Sights and sounds from the fair.
Junior, a secuirty guard, enjoys his break during the New York State Fair, Aug. 29, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. Staying vigilant and thwarting danger is hard work and some security gaurds at the fair decompress by the fire.
Casie Cook let’s her toddler ‘cry it out’ during the New York State Fair, Aug. 29, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. Long days of fun at the fair often turn into long nights filled with tears for families with young children.
Tavion and his mother Amanda enjoy a live concert featuring ‘Juice WRLD’, during the New York State Fair, Aug. 30, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. Tavion is an avid listener of 'Juice WRLD' and was excited throughout the performance.
Lilly Kinney enjoys her ice cream in the shade during the New York State Fair, Aug. 30, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y.
Abby Seattle (far left), Brynn Zajac, Christopher Mingle and his daughter, scream while riding the ‘Hydro Shock’ during the New York State Fair, Aug. 30, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. The exhilarating ride swung back and forth while spinning thrill seekers.
Dre focuses while trying to win a game at the New York State Fair, Aug. 30, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. Dre attended the state fair with a group of freinds and competed against them.
Dre gives Nori a stuffed bear he won during the New York State Fair, Aug. 30, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. Nori wanted the stuffed bear from the moment she saw it.
Courtney Kerin and Danielle Hume flirt while taking the shuttle bus back to their vehicle after attending the New York State Fair, Aug. 30, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. This was the pairs first time going to the fair which they stumbled upon on a road trip from Canada to Chattanooga, Tenn. They enjoyed meeting friendly New Yorkers, eating tons of food and riding the ferris wheel.
Amari takes a nap at the New York State Fair, Aug. 31, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. Amari was exhasted after two days of boxing and running around the fair with his friends. Amari and his familiy traveled from Philadelphia, Pa., to represent Rock Ministries boxing in the tournament at the fair.
Thousands of people browse the various food stands and vendors at the New York State Fair, Aug. 31, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. That Saturday broke the record for total attendance in a single day with 134,115 people within the gigantic crowd.
Patricia (left) and McKenzie share a laugh on the “Tilt-a-Whirl” at the New York State Fair, Aug. 31, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. McKenzie and her family hace come to the fair every year for the past 11-12 years. Every year McKenzie is excited to go to the fair with her family.
Kiana, left, Kayle, center and Tyler react as 'Mega Drop' simulates a free-fall from 130 ft. Thrill rides entice people of all ages to attend the fair.