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Saturday, June 01, 2013  Die hard fans of The Wizard of Oz followed the yellow brick road into Chittenango today, discovering the roots of the great and powerful oz at Oz-stravaganza.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Thousands of people were out enjoying southern music, crawfish and some much needed sunshine at the annual crawfish festival at Clinton Square in Syracuse. This was all to benefit a worthy cause.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Crawfish Festival on Saturday and Dunn Tire Mountain Goat Run on Sunday will have a few roads in downtown Syracuse closed this weekend.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  It started with two local film makers wanting to paint a picture of Syracuse in its defining moment. Now the film "King Lee" is coming to the Palace theater for a private premiere.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Irish Dancers at this year's Bob Gabor CNY Feis Irish Dance Festival will have a chance to help the family of one of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  It's a chance to see country music sensations Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker, Love & Theft, Kellie Pickler and more. If you like country music and live in Central New York, block out July 12 through July 14 and bring your cowboy boots for NY Country Jam at the Fairgrounds.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  A pianist trains himself to play again after losing three fingers in a tragic accident.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  The Everson Museum of Art's Festival of Trees is celebrating its 27th anniversary this year, running through December 9th.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Hundreds of wine, cheese and chocolate lovers gathered at the Horticulture Building at the State Fairgrounds Saturday, attending the Wine and Chocolate Festival.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Wine, beer, cheese, mustard, olives and other foods highlighted the Pride of New York Harvest Fest at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, as about 50 of New York's small businesses gave the public a taste of their products.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  When Mother Nature hands you frozen lemons, turn them into frozen lemonade and sell it.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  A little mud, a brisk breeze, the smell of apple fritters and the colors of fall made up Lafayette Apple Festival this weekend, as thousands came out to enjoy not only the rides and the games, but the tasty apple treats as well.

Sunday, September 30, 2012  The Syracuse Festival of Races celebrated its 20th anniversary Sunday morning.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Oswego's Harborfest is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The event features music, food, and a variety of vendors.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The annual Arts and Crafts Festival runs 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday near Columbus Circle. It gives patrons a chance to connect with artists from all over the United States and Canada.