New York State Blues Festival Extended! New dates!
New York State Blues Festival is excited to announce that this years event will be extending to 3 DAYS in Downtown Syracuse’s Clinton Square and has NEW DATES of THURSDAY JUNE 28 through SATURDAY JUNE 30. (changed from previously announced July 13 – 14) The annual festival is not only one of the regions longest running, going back all the way back to 1992, but is also one of the largest free blues events in the country. In addition to the traditional Friday and Saturday activities, this year’s event will kick off with a Thursday after work party from 5pm – 9pm in Clinton Square. Festival line-up and details coming soon!
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