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New York State Fair 2016

Gallery: The New York State Fair celebrates 175 years

By Moriah Ratner, Sam Ogozalek The Daily Orange
This year the New York State Fairs brings guests from all over the state to enjoy fried foods and fair rides, among other festivities.
This year the New York State Fairs brings guests from all over the state to enjoy fried foods and fair rides, among other festivities. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Misting tents like this one were set up around the fair to combat high weather temperatures.
Misting tents like this one were set up around the fair to combat high weather temperatures. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Cows are just one of the 10,000 animals that make an appearance at the fair every year.
Cows are just one of the 10,000 animals that make an appearance at the fair every year. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Rainbow flags wave as a LGBT choir performs at the New York State Fair.
Rainbow flags wave as a LGBT choir performs at the New York State Fair. Samuel Ogozalek | Contributing Photographer
2016 marks the 175 year anniversary of the NYS Fair. The fair has seen many changes over the years.
2016 marks the 175 year anniversary of the NYS Fair. The fair has seen many changes over the years. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Fairgoers eat delicious treats, play games, enjoy concerts and get their adrenaline kick on rides.
Fairgoers eat delicious treats, play games, enjoy concerts and get their adrenaline kick on rides. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
People of all ages enjoy the fair every year, returning for their favorite booths and rides, and most of all the fair's atmosphere.
People of all ages enjoy the fair every year, returning for their favorite booths and rides, and most of all the fair's atmosphere. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
With the expansion of the midway this year, more rides have been added, offering thrill seekers more ways to get their fill.
With the expansion of the midway this year, more rides have been added, offering thrill seekers more ways to get their fill. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
The fair received $50 million in funding this year. The Lakeview Amphitheater was built and the midway was expanded, amongst other changes.
The fair received $50 million in funding this year. The Lakeview Amphitheater was built and the midway was expanded, amongst other changes. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Published on September 1, 2016 at 12:13 am

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