Question: Which U.S. state hosted the first state fair?
Answer: The very first state fair in the U.S. was in New York in 1841. What started as a gathering of 10,000–15,000 people in Syracuse—complete with animal shows, plowing contests, and farm displays—eventually found a permanent home in 1890 when the Syracuse Land Company donated 100 acres. By 1899, the state took over and built it out, helping the Great New York State Fair become a long-running event.
