Senior Class
The extension of the New York State Fair has led to modifications affecting seniors attending. In years past, this would have been the first dedicated senior day. Everyone 65-and-over is now admitted without charge every day.
That’s great news for those patrons, but the new plan leaves out the 60-to-64-year-olds, who had been eligible on previous senior days, which had been every two to four days per year. But, no complaining–three bucks isn’t much to pay for all you get at the Fair.
Special programming, especially the appearance of older performers at Chevy Court, once a cherished tradition, had been slipping the past few years and is essentially abandoned, although Jimmy Sturr and Herman’s Hermits will play on Mondays.
Watch for other special deals for older Fair fans.
Heroes and Legends
Monday is fire and rescue day as first responders are honored with free admission and special ceremonies at 11 a.m. in front of the Horticulture Building.
Antique emergency vehicles like the one pictured, will be missed as there will be no parade this year.
Out Standing in Their Fields
Farmers have been a part of the New York State Fair since the beginning. Really, agriculture is the reason the Fair was first held and it still plays a major role.
So, although your primary reason for coming out is to eat greasy food, get dizzy on rides or cheer a rock concert, you have to acknowledge that we wouldn’t recognize our Fair without the livestock and farm products.
Plus, those goats, cows, chickens–really all of the farm critters–are adorable and fascinating, so be sure to take a few barn tours and get to know the animals and the country folks who raise them.
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