Directions & Hours
Directions
The Empire Expo Center, home of the New York State Fair, is immediately adjacent to Route 690 just West of Syracuse. It is easily accessible from the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90) from the West and East, and from Route 81, North and South. Just follow the signs to the Fairgrounds once you enter the Syracuse area.
Our street address is: 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, New York 13209
Our GPS coordinates are: 43.073857,-76.215708
- From the West – Buffalo / Rochester Area
Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90 East) to Exit 39, then follow Rt. 690 East. - From the East – Albany / Utica Area
Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90 West) to Exit 34A, follow Rt. 481 South, then follow Rt. 690 West. - From the North – Watertown Area
Take Interstate 81 South into Syracuse to Exit 22. Follow Bear Street (Rt. 298) to Rt. 690 West. - From the South – Binghamton / Cortland Area
Take Interstate 81 North into Syracuse, then follow Rt. 690 West. - From the New York City / Downstate Area
Take best route to Binghamton, N.Y. then take Interstate 81 North into Syracuse, then follow Rt. 690 West.
How else can I get to the Fair?
View the Centro Park-N-Ride Fair bus service schedule , or contact Amtrak for information about train service during the 2013 New York State Fair.
Hours
- Gates open at 8:00am
- Buildings are open 10:00am-10:00pm
- The Midway is open 10:00am until 12:00 midnight except on Labor Day when it closes at 10:00pm. (closing time subject to change without notice)
