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The 163RD GREAT NEW YORK STATE FAIR 27 AUGUST-7 SEPTEMBER 2009
In the United States, State Fairs are as traditional as American Hot Dogs and Baseball. From basic roots as a Farmer’s Exposition with livestock and agricultural attractions, Fairs have evolved into a showcase of musical entertainment, with competitions expanded into food, wine, art and talent shows, plus amusements, rides and parades.
The Great New York State Fair,the nation’s first such event, took place in 1841 in Syracuse, NY. From 1842 to 1889, the fair travelled around eleven cities in the State before settling in 1890 in a permanent home in Syracuse in Onondga County. In 2009 it is located on the 375 acre site of the Empire Expo center in Syracuse.
In this article we highlight some of the major competitions and attractions for 2009.
THE MIDWAY
Every State Fair has the thrills, fun and games of its Midway. New York State Fair has the last remaining Railroad Carnival with all the traditional favourites, provided by The James E. Strates Midway.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
There are 12 days of great musical entertainment, with 2 shows per day on The Stan Collela Stage at Chevy Court. The New York Central Mutual Insurance Concert Series includes Grand Funk Railroad,The Four Tops, Sha Na Na, Rick Springfield, Boyz II Men, MC Hammer and many others.
At the Mohegan Sun Grandstand there are 7 shows plus the NYS Tractor Pulling Championship and the NYS Demolition Derby.
Once the animals have left, the Beef Barn Jamboree fills the show ring with country music on 25th, 28th and 4th September.
HORSES AND ANIMALS
Cows, pigs, sheep, goats and even Llamas compete for top honours daily in the Show Ring. The New York State Fair Horse Show is the largest in the North East States and features daily competitions. There are even competitions for Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits and Cavies
COMPETITIONS
There are also competitions to suit all interests. The Culinary Competitionsees the state’s pies, bread, jams and cakes together with chicken wings, chilli and fried food, vying for the prize ribbons.
In the Little Ceasars Talent Showcase, New York’s kids and teenagers sing and dance in a version of American Idol.
The competitions list also includes
Antique Tractors
Antique Automobiles
Arts and Crafts
Photography
Wine
Flowers
Wildlife Art
ATTRACTIONS FOR KIDS AND THE YOUNG AT HEART
Bwana Jims Wildlife Show. Get up close with alligators, snakes, armadillos and wild animals.
Coronas Hollywood Circus with a kid fest and a Giraffe Zoo.
Michael Hilby, a German juggler on a giant unicycle.
Moo Country where the kids can pet and feed calves.
The Sea Lions Splash with natures comedians.
Backyard Circus and Puppet Parade.
Bear Mountain where Syrian Bears ride bicycles and play basketball.
The Hollywood Racing Pigs and lots more.
Finally, away from the thrills of the big Midway there is Kiddieland, a smaller and more child friendly Midway.
SPECIAL EXIBITIONS AND ATTRACTIONS
Butter and Cheese Sculptures
The Famous Harlem Wizards
Masters of The Chainsaw Sculpture
Iroquois Indian Village
FOOD
State Fairs require stamina, so good food is esential and probably lots of it! There are covered eating areas throughout the fairgrounds. Visit The Heluva Good Potato Booth for a steaming hot potato covered in your favourite topping. Sample the traditional maple products at The New York Maple Center. Try the delicious ice cold milk served at The Rainbow Milk Bar produced and processed the same day from The Toyota Dairy Cattle Center. Sample a glass of New York State Wine at the tented Uncork New York Wine Village.
Finally, watch out for the Knights riding fearsome dragons around the fairgrounds and do not miss the The Daily Parade at 6.00pm each with its marching bands, costumed characters and antique vehicles.
Before you leave, complete your shopping with a visit to The American Center of Progress which showcases innovative and time saving gadgets.
Enjoy yourselves and join the expected one million visitors at the New York State Fair and have a great time.
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