Geddes, N.Y. — Day 9 of the New York State Fair brought in over 65,000 fairgoers for Armed Forces Day, Dairy Day and Stomp Out Stigma Day.

In total, 65,419 people walked through the gates, according to fair officials. Since the 2025 fair started, 557,043 people have attended.

On Thursday, visitors cheered on the annual Undeniably Dairy Shake-Off Milkshake Contest. The day wrapped up with a triple bill of concerts: Tom Nitti & Ashley Bryant at Chevy Court, Maddie & Tae in the evening, and rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, who drew an estimated 33,000 fans to Suburban Park.

Day 10 of the fair will celebrate Native American Day, a day dedicated to honoring the rich culture and heritage of Native American communities.

Festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with the raising of the Hiawatha Belt Flag

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