Monday, February 16, 2009

Syracuse Winterfest


Syracuse Winterfest is on and a chillingly good time. The 12-day festival is going on until February 22nd and gives Central New Yorkers something to celebrate between the long stretch between New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day.

Bob Geraci, Onondaga County parks commissioner, wants to highlight Syracuse as a winter destination. This intention has kept Winterfest going strong for the past twenty years.

Winterfest gives people a chance to get out of their homes and trade in snow, ice and cold for snow-shoes, sledding, treasure hunt and the chili cook-off in Clinton Square.

Museums and public libraries are also participating in Winterfest, spreading the activities from downtown to all over Onondaga County.

A variety of events for all ages including food and tastings, drink, music, games, indoor and outdoor activities. Signature events include the culinary cruise, chili and chowder cook-offs, wing walk, human dog sled race, Hammond jammin', vintage winterfest and kids fest. Most events are free.

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