With just one week to go until the gates open on the 2015 New York State Fair, it’s time to get excited.
This year the Fair is making a play to boost attendance on opening day, Aug. 27, with $3 admission, available at the gate. For some reason, day one has the lowest daily record (74,385 set in 2000) and last year under 42,000 attended on a rainy day. That makes it a great day to attend as parking is easier, traffic lighter and lines shorter at food stands.
This year could be different as the Grandstand concert that night, country-ish rocker Eric Church is expected to draw well. Combine that with the $3 admission and we’d expect more than the usual opening day attendance numbers.
Of course, weather is always a factor (more on that in an upcoming post) and tradition says there won’t be an enormous crowd.
Still, it’s time to buy your tickets and make your plans. If not opening day, make it early in the Fair in case circumstance prevent you from going later. Or maybe you want to attend several times. The Hound recommends it. You just can’t see it all in one day. You have one week to get ready.
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