SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — With the New York State Fair coming to a close, many have already gone through their forecasted checklist of activities they wanted to explore this year.
While it isn’t a flashy food or a social media stunt, NewsChannel 9 | LocalSYR asked fairgoers to share their lesser-known fair favorites that even a regular could have missed.
2026 Great New York State Fair: Everything you need to know before you go
1. Historic Train Exhibit
Where: Behind the Horticulture Building, next to tram stop #4
When: 12 to 6 p.m.
While the sights and smells of the Horticulture building are a core part of the fair, don’t overlook the Historic Train Exhibit tucked behind it. The Exhibit, a feature of the state fair since the 1960’s, is known for its five vintage passenger railcars, all historically tied to New York State…