Syracuse Winter Fair

Who says summer fun has to be exclusive to the summer? That’s one belief that the Syracuse Winter Fair serves to disprove with all the makings of a summertime carnival in the winter months.

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    What is the Syracuse Winter Fair?

    The fair brings summertime fun right to you during the cold winter months. Enjoy a weekend full of community fun filled with rides, entertainment, food and live music.

    New York State Winter Fair

    What to expect at the Winter Fair

    The Amazon Winter Fair Stage is back this year. Enjoy a full lineup of music and dance performances throughout the weekend, including local artists, Irish Dance, Karate demos, choral ensembles, Latin Dancing and more.

    The “Mini Midway” features all your favorite carnival rides like the Dragon Coaster, Scrambler, Fun House, Giant Slide, Swings and more. Also take a stab at some classic games like Balloon Pop and Fish Toss.

    New this year is the Winter Fair Reindeer. This is your chance to meet a real reindeer on Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm outside the Expo Center. 

    Also enjoy special features like fireworks on Friday and Saturday evening as well as Ice Sculptures lining the walkway to the Expo Center. 

    View the full program here.

    Food at the Winter Fair

    A variety of local food vendors will be serving up delicious eats for fair attendees. Classics like chicken tenders and fries will be available from Dean’s Concessions, international eats from Kikki’s Authentic Greek Cuisine, Be Vital (Caribbean) Sarita’s (Spanish) and Vietnamese Cafe, snacks and treats from Funny Farm Acres LLC, Nancy’s Nuts, What the Fluff Marshmallow Co. and What the Fudge, and so much more. 

    Grab a drink from Cellar & Folly Whiskey Company for the adults or Moose Joose Slush for the whole family. 

    Vendors will also be selling specialty items like teas, dips, spices, honey, beef jerky, sauces, and breads. 

    Tickets for the Winter Fair

    Tickets are available now for the following prices:

    Adult (17-64): $5
    Seniors (65+): $3
    Teens (11-16): $3
    Children 10 and under are free

    You can buy tickets in advance here.

    If purchased day of at the fair, prices are as follows:

    Adult (17-64) $8
    Seniors (65+): $6
    Teens (11-16): $6

    When is the Syracuse Winter Fair?

    The fair will begin on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Saturday, February 1st the fair begins at 11:00 am and is open until 9:00 pm. On Sunday, February 2, 2025 the fair opens at 11am and will close for the year at 5:00 pm. 

    Where is the Syracuse Winter Fair?

    The Fair takes place inside the Expo Center at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York.

    Take Amtrak to the Syracuse Winter Fair

    For Directions to Syracuse Station, click below.

    Experience this great winter festival via Amtrak to Syracuse Station in Syracuse, NY. —Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

    Get picked up from Syracuse Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Syracuse office today at: 315-423-0022.

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    Date

    Jan 31 2025 - Feb 02 2025

    Time

    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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    Location

    New York State Fairgrounds
    581 State Fair Blvd

    Organizer

    Premier Promotions
    Website
    https://wnypremierpromotions.com/