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Who's playing at the New York State Fair this year?
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Each year, the New York State Fair promises a stacked line-up of live music. We've got your guide to who's playing at the Fairgrounds this year. The Fair's press team announced pop-rock band Third Eye Blind (their biggest hit was "Semi-Charmed Life" from…
Rome art center announces free family activities
ROME — The City of Rome will host a free outdoor movie night featuring Disney’s “Wish” at sundown Wednesday, July 29, at the Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St. The event is open to the public and…
Utica Stampede Rodeo and Expo returns for two nights
UTICA — The Utica Stampede Rodeo and Expo presented by Mastrovito Chevrolet returns for two action-packed nights at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Adirondack Bank Center, 400 Oriskany St. West.
Boonville Fair to host tractor pulls
BOONVILLE — The Boonville-Oneida County Fair will host its Out of Field Tractor Pull and New York State Tractor Pull on Thursday, July 30. Registration for the daytime pull opens at 8 a.m., with competition beginning at 9 a.m. The…
History Center schedules Erie Canal bike ride
MARCY — The Oneida County History Center has scheduled a Canal Trail Bike Ride for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, beginning at Lock 20 in Marcy. The free event, which was rescheduled, will explore the history of the Erie Canal…
Boonville-Oneida County Fair announces six-day schedule
BOONVILLE — The Boonville-Oneida County Fair will return from Tuesday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 222 Schuyler St., for six days of agricultural competitions, grandstand entertainment, motorsports and family activities.
Cincinnati Creek to perform at Old Forge library
OLD FORGE — The Old Forge Library’s Gazebo Concert Series will continue at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, with a free performance by Cincinnati Creek at the library. The concert is part of the library’s summer music series and is…
Karaoke party at Jervis Library in Rome
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome has announced its upcoming events for the week of July 27, including a session on old technology on Tuesday, July 28 and a karaoke party on Friday, July 31.
Speedway plans “Cheers to 100 Years” festival to celebrate its centennial
The Town of Speedway is preparing to celebrate its centennial with the "Cheers to 100 Years" festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026, on Main Street.
Rome celebrates America 250 at Honor America Days parade; concert and fireworks tonight
ROME — For Tom Thomas, 2026 is not only America's 250th anniversary, it's also his 50th wedding anniversary.
Tickets on sale for Glow in the Park events at Fishers amphitheater
Tickets went on sale July 24, 2026, for the upcoming Glow in the Park events scheduled for Sept. 26, 2026, at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers, Indiana.
Rome Rotary to carry huge American flag in parade
ROME — Members of the Rome Rotary Club will carry a supersize American flag during Honor America Days events on Saturday, July 25, as part of the community’s observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The flag was provided by McCraith…