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25 Things To Do At The Great New York State Fair

The fair kicks off Thursday, August 27. What will you do while you're there?

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25 Things To Do At The Great New York State Fair

The Great New York State fair is one of the oldest and largest fairs in the country and has become New York State's largest annual event. Whether you've been to The Great New York State fair before or not, here is a list of food, attractions, and events for fair veterans and newcomers!

1. People watch

Probably the MOST important thing you can do at The Fair.

2. See a free concert at the Chevy Court.

This year's shows shows are featuring Snoop Dogg, Nick Jonas, Jason Derulo and more!

3. Let's not forget about the new Lakeview Amphitheater!

The first concert will be Miranda Lambert on September 3!

4. See lots of livestock!

The fair has buildings and buildings full of cows, chickens, goats, horses and more!

5. Visit the Rainbow Milk Bar.

The best milk you’ll ever have for 25 cents!

6. Look at the butter sculpture ...

There's a different design every year, located in the dairy building

7. ... and the sand sculpture.

Located in the Center of Progress building, also with a new design each year!

8. Visit the potato booth in the Horticulture Building.

Because what's better than a baked potato for $1?

9. Go to The Villa for Pizze Fritte.

No, it's not pizza. It’s the best fried dough you’ll ever eat.

10. BACON

Bacon in any and all forms.

11. Also, deep fried ANYTHING.

The sign literally says "You bring it... We fry it!"

12. Ride the Slingshot

If you dare..

13. You can be also be personally victimized by a clown in a dunk tank!

14. Play the lotto at the players pavilion.

You can't win if you don't play!

15. Get some fresh-squeezed lemonade.

Because what’s better than people serving lemonade out of a giant lemon?

16. You can basically eat all your favorite Syracuse foods in one place!

Gianelli Sausage, Dinosaur BBQ, Tully’s and more!

17. Watch a horse show at the Toyota Coliseum.

18. Visit the Eudora Farms Petting Zoo

It's located behind the Horticulture Building with animals ranging from pigs to zebras!

19. See street performers.

Including Bandaloni the one-man band and Hilby, the unicycle riding German!

20. The Monarch Butterfly Garden

Also located in the Horticulture Building!

21. The Sea Lion Show

Shows every day at 12:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.!

22. Eat a Meat Sundae.

Complete with a cherry tomato on top! Located in the Dairy Building.

23. Do the 2015 Bubble Blast Run

A sudsy 5K on Sunday, August 30 filled with foamy obstacles including a human car wash and a slip 'n slide! It's new this year!

24. The first annual Taste NY Food Truck Competition

New this year, the competition will be on September 6th and include almost 20 different food trucks!

25. The Walker International Circus

Also new this year, the circus will have daily shows at noon, 2:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. plus an additional show at 3:45 p.m. on the weekends!

The fair will run in Syracuse, New York from Thursday, Aug. 27 to Monday, Sept. 7.

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