Great musical entertainment, children's games and kite flying, aeronautical displays, and ethnic foods compliment the early morning and late evening inflations. The Festival hosts internationally and nationally known Jazz artists as well as regional and local jazz artists from the Central New York area. The event features noontime concerts in Hanover Square throughout the week, jam sessions, after work concerts, jazz brunches, Hotel Syracuse ballroom concerts and main stage day-long concerts on the weekend in Clinton Square, in the heart of downtown Syracuse. All events are free and open to the public and feature a wide range of jazz styles including BeBop, Mainstream, Brazilian, Big Band, Contemporary, Vocalese, Traditional and New Orleans Brass Band Jazz. Farmers from throughout Central New York sell fresh, quality produce at the market, including fruit, vegetables, fish, meats, wines, dairy products, plants and flowers, baked goods, herbs, dried fruit and nuts.
Admission is free.
These popular concerts are free of charge. The blues mirror the heart and soul of the American people. An urban festival utilizing a dozen locations in the city of Syracuse, including the Hotel Syracuse, Clinton Square, plus a variety of clubs, restaurants and sites in and around Armory Square. Local performing arts groups include ethnic dancers, jazz, classical and popular music performances. Held every July at Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse.