History Comes Alive
The People of the Longhouse are honored on Friday at the New York State Fair. Their colorful and culturally-significant dances are one of the Fair’s beloved traditions.
The agricultural displays, handmade artwork and vintage artifacts make the Iroquois Village sacred ground at the Fair. Enjoy a meal while there as authentic Haudenosaunee cuisine and home-cooked specialties are served daily in the village cookhouse.
Horse Show-offs
Though there have been many program changes in livestock competitions at the New York State Fair, there are beautiful and athletic horses competing for honors in the Coliseum from now through Sunday. 
While taking a seat on the metal bleachers lets you enjoy the shows, usually free-of-charge, alert Fair wanderers can get a behind-the-scenes look at animal care and preparation for the equine events at several other locations. The exercise ring next to the horse barn is a great spot to marvel at the graceful movement of these amazing creatures as they get a workout.
Nearby, there’s a concrete pad where horse owners frequently bathe their steeds.
Night Magic
After sunset, the New York State Fair glows brightly, from the stage lights of Chevy Court to the flash and fire of midway rides large and small. 
There are widely-scattered pockets of darkness, notably the State Parks region and some of the other grassy areas, but you’re never far from bright spots, at least until you cross over to parking lots.
There’s something magical and exciting about the sea of colors and blinding neon glow illuminating the grounds.
Partiers populate the midway taverns and the wine court, live bands crank it up and swarms of teens line up for the most popular rides.
Conversely, the kiddie ride area winds down around sunset, changing the character of the Fairgrounds, especially the midway, into a rowdier environment where beer outsells cotton candy and cool night air beckons people leaving buildings into a wilder landscape.
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