The 2026 Great New York State Fair
Meet the Family Behind the Eggs
Hudson Egg Farms is a family-owned egg producer in Elbridge, New York. Since 1964, generations of the Hudson family have worked to provide fresh, quality eggs to customers throughout New York and the Northeast.
Join Us for Eggstravaganza Day
Saturday, August 29 · Wegmans Creative Arts Center – Culinary Kitchen
Hudson Egg Farms is proud to sponsor Eggstravaganza Day at the 2026 Great New York State Fair. Come watch, taste, and enjoy the competition:
- Deviled eggs
- Egg salad sandwiches
- Two-bite egg appetizers
- Pickled eggs
- The Hudson Egg Farms Contest – any dish prepared with eggs
Also listed at the Fair: the Hudson Cheesecake Contest, Monday, August 31. (PENDING DETAILS)
Where to Find Hudson-Produced Eggs
Hudson Egg Farms is a wholesale producer – we don’t operate a public farm store. But you can still bring our eggs home:
Hudson Egg Farms produces eggs sold under the Byrne Dairy label. Look for them at participating Byrne Dairy locations.
(PENDING APPROVAL)
Read Your Egg Carton
The three-digit number on a USDA-graded carton is the Julian pack date – the day of the year the eggs were washed, graded, and packed.
001
January 1
190
July 9 (non-leap year)
365
December 31
Quick Egg Facts
Why are some eggs white and some brown?
Shell color comes from the breed and genetics of the hen – earlobe color often correlates with shell color. It doesn’t change nutrition or quality.
Why are eggs refrigerated?
Commercial shell eggs in the U.S. are washed, which removes the egg’s natural outer coating. Refrigeration helps maintain safety and quality after washing.
What do Hudson’s hens eat?
We make feed at our own Elbridge mill, with different formulations for each stage of a hen’s life – made fresh daily from carefully selected ingredients.
Say Hello
Have a question about our eggs, the farm, or the Fair? Send us a note and we’ll get back to you.