State Fair Food Fest is back for the next two weeks. Stay tuned for added features Updated Apr 29, 2021; Posted Apr 29, 2021 The State Fair Food Fest takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the New York State Fairgrounds. (2020 photo).Don Cazentre Facebook Share Pizze frittes, sausage sandwiches, wine slushies and more return to the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend and next, and plans are in the works for an extended run with added features. There is a change in the schedule for the event known as the State Fair Food Fest: The event runs 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and next (for the past two weeks it was Thursday to Saturday).