More than 960,000 People Visit the 2026 NYS Fair, Most Since Before Covid Pandemic

New York State Fair attendance up from 2025, officials say

Fair officials say the total attendance at the 2026 Great New York State Fair was 962,795 guests, up from 925,989 in 2025.

Despite severe weather and new security challenges, officials call the 2026 State Fair a success

962,795 people attended the 2026 New York State Fair, an increase of nearly 37,000 over last year's State Fair.

More than 960,000 people visit the 2026 NYS Fair, most since before Covid pandemic

Geddes, N.Y. — More than 960,000 people visited this year’s run of the New York State Fair, officials said.