While the New York State Fair has in recent years expanded to 12, then 13, then 18 days, one scheduling tradition has carried through. 
The finale always falls on Labor Day. That’s Monday, of course.
Unions march, rally and celebrate their special day while everybody tries to squeeze all the fair fun possible into the last day.
The painful cancellation of 2020 makes this last chance day even more special.
Fade to Black
When the major buildings close at 9 p.m.– one hour earlier than usual–the 2021 Fair will begin to shut down.
It’s a good day to look for bargains being offered by vendors with surplus product.
Concert times for the Chevy Park shows have been moved up to 1 pm. and 6 p.m., respectively.
With the final curtain falling on the Fairgrounds, you have to admit, the 2021 New York State Fair was one for the books. 
It had to be after the heartbreak that left Fair fans out in the cold last year.
The cows are headed home to their familiar barns, carnies are preparing to dismantle the rides and vendors have one or two last exhausting days to close up, tear down and pack up. 
While the big story this year is certainly the Fair’s comeback, there were many highlights and newsworthy stories from the longest New York State Fair in history. State Fair Hound will take a closer look in coming days.
Those of us who love the New York State Fair hold vivid memories of all of the times spent between Chevrolet Court and the New York Experience Grounds, but especially in this year-like-no-other with the joyful, though weird, return of a beloved event.
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