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Gallery: The New York State Fair celebrates 175 years

The New York State fair is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. Catch up on all of the action from the past week of festivities with this photo gallery. Read More »

September 1, 2016 at 12:13 am


How to make the most of a day trip to the New York State Fair

With the New York State Fair coming to a close, spend your Labor Day weekend surrounded by fried foods and farm animals—all in one day. Here's how you make the most of your fair day trip. Read More »

August 31, 2016 at 11:50 pm


New York State Fair traditions lack environmental consciousness

Environment columnist Victoria Chen reflects on New York State Fair livestock traditions and discusses the need for a shift toward more environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Read More »

August 31, 2016 at 12:08 am


MEET AT BASILIO'S

Basilio's Italian Sausage has been serving up food to hungry customers at the New York State Fair for the last 60 years. Every year, regular customers return to feast on the secret taste test recipe that has been handed down for three generations. Read More »

August 30, 2016 at 11:16 pm


25-cent chocolate milk continues to delight generations of New York State fairgoers

Through all the rides and fried foods that grace the New York State Fair year after year, there is one staple that remains delicious and cheap at only 25 cents: chocolate milk. Read More »

August 30, 2016 at 9:18 pm


State Fair celebrates 175 years with $50 million in improvements

Catch up with The Great New York State Fair's rich 175-year history and learn about the new improvements implemented by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read More »

August 29, 2016 at 9:19 pm


3 easy ways to get yourself to The Great New York State Fair

Looking forward to the NY State Fair, but don't know how to get to the Fairgrounds? Take the bus, call a cab, or hitch a ride. Read More »

August 28, 2016 at 9:28 pm


44 fun events to check out on campus and in the city this fall

From cheap manicures, to hiking excursions, to the New York State Fair, there's plenty of fun things to do in Syracuse this fall before the cold weather comes in. Read More »

August 24, 2016 at 11:38 am


Gozinsky: New York State Fair should resist privatization to preserve tradition, local ties

Business columnist Sam Gozinsky discusses why allowing a private company to operate the New York State Fair would be a dangerous idea when it comes to maintaining the event’s cultural and economic relationship with New York residents. Read More »

July 11, 2016 at 10:54 am


Syracuse community members mourn loss of Orlando shooting victims with candlelight vigil

Hundreds of Syracuse community members gathered in front of Syracuse's City Hall on Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Orlando shooting. Read More »

June 13, 2016 at 11:02 pm


Orange After Dark to bring students to Fright Nights at the Fair

Attractions at this year’s Fright Night include a clown prison, a chainsaw massacre, flying monkeys and a haunted mansion. Read More »

October 28, 2015 at 9:57 pm


New York State Fairgrounds to make $9 million renovation to equestrian facilities

The New York State Fairgrounds will begin a $9 million renovation of its equestrian facilities. Read More »

October 5, 2015 at 9:51 pm


Gun show rolls into Syracuse fairgrounds this weekend

The second gun show of the year will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Read More »

September 16, 2015 at 11:13 pm


Week in Pulp: Juice Jam, Lakeview Amphitheater

The week in Pulp in one convenient place. Read More »

September 6, 2015 at 7:01 pm


Weekend plans: NY state fair, Urban Cinematheque, football game

Wondering what to do this Labor Day weekend? Check out Pulp's plans for five fun suggestions. Read More »

September 3, 2015 at 10:57 am


5 wackiest foods at the New York State Fair

The Daily Orange Pulp Staff decided to take on the Fair food and highlighted the top picks along the midway. Read More »

September 3, 2015 at 2:29 am


Ex-circus performers bring sea lion exhibit to the New York State Fair

Stefi Slavova and Marco Peters grew up touring the world as circus performers. In a search of a more stable life, Peters started Splash, the only traveling sea lion exhibit in the United States. This year, they return to the New York State Fair. Read More »

September 3, 2015 at 1:24 am


Nas revives hip hop with 90's-heavy set

Queens-based rapper Nas took the stage Wednesday night and performed 18 of his top songs. Read More »

September 3, 2015 at 1:12 am


Gallery: New York State Fair 2015

Rides, concerts and a full moon contributed to the electric atmosphere of the New York State Fair. Read More »

September 3, 2015 at 12:44 am


Snoop Dogg's concert at New York State Fair canceled; Nas to perform instead

Rapper Snoop Dogg will no longer be performing at the New York State Fair on Wednesday. A replacement has not been named. Read More »

September 1, 2015 at 6:39 pm