Fun Fact about Syracuse & Onondaga County …. did you know …..

… that the Great New York State Fair started in Syracuse. New York’s very first fair (September 29-30, 1841) was located in a square bounded today by North Salina, Division, Townsend & Ash Streets with the old Onondaga County Court House serving as an exhibit hall. It was deemed a tremendous success & attracted between 10,000 & 15,000 spectators many traveling by railroad. The NYS Legislature budgeted $8,000 for the “promotion of agriculture & household manufactures in the state” through the annual fair.

Saturday, August 14 – Annual Country Fair at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 37 W.
Genesee St., Skaneateles from 9 AM until 1 PM. Slovak pastries, breads, cakes, jams,
jellies, and canned vegetables will be for sale. Crafts and fresh produce will also be
featured. Attic Treasures to be sold include household items, small tools, toys etc. The
Holy Trinity Youth will be selling coffee, hot dogs and cold drinks on the front lawn.

CNY Model Train Fair

November 1 to November 2  2008
 
Hours: Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Description: One of the Northeast’s largest shows! 50+ Operating model rail roads, 100+vendors, Finger Lakes Railway train rides, 150,000 square feet of displays! Sponsored by the Central New York Chapter, National Railway Historical Society.
 
Website: cnynrhs.org
Price: Adults $8.00, weekend pass $12.00, seniors & children under 15 $5.00 
Building: Americraft Center of Progress & Toyota Exhibit Center 
Phone:  315-488-8208
 

Fright Nights at the Fair

October 24 to October 26  2008
 
Hours: Friday & Saturday 7:00-11:30pm, Sunday 7:00-11:00pm
Description: Prepare yourself to come see 4 Haunted Houses… The Crypt, CarnEvil Macabre, Frankenstein’s Mansion and The Circus of Horror!!! Recommended for ages 9 and older. Call for info & details for group pricing. 
Website: www.frightnightsatthefair.com
Price: Single Attraction Ticket – $10.00 ($8 group price, please call for details),

Multi Attraction Ticket – $20.00 ($15 group price, please call for details)

 
Building: Brown Parking Lot – Across from Gate 2 off State Fair Blvd.   
Phone:  315-383-3386

Starts:  8/24/2008  Ends: 8/24/2008
Event:     NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: The Outlaws
Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info:  315-487-7711      Website:  www.nysfair.org/fair
Starts:  8/25/2008  Ends: 8/25/2008
Event:     NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info:  315-487-7711      Website:  www.nysfair.org/fair

Starts:  8/25/2008  Ends: 8/25/2008
Event:     NYS Fair Concert Series: Brooks & Dunn Featuring ZZ Top
Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info:  315-487-7711      Website:  www.nysfair.org/fair

Starts:  8/26/2008  Ends: 8/26/2008
Event:     NYS Fair Chevy Court Presents: Eddie Money
Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info:  315-487-7711      Website:  www.nysfair.org/fair
 

Starts:  8/26/2008  Ends: 8/26/2008
Event:     NYS Fair Concert Series: Boston & Styx
Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
For More Info:  315-487-7711      Website:  www.nysfair.org/fair