The New York State Fair had its lowest total attendance in more than 20 years, but officials say that's because they cut back on the number of free tickets they give out.
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Get the latest attendance numbers for the 2012 Great New York State Fair.
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We’ve seen a lot of changes this year at the Great New York State Fair, from a butterfly garden to additional entertainment. NewsChannel 9 caught up with State Fair Director Dan O’Hara to find out what worked and what didn’t. Video
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Lady Ann Candies has sold more than 2,000 strips of chocolate covered bacon – and that’s perhaps one reason why business is up 25 percent this year despite attendance being down. Video
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While kids love the rides, many parents are looking for a place to rest. A NewsChannel 9 viewer asked if the New York State Fair has considered benches along the Midway. Video
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Take a look through collages of NewsChannel 9's best photos from the New York State Fair.
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The New York State Fair is wrapping up its final day on Monday.
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The total is up 21,619 from this day last year. A major reason for the increase was a free concert at Chevy Court by The Band Perry. Video
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The annual Great American Spam Championship was held at the New York State Fair on Sunday. Contestants made everything from Spam sandwiches and Spam hamburgers to Spam pizza, meatballs and Eggs Benedict.
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From hawks, falcons and owls, to buzzards and eagles, you can get up close with some birds of prey at the New York State Fair.
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Although the city is located in the center of New York State, a viewer is wondering why Syracuse is the annual host of the State Fair. Video
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If you’re headed to the Fair Friday, plan ahead and get there early. Jason Aldean is a sold out show, so you should expect it to be a lot harder to get through the Fairgrounds. Video
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The Great New York State Fair is setting today aside to pay tribute to the men and women dedicated to defending the United States.
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State Police are investigating an incident that happened on one of the rides at the Midway earlier this week. Video
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Food Network star Guy Fieri will be making an appearance at the State Fair on Wednesday, but he’s also been spotted filming his show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives at restaurants in Central New York. He even spent some time at Byblos Café in downtown Syracuse. Video
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