Think You Can Call Your Husband Loud Enough to Win?
If you’ve ever had to yell across the house, the backyard, or at the New York State Fair to get your husband’s attention, you might have what it takes to compete in one of the Fair’s newest contests.
The Empire Room is bringing some friendly competition with the first-ever Fair Olympics, featuring some pretty entertaining challenges. One of them? The Husband Calling Contest.
It’s Not Just About Yelling “Dinner!”
The Husband Calling Contest is part of a lineup of Fair Olympics competitions designed to bring a little more fun to the Empire Room.
Other challenges include Milk Jug Holding and Corn Shucking, giving fairgoers plenty of chances to show off their skills—and maybe earn their own version of a blue ribbon.
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The Empire Room is also hosting the State Arm Wrestling Championship on Sunday, September 6, from 9 AM to 9 PM, along with trivia, music bingo, and other free entertainment throughout the Fair.
A Place to Cool Off and Hang Out
Located in an air-conditioned space, the Empire Room is also home to Harvey’s Garden and its pour-your-own beer wall. Non-alcoholic drinks are available too, and fairgoers can bring food from anywhere on the Fairgrounds into the room.
Plenty is happening throughout the day, including country line dancing, DJ nights, a Silent Disco, a Buffalo Bills pep rally, and special themed events. There’s even a chance to vote for your favorite Fair foods and drinks as part of the first-ever “Best of The Fair” awards.
AksakalkoAksakalkoAnd Yes, You Can Make a Day of It
The New York State Fair runs through Monday, September 7, at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Admission is just $8, with free admission for children 12 and under and adults 65 and older.
So if you’re heading to the Fair, make sure the Empire Room is on your list. Grab a drink, find some entertainment, watch the competitions—and if you think you have the loudest “HUSBAND!” in New York, it might be time to put that voice to the test.
All those years of yelling from the other room may finally pay off.
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