GALLERY: Opening day at the Great New York State Fair - August 24, 2022
Posted 8/24/22
From cows to baked potatoes, the 2022 Great New York State Fair is here.
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GALLERY: Opening day at the Great New York State Fair - August 24, 2022
The 2022 Great New York State Fair kicked off on Wednesday, August 24.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
A fairgoer carries food from Tully’s, a favorite New York State Fair vendor serving its famous chicken tenders.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
The 2022 Great New York State Fair kicked off on Wednesday, August 24.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
13-year-old Olivia VanEvera, of Cobleskill, lounges with her show-cows at the New York State Fair. The brown cow getting a scratch is named Wynonna. The black cow serving as a backrest goes by the name "Party Time."
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Have a sweet tooth? Consider browsing this winding row of candy at the NYS Fair.
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The butter sculpture at this year’s NYS Fair is titled, “Refuel Her Greatness – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX.”
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
A boy in the crowd hopes to be chosen to participate in Mighty Mike's show at the New York State Fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Rae Zollo, a Syracuse native visiting from out of state, wears a butterfly as if it were a hair accessory. This butterfly and many others interacted with guests inside the butterfly exhibit in the Horticulture Building at the 2022 New York State Fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
The NYS Fair's famous 25-cent milk is back again for 2022.
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Mighty Mike shows his strength by juggling three bowling balls.
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Upon entering, fairgoers unravel the visitor map for the 2022 New York State Fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
At 9:55 a.m. on opening day at the NYS Fair, the National Anthem was announced. At that time, guests stopped to face the nearest flag and place their hands over their hearts as the anthem played out.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Wegmans hosted a cooking demonstration for attendants to enjoy at the NYS Fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
The NYS Fair's famous $1 baked potato is back again this year.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Mighty Mike performed for onlookers to see his strength and skill at the NYS Fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Fairgoers take a look at this peregrine falcon as part of the daily Birds of Prey show at the New York State Fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
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Fairgoers strapped on their sandals and fanny packs on Wednesday, Aug. 24 to browse the attractions at the over 300-acre New York State Fairground Complex in Geddes for the opening day of the 2022 Great New York State Fair.
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