Families can spend a fortune at the New York State Fair, no doubt about it. But just as certainly, there’s so much to enjoy that’s free. 
No-charge attractions include some true Fair icons, from the butter sculpture to the wild birds from Hawk Creek to the sand sculpture.
Live entertainment shows often include a complete circus, the beloved sea lion show, demonstrations by the State Police and the incomparable Hilby.
Down at the Iroquois Village, the colorful history of native dancers is a show you aren’t likely to see anywhere else.
Don’t forget the parades, the mini-golf green and the hands-on fun of the State Parks area. Most kids get a kick out of touring some of the livestock barns, reaching out to pet a goat or watching baby piglets crowd around their mother at meal time. 
While watching calves being born isn’t for everybody, those adorable newborns are hugely popular.
That’s just scratching the surface. Plan ahead by checking State Fair Hound and the official State Fair website for all of the free highlights.
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