new york state fair

The pandemic canceled a lot of things that New Yorkers were looking forward to in 2020. The State Fair was one of those things, and "out of an abundance of caution," that was not held like originally planned.

Coming to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse for 5 days only, an all new drive thru holiday display called Ice Sculpting Masters.

While there's so many things we'll be missing about the fair this year, the Celtic Harp on Varick Street is trying to make it easier for you to get some of your favorites this week.

Today was supposed to be the opening of the Great New York State Fair. Back in July, Gov. Cuomo announced that the Syracuse based event would be canceled for 2020.

The 2020 New York State Fair might be canceled, but parts of it are still living on. Multiple Fair food festivals have been taking place for the past few months and continue to as we head into what would be Fair season. Now, there's an attraction from the Fair that you can add to the list...

This time, it's back with some long time favorite fair vendors, and at a different location.

Back in April, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that the New York State Fair being held this year would "not be a good idea." That was the start of many State Fair Food Drive-Thru events in Central New York.

Good news! Another fair food event is happening this weekend. This time, it's in Canastota thanks to Basilio Buda Sausage.

"This is a really tough one," Cuomo said. "We've had record attendance - 1.3 million people last year."

Cuomo said the state is working with Fair officials on the deadline for when to communicate the final decision to the vendors.

Is there still hope for the Great New York State Fair this year? In what could be a hopeful sign, officials have extended the deadline for vendor contracts until July 15th.

The iconic fair food stand, Pizza Fritte, have gathered for several weekends now to serve to customers as a drive-thru. Now, they have roped in two other iconic fair food stands to create 'The State Fair Food Fest.'