Layout changes to the New York State Fair over the past two years has opened up space to stage a wide variety of entertainment. The area dubbed Times Square–basically between the animal barns and the midway–has become a prime spot for family acts.

The Waterbark dog act shows off the talent of a bevy of adorable canines.

The Waterbark dog act shows off the talent of a bevy of adorable canines.

An artist known as Arcy is midway through creation of a massive New York-themed mural.

An artist known as Arcy is midway through creation of a massive New York-themed mural.

 

A chainsaw carver chews logs into realistic animal figures.

A chainsaw carver chews logs into realistic animal figures.