State Fair Hound

An independent view of the New York State Fair

Category: Kids’ Stuff

Put On a Happy Face in 4 Weeks

The New York State Fair is a fun-filled kids' paradise.

The New York State Fair is a fun-filled kids’ paradise. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

10 Weeks to Go–Start the Countdown

Anyone can win big on the Wades Shows Midway at the new York State Fair.

Get ready–It’s just 10 weeks from your chance to win big on the Wades Shows Midway at the new York State Fair.

Facial Expression

 

The smiling faces of kids roaming the new York State Fair areFACE PAINT 18 often enhanced by colorful paint, artfully applied at one of several tents around the grounds.

Kids love to feel a part of the festivities and wearing decorative make-up does the trick.

Look for the face painting tents, where you can let the kids get into the show while mom and dad take a break.

 

Bow Wow Wows

The canine carnival known as Waterbarks has splashed down for its second year at the New York State Fair

While the human actors do some dazzling acrobatics and corny comedy, it’s those adorable dogs who steal the show, leaping into the pool, weaving through poles, jumping, flipping and generally cutting up and having fun.JACK WITH TRAINER 18

The free show takes to stage and water in the Family Fun area just past the new Expo Center daily at Noon, 3 and 6 p.m. with an additional performances Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.

Nearby, a high-dive show, an acrobatic trampoline act and the  Circus Hollywood also offer daily free shows.

Prize Catch

If a visit to the Department of Environmental fish tanks or the New York Experience pond puts your kids in the mood to cast a line, FISHING WINhead over to the Wade Shows midway where the fishing game stand is among the dozens of spots where they can try to hook a prize.

 

While winning is rarely guaranteed, some games are scaled down for the small fry, giving them a better chance to get a toy to go along with the memory of winning at the Fair. The gurgling streams aren’t exactly mighty rivers, PAINTED FACE GIRLbut kids seem to really enjoy stand-ing by, pole in hand to play for keeps.

It’s also one of the best spots for parents to memorialize the family trip to the Fair with a photo, as State Fair Hound photographer Nick LoPresti shows here.

Countdown Photo–11 Weeks

The wide walkways that lead to the midway offer great views and heart-pounding anticipation.

The wide walkways that lead to the midway offer great views and heart-pounding anticipation. One of your toughest Fair decisions will be what to do first.

Kids Stuff

Kids seem to have the most fun at the New York State Fair. State Fair Hound caught these youngsters getting into it around the grounds.

This little guy hung on while riding a mechanical bull.

This little guy hung on while riding a mechanical bull.

 

These kids chatted with a Haudenosaunee man in traditional garb while visiting the Iroquois Village.

These kids chatted with a Haudenosaunee man in traditional garb while visiting the Iroquois Village.

 

This quartet performed at the Talent Showcase.

This quartet performed at the Talent Showcase.

 

The 4-H Youth Building provided a hands-on opportunity for these kids.

The 4-H Youth Building provided a hands-on opportunity for these kids.

 

 

Countdown Photo–2 Weeks

Don't forget your pre-paid Wade Shows ride card. This year features the first appearance of their Sky Liner ride.

Don’t forget your pre-paid Wade Shows ride card. This year features the first appearance of their Sky Ride, officially dubbed the Broadway Sky Liner (not pictured).

Countdown Photo–19 Weeks

On creative vendor used this puppet show to attract customers at last year's Fair.

On creative vendor used this puppet show to attract customers at last year’s Fair.

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