Fair Attractions & Events
Listed below are just some of the attractions and events you will see during the 2010 New York State Fair. When you come to the Fair, make sure to pick up your INSIDER'S GUIDE. This coupon-filled book will be available for free at the gate. The guide not only gives you daily information and schedules for events, but a packet of money-saving coupons from vendors throughout the Fair.
Click here to see our 2010 Fair Daily Schedules
Agricultural & Carriage Museums
The Fair’s Agricultural Museum lets you experience what New York farm life was like in the 18th century. You’ll see broom-making, weaving, woodworking, hearthside cooking and soap-making demonstrations. The Fair’s Carriage Museum features more than 50 horse-drawn vehicles and a blacksmith demonstration. In addition, dozens of antique tractors are on display. Across from the Coliseum, open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.
Agricultural & Livestock Competitions
Thousands of the finest farm animals from across New York compete for top honors. Visit the cows, pigs, sheep and other animals during free barn tours, watch the owners prepare them for judging and root for your favorites in the show ring. Judging occurs daily in all the livestock barns, the Coliseum, and the 4-H & FFA areas. For a list of our 2010 premium books and entry forms, click here.
Antique Tractor Display
Learn about New York’s agricultural heritage through this fascinating collection of antique farm tractors, together with a selection of other historic and unique farm implements. Most of these machines have long retired from the field and were produced before 1960. Most have been restored; some to better-than-new condition. The tractors are on exhibit every day of the State Fair at two locations: one next to the Agriculture Museum and one just inside Gate 10.
Art and Craft Exhibitions
From fine arts and photography to homespun crafts like quilting, woodworking and needlepoint, work by some of New York’s most talented artists will be on display and competing for ribbons. Located in the Art & Home Center.
Art and Home Center
This is the home of culinary demonstrations, photography exhibits, arts and crafts, a variety of entertainment and much more. Listen to organ recitals in the New Times Theater; sometimes as dramatic accompaniment to screenings of old, silent films. For more musical history, go to the Empire State Theatre & Musical Instrument Museum. You can also enjoy a sit-down meal in air-conditioned comfort in the Empire Room Restaurant.
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