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NYS Fairgrounds offers venue rentals for single-day celebrations

Early NYS Fair patrons wait for the opening of the gates at the NYS Fair on Tuesday, August 20, 2021.
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Michael J. Okoniewski
Early NYS Fair patrons wait for the opening of the gates at the NYS Fair on Tuesday, August 20, 2021.

Those looking for a place to hold a party for a single day celebration may want to consider the state fairgrounds.

The department of agriculture and markets is now offering rental spaces of varying sizes ranging from the Empire, Martha Eddy, Somerset, and Bistro Rooms to the Empire Theater, Sheep Barn, and Wool Center.

Fair director Julie LaFave said it’s part of a broader effort to showcase the fairgrounds’ offerings beyond traditional programming and events.

"This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to making the Fairgrounds a vibrant, community-centered destination throughout the entire year,” she said. “We know that The Fair and Fairgrounds hold special memories for many New Yorkers, and we are excited to continue being part of those traditions all year long.”

More information about spaces, amenities, and booking details can be found here.

Scott Willis covers politics, local government, transportation, and arts and culture for WAER. He came to Syracuse from Detroit in 2001, where he began his career in radio as an intern and freelance reporter. Scott is honored and privileged to bring the day’s news and in-depth feature reporting to WAER’s dedicated and generous listeners. You can find him on twitter @swillisWAER and email him at srwillis@syr.edu.