4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (283+ words) Boy Scouts still play a hands-on role today, preparing the festival's iconic apple pies, a tradition that links this year's 60th anniversary back to those original 1965 volunteers. More than 20 food vendors round out the festival grounds alongside the pies, and organizers…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (970+ words) Nearly 98,000 people packed the New York State Fair on Saturday, pushing attendance for the first 11 days of the 2026 fair to 792,165 as the event heads into its final Sunday with Robin Thicke, family programming, competitions and dozens of demonstrations on the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (675+ words) The New York State Fair is heading into Monday after a strong weekend that brought more than 208,000 people through the gates, including the fair’s largest single-day crowd since 2019. Saturday drew 114,644 people, up sharply from 88,060 on the comparable day in 2025. Another…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (82+ words) Step back into a defining decade and rediscover Rochester as it looked and lived during the 1980s. This curated gallery of rare photographs captures everyday life, shifting culture and the places that... The images above offer a vivid snapshot of Rochester…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (211+ words) FLIP Fabrique, Aloft, Big Teeth Collective and Circus EVO headline the free outdoor lineup at Parcel 5 and Gibbs Street. Get all the top news & discounts for Central New York & beyond. No password required. The main events will be supported by…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (402+ words) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to visit DEC’s engaging exhibits at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Fair runs through Monday, Sept. 7. “DEC’s footprint at the New York State…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (736+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to what’s happening around the Rochester area this weekend. You can see more upcoming events in our community calendar. The 121st annual German Festival kicked off on Friday, bringing authentic German food, beer, and music to the…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (129+ words) New York State Fair officials are defending new security rules that will prohibit most vehicle traffic inside the fairgrounds from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., according to WSYR. Fair Director Julie LaFave said the changes are intended to prevent vehicles from getting too close…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (366+ words) New York-based rock band, Platinum Moon will perform Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series in Galva, a news release says. Platinum Moon is known for their energetic musical blend of modern and classic rock. This group has…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (308+ words) Few things are more synonymous with the Fourth of July in America than fireworks. As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, several communities in the Rochester region are planning to cap July 4 festivities with an explosion of peonies, chrysanthemums and willows…...