More Festivals!
By Tenedra Bafford MNO '13
More festivals! If you enjoyed the festivals in June, July has even more to attend and it will not disappoint! Check out these festivals while you are out and about this month!
M & T Syracuse Jazz Fest
Thursday, July 4th –Saturday, July 6th
Gates open at 2 p.m.
Free admission
Location:
Jamesville Beach Park
4110 West Shore Manor
Jamesville, N.Y. 13078
Headliners for the 31st annual M & T Syracuse Jazz Fest include:
The Doobie Brothers on July 4th (there will be also be fireworks, so this is a great event for 4th of July!)
The Grandmother’s of Invention on July 5th
Tyler Dayne of July 6th
Other artists in the lineup for the weekend include: Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band, Preservation, Hall Jazz Band, Sophistafuck, The Yellowjackets, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, and Ronnie Lewis. For a full schedule of performers and times, visit http://www.syracusejazzfest.com. This is a great festival to enjoy good music, food, and crafts! Happy 4th of July!
6th Annual Finger Lakes Lavender Festival
Saturday, July 13th-Sunday, July 14th
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Location:
Lockwood Lavender Farm
1682 West Lake Road
Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152
Spend a day in Skaneateles to enjoy all this lavender! Learn how to make handcrafted jewelry, pottery, and baskets while shopping at the Lavender Market for all-natural lavender and honey products. You can also make your own lavender wand or cut-your-own lavender bouquet ($5.00 per person). For more information, visit http://lockwoodfarm.blogspot.com.
New York Country Jam
Friday, July 12th-Sunday, July 14th
Friday-Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday-Gates open at 10:00 a.m.
Admission is $29-$99 per person and can be purchased online
Location:
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd.
Syracuse, N.Y. 13209
If lavender is not your thing, here’s another event for the weekend. The 3 day country music festival’s line up includes: Fulton Chain Gang, Jason Thomas, Uncle Kracker, Billy Currington, Kelly Pickler, Chris Young, Easton Corbin, and more! There will be tributes to Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, and Faith Hill on Friday! For ticket info, visit http://www.nycountryjam.com.
Empire Brewfest
Friday, July 19th
5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Beer sampling- $35 in advance, $45 at the door
Wine sampling-$15
Location:
Clinton Square
Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
Go out and enjoy the largest beer festival in New York State. There will be 150 craft beers to sample and food from The Melting Pot and music from Searson. Also enjoy a mini-wine trail, if you’re not a beer lover! Visit http://www.empirebrewfest.com for more info on the breweries and events.
Skaneateles Curbstone Festival
Thursday, July 18th-Saturday July 20th
Thursday-9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday- 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free Admission
Location:
Village of Skaneateles
20 Genesee Street
Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152
If shopping is your thing, head out to Skaneateles and enjoy over 30 sidewalk merchants! Pick up men’s and women’s clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories! Visit http://www.skaneateles.com for more info.
Middle Eastern Cultural Festival
Friday, July 19th-Sunday, July 21st
Friday- 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday- 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sunday- 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Location:
St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
4988 Onondaga Road
Syracuse, N.Y. 13215
Get a taste of Arabic food and enjoy live music. You can purchase gold jewelry, oriental rugs, and homemade pastries too! Visit http://www.sainteliasny.com for more info!
18th Annual K-Rockathon 2013
Saturday, July 27th
1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
$30 in advance $42 regular admission
Location:
Empire Expo Center-New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd.
Syracuse, N.Y. 13209
Enjoy another music festival this weekend and check out bands like, Chevelle, Flyleaf, P.O.D., Three Days Grace, Red, Stars in Stereo, and more. There will also be food vendors!
Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival
Friday, July 26th-Saturday, July 27th
Free admission
Location:
Clinton Square
Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
This festival is apart of Syracuse Artsweek, which celebrates the region’s best arts. This festival is full of music, entertainment, food, and drinks, including a Wine Pavilion! Check out the website for more info http://www.cnyjazz.org/nejwf!
Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOfest
Friday, July 26th-Saturday, July 27th
Free admission
Location:
Hanover Square
100 E. Water St.
Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
Visit an exhibition of eco-friendly products and services while you’re downtown for the Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival! This makes for a perfect downtown weekend outing.http://bluerainecofest.org
AneriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, July 26th-Sunday, July 28th
Friday- 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday- 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Location:
Columbus Circle
East Onondaga Street
Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
Enjoy performing arts, contemporary arts & crafts, and other activities at the largest arts event, ArtsWeek. This is another reason to be downtown this weekend! http://www.downtownsyracuse.com/syracuse-arts-and-crafts-festival/
