Tasty Tuesday Is Back at the New York State Fair With Delicious DealsIf your favorite part of the New York State Fair is the food (and let's be honest...for a lot of us it is), you'll want to make plans to visit on Tuesday, September 1. mstroz/Think Stock Fair food signage. You can also use the New York State Fair app and look for the Tasty Tuesday icon in the Fair Finder to help plan your food adventure. Big G’s – Bourbon chicken with a sweet, Cajun bourbon sauce, which is best over rice and beans. The 2026 New York State Fair runs August 26 through Labor Day, September 7.