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New York State Fairgrounds

Syracuse, NY4,000 capacity

The New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY, is a massive 375-acre site featuring 50 buildings and 11 exhibit halls. The facility offers 379,755 square feet of total space, including over 300,000 square feet of flexible exhibit space, making it a versatile location for collector and hobby shows. As one of the largest year-round exhibition facilities in North America, the site hosts a wide range of events including consumer shows, festivals, and meetings. The Empire Expo Center specifically provides 110,000 square feet of space with a 60-foot truss height and a seating capacity of 4,000.

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Venue details

Facility

  • Total space: 379,755 sq ft (over 300,000 sq ft flexible exhibit space); 50 buildings on 375-acre site
  • Exhibit halls: 11
  • Max capacity: 4000

Parking & Getting There

  • Free parking
  • Parking spaces: 20000
  • Nearest airport: Syracuse Hancock International Airport
  • Airport distance: 15 minutes

Amenities & Accessibility

  • ADA accessible

Commonly hosts: meetings, consumer shows, banquets, concerts, agriculture and equine programs, sports events, festivals

Frequently asked

What types of shows are held here?
The venue hosts consumer shows, meetings, banquets, concerts, festivals, sports events, and agriculture and equine programs.
Where is it located?
The venue is located in Syracuse, NY.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is free parking with a capacity of 20,000 vehicles.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, the venue is ADA accessible.

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