New York State Fairgrounds
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.
Shows at this venue
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.
Sources
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