The New York State Blues Festival connects the younger generation to blues music with programs like Blues Ignition and Blues in the Schools.
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Fairgoers take in the view on the swing ride at the Great New York State Fair in August 2019. (Photo by Michael J. Okoniewski for the Great New York State Fair.)
The pandemic caused events around the globe to be canceled, from concerts to fairs. With vaccines becoming widely available, some events are coming back although in altered ways or with limited capacity. Here are a few of Central New York’s most exciting events that you can attend this year.
Taste of Syracuse: Picnics at the Park
This is a 13-week event featuring over 80 vendors at Onondaga Lake Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday of June, July and August. Several vendors will be featured each week along with live performances. This event is taking the place of the usual Taste of Syracuse event, which usually takes place in downtown Syracuse and draws massive crowds. This smaller event gives people the opportunity to taste local vendors in a safer manner. Check back for weekly updates on vendors and
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