1. The Great New York State Fair (Syracuse): One of the largest and oldest fairs in the state, featuring agricultural exhibits, concerts, rides, and a wide variety of food vendors.
1. Erie County Fair (Hamburg): Known as the "Best 12 Days of Summer," this fair offers livestock exhibits, entertainment, competitions, and delicious fair food.
1. Dutchess County Fair (Rhinebeck): A traditional agricultural fair with livestock shows, crafts, live music, and family-friendly activities.
New York State Sheep and Wool Festival (Rhinebeck): A celebration of all things wool and fiber-related, featuring sheep shows.
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze (Croton-on-Hudson): While not a traditional fair, this event showcases thousands of hand-carved pumpkins.
1. Washington County Fair (Greenwich): A classic county fair with agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a variety of fair food.
1. Saratoga County Fair (Ballston Spa): Featuring agricultural displays, horse shows, a demolition derby, live music, and fairground attractions.
1. New York State Fairgrounds RV Show (Syracuse): An RV enthusiast's dream, with hundreds of RVs on display, seminars, vendors, and camping-related exhibits.