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New York State Fair releases numbers from 13-day event

The state fair broke a record for the largest concert crowd on Aug. 31, when Nelly came to Syracuse, with 43,000 people in attendance.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fair season has come and gone, and this year The Great New York State Fair is breaking down all the numbers from the 13-day event.

Here's a look at some of the numbers:

  • The state fair broke a record for the largest concert crowd on Aug. 31, when Nelly came to Syracuse. He also performed at the Erie County Fair. Some 43,000 people came to Nelly to see him perform.
  • 50,000 pounds of onions were sold to accompany sandwiches, blooming onions and more.
  • 15,000 fried doughs were sold.
  • 10,000 corn dogs were sold.
  • The Dairy Cow Birthing Center welcomed 35 "udder miracles."

The state fair returns next summer on Aug. 23.

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