Day four is upon us, a gorgeous Sunday, so get out there. Every day State Fair Hound will offer a few more observations to help you enjoy your time there. Today’s post features new photos by Nick LoPresti.
While the New York State Fair is best known as a place to have fun, some fairgoers are actually finding inspiration for a new career in the Science and Industry Building. At one booth leaders in the field of nursing and several New York colleges are providing a look at the future of nursing and opportunities available to people interested in pursuing a nursing degree. Staff is on hand, distributing printed material and answering questions from visitors as part of their Campaign For Action. Stop by to find out if a nursing career may be right for you.
Car enthusiasts should hit the brakes when they see a tent behind the Horticulture Building that houses a half-dozen classic rides. Alongside a 1932 Packard that was once owned by Franklin Roosevelt, an Olds 98 and a Lincoln Continental, four Mustangs from different eras are on display, recognizing this year as the 50th anniversary of that beloved Ford coupe. Most impressive is this silver blue ’64 beauty, top down and ready to cruise the coast highway or hit the drive-in.
Rides were flying on the midway this weekend, including several first-year attractions guaranteed to tousle your hair, churn your stomach and send your pocket change careening onto the pavement. Hairpin turns make the Crazy Mouse jolting, while the Vortex is a pendulum ride with seats that spin as the rotating post constantly flips them. The RC-48 roller coaster has lived up to billing with banked curves and a high peak.
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