The New York State Fair
The New York State Fair Midway lights up the night. Photo: ©Brenda Potter Reynolds
The first time I went to the New York State Fair, I was a teenager. I went with my friend and her family.
What a shock! The biggest event we had been to before was our local county fair. Of course this fair was much, much bigger than that.
We covered every inch of the fairgrounds, located in Syracuse. We picked up free stuff, walked through the buildings, and deliberated over where to eat. It was a great time.
The last time I visited the State Fair, it was another shock. Everything seemed a lot bigger, brighter, and busier. The first thing I did was walk around, checking out the grounds.
The midway was just beautiful against the setting sun.
I made a point to visit the Dairy Building for glass of milk. You buy a ticket, then take it to a server for a cold cup of white or chocolate milk. Yum!
Also in the Dairy Building, I got a sample of sharp cheddar cheese. There were plenty of treats available in the Dairy Building – fudge, cookies, brownies and muffins – all kinds of foods that go well with milk!
I walked through the Cattle Barn, watched a Horse Show, and listened to a Bluegrass band at the Grange Building.
I was surprised to see that the New York State Department of Conservation had a building there, with tourism and state park pamphlets and brochures. Of course, I loaded up!
The fair is held annually during the last week of August through the first few days of September in Syracuse. To find the exact dates, schedules and more information, visit here.
