Empire State Fair kicks off at Nassau Coliseum

<p>The Empire State Fair aims to provide fun for the whole family at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale.</p>

News 12 Staff

May 12, 2018, 2:39 AM

Updated 2,187 days ago

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The Empire State Fair aims to provide fun for the whole family at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale.
State Fair Group President Al Dorso says the fair is unlike any other because of the shows people can find there.
In addition to the classics like roller coasters, the carousel and Ferris wheel, Dorso says there are also circuses, pig races, a petting zoo and more.
The fair is open every night through Sunday, May 20.


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