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Annual Events in Syracuse, NY
Syracuse is an all-season destination with fun-filled events happening year round. No matter which season you spend with us, there will be excitement to join in on. From food festivals like the Bacon Festival and Crawfish Festival to cultural and music festivals- there is something for everybody. With Syracuse University athletics seasons to touring Broadway productions at the Landmark Theatre, there is always a reason to celebrate the season. Check out our annual Syracuse events that have everyone coming back for more and start planning your next visit. For a complete listing of events and festivals, visit our Events Calendar
Enjoy the season events like Syracuse Winterfest located Downtown or head to the NYS Fairgrounds for CNY Irish Feis. Watch flicks at the Salt City Horror Festival or celebrate local style with Syracuse Fashion Week. Start your St. Patrick's Day celebrations early with Green Beer Sunday in February then catch the St. Patrick's Day Parade in March.
Winter/
Spring
If it's not on instagram, did it even happen? Check out photos from visitors who experienced our most popular winter and early spring events.
Taste of Syracuse
Need a reason to attend Taste of Syracuse? Check out these mouth-watering photos
Find out why over 225,000 visitors gather for this foodie festival every summer. Join in on the hype and sample your way through over 80 vendors serving up local classics and tasty treats- all while enjoying great live entertainment!
Popular Summer Festivals
Greek Fest
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Polish Fest
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AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
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Fall in Syracuse brings the perfect opportunity for quality leaf peeping and completing your autumn bucket list. Whether you're in the mood for hard cider or cider donuts, you can find your fix here. Take a hayride at the family-friendly Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, or celebrate the season with the Golden Harvest Festival and Lafayette Apple Festival.
Fall
Beautiful foliage, apple orchards and more! Our picturesque landscapes make for breathtaking photos. See why Syracuse is the perfect fall destination with or without the pumpkin spice latte
Holidays in Syracuse
From Downtown Syracuse to scenic Skaneateles, check out how visitors and locals alike celebrate the holidays throughout the region
Ice skate next to a giant menorah and Christmas tree or find out why Skaneateles is the most idyllic Christmas town. With events like Holidays in the City we've got all the holiday excitement and charm.
Snow Leopard Days | Rosamond Gifford Zoo | 315-435-8511
Chili Chili 5k | Cazenovia, NY | 315-655-5437
Free Ice Skating Wednesday | Downtown Syracuse | 315-473-4330
Salt City Winter Antiques Show | NYS Fairgrounds | 315-686-5789
New York State Sportsman Expo | NYS Fairgrounds | 315-487-7711
Jan.
Syracuse Winterfest | Downtown Syracuse | 315-466-9468
CNY Winter Boat Show | NYS Fairgrounds | 585-526-5460
Sled For Red Cardboard Sledding Derby | Four Seasons Ski Resort | 800-475-2430
Syracuse Wine Festival | CNY Regional Market | 315-426-8741
Green Beer Sunday | Tipperary Hill (City of Syracuse) |
FEB.
Syracuse Trad Fest | Various Venues
Shamrock Run | Tipperary Hill (City of Syracuse)
St. Patrick's Parade | Downtown Syracuse | 315-422-8284
CNY Irish Feis | NYS Fairgrounds | 315-468-4339
MAR.
TAP into the MOST | Downtown Syracuse | 315-425-9068
Syracuse Fashion Week | Downtown Syracuse
Salt City Horror Festival | Palace Theater (City of Syracuse) | 315-463-9240
Syracuse University Mayfest + Blockparty Weekend | University Hill and SU Campus
NCAA Tournament Watch Parties | Various Locations
APR.
Syracuse University Commencement Weekend | University Hill + Downtown Syracuse
LeMoyne College Commencement Weekend | East Side Neighborhood of Syracuse
Salt City BBQ Festival | NYS Fairgrounds | 315-254-6119
Crawfish Festival | Clinton Square
Mountain Goat Run | Downtown Syracuse + Surrounding area
MAY
Taste of Syracuse | Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse | 315-471-9597
Jamesville Balloon Fest | Jamesville Beach Park, Jamesville | 315-703-9620
St. Sophia Greek Cultural Festival | St. Sophia's Church, DeWitt | 315-466-5222
Polish Festival | Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse | 315-687-1076
Juneteenth Celebration | Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse | 315-422-9400
Syracuse Jazz Fest | Onondaga Community College Campus | 800-234-4797
Empire Brewing Festival | Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse | 315-426-8741
New York State Blues Fest | Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse
CNY Pride Parade & Festival | Inner Harbor
JUN.
Middle Eastern Cultural Festival | St. Elias Church | 315-488-0388
Syracuse Nationals | NYS Fairgrounds | 315-688-9703
Great American Antiquefest | Long Branch Park, Liverpool | 315-686-5789
Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show | Village of Skaneateles | 315-685-0552
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival | Columbus Circle, Downtown Syracuse | 315-422-8284
Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival | Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse | 315-422-8284
JUL.
Skaneateles Festival | Village of Skaneateles | 315-685-7418
Syracuse Bavarian Festival | Long Branch Park, Liverpool | 315-451-7275
St. George Macedonian Ethnic Festival | 315-487-1265
CNY Scottish Games & Celtic Festival | Long Branch Park, Liverpool | 315-451-7275
Great New York State Fair | NYS Fairgrounds |315-487-7711
Oktoberfest | Long Branch Park | 800-234-4797
AUG.
Irish Festival | Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse | 315-422-8284
Golden Harvest Festival | Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville | 315-638-2519
Festa Italiana | Downtown Syracuse |315-463-5134
Jewish Music & Cultural Festival | Jewish Community Center, Syracuse | 315-682-8489
SEP.
Lafayette Apple Festival | Route 20, LaFayette | 315-677-3300
Syracuse Film Festival | Various venues in Syracuse| 315-671-2188
OCT.
Syracuse Half Marathon | Oncenter/ City of Syracuse
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Clinton Square | 315-473-4330
CNY Wine & Chocolate Festival | NYS Fairgrounds | 315-471-9597
NOV.
Lights on the Lake | Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool | 315-451-7275
Gingerbread Gallery | Erie Canal Museum | 315-471-0593
Dicken's Christmas in Skaneateles | Village of Skaneateles | 315-685-0552
Festival of Trees | Everson Museum of Art | 315-474-6064
Holidays in the City | Downtown Syracuse
DEC.
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