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Safe at Home
You may have seen a news report that two people were killed and 22 more injured in a weather-related tent collapse at a Walker Brothers Circus performance in New Hampshire. That same circus makes its...
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Countdown to Opening Day–Three Weeks
The perfect State Fair weather we’re enjoying today comes three weeks from opening day, Thursday, Aug. 27, so it’s time to go over your checklist to get ready for the best event of the year in upstate...
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What’s New?
The Fair announced today plans for two new competitions for this year, one for flower arrangement and one for poetry. While these aren’t exactly blockbuster events, that’s fine. What’s a little...
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Tower of Power
The Wade Shows’ second New York State Fair Midway will bring some new surprises, including one very tall ride that is meant to thrill without speed. The Observation tower will lift riders gently 100...
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Flash Forward
State Fair Hound was on the grounds this weekend and we can report that infrastructure improvements continue in preparation for the 2015 New York State Fair. The projects currently nearing completion...
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Pigs For Attention
We expect added enthusiasm for visits to the pig barn this year Fair after last year’s absence of piglets due to a swine illness outbreak. It’s back to normal this year, so stroll the barn to enjoy the...
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Daily Doings
The New York State Fair website just published the daily schedules of Fair events and activities, one of the final indicators of how close we are to opening day. These schedules, while they don’t list...
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All About the Space
The announcement Tuesday that Meghan Trainor and her two opening acts had to cancel their appearances Sep. 3 at Chevy Court muddles an already bizarre scenario for that date. Not only is that one of...
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Two Weeks To Go
There are now just two weeks to go before the opening of the 2015 New York State Fair and let’s hope that day is as picture-perfect as this one. Speaking of pictures, State Fair Hound hopes that you’re...
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Puppy Love
From what we’ve seen on the website, there won’t be a traveling show featuring performing dogs at this year’s New York State Fair as there has been in the past with such shows as Extreme Canines...
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Debut Decision
Several acts have been announced for the new Chevy Court stage at this year’s New York State Fair while the awkward relationship with the Lakeview Amphitheater heats up as well. Thus far, three...
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Lactose Intolerance
The milk bar price increase, announced last week then rescinded, turned controversial after a renowned animal rights activist criticized the state subsidy that averted doubling the cost of a cup of...
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Longhorns and Short Horses
Without barns filled with livestock, it wouldn’t be the New York State Fair. Farm animals are a living foundation and traditional fan favorite. Those who want to see all species on display will have to...
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Dazzling
No doubt, the attendance numbers for the 2016 New York State Fair were stunning, shattering the previous record by over 106,000. It’s ironic, though hardly surprising, to realize that the amazing...
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Playing For Keeps
Wade Shows didn’t give us a count of how many games of chance set up on the expanded midway, but there did seem to be more–with one exception. State Fair Hound didn’t see any I Got It tents. Otherwise...
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Countdown Photo–46 Weeks
Many Fair visitors took home a product or two purchased from a demonstrator on the grounds. This pitchwoman sold high-tech mops in the Horticulture Building.
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The Originals
Some Americans are observing Columbus Day this week, recognizing the 15th century explorer credited with “discovering” the continents of the western hemisphere. A growing movement takes another...
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Countdown Photo–45 Weeks
Reported attendance at Chevy Court was down from last year, but it’s always a popular venue. That’s Ted and Amy introducing a show.
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Countdown Photo–44 Weeks
The expanded midway provided thrills for riders including these on the Tilt-a-Whirl.
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Countdown Photo–22 Weeks
Nursing piglets are a perennial favorite of livestock fans at the new York State Fair.
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