GALLERY: Sites from The Great New York State Fair midway - September 1, 2022
Posted 9/2/22
With nearly 50 rides to choose from and even more attractions and games, the midway continues to be a blast for fairgoers of all ages.
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GALLERY: Sites from The Great New York State Fair midway - September 1, 2022
This ride swings you up and lets you drop all while whirling around and around.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
This pirate ship ride swings back and forth, getting higher and higher with each passing. Some passengers raised their arms to feel the rush when, for a moment, they were almost suspended in the air. Others were less daring and kept their hands inside their booth at all times.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
A pair of riders enjoy a whirling start to the day at The Great New York State Fair on Thursday, Sept. 1. The midway remains popular with rides for thrill-seekers of all ages.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Claw machines and other tests of skill entertain people on the fair midway.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
With nearly 50 rides to choose from and even more attractions and games, the midway continues to be a blast for fairgoers of all ages.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
A section of rides fit just for kids is available on the state fair midway.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
These swings offer a cool breeze and a bit of a thrill from so high up at the state fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
There are nearly 50 rides to choose from and even more attractions and games at the state fair midway.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Some guests left with customized t-shirts painted to order at the state fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
The Broadway Skyline is a hit with fairgoers young and old.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Large stuffed prizes weren't all too enticing — while the rides had lines, the gaming booths often did not.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Some people toted their prizes along the midway, and others enjoyed lemonade out of a specially-designed plastic state fair cup, or popcorn, that littered the ground in some places, before their next thrill.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
With nearly 50 rides to choose from and even more attractions and games, the midway continues to be a blast for fairgoers of all ages.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Many adults spent their time throwing balls into holes and hoping their numbers lined up to win big at this state fair game.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Rides not your thing? Sit down for a caricature drawing along the state fair midway.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Throwing rings onto bottles or swishing a ball through a hoop might get you a grand prize at the state fair.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Get a bird's-eye view of the state fairgrounds by going around the ferris wheel.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Riders get a thrill swinging high up with the sun on this ride found along the 2022 state fair midway.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
Flashing lights and bright colors adorned the state fair midway. These attendees, young and old, were passing by a ride called "Himalaya" where loud music is part of its allure.
(Sentinel photo by Carly Stone)
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GEDDES — Swirling, whirling, spinning, and dropping — that’s what’s in store on the midway at the 2022 State Fair.
For a casual experience, try the Broadway Skyline and have a look at the midway from nearly 34 feet up. Thrill-seekers can board the Superman 360 to be swung around in a circle and flipped upside down.
Carly Stone, a Daily Sentinel staff writer, caught these midway sites on Thursday, Sept. 1.
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