There are now just two weeks to go before the opening of the 2015 New York State Fair and let’s hope that day is as picture-perfect as this one.

Speaking of pictures, State Fair Hound hopes that you’re planning to take some photos of your time at the Fair this year. Get your camera or phone camera charged up and ready to shoot the festivities and excitement on the grounds.

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Some photographers enter their pics in the State Fair art competition which you can view in the Art and Home Center every day of the Fair. Others use theirs as a record of their family’s adventure, something the kids can review to spark some happy memories made on the rides and throughout the grounds.

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Before pointing your camera at one of the Fair concert venues, be sure to check ahead on the rules at the site of the show. It’s not a problem at Chevy Court, but the Grandstand and the new Lakefront Amphitheater will have to comply with guidelines set by the performers.

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State Fair Hound is planning to greatly expand our photo file and will be sharing many of those new looks with our readers. We appreciate the advice and guidance of our friends at Ra-Lin for helping prepare us for this project. Mention State Fair Hound when you shop at Ra-Lin. You won’t get anything free, but they’ll treat you great, as they do every customer. Pardon the free plug.

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Start your two-week countdown by enjoying these unusual photos from last year.