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State Fair Highlighting America's finest fairs. Every year, corn dogs, livestock shows, and Ferris wheels take over fairgrounds across the country. Whether you want to try delectable deep-fried foods, go on a gravity-defying ride, or sing along at a concert, the state fair is the place to be. Here, we've rounded up the best of the best. Great New York State Fair Syracuse, New York Late August – Early September As summer makes way for fall, New York holds its 13-day event highlighting agriculture, entertainment, education, and technology. Guests can enjoy fair games, music, food, and parades honoring local law enforcement, armed forces, and first responders. It's the longest-running state fair in the country, drawing over one million attendees annually. Best Thing to Do: Understand how ethnic communities have shaped the state by visiting the fair's cultural villages. Spots like the Pan-African and Latino Villages commemorate some of the most predominant cultures. Best Thing to Eat: Anything in the Taste NY Marketplace. The premier destination offers free samples of 100+ foods and beverages made, grown, and brewed right in New York. Washington State Fair Puyallup, Washington September Washington's state fair is the largest in the Pacific Northwest. For 21 days in September, the Evergreen State keeps decades-old traditions alive across 165 acres of land in the shadow of Mount Rainier. From art exhibitions and farming simulations to Friday night fireworks, there are ample opportunities for learning and leisure. Best Thing to Do: Check out the Puyallup Rodeo, a three-day extravaganza in the middle of the fairgrounds. Get a front-row seat to country music concerts and top bull riding and steer wrestling competitions. Best Thing to Eat: Korean corndogs served at the "Extreme Carnival Eats" food stand. The dogs are wrapped in crunchy ramen and coated with Flamin' Hot Cheetos for a unique bite of flavored fusion. The Big E West Springfield, Massachusetts Mid-September Why celebrate one state's fair when six states join to host a mega-fair? Lasting 17 days, The Big E gives love to the states that make up New England: Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Once known as the Eastern States Exposition, the Massachusetts-held event is the only multi-state fair, with enough activities and entertainment to fill up the area it recognizes. Best Thing to Do: Stroll through all six New England states in one day at the Avenue of States. You can explore replicas of each region's statehouse on land owned by the respective states. Best Thing to Eat: The Big E Bakery's cream puffs have been the fair's signature dish for 20 years. Try the classic cream flavor or the recently-added chocolate ganache. 8 COMING HOME MAGAZINE