Muddy mess at the New York State Fair

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Hundreds of thousands of visitors have attended the New York State Fair, braving rainy weather that’s turned parking lots into muddy fields.

Heavy rain has left the grassy parking areas waterlogged, causing difficulties for fairgoers trying to navigate the muddy terrain. Cars struggled to find traction, and many visitors found themselves dealing with the unexpected conditions.

“Things are filling up with water; it was making a puddle in front of our shed,” said Omar Vao Vann, a parking staff worker at the Fair.

“Yeah, I mean, she has her open-toed shoes, but what are you gonna do? It’s Central New York, and the weather is unpredictable,” fairgoer Sean Hopkins said.

Despite the rain, the attractions at the Fair remained a draw for visitors who had to contend with the muddy parking situation.

Fairgoer Sean Hopkins described the challenge of finding a parking spot.

“We saw an open spot and I said, ‘Oh, I’ll give it a college try,’ because you know parking is pretty sparse, especially on a Friday, but yeah, I had to try to position it in such a way. It’s a pretty big mud hole down here.”

The unpredictable weather is a common occurrence in Central New York, and fairgoers are often prepared for such conditions. However, the extent of the mud this year caught many by surprise.

While the mud dries up, patience and perhaps a pair of boots are recommended for those attending the Fair in the coming days.

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