The Great New York State Fair

NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS - EMPIRE EXPO CENTER
Located in Syracuse, in Upstate New York, the Fairgrounds is home to the annual New York State Fair, a 12-day summer showcase of the best of the state’s agriculture, entertainment, education, industry, and technology. More than 375 acres of animals, exhibits and displays abound. In 2011, nearly one million visitors witnessed live performances from the biggest names in entertainment, enjoyed Midway rides and games of skill and savored mountains of mouthwatering food. This year’s State Fair will run from August 23 through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012. For more information, visit www.nysfair.org.
 
New York State Fairgrounds Yearly Attractions
While the New York State Fair is a once-a-year extravaganza, the Fairgrounds are host to hundreds of events throughout the year. You will enjoy expo's, competitions, festivals, clinics, folk art, auto, horse and dog shows, craft fairs and many other fun, interesting and educational attractions.   For detailed information and dates, visit www.nysfair.org.