The 2025 New York State Fair ended its run Monday with another day of pleasant weather, a happy concert crowd and, presumably, well-fed fairgoers. Total attendance for the 13-day fair was 925,989.

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For many states in the U.S., summer to fall is the season for the annual state fair. The country’s first state fair dates to the 19th century, when locals would showcase livestock, crafts and ...

New York State Fair attendance rose to 925,989 in 2025, but it’s not the only number that tells the story of this year’s fair.