National Ranking of All State Fairs Puts New York’s at #1

Although our nation is home to some pretty famous summertime celebrations, our state fair beat out some heavy hitters to become one of America's most beloved events.

The New York State Fair Crowned Best State Fair in U.S.

Shout out to Syracuse! The city's 13-day bonanza beat out all the other state fairs -- yes, all of them -- and topped FamilyDestinationGuide.com's list of America's favorite summer events.

Talk about living up to its slogan: A great time every time!

The New York State Fair came in fifth place of all national summertime events, besting major contenders like the Boston Seafood Festival and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

As for how this latest roundup was determined, the website polled 3,000 travel-addicted families by asking them which summertime activity they look forward to most.

According to the survey, families overwhelmingly picked the New York State Fair because it celebrates the "diverse culture, agriculture, and entertainment of the state."

Said the survey:

The fair features a wide array of attractions, including agricultural exhibitions, live music performances, thrilling amusement rides, delicious food vendors, and various competitions and showcases.

The report went on to explain it's a massive attraction to locals and out-of-state visitors because of the variety of events and entertainment options.

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People also appreciate the fair's deep ties it has to the state's heritage and legacy.  Plus, it's very well known the Great NYS Fair has the best food.

As for what's new this year, families will be able to take part in a slew of exciting events. Among them include the circus, petting zoos, Iroquois social dancing, and music by artists like Chubby Checker, TLC, Dropkick Murphys, Joan Jett, Stephen Sanchez, Joey Fatone, and AJ McLean.

Plus, what's a state fair without a veritable feast of unique food? Guests were recently dazzled by items like the meat sundae, deep-fried alligator, the 2-pound New York Harvester sandwich, milky buns and so much more.

Although, the star of the fair appears to be the perfectly poured chilled chocolate milk straight from the tap. Delicious!

What other national events made the top 5?

While the New York State Fair rounded out the top five results, these next events are the most anticipated 2023 events in America.

4. The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival
3. Virginia's Sunflower Festival
2. New York City Summer Streets
1. Hawaii's Aloha Festivals

Interesting to see New York's strong showing in this roundup. Which event are you most excited to swing by this year?

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