiving credentials will be discussed.

Interview and Backstage Policy at Concerts & Motorevents
Requests for backstage access, pit passes and/or concerts are handled individually in accord with contractual limitations and must be arranged through the artists’ or promoters’ management.  The Marketing Department can provide names and phone numbers upon request.

NOTE:  It is our strict policy to accompany all working media on our fairgrounds at all times. Thanks for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you at the Fair.