Monday is your last chance to celebrate the New York State Fair this year. If you haven’t gone, get out there. If you’ve been there, you’ve seen how tremendous it is, so go again. PRIZE VEGGIES 15

Yeah, it’s going to be hot. But take your time, get some indoor time, rest frequently, drink plenty and you’ll still have a great time. Most buildings are air- conditioned, so this is the time to see the sand sculpture, to quaff some milk, to learn about maple production, to view some great artwork, to get answers to your health questions, to enjoy model trains and to review State Fair History. COWS NOSE-TO-NOSE 15

Barns are cooled, the wine court is shady, the State Parks exhibits are tree lined, there are spots to eat under umbrellas and there’s plenty of fun after dark, including a dazzling midway and a climactic fireworks show.

Don’t forget, admission is just $1 at the gate and rides are also a buck each. That’s an unbelievable value on the best entertainment package of the year. SAUSAGE STAND 15

If you don’t go, you’ll regret. The food is just as great as always and there really is something for everyone.

State Fair Hound reviews it all beginning Tuesday.