The New York State Fair kicks off today and runs through Labor Day weekend, closing on September 1, 2025.

"People from across New York State will come together this year to experience an affordable, 13-day celebration of delicious food, eye-opening exhibits, captivating entertainment, and great fun. This year’s New York State Fair will showcase numerous animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of exciting midway rides, and dozens of big-name entertainers."

Almost one million people - 868,745 attendees - are expected to attend the Fair this year , but attendance has dropped. Last year, in 2024, 868,745 people attended, which was a decrease from 932,699 in 2023. The record for attendance was in 2019 at 1,329,275.

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