Festivals in Syracuse
By Tenedra Bafford MNO '13
It’s festival time in Syracuse. Check out these events that will keep you busy during the month of June!
40th Annual St. Sophia Greek Cultural Festival
June 6 from 5p.m.-9p.m.
June 7 from 5p.m.-10p.m.
June 8 from 12p.m. -10p.m.
June 9 from 12p.m. -4p.m.
Location:
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
325 Waring Rd.
Syracuse, NY 13224
Enjoy the Greek experience by browsing through Greek shops, tasting homemade Greek food, and listening to bouzouki music. Admission is free.
http://www.syracusegreekfest.com
Taste of Syracuse
June 7 from 11a.m.-11p.m.
June 8 from 11a.m.-11p.m.
Location:
Clinton Square
Syracuse, NY 13202
Experience the largest food and music festival in the area. Enjoy $1 food samples for local vendors and music from Marshall Tucker Band, The Voice of the Wetland All-Stars, and LoverBoy. Free admission.
http://www.tasteofsyracuse.com
The Syracuse Fringe Festival
June 20 from 6p.m.-11p.m.
June 21 from 6p.m.-11p.m.
June 22 from 12p.m.-10p.m.
Location:
Community Folk Art Center
805 E. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
This festival is new to Syracuse. Check out local and regional artists and acts like The Trail, Divine Milieu, Spatial Profiling, and more. Admission is $7.
http://www.syracusefringefestival.com
59th Annual Polish Festival
June 21 from 4p.m.-10p.m.
June 22 from 12p.m.-10p.m.
June 23 from 12p.m.-5p.m.
Location:
Clinton Square
Syracuse, NY 13202
Join the 59th celebration of Polish culture, heritage, and tradition with food, music, and crafts. Free admission.
http://www.polishscholarship.com
Jamesville Balloonfest
June 28 from 4p.m.-11p.m.
June 29 from 11a.m.-11p.m.
June 30 from 11a.m.-9p.m.
Location:
Jamesville Beach Park
4110 West Shore Manor
Jamesville, NY 13078
Take flight and enjoy summer with music, arts & crafts, rides, food, and hot air balloons. Admission is $10. 12 and under are free.
http://www.syracuseballoonfest.com
