By James Hilepo SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — The Winter Fair is set to return for its second straight year at the New York State Fairgrounds. The event will take place at the Expo Center over three days in February, from Friday the 7th to Sunday the 9th.
The inaugural edition of the fair drew over 25,000 attendees to Syracuse with attractions on offer including live music and performances, an assortment of rides, and food from local vendors, the full assortment of which will be revealed in January on the Winter Fair website. So far, the known vendors will include Limp Lizard, Bosco’s at the Fair, and Kiki’s Authentic Greek Food.
On the music front, patrons can as of now expect local acts like Brownskin Band with Joe Driscoll, The Barndogs & Miss E, and Country Swagg among others. There will be a gospel music performance on Sunday led by Joan Hillsman, mother of Syracuse University’s women’s basketball coach, Quentin Hillsman.
Also featured will be Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, a martial arts demonstration, Six National Native American dancing, Irish dancing, and a new fireworks show on Friday and Saturday night.
Children under 10-years-old can enter for free.Tickets at the door will be $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and teens. A discount of $2 each is available for those who buy in advance, with online sales set to begin on Thursday.
