Think you have the taste buds to judge the best food at the Fair?

GEDDES N.Y. — Fairgoers can put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Great New York State Fair.

The Fair is looking for people to serve as judges for its inaugural “Best of the Fair” food and drink competitions.

Selected judges will sample vendor entries and help choose the winners alongside local celebrity judges.

Judging will take place at 10 a.m. in the Empire Room inside the Creative Arts Center, formerly known as the Art & Home Center.

Fairgoers can sign up to judge one or more competitions: sign up link

Monday, Aug. 31 — Best Savory Food ItemTuesday, Sept. 1 — Best Sweet Food ItemWednesday, Sept. 2 — Best Fried Food ItemThursday, Sept. 3 — Best Mocktail/Non-Alcoholic DrinkFriday, Sept. 4 — Best Cocktail/Alcoholic Drink

Those interested can provide their name, phone number, email and availability through the Fair’s online sign-up form. People selected to judge will be contacted by the Fair.

The 2026 Great New York State Fair runs Aug. 26 through Sept. 7 in Syracuse