State Fair suggests Saturday crowds use park-and-ride shuttles as parking lots are nearly full

NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) – On the first Saturday of the 2024 New York State Fair, fairground parking lots are filling up quickly, so State Fair officials are suggesting visitors use shuttles.

State Fair organizers report that the Brown, Pink and Gray parking lots have been full since Saturday afternoon, and the Orange and Willis Avenue lots are nearly full. In short, on-site parking may be tight.

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Leaders recommend using Centro’s park-and-ride options with departures from Downtown Syracuse, Long Branch Park and Destiny USA. Free round-trip transportation is also available from Fulton and Oswego.

The Centro service to the fairgrounds runs daily from 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. The return service runs until 11:15 p.m. The fare is $1 for adults and $0.50 for seniors, children ages 6 to 9, and people with disabilities. Children under 6 ride free.

Parking at the Park and Ride locations is free. Centro provides further information on its website.

Visit the Oswego County website for more information about its shuttles to Fulton and Oswego.

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