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Gallery: Guests return to the 2021 New York State Fair

By Anya Wijeweera, Emily Steinberger, Meghan Hendricks The Daily Orange
Fairgoers ride one of two Ferris wheels featured at the New York State Fair.
Fairgoers ride one of two Ferris wheels featured at the New York State Fair. Meghan Hendricks | Asst. Photo Editor
The petting zoo, featuring baby cows and goats, returned for another year at the New York State Fair.
The petting zoo, featuring baby cows and goats, returned for another year at the New York State Fair. Emily Steinberger | Editor-in-chief
Fairgoers ride the ski lift across the grounds at the New York State Fair.
Fairgoers ride the ski lift across the grounds at the New York State Fair. Meghan Hendricks | Asst. Photo Editor
Fairgoers play games with the hopes of winning prizes.
Fairgoers play games with the hopes of winning prizes. Emily Steinberger | Editor-in-chief
People ride the Super Himalaya, a popular ride featured at the New York State Fair.
People ride the Super Himalaya, a popular ride featured at the New York State Fair. Meghan Hendricks | Asst. Photo Editor
The entrance to the ride section of the New York State Fair reads "Greatest Carnival on the Planet."
The entrance to the ride section of the New York State Fair reads "Greatest Carnival on the Planet." Anya Wijeweera | Photo Editor
Fairgoers ride the Claw, a popular ride featured at the New York State Fair.
Fairgoers ride the Claw, a popular ride featured at the New York State Fair. Meghan Hendricks | Asst. Photo Editor
Fairgoers have the chance to win all sorts of prizes at the fair.
Fairgoers have the chance to win all sorts of prizes at the fair. Meghan Hendricks | Asst. Photo Editor
The sand sculpture features different scenes depicting first responders fighting against COVID-19.
The sand sculpture features different scenes depicting first responders fighting against COVID-19. Emily Steinberger | Editor-in-chief
Fairgoers walk throughout the New York State Fair.
Fairgoers walk throughout the New York State Fair. Meghan Hendricks | Asst. Photo Editor
People crowd around one of the many carnival games at the New York State Fair.
People crowd around one of the many carnival games at the New York State Fair. Meghan Hendricks | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on September 5, 2021 at 9:58 pm

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