If a visit to the Department of Environmental fish tanks or the New York Experience pond puts your kids in the mood to cast a line, FISHING WINhead over to the Wade Shows midway where the fishing game stand is among the dozens of spots where they can try to hook a prize.

 

While winning is rarely guaranteed, some games are scaled down for the small fry, giving them a better chance to get a toy to go along with the memory of winning at the Fair. The gurgling streams aren’t exactly mighty rivers, PAINTED FACE GIRLbut kids seem to really enjoy stand-ing by, pole in hand to play for keeps.

It’s also one of the best spots for parents to memorialize the family trip to the Fair with a photo, as State Fair Hound photographer Nick LoPresti shows here.