New York State Fair Celebrates Beef Industry

The Great New York State Fair will celebrate New York State's beef industry on Tuesday, August 29 with a variety of events and activities. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to learn about the beef industry, meet with farmers, and sample delicious beef dishes.

One of the highlights of Beef Day will be the burger cooking demonstrations by three restaurants that made it to the Top Four in the New York State Beef Council's 2023 'Best New York Burger' Competition. The chefs will be cooking up their local fan favorites and sharing what makes their burgers among the best in New York State.

These Includes:

• 11:00 am: Ale & Angus Pub, Syracuse – winner of the 2023 Best New York Burger
• 12:30 pm: Rock Burger, Niagara Falls
• 5:00 pm: Ben’s Fresh, Port Jervis

Fairgoers can also follow the Beef Trail map to find the best beef experiences and beefy dishes at the Fair. The map includes stops at the Beef Cattle Barn and Show Ring, the Dairy Birthing Tent, the Demo Kitchen, Restaurant Row, and the Taste NY Marketplace. After visiting three locations on the map and snapping a photo at each, fairgoers can head back to the Beef Barn to receive a New York Beef Passport t-shirt.

Families with children are invited to visit the Beef Barn to take part in fun and educational activities, like snapping a selfie with a cow; talking with a farmer and learning about their beef story; playing Guess the Weight of the Heifer; and more.

The New York Beef Producers Association is also hosting the Supreme Female Beef Cattle Show at 3:00 pm. In the Supreme Female Show, the top female heifer or cow/calf pair from each county fair across the state will all come for a one-day special show, where the ultimate Supreme Female title will be awarded. Fairgoers are invited to come and cheer on the top beef females from across the state!

Beef Day is a great opportunity to learn about New York State's beef industry and to enjoy delicious beef dishes. Fairgoers of all ages are invited to participate in the festivities.

Beef Day is Day #7 of The Great New York State Fair, which continues for 13 days through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Tickets are on sale now at The The Fair's website.

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