New York State Fair

[Conesus_Kid]

I brought the family there today. It was a good time. There was so much to see that we actually didn't even make it to midway and rides ($$$$)! The kids enjoyed seeing the livestock, even though we can walk down our road and see all the cows and horses you'd ever want to see. The ice cold milk bar was a big hit, along with the butter sculpture and the model trains, circuses, and fairs.

Well worth the drive for an inexpensive day of entertainment with the family.

 

[mr86mister]

The rest of the week is supposed to be sunny so keep on going. I'm there daily regardless.

 

[iamwrasseman]

i didnt see you there tonite ! just got home a minute ago and had a blast as usuall first time i didnt over eat in a zillion times there ! woo hoo now i have some room for desert . and theres none here at the house ,hmmmmmmmm guess ill go to the fair tomorrow and make sure i get dessert after supper !

 

[450reef]

the only good thing about the whole fair is the apple dumplings in the international building i highly recomend trying one there fantastic, but other than that i agree with every word cully said

 

[iamwrasseman]

you have to remember that the Captain isnt all there ! just kiddn i like it reguardless ,your missing all the good things there . if you could see the "childish"smile on my wife as we near the place you would go every day too !happiness is worth millions and it doesnt take that to be happy and have fun . i do agree that its a love or hate relationship with the fair . to each his own ~``~

 

[mr86mister]

I'm in the parade. The Island Band. We are lead by a white truck with my nine month pregnant gf sitting on the back playing flute. I'm at the end of the band with a big white base drum that says island band on it. You can't miss me, lol. Day 6 tomorrow! Well today!

 

[iamwrasseman]

i'll have to come throw some stones at you asap . reaally not i will shout you out though if i see ya
Dave

 

[sedorusc]

went to the free darius rucker concert (great btw) had a lady and her family next to us. she looked like she belonged in the (rented) wheelchair she was riding in. glum, no energy. all of a sudden she pops up out of it and tells her husband to sit for a while. it's his turn. she was maybe late 40's and he the same. cully's earlier post made me tell this story. this is why my 87 year old father in law can't get a wheel chair there.

 

[iamwrasseman]

was it a rented one or so they could get into the handicapped area ? it is a good gimic if so ,think i will try it next time i go to a concert . not really i kinda hate that too if your not hurt or disabled why act if so ? if you do that then you may end up hurt or disabled . i believe in carma and some people get what they deserve so i would never fake it cause it could come true . just my 2 pennies

 

[sedorusc]

rented. the concert was free and I didn't see any handicapped area. just pure laziness. little exercise does good to get the fair food off.

 

[iamwrasseman]

i love going for that prolonged walk dodging rude people and eating food along the way .its crazy we, not us ,are so lazy in america we shouldnt wonder why were in this depression ,recession whatever . you should have to get a permit for them things at the fair .they are so rude too ,just driving where they please , they're not blind !..................ENOUGH

 

[Kent E]

I went yesterday for the first time in my life. I brought my wife, 4 kids ages 7-infant, and a my mom who can hardly walk. Dragging the ragged crew from one side to the other took 6 hours and made the experience difficult and very challenging.

I couldn't choke up the $4 per kid per ride, it was mostly a principle thing. The price was so high it left me unsettled.

The animals were cool but there were so many we became overwhelmed.

I can say that I went. The place is HUGE, more people than I ever imagined at a fair. It took us too long to get anywhere because of our group but if you could make good pace and attend the shows that would be neat, if you had one kid and bought them the $25 ride pass, you can make out well and have a grand old time.

As Gary mentioned with the Erie fair, I find the Hemlock fair superior. It's cheaper, less crowded, rides included, free demolition derby.... and it's 5 minutes down the road.

 

[mr86mister]

I was unaware that they had multiple fairs like the state fair. Are they all as big or are they just field days or carnies? I march at least thirty field days a summer but have never heard of more large scale fairs. I would love to get my group to march in other fair parades. It's easy and fun to make money this way.

 

[museumguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15635807#post15635807 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mr86mister
I was unaware that they had multiple fairs like the state fair. Are they all as big or are they just field days or carnies? I march at least thirty field days a summer but have never heard of more large scale fairs. I would love to get my group to march in other fair parades. It's easy and fun to make money this way.

Many but not all of the counties in the state have county fairs which are usually a couple weeks to a month before the state fair. Some like the Erie County fair are huge, attempting to rival the state fair in size and overall grandure. Then there are a lot of smaller fairs like Seneca County which although still fun you can see everything in a couple hours.

Chautauqua County fair is a great bargain IMO. For a relatively rural area they put on a great fair. Medium-large in scope and all rides and many shows like the demo derby are included for like $8.

Not many have parades though that I'm familiar with.

Cheers!