The final day of the 2024 New York State Fair arrives Monday with the observance of Labor Day.
Labor union marchers begin their traditional parade near the cow birthing center at the western end of the grounds at 10:30. Following the procession down Broadway, they will rally down near Chevy Court.
It’s dollar day on the midway with all rides except the Broadway SkyLiner priced at a buck.
The Fair wraps on Monday with major buildings and the midway closing at 9 p.m.
On Labor Day, Chevy Court concerts start at 12:00pm and 4:00 p.m., while Jackyl’s Suburban Park concert starts at 6:00 pm.
In case you haven’t done everything, seen everything and eaten everything at this year’s Fair, here’s The Hound’s abbreviated State Fair can’t miss list:
The history and pageantry of the Iroquois village, a revered Fair tradition, tops the list.
Don’t leave the Fair without seeing the fascinating dancing atop the Turtle Mound, daily at 11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.
If you haven’t gone into the Grange Building–next to the poultry barn–this year, don’t miss visiting the State Fair History exhibit. It should be an annual stop on the route for every Fair visitor, though it’s generally updated only a little from year to year. There’s plenty of history and much of it is on display. Still, it’s one of those features where you may notice something different every year.
The stately Agriculture Museum is an architectural work of art full of fascinating artifacts and demonstrations of various old-time farming and homemaking skills. The Carriage Museum next door features a working blacksmith shop and a variety of wheeled vehicles that predate cars.
Among other highly-recommended favorites are Hawk Creek Wildlife Center’s winged wonders in the State Park area and the festive Pan African Village.
Some livestock has departed, but there’s still enough around to fascinate and charm visitors, while the final performances of the Circus Hollywood (11 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m.) are great fun for all ages.
Of course, many fans arrive focused on one or two last meals, following their traditions to favorite vendors and sampling new treats.
If you haven’t seen the sand sculpture, where have you been? It’s in the Center of Progress.
Meanwhile those ferocious dinosaurs are terrorizing the Expo Center to the delight of large crowds of kids.
It looks like the weather will be autumn-cool, but sunny. For those discouraged by rain over the past few days, here’s one last chance to savor the Fair.
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