Seen at the 2019 New York State Fair

Seen at the 2019 NY State Fair

The popular late-summer event drew a record-setting crowd for the fourth year in a row with 1.3 million visitors.
Published: September 7, 2019
The New York State Fair midway came to life as the sun set on another day.

Browse a few fairgoers and scenes at the 2019 New York State Fair in these photos by Renée Deemer, Dan Lyon, Kai Nguyen, Jack Strong and J. Keith Wilson.of

Ben Burkett (left) and his brother Noah Burkett eat Hawaiian Shaved Ice while visiting The Great New York State Fair
Ben Burkett (left) and his brother Noah Burkett eat Hawaiian Shaved Ice while visiting The Great New York State Fair in Syracuse on August 30, 2019. Ben ranks the fair staple as a "one thumb up."
Dave Mondore's poses for a portrait at the New York State Fair, wearing bright tye-dye with matching flannel and sunglasses, as well as a burlap hat

Fairgoer Dave Mondore dons a colorful outfit that includes a tie-dye T-shirt, flannel and burlap hat.

Michelle DaRin poses at the New York State Fair with her handmade clothing and bag. She will be displaying some of her collection at a local fashion exhibition in the coming weeks.

Fashion designer Michelle DaRin poses at the New York State Fair with her handmade clothing and bag.

Portrait of couple Kat Dong, 18, of Brooklyn and Hongyi Ruad, 19 of Manhattan at the New York State Fair

Couple Kat Dong, 18, of Brooklyn and Hongyi Ruad, 19 of Manhattan had success along the midway winning a plush baseball as a prize.

Karlaya Braxton, 22, of Syracuse Portrait of Malik Wright, 22, and Karlaya Braxton, 22, both of Syracuse at the New York State Fair on Sept. 2, 2019.

Malik Wright, 22, and Karlaya Braxton, 22, both of Syracuse make their way to midway rides. "When I get scared on a ride I can hug on him," Braxton said. "When I'm by myself I'm just by myself."

New York State Fair worker Renee Dolson
State Fair worker Renee Dolson poses for a portrait.