With Labor Day weekend looming, your final opportunity to enjoy some of the highlights of the new York State Fair will be this weekend. Everybody has her or his own favorites, but State Fair Hound believes that some stops should be on the can’t miss list for every Fair fan.
The Pan African Village is a microcosm of the best our Fair has to offer–lively music and dance, distinct, flavorful cuisine, rare artworks and gifts and an upbeat, exotic vibe.
The best representation of the agrarian history of New York is enclosed within the stately confines of the Agriculture Museum. 
The sophomore run of the Broadway Skyliner represents one of the newer traditions as one ride that most family members will enjoy. The view from the slowly-coasting seats gives a perspective of the Fair you won’t get anywhere else.
A stroll through your favorite animal barn is a rare treat for non-rural visitors, who get the chance to commune with beautiful cows, sheep, goats, horses and others.
No matter how many sand sculptures you’ve seen, each is a not-to-be-missed engineering marvel.
Other states may present exhibits that pay tribute to their own native inhabitants, but our own Iroquois (please, not “Indian”) Village is sacred ground at our Fair. Improvements in recent years have made this sensational exhibit even better.
One great way to get a wider perspective is to take a circuit around the grounds on a tram.
You probably have your own list of favorites and this weekend is your last chance to check them off.
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