Accessibility

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Accessible Parking

Fairgoers displaying a valid accessible parking permit or license plate may park in either of The Fair’s two paved accessible parking lots.

  • The Pink Accessible Parking Lot is located across from Gate 3 on State Fair Boulevard.
  • The Gray Accessible Parking Lot is located at the west end of the fairgrounds on State Fair Boulevard and is accessible through Gate 6.
  • A limited number of accessible parking spaces are also available in the paved Orange Lot and the unpaved Brown Lot for vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit or license plate.

 

Parking fees apply in all lots. Parking passes can be purchased on our website or on site.

 

Accessible Restrooms

The State Fair has multiple accessible restrooms throughout the Fairgrounds. For locations, please pick up one of our Fairgrounds maps at any Guest Relations booth.

The State Fair also has unisex family restrooms at the following locations:

  • Expo Center
  • Dairy Products Building
  • The Art & Home Center near the Empire Room
  • Inside Gate 4
  • Inside Gate 10

 

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The New York State Fair is proud to announce a major step forward in accessibility and inclusion by bringing Momentum Refresh to the Fair in 2026. Momentum Refresh is the first universally designed, fully accessible and ADA-compliant+ mobile restroom and universal changing space in the United States.

Momentum Refresh sets a new standard for accessibility by offering features specifically designed for people with disabilities, veterans, aging adults and seniors, families, and others with limited mobility or personal caregiving needs. The restroom includes:

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  • Powered, height-adjustable adult size changing table
  • Overhead ceiling hoist for safe transfers
  • Peninsular toilet with bidet including adjustable grab bars
  • Powered, height-adjustable sink
  • Under-vehicle accessibility lift (UVL) for ease of access
  • Climate controlled – A/C, heat, full ventilation
  • Adequate personal caregiver space
  • Attendant staff for safety, assistance and continuous cleaning

 

Available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., conveniently located on Belle Isle St. near Gate 10, across from the Beef Cattle Barn and adjacent to the Sensory Shed and Baby Care Cottage.

 

Accessible Seating/Dining Areas

Accessible seating/dining tables areas are available in various locations at the State Fair around Chevy Court and other areas of the Fairgrounds, both indoors & outdoors.

 

Accessibility Fairgrounds Map

On our Accessibility Fairgrounds Map, Fairgoers can find out the locations for the following accessible services:

  • Wheelchair & Scooter Rentals, Accessible Restrooms, Parking Areas, Tram Stops, Ramp & Accessible Building Entrances, Concert Seating, Electric Charging Stations.

 

ASL Interpreter Services

If you are attending The Fair and need ASL interpreter services, please follow these steps:

  1. Call or text the ASL Services number: 832-364-1078
  2. Share your location (for example: Chevy Court, Suburban Park, Main Gate, Horticulture Building, etc.) and the time you need an interpreter.
  3. An interpreter will be dispatched to meet you at that location as soon as possible.
  4. If you have any difficulty connecting, please visit any Guest Relations Center for assistance.

 

View a schedule of events with provided ASL Interpreter Services - coming soon!

ASL interpreters are available for concerts, public shows, demonstrations, and other events throughout The Fair.

 

Baby Care Cottages

Our air-conditioned and private Baby Care Cottages provide nursing mothers with a secure, convenient place to nurse infants and a separate area to change diapers and perform other simple care. Located in four areas: next to the Chevy Court Pavilion, outside The Eatery building near the State Parks pond, next to the restrooms across from the Beef Barn, and next to the Agriculture Museum.

Presented by NY 529 College Savings Program

 

Scooter, Wheelchair, Stroller & Wagon Rental

Scootaround is proud to be the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for the Great New York State Fair in 2026. Equipment will be available at three convenient locations: Inside the Main Gate (Gate 1), inside Gate 3, and outside Gate 10.

Rental Hours:

  • Monday through Thursday  –  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Friday through Sunday  –  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Labor Day  –  9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

Rent a scooter or wheelchair today reserving online or by calling toll free 1-888-441-7575
Quantities limited - Early reservations recommended

IMPORTANT! Reservations must be made at least a day prior to you coming to the Fair. They cannot be made the same day you plan to attend.

If you need a scooter on the day you arrive and don’t have a reservation, they will be on a first-come basis.

 

 2026 State Fair Rental Rates

Equipment

Daily Rental

Rental Under 4 Hours
Strollers $20 N/A
Double Strollers $20 N/A
Wagons $25 N/A
Wheelchairs - Standard & HD $35 N/A
Scooters - Standard & HD $75 $55*

* Half-Day Rate Policy: Return the scooter within 4 hours and receive a $20 refund.

  • Always use added caution when driving in a crowded area. Equipment must not be used in wet or muddy areas. Equipment must not be driven on sharp inclines or declines.
  • Scooter users must be 18 years or age or older.
  • Operation of equipment by persons other than the assigned renter is prohibited.
  • Scootaround accepts payment by all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Cash payments onsite will be accepted.
  • All equipment renters must leave a driver license, or other type of issued ID with the rental booth while using the equipment. Acceptable forms of ID are driver license, state ID, membership card with name on it such as AAA, AARP, Costco, etc. Scootaround cannot hold a credit card or business card.

 

Sensory Areas / Sensory Friendly Day

Explore "The New York State Fair Adventures": a story and guide designed to help everyone get familiar with The Fair before their visit.

The Fair provides sensory-friendly programming in three areas: a calming sensory room, an outdoor active sensory area, and a calming sensory shed. These spaces are open to all visitors who may benefit from a quiet environment or engaging activities to support sensory processing and other neurodivergent needs. Additionally, Sensory Friendly Hours will take place on Wednesday, September 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During these hours, many Midway rides will operate without lights and sounds, and music and public announcements across The Fair will be minimized to support individuals with sensitivities.

  • The Calming Sensory Room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - located inside the Creative Arts Center.
  • The Outdoor Activity Sensory Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - located outside the Creative Arts Center.
  • The Calming Sensory Shed is open daily from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. - located by Gate 10.

 

Service Animals

Trained service animals are welcome at the New York State Fair. They must be a trained service animal that does work or performs a task for a person with a disability. Guests with these animals must retain control of their animals at all times and must keep them on a leash or harness while visiting. Pets are not allowed to be kept in vehicles while attending the Fair.

 

Special Needs Concert Seating

The State Fair provides the following special needs seating options for those attending our free concert shows:

  • Wheelchairs & Limited-Mobility – Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each wheelchair and limited-mobility seat are allowed two (2) companion seats. Companions seated in the wheelchair section must remain seated.
  • Hearing & Vision Impaired – Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Vision and Hearing Impaired patron are allowed one (1) companion seat. Companions seated in the Vision and Hearing Impaired section must remain seated at all times. For the hearing impaired, sign-language interpreters are provided for this special seating area. For the vision impaired, this section is in proximity to large size video screens to enable better viewing of the stage performers.

 

NOTE: Special Needs seating is available on a first-come, first served basis. Although the seating exceeds ADA requirements, these areas often fill well ahead of the scheduled show times.

 

Tram Service

For the convenience of fairgoers, trams will run continuously on the Fairgrounds, stopping at nine stops from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.* every day free of charge thanks to sponsorship by Chevrolet. Plus, dedicated ADA shuttles run between the Gray Accessible Parking lot, located outside Gate 10 to Tram Stop #3 at the rear entrance of the Horticulture Building also from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.* each day.

This year, for the safety of all fairgoers the tram route has changed to avoid highly congested pedestrian areas. Trams will run in a horseshoe shape, turning around at Tram Stop #1 now located by Gate 12 (Center of Progress area) and Tram Stop #9 located near the Haudenosaunee Village. Trams will travel both directions of the perimeter roadway, but will not run between the Haudenosaunee Village.

*Note, on Labor Day - Monday, September 7, the trams stop running at 9:30 p.m.