Tag: New York State Fair
How the New York State Fair plans 'a party for a million friends'
On Aug. 23 the New York State Fair will open its doors for the 182nd time, the culmination of months of hard work from fairgrounds staff. Read More »
Alpacas from the Northeast come to NYS Fairgrounds for annual showcase
The New England Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association hosted an Alpaca Show and Competition including local farmers in the Northeast region and their best Alpacas. Read More »
Video: Take a look back at the New York State Fair
As temperatures get colder and summer seems further and further away, take a look back at the festivities and joy the state fair brought in the past few months. The New York State Fair is an annual event hosted in Syracuse, NY featuring all kinds of foods, music, attractions, games and more. Read More »
Meet the volunteers behind Thornden Park’s Mills Rose Garden
With their base just off Syracuse Campus, the Syracuse Rose Society provides a place for volunteers to relax and give back to the community. Read More »
Gallery: Guests return to the 2021 New York State Fair
The New York State Fair, which ran at the fairgrounds from Aug. 20 to Sept. 6, featured popular attractions such as the petting zoo and the Ferris wheels. Read More »
3 vegan restaurants to enjoy in Syracuse after returning to campus
These restaurants provide diverse cuisine to SU students looking for meat-free meals. Read More »
New York State Fair to return at 100% capacity
Attendees will be required to follow the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. Indoor spaces will have limited capacity to allow social distancing. Read More »
Here are a few outdoor concerts returning to central New York this summer
In-person concerts are returning to CNY region this summer. Check out where a few are taking place. Read More »
After last year’s cancellation, vendors react to return of NYS Fair
The New York State Fair will return on Aug. 20 and vendors are excited to be back. Read More »
New York State Fair will return this summer at reduced capacity
The fair will operate from Aug. 20 until Sep. 6 at 50% capacity. The state will continue to update plans for the fair and may increase the capacity. Read More »
Video: A guide to COVID-19 vaccines in Syracuse
Vaccine eligibility is slowly opening to more Americans, and with eligibility comes questions. Here's a guide to getting your vaccine in Syracuse. Read More »
How the NYS Fairgrounds became 1 of NY's largest vaccination sites
The Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds is being used as Onondaga County’s main COVID vaccination site. Read More »
Community theater inspires students through Latino culture
José Miguel Hernández Hurtado continues to enrich and educate students through the theater company, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and canceled productions. Read More »
A Boogie wit da Hoodie performs Juice Jam with Beach Bunny, Ari Lennox
Sunday night’s concert also included performances from indie-pop band Beach Bunny and Dreamville Record’s Ari Lennox. Read More »
NYS Fair organizers optimistic for 2021 after this year’s cancellation
The 2020 New York State Fair may be canceled this year, but organizers have big plans for next year’s fair. Read More »
New York cancels state fair due to coronavirus
Cuomo said in late April that the state must be fully reopened to host the New York State Fair, but warned that events like fairs could attract a large number of visitors and allow the coronavirus to spread. Read More »
New York State Fair vendors adjust to pandemic, financial uncertainty
Fair vendors are working to keep their businesses afloat, but they’re unsure the state will hold the 18-day fair in August. Read More »
On verge of extinction, Cuse Juice goes through final stretch as popular alcoholic drink
The drink created by Lock 1 Distillery Co. is set to destroy all marketing and products by Oct. 1. Read More »
State fair breaks total attendance record
Over 1.3 million people attended the Great New York State Fair this year. Read More »
Take your pick of live performances, food vendors at the New York State Fair
The Great New York State Fair runs until Sept. 2. Read More »
Students to be featured in 2019 Newhouse Photography Annual
The 2019 Newhouse Photography Annual, hosted by Light Work, opens this month and features more than 25 photos by Newhouse photography students. Read More »
Meet the Syracuse baristas behind your Insta-worthy lattes
Here are the names and faces of the Syracuse baristas responsible for the latte art we all know and love. Read More »
1st New York State Winter Fair packs entertainment, food and rides indoors
The first New York State Winter Fair wrapped up Sunday night. Thousands of guests packed the Expo Center for food, rides and live entertainment. Read More »
The 1st New York State Winter Fair to be held in Exposition Center
The New York State Winter Fair will be held at the New York State Fairgrounds’ Expo Center this weekend, featuring live entertainment, food and winter-themed competitions. Read More »