New York State Fair 2024 Date And Time. — colder, rainier weather than usual for opening day of the new york state fair on wednesday drew a crowd about half the size of last year’s. The great new york state fair opens wednesday, august 21 and continues through labor day, september 2.
Check out our picks on the path below to see some iconic attractions. • the dates for 2026 are wednesday, august 26 through monday, september 7.