At closing time on Thursday, as Labor Day weekend looms, we look toward the last four days of the 2021 New York State Fair.

TWO WHEEL SUNSETWhile it hasn’t lived up to all of our hopes and dreams, it gave us something to celebrate and savor, like this sunset over the midway we shared with our new friend Vanessa on Wednesday.

There’s still plenty of music, entertainment, thrills and tasty treats at the Fair and vendors desperately need to see more customers.

So make the most of the predicted pleasant weather and take advantage of bargain admission prices by taking a last trip or two to the Fair. After last year, we have learned that it shouldn’t be taken for granted.

If you need another reason to go, horses have finally arrived for some Coliseum appearances and goats are bleating in their barn, BANDO WITH SPEAKERat least for some of the weekend.

Bandoloni is stomping out classic tunes and Hilby is as hilarious as ever. Both guys will play daily from here on out.

The Fair will close with a bang as fireworks burst above on Monday night.