Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might surprise you!

All 10 of the Fair’s dairy princess finalists get a likeness of their heads carved before an ever-changing live audience.

Malorie Thorson, a 20-year-old from the town of Waverly, was crowned as the 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way on Wednesday ...

The Great New York State Fair, as it is now known, was first held at Syracuse in 1841, in and around the old courthouse ...

A bold new flavor will be coming to the New York State Fair’s iconic 25-cent milk bar following a $3 million investment from Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration, she announced at the launch of the ...

It’s happening again! After the viral Northway picnic, a whole family was spotted setting up under an umbrella along the ...

Connor Zilisch’s Celebration Turns To Chaos In New York. NASCAR History at The Glen: The Shifting Dates. Mark your calendars: May 8th through the 10th, 2026, is when ...

From football games in the JMA Wireless Dome to sledding down Crouse Hill, there's lots to look forward to to have a ...

The 2025 New York State Fair opens today at 9 a.m. That gives us 13 days to wolf down a lot of not-so-healthy food, hit up ...

Beef Day: Tuesday, Aug. 26. Cattle shows and the popular Hay Bale Throwing Competition are among the highlights of the day ...

On a cool, drizzly Wednesday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul made her traditional visit on opening day of the New York State Fair.