State Fair Hound

An independent view of the New York State Fair

Month: May 2017

Countdown Photo–13 Weeks

You could get a spectacular view of the Fairgrounds from the DEC fire tower. Unfortunately, people aren't allowed to make the climb, probably due to safety concerns.

You could get a spectacular view of the Fairgrounds from the DEC fire tower. Unfortunately, people aren’t allowed to make the climb, probably due to safety concerns.

Three-Month Bustle

With about three months to go to New York State Fair opening day 2017, work continues at several spots on the grounds. Here are some sights from a recent visit.

The State Police exhibit is moving to a new location behind the Horticulture Building.

The State Police exhibit is moving to a new location behind the Horticulture Building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grass is growing on the RV park, fulfilling a promise to replace the gravel ground cover.

Grass is growing on the RV park, fulfilling a promise to replace the gravel ground cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classy brick sidewalks will lead to the entrances to the Art and Home Center.

Classy brick sidewalks will lead to the entrances to the Art and Home Center.

 

Countdown Photo–14 Weeks

You'll see the friendly and jovial Dennis at the Sports Activity Center.

You’ll see the friendly and jovial Dennis at the Sports Activity Center.

Countdown Photo–15 Weeks

Changes are coming to the popular milk bar. This is how it looked in 2016.

Changes are coming to the popular milk bar. This is how it looked in 2016.

Countdown Photo–16 Weeks

There's never any shortage of available headwear for fans of horse shows or country music at the New York State Fair.

There’s never any shortage of available headwear for fans of horse shows or country music at the New York State Fair.

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