Shriners Bring the Circus to the
New York State Fairgrounds this Weekend
Syracuse Hoops Star C.J. Fair, Dallas Cowboys Legend Appear at Collectorsfest
Tigris Shrine Circus April 4 – 6
Trained animals, clowns, acrobats and more return to the Fairgrounds this weekend as the Tigris Shrine Circus takes place from Friday to Sunday. The circus is the main local fundraiser to support the worldwide work of the Shriners to provide medical care to children. Showtimes in the Toyota Coliseum are Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Tickets, priced at $13, are available at the door or online from www.tigrisshrinecircus.com. Advance sale tickets are available at Solvay Bank branches, Nichols Supermarket, Nojaims, Mazzye’s Meats, and Big M stores.
April 6th Collectorsfest Sports Memorabilia Show
Sports fans will enjoy the Collectorsfest Sports Memorabilia Show at the Horticulture Building from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Scores of vendors will offer all kinds of collectible items. In addition, former Syracuse University basketball star C.J. Fair will appear from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. to sign autographs for $15, and former Dallas Cowboys great Mel Renfro will sign autographs for $25 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Admission is $4, with children age 10 and under free. More information is available at cnypromotions.com.
April 6th Central New York Theatre Organ Society Annual Spring Concert
The Central New York Theatre Organ Society holds its annual spring concert Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Empire Theater of the Art and Home Center. Scott Foppiano will play the Syracuse Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. Tickets are $15 for adults, $2 for children.
The home of the Great New York State Fair is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. A year-round schedule of events is available on the Fair’s website.