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A brood of chicks keep warm under a heat lamp while on display.

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Cassie Head of Waterville washes her cow, "Juicy," outside of the Dairy Coffle Show.

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Jordan Thomas, 16, of Orange County hangs on tight while trying to beat eight seconds on a mechanical bull in front of the stand Wine Slushies at The Great New York State Fair. Onlookers smile and hold other fair refreshments as they cheer on Thomas.

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Energetic hosts of a game booth at The Great New York State fair encourage visitors to join a water gun competition to win one of the colorful plush prizes at the New York state fair. Winners could choose from teddy bears, sock monkeys and more.

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Emily Augello, 13, of Camilus, flies high in the air while strapped onto Quad Power Jump at The Great New York State Fair. Other activities for fair-goers include the Zombie Apocalypse and the Discover the Dinosaurs exhibits, along with the new Dragstrip Mega Slide. Wade Shows brought in 63 new rides when it replaced James E. Strates Shows as the new fair management company.

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Cameryn Williams (left) carries a giant stuffed ape on his back, a prize his friend Nate Johns (right) won in a game at the fair. Like Williams, guests can win prizes at one of the many carnival game booths found throughout the fairgrounds.

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The RC-48 roller coaster is one of the biggest rides on the fairground. It is the second-largest traveling roller coaster in the United States and makes its first appearance at The Great New York State Fair this year. Other popular rides include Delusion, Zipper and Ring of Fire.