Geddes, N.Y. — After more than a year of going without so many thing we enjoy, we finally have our State Fair back. Sure, it’ll be a little different because of Covid-19, and we have to wear masks in the buildings, but consider it baby steps in the right direction.
The gates open at 11 a.m. today. By 11:05 a.m., I will be eating my first high-calorie sandwich and grabbing my first beverage before hitting the first concert.
I write about food for syracuse.com and The Post-Standard, I rely on readers to tell me what’s good in Central New York. That’s exactly what I’m counting on during the State Fair. I’ll be taking your suggestions and highlighting the best food and drinks here.
If you eat or drink something that knocks your socks off, text me (315-382-1984) and I’ll give it a try. Heck, I might even join you for a meal and pick up the tab.
Today’s Menu
Lunch: Just because soon-to-be-ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t be eating a sausage sandwich at the fair doesn’t mean we have to go without. Basilio’s makes a mean sausage. It’s a little spicier than most, and the fresh bun is the perfect size to hold the meat and the mountain of crisp peppers and onions. Basilio’s has been grilling sausage here for more than 60 years. They know what they’re doing.
Dinner: I usually end each day with a gyro. Today I’ll be finishing with one from Kiki’s. This Camillus restaurant is shutting its doors during the fair’s 18-day run so it can set up shop here.
The basic gyro from Kiki's.
Dessert: Toss & Fire Pizza created a few special pizzas for the Fair this year. The Caramel Apple Pizza sounds like the perfect after-dinner treat. It’s New York State apples with a crumb topping, caramel sauce and icing. It goes into a wood-fire oven and comes out perfectly crispy on the bottom and moist on top.
Beverage: Utica Club beer. I write most of my stories at Tully’s Draft House near Gate 1, and it probably shows. Regardless, they pour a decent UC, and at $4, it’s among the cheapest beer on the grounds.
>> Detailed daily schedule for Friday, Aug. 20
Concerts
>> Simplelife, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court
>> Bobby Bones & the Raging Idiots, 2 p.m. at Chevy Park
>> LOCASH, 7 p.m. at Chevy Court
>> Nas, 8 p.m. at Chevy Park
Fair Basics
Tickets: Admission this year is $3 at the gate; children under 12 are free every day, and those 65 and older get free admission. The Fair will not accept cash at the gates this year. Buy tickets in advance on etix or use a a credit card at a nearby kiosk.
Hours: Door open at 11 a.m. each day this year, three hours later than previous fairs. The buildings close at 10 p.m., but the Midway shuts down at 11 p.m.
Parking: The parking lots surrounding the fairgrounds can accommodate more than 23,000 cars. Parking is $5 (advance sales or EZ-Pass) for all lots. They will not accept cash this year. (Click here for parking map and directions.)
Masks: Face masks are required for everyone inside buildings. If you’re vaccinated, you don’t have to wear one outside. Workers will have masks available at each building’s entrance.
Other rules: You can bring coolers with food and non-alcoholic drinks. No pets are allowed, unless they are working dogs or in a competition. All bags, backpacks, coolers, purses and fanny packs are permitted but subject to search upon entry. You cannot bring firearms or other weapons, signs, roller blades, skate boards or bicycles onto the grounds.
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See more of our New York State Fair coverage at syracuse.com/statefair.
Charlie Miller finds the best in food, drink and fun across Central New York. Contact him at (315) 382-1984, or by email at cmiller@syracuse.com. You can also find him on Twitter @HoosierCuse.
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