Fall vibes are here with the start of September in Onondaga County. We’re keeping up with cultural festivals, kicking off football season in the ‘315, and getting pumped for fall foliage. Check out things to do in Syracuse, NY this September.

 

Syracuse Irish Festival

A weekend celebration of all things Irish, from music to food and even specialty shops, all found downtown in Clinton Square. The 2025 event runs from September 5-6 and features musical performances from The Elders, The Aoife Scott Band, The Causeway Giants, Kevin Flanagan, and more! Join the kickoff party at Middle Ages Beer Hall on Thursday, September 4, at 8 pm, featuring The Town Pants with Special Guest Attractive Nuisance.

 

Golden Harvest Festival

Enjoy this cherished CNY tradition in its 47th year at Beaver Lake Nature Center on September 6-7, 2025. There is something for everyone with live music and entertainment on three stages, nature games and crafts, local vendors and artists, homemade donuts, animal demonstrations, pie-eating contests, and food trucks. This event is rain or shine and offers accessible parking with both on-site and off-site parking. with shuttles.

 

Festa Italiana

One of the area's top food festivals, Festa Italiana, returns from September 12-14, 2025, in front of City Hall in Downtown Syracuse. Fill up on food from Avicolli's Italian Restaurant, desserts from Biscotti Cafe, and more local Italian vendors, and check out the entertainment schedule to catch one of the area acts performing on the main or second stage.

 

BareRoots Music Festival

Celebrate original music and artistic expression on September 13, 2025, in Thorden Park with a lineup that includes Pop Culture, Vaporeyes, Ruha, Honey and the Bees, and Glass Image. In addition to local artists, enjoy an art market, food and drink from food trucks, craft beer from Middle Ages, and collaborative murals. Grab your free ticket online.

 

Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival

The 7th Annual Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival takes place at Onondaga Lake Park on September 13 - 14, 2025. Watch a lacrosse tournament where the sport originated or participate in a Restore Our Sacred Lake 5k Run Walk that raises awareness of the lake and the cleanup efforts. Additionally, see a smoke dance competition and demonstration, and enjoy traditional Haudenosaunee foods and crafts.

 

Jordan Fall Festival

The Jordan Fall Festival has been running for 79 years and will take place this September 19-21, 2024. It features a Car, Jeep, Bike, and Truck show, craft and merchant tents, greased pole climbs, kids' activities and rides, live entertainment, and fair foods. Head out to Jordan for the weekend or volunteer your time to support this community!

 

 

ON Farm Fest

Celebrating its 9th year, the ON Farm Fest offers a free day of family fun at local farms across Onondaga County. Enjoy farm tours, live music, local products and more on Saturday, September 20th from 10am - 3pm. Participating farms include Albanese Longhorns, Anyela's Vineyards, Brady Farm, Dutch Hill Maple, Emmi Farms, Navarino Orchard, Palladino Farms and Heritage Hill Brewhouse, Rocking Horse Farm, Sunshine Horses, Tim's Pumpkin Patch, and Tre-G Farms. This event is inclusive and accessible to all community members.

 

 

Multi-Weekend Fall Festivals 

Discover family-friendly fun this fall with autumn-themed festivals. Enjoy corn mazes, u-pick options, wagon rides, tube slides, playgrounds, and more at one of these area farm events: 

Fall Festival Days at Abbott Farms

Fall Harvest Celebration at Critz Farms

Fall Harvest at Springside Farm

Fun at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch

Fun at The Pumpkin Hollow All Season

*Most festivals run mid-September through the end of October, check website for exact days/times*

 

 

Outdoor Fall Concerts

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview is host to several fall concerts this year, including Hardy (9/4),  A Day to Remember (9/10), and Papa Roach and Rise Against (9/11).

The Great New York State Fair will be offering a wide variety of concerts and shows throughout its 14-day schedule. Shows are included in the fairgoers' fee at the gate. The 2025 Fair music lineup at Suburban Park and Chevy Court is packed, so plan your day now.

 

 

Game Days

The Syracuse Mets baseball team continues its 2025 season into September. With 6 games at home throughout September, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to catch a game before the season ends. 

Kick off college football season at the JMA Wireless Dome, when the Syracuse University Orange take on the UConn, on September 6 during Navy Week. The Orange will also take the home field against Colgate (9/12) and Duke (9/27) during September.

 

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