{"id":315260,"date":"2026-08-06T15:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T15:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315260\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T15:34:13","slug":"nys-fair-earns-top-5-spot-for-nations-best-state-fair-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315260\/","title":{"rendered":"NYS Fair Earns Top 5 Spot for Nation\u2019s Best State Fair Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s a Food Feast at the Fair.<\/p>\n

Sure, the Chevy Court<\/a> and Suburban Park <\/a>concerts tend to steal the show at the New York State Fair<\/a>, but we all have to eat sometime! And some of the best fair food in the country is right here.<\/p>\n

Yelp released its Top Ten State Fairs for Food, and The Great New York State Fair is in the top 5.<\/p>\n

#5 –\u00a0Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Indianapolis, Indiana\u00a0<\/p>\n

#4 –\u00a0New York State Fair<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Syracuse, New York\u00a0<\/p>\n

#3 –\u00a0Iowa State Fair<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Des Moines, Iowa\u00a0<\/p>\n

#2 –\u00a0Wisconsin State Fair<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 West Allis, Wisconsin\u00a0<\/p>\n

#1 –\u00a0Minnesota State Fair<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Saint Paul, Minnesota\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"APhoto by Brandon Griggs<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>A large neon sign for a french fries restaurant<\/p>\n

Legendary “Dairy” Staples<\/p>\n

Hands down, some of the best milk you’ll ever taste is at the Milk Bar. Located inside the Dairy Products Building, the milk is sourced from upstate farms.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, there is white and chocolate milk available for just 25 cents a cup. But now and again they feature specialty flavors, like strawberry, that don’t disappoint.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for something a little more filling, try the famous $1 baked potato inside the Horticulture Building.\u00a0This classic can be ordered as a sweet or hot russet potato and comes with butter and sour cream.<\/p>\n

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Money Saving Tips<\/p>\n

There’s an app for that!<\/p>\n

It’s called the Fair Finder App, which allows users to see all of the dining options and browse what each place has to offer.<\/p>\n

Many vendors even offer samples before you buy and bundle pricing perfect for the family.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\u00a0Eat Your Way Thru the\u00a0NYS Fair for Less on Tasty Tuesday<\/a><\/p>\n

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Exotic Eats\u00a0<\/p>\n

Every year, at least for me, I try to find the strangest item on the menu just to say I’ve tried it.<\/p>\n

In years past, there has been the Bacon Bomb, Deep Fried Oreos, and\u00a0Gator on a Stick. “It’s A Utica Thing” even brought us “The Thing,” which\u00a0stuffed riggies, greens, and Provolone cheese between 2 pieces of Tomato Pie.<\/p>\n

The New York State Fair takes place August 26th through September 7th.<\/p>\n

Every Free Concert at the 2026 NYS Fair<\/p>\n

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