In the Dairy Cattle Building, 4-year-old Mason Jones of Cicero pets Meadow, a Milking Shorthorn dairy cattle, on Monday, Aug. 31 at the NYS Fair.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Happy September! The fair is halfway over, but festival season in Central New York is far from finished. Take a deep breath after the fairgrounds close, then carry on to the next big weekend stacked with concerts, movie screenings and sports games.
For seven more days, you can experience the best of New York agriculture, national music acts, rides and plenty of family entertainment. No kids? Enjoy a date night touring all the
and drink tents. See the
, catch a free show at Chevy Court and finish your night with a romantic ride on the Ferris wheel.
Where:
NYS Fairgrounds, Geddes.
When:
Today through Monday, Sept. 7.
How much:
Admission is $10 for adults.
Miranda Lambert performs on stage during the 2015 Stagecoach Festival at the EmpireClub on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP)
Miranda Lambert will be drivin' her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour into the new
on Sept. 3, for the christening concert of the new event venue located on the western shore of Onondaga Lake.
Where:
Lakeview Amphitheater at 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse.
When:
Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
How much:
Tickets are $35 for lawn seats and $75-$95 for pavilion seating. Purchasing a ticket will also allow you admission that day to the NYS Fair.
See the final games of the Syracuse Chiefs 2015 season against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Sept.; 5 is Pregnancy Night on "Labor" Day weekend. If you go into labor at the stadium your child will receive a birthday party at NBT Bank Stadium for life (seriously). Sept. 6 is Back to School Day and Sept. 7 is Fan Appreciation Day.
Where:
NBT Bank Stadium at 1 Tex Simone Dr.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:05 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6 at 7:05 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 7 at 1:05 p.m. See the full
.
The month-long Skaneateles Festival brings a bevy of vocal and instrumental concerts to the village, so attendees can enjoy world-class music by the lake. See the complete schedule and list of performers at
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Where:
Skaneateles, various locations.
When:
Aug. 13-Sept. 5.
How much:
Tickets range from $22-228. The Festival is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and accepts cash, checks, Visa, or Mastercard. Tickets may be purchased
, in person or by calling 315-685-7418.
Nick Jonas performs at the NYS Fair on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015.
Pop superstar
brings his hits, including the smash song "Jealous," to Chevy Court on Labor Day to close the 2015 NYS Fair.
Where:
NYS Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Blvd.
When:
Monday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m.
How much:
Free with paid fair admission.
Bring a T-shirt, pillow case, or bandanna to tie-dye at the Green Lakes State Park on Monday, Sept. 7. Visit the Tulip Hill Shelter anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. with a cotton article to dye.
Where:
Green Lakes State Park at 7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville.
When:
Monday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How much:
Free with your park entrance fee.
The 4th annual Vineyard 5K again will benefit Feed My Starving Children, which packs more than 2 million meals for starving children. Race events include a 5K timed race as well as a 1-mile untimed walk.
Where:
Vineyard Church at 312 Lakeside Rd., Syracuse.
When:
Friday, Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
How much:
$30 registration on race day; discounts available for early registration
The
lineup features a slew of recognizable names and faces from horror and sci-fi films coming to Central New York. The biggest event may be original "Dukes of Hazzard" star John Schneider, who will attend the Northeast premiere of his new horror-comedy "Smothered" on Friday, Sept. 11. Other notable celebrities include Anthony Michael Hall of "The Breakfast Club" and "Weird Science" fame, former "E.T." child actor C. Thomas Howell and "The Fog" actress Adrienne Barbeau.
Where:
Turning Stone Resort Casino at 5218 Patrick Rd., Verona.
When:
Sept. 11-13.
How much:
Tickets on the day of the event and at the door will be available for $30 (single-day), $50 (3-day passes) and $175 (Celebrity VIP Experience).
2015 Scare-A-Con celebrites booked include, from left, C. Thomas Howell, Anthony Michael Hall, John Schneider, Angie Everhart and Barry Bostwick. (The Associated Press)
Based on the 1980 hit movie, "9 to 5" is set in the late 1970s as a comedy of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical boss.
Where:
Central New York Playhouse at 3649 Erie Blvd. E.
When:
Repeats every Sunday, Thursday, Saturday from Friday, Sept 11 to Saturday, Sept. 26. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows take place at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows take place at 2 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 19 only, there's a dinner at 6:30 p.m. before the 8 p.m. show.
How much:
Tickets are $22 for the show only. On Saturday, tickets are $39.95 for the dinner and show or $25 for the show only.
Enjoy hearty Irish food, vendors and music at the annual Syracuse Irish Festival. See the full schedule at
.
Where:
Clinton Square, West Genesee and South Clinton Streets.
When:
Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12.
How much:
Free admission.
A nice cool drink and entertainment at the Syracuse Irish Festival on Friday in Clinton Square Sept. 5, 2014. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com
The Golden Harvest Festival combines is an old-fashioned country fair and traditional harvest festival with non-stop music, craft vendors, a super-natural midway for kids, wildlife programs, canoeing, kayaking, hayrides, food and more.
Where:
Beaver Lake Nature Center at 8477 East Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How much:
$5 for adults and $1 for kids aged 6-17. Kids 5 and younger are free.
Symphoria, the professional symphony orchestra in Central New York, kicks off its 2015-16 season on Sept. 12 with a performance of "Symphonie Fantastique" featuring pianist twins Christina and Michelle Naughton. The organization's third season will feature more concerts than ever, new venues and collaborations with Disney and cirque performers.
Where:
Crouse Hinds Theater at 421 Montgomery St.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
How much:
Single tickets for the 2015-16 concerts range from $20 to $80. Admission is free for kids 18 and younger and $5 for college students with ID.
The
will have a BookFair and Acoustic Music Celebration on Sept. 12 at Barnes & Noble. The day-long series of performances by talented local and regional musicians, including Kevin Barrigar, Donna Dennihy Steve Pfanenstiel, Amanda Rogers and Mark Wahl. During the BookFair week (Sept. 12-18), Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of any purchases made to The Folkus Project for just mentioning Folkus.
Where:
Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd East.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 8:30 p.m.
How much:
Free admission.
About 75 unique vendors took part in the City Market in Armory Square on Sunday, June 14 2015.
Held the second Sunday of each month through October around the Museum of Science & Technology (500 S. Franklin St.), Bruce Block's monthly market offers fine antiques, collectibles, vintage fashions, lighting, pottery, art deco and jewelry.
Where:
Armory Square, Syracuse.
When:
Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How much:
Free admission and free parking available in the Trolley Lot, through the "tunnel" off W. Jefferson street.
"Madea on the Run" stars Tyler Perry as Madea and Cassi Davis as Aunt Bam. It's a musical comedy. For more information, go to
.
Where:
Landmark Theatre at 362 S. Salina St.
When:
Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m.
How much:
Ticket prices range from $59-89 and will be available for purchase at the Landmark Theatre Box Office, by phone at 315-475-7979, or online at TicketMaster.com.
People pack the main isle of vendors during the 2011 Tomatofest at Emerson Park. Lauren Long / The Post-Standard
Enjoy lots of great entertainment, tasty food offerings and live music at the 30th annual Auburn Tomato Fest. For the younger set, there are games available at the Family Fun Tent and a Max Man Reptile Rescue Presentation. There will be a free shuttle Centro bus from Auburn High School to the main gate. Proceeds from TomatoFest are donated to participating area food pantries. See the full schedule at
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Where:
Emerson Park at 6914 E. Lake Rd., Auburn.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
How much:
$3 per person. Children are free with a donated canned item.
See over 500 antique and collector cars on display from the early 1900s to 1980 at the
Antique Car Show and Flea Market. Shop over 100 stalls in the Flea Market and consider buying a car from a selection in the Car Corral. Pre-registration is required for being judged (Sept. 7 cut off). Non-judged registration on the day of the show begins at 8 a.m. and ends at noon.
Where:
Wampsville Firemen's field at North Court St., Wampsville.
When:
Sunday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How much:
Free for spectators.
Colum McCann's 'Let the Great World Spin'
The
Gifford Lecture Series 2015-2016 season
begins on Sept. 15 with Colum McCann, author of "Transatlantic." Born in Ireland, McCann has written six novels and two collections of stories. His novel "Let the Great World Spin" won the 2009 National Book Award. His short film "Everything in this Country Must," directed by Gary McKendry, was nominated for an Oscar in 2005. The Friends of the Central Library presents the author lecture series as a fundraiser. The upcoming season marks 20 years bringing literary speakers to Syracuse.
Where:
Crouse Hinds Theater in the John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse.
When:
Tuesday, Sept. 15. All lectures begin at 7:30 p.m.
How much:
Single tickets are $35, $40 and $45. Series subscriptions are $175 and can be purchased in mid-April online and at the Oncenter box office at the War Memorial, 760 S. State St., Syracuse. Or call the box office at 315-435-2121.
This bigger than life musical tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman with a huge heart, enormous spirit and an extraordinary vision of the world. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August.
Where:
Red House Arts Center at 201 S. West St.
When:
Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., Sept.19 at 8 p.m., Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 25 at 8 p.m., Sept. 26 at 8 p.m., Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 2 at 8 p.m., Oct. 3 at 2 p.m., Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.
How much:
Single tickets are $30. Call the Red House box office at 315-362-2785.
The Federation of International Lacrosse World Indoor Lacrosse Championship is an international tournament held every four years. For the first time ever, the games will be held at The Onondaga Nation in 2015. The nations competing are Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Iroquois Nationals, Israel, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and the U.S. The games commence at the War Memorial in Syracuse on Sept. 18. The traditional round-robin tournament play will continue for a week at the Onondaga and Village Arenas on the Onondaga Nation. Finals will take place at the Carrier Dome on Sept. 27.
Where:
Onondaga Nation Arena (Tsha'Hon'nonyen'dakhwa') 326 Route 11.
When:
Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 27. For a schedule of all of the games, locations and to purchase tickets, go to
.
How much:
Admission ranges from $20-50.
From bocce tournaments to bread with every meal, Festa Italiana will stream through downtown Syracuse with live music, dance performances, arts and crafts for kids and local restaurants and caterers selling Italian specialties. Buon appetito!
Where:
Syracuse City Hall at 233 East Washington St.
When:
Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20. See the full schedule at
.
How much:
Free admission.
Steve and Shelle Johnson, Liverpool, at the Festa Italiana at Montgomery and Washington Streets, Syracuse, on Friday Sept. 12, 2014. Gary Walts | gwalts@syracuse.com
Hop Fest Weekend begins on Sept. 18 with a four course Paired Beer Dinner at Ye Olde Landmark Tavern in Bouckville. In celebration of the 20th annual Hop Fest, The Madison County Historical Society created a special Madison County Hop Fest Paired Beer Dinner, with a menu composed of the very best of local seasonal products paired with NYS craft beer:
Where: Ye Olde Landmark Tavern, Route 20 in Bouckville
When: Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $60 and available at madisonhopfest.org. Reservations required by Sept. 11.
The 16th annual Pagan Pride Day/Autumn Equinox celebration is a fun-filled day of music, dancing and drumming, plus entertaining workshops, vendors offering unique and handcrafted items, children's activities, food and family fun. Everyone is welcome.
Where:
Long Branch Park at 3813 Longbranch Rd., Geddes.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 19 to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
How much:
Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring donation of a non-perishable food item, to support the Food Bank of CNY.
My Lucky Tummy and Inkululeko will collaborate to bring CNY "Dinner and a Movie," in which attendees can sample homestyle dishes from across the African continent, made by chefs from Syracuse's Refugee and New American communities. After, "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" will be screened, followed by a discussion of themes from the film.
Where:
Palace Theatre at 2384 James St.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. The cocktail-style dinner begins at 6 p.m. upstairs at The Palace, with the movie screening at 7:15 p.m.
How much:
Tickets for the meal are $50 per guest. The movie and discussion are free and open to the public.
New York State Arms Collectors Association presents the annual
. Check out the latest in shooting equipment, hunting equipment, collectors' goods and more. NYS law requires a National Instant Criminal Background Check to be completed prior to all firearm sales or transfers, including sales or transfers of rifles or shotguns. The sale or transfer of a firearm, rifle or shotgun at a Gun Show without first conduction a Background Check is a crime.
Where:
Empire Expo Center on the NYS Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Blvd.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How much:
Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors. Kids younger than 12 are free with an adult.
Enjoy a blend of contemporary dance and classical ballet up close performed by dancers from central New York's premiere ballet company in the second annual "Intimate Evening with Syracuse City Ballet." See the beauty and power of dance just a few feet away in the Oncenter's Bevard Studio.
Where:
The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters at 421 Montgomery St.
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
How much:
are $22.50 per person.
Business Journal News Network and
will present the first ever Successful Business Women Awards in Syracuse. This breakfast conference will feature guest speakers, giveaways and an awards program.
Where:
The Oncenter Convention Center at 800 South State St.
When:
Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
How much:
Tickets are $30 and
.
Ottawa-based production company SKYCRON released new stills from production of the Syracuse-based action-adventure series "The Undersigned."
The Syracuse-based action-adventure series premiere of "
" will take place at the Landmark Theatre gala next fall. The Syracuse-based series follows three homeless, street-smart women who turn their lives around after being hired by the Syracuse Police to "steal" money back from criminals. Every time the women recover stolen money, they leave a cut at a local shelter and quickly become known as pillars of strength for those in need. All the proceeds from the gala ticket sales will benefit Vera House.
Where:
Landmark Theatre at 362 S. Salina St.
When:
Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.
How much:
are $25 per person
In Symphoria's "Cirque de la Symphonie," the concert stage turns into a magical cirque show with performances by aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists and jugglers. Sean O'Loughlin will conduct.
Where:
The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters at 421 Montgomery St.
When:
Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
How much:
Admission ranges from $36-80.
. Guests 18 and younger are free.
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