Opening day at the New York State Fair is special for a lot of reasons. Everything is new, clean and fresh. The workers are energetic and excited to get going. The debut exhibits, rides, demos and attractions bring a touch of the surprising and unexpected. And best of all, when you call it a day, you leave knowing that there are 11 more chances to visit.
Day one 2015 dawned damp and overcast and your State Fair Hound was on the trail of the best new features on the grounds. As expected, Hound didn’t see everything, but the first taste of this year’s Fair was exhilarating.
The sea lions returned to crowds of delighted fans.
A personable percheron named Murphy soaked up attention at the new Equine Avenue.
We got our first look at this year’s sand sculpture being carved.
New Rides included the Comet II, at over 200 feet long the largest traveling coaster in the US.
The Walker Circus, featuring this young juggler, is going open-air this year.
New food stands included this one featuring the culinary specialties of Utica.
More early highlights from the 2015 Fair tomorrow in State Fair Hound.
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