GEDDES — The food, rides, music, and entertainment that people enjoy throughout the summer are again returning to the New York State Fairgrounds in late January 2026. The event will also have a Healthcare Village, free parking, evening fireworks, and reindeer from Hanggi Farms in Ontario County. The 2026 Winter Fair is set for the […]
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GEDDES — The food, rides, music, and entertainment that people enjoy throughout the summer are again returning to the New York State Fairgrounds in late January 2026.
The event will also have a Healthcare Village, free parking, evening fireworks, and reindeer from Hanggi Farms in Ontario County.
The 2026 Winter Fair is set for the end of January in and around the Expo Center at the New York State Fairgrounds in the town of Geddes. The 7th edition of Winter Fair is promoted as bringing “More Summer Fun into Winter.”
It is scheduled for Friday, Jan 30 from 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb.1 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Premier Promotions, which promotes the Winter Fair event, announced the details at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown on Nov. 20.
“We want to give people a chance to have more summer fun in the middle of winter. It’s great to have an event for all ages, where you can bring your friends and family to enjoy themselves. Plus at Syracuse Winter Fair 2026 the theme will also be ‘Look to the Children!,’ where the daytime entertainment will feature students from elementary school to college,” Steve Becker, owner of Premier Promotions, said in the announcement. “The New York State Fairgrounds have great year-round events and Syracuse Winter Fair has become an annual tradition in Making Memories. Also for Syracuse Winter Fair 2026, we are dedicating this community event to the Honorable Van B. Robinson. He was very instrumental in helping us to bring this idea to fruition!”
The event’s attractions include the Market 32/Price Chopper Syracuse Winter Fair Hoops where attendees shoot baskets and win prizes for donations to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse. Various Syracuse University and LeMoyne College student-athletes will meet and greet attendees in the Syracuse Winter Fair Hoops area.
More than $15,000 has been raised for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse in the previous six Winter Fairs.
In addition, the Healthcare Village will include organizations that will share information on staying well.
“Lead poisoning knows no city limits, it can impact any family, anywhere. At LeadSafe CNY Coalition, we’re proud to partner with Steve Becker and the New York State Winter Fair to bring this message to the heart of our community,” said LaToya Jones, director of the LeadSafe CNY Coalition, which is sponsoring the Healthcare Village. “Together, we’re raising awareness, promoting prevention, and reminding families that when we all come together, we can protect our children and build a healthier, lead-free future for Central New York.”
Attendees will also have a chance to take their picture with the reindeer from Hanggi Farms outside in front of the walkway to the Expo Center on Jan. 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
