Syracuse Nationals
Featured Events
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Syracuse Signature Showcase
The Syracuse Signature Showcase proudly presents a collection of exceptional, hand-selected vehicles that deserve a little extra time in the spotlight. These standout cars will be showcased in the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds and are part of an invite-only display of top-tier, high-end show circuit vehicles.
Inside the expansive 133,000-square-foot Expo Center, you’ll also find the Gene Winfield Legacy Award exhibit w/ the Select Six hand picked vehicles competing for $10,000, Charity Brush Fest, TV/Movie Cars & Celebrities.
Memories on Main Street
Step into the Science and Industry building to experience the "Memories on Main Street" display, a thoughtfully curated showcase of vehicles restored to their original or near-original glory. Many of these exceptional automobiles are award winners from the prestigious Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), with several hailing from the local Oneida Lake AACA region.
Don't miss the chance to marvel at a selection of survivor, unrestored vehicles. This nostalgic feature of the event promises to transport you BACK IN TIME!
More info can be found on the AACA website OR find them on Facebook!
Nitro Row
powered by Streetside Classics
Nitro Row brings nitro and methanol burning monsters to life at the Syracuse Nationals!
Some of the most famous….and loudest….nostalgia drag cars in the country are parked near the Expo Center building in an area dubbed “Nitro Row”
They’ll fire up the fire breathing motors at set times throughout the weekend so you can hear and feel the insane power!
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY TIMES TBD
Sponsored in part by Streetside Classics, RacingJunk.com and Dead Man’s Curve.
Syracuse Charity BrushFest
The 2025 Brushfest raised $94,178 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY and we are gearing up to raise more money in 2026!
Check out the Syracuse Charity Brushfest at the Syracuse Nationals to see the best pinstripe and airbrush artists from all over the world in action! Items sold from the Brushfest benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Central New York.
Pinstriping and Lettering available for purchase on personal items on-site all 3 days. Brushfest is located in the Expo Center.
Auction Schedule is TBD on Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2026 (All Auctions are located inside the Expo Center)
If you're interested in participating or donating items, please contact Paul Puzza at 845.590.7774
Proudly sponsored by:
MOBILE DYNO MASTERS
Located in the Midway Lot, next to Pro-Street Alley, our friends at Mobile Dyno Masters will be on site all 3 days giving participants an opportunity to see what their machine is really made of!
Guests will have the ability to get their vehicle on the Dyno and test their strength. Opportunities will be on a “First come/First served” basis each day starting at 8am (Fees apply).
Mobile Dyno Masters will also be hosting a “Top Dog” tournament for ALL vehicles who participate! With 3 classes of qualification... Pump Gas Naturally Aspirated, Race Gas Naturally Aspirated (includes E85) , and Power Adders (Turbo-Pro Charger- NOS) participants and event guest are sure to be excited for this challenge. Awards given to “Top Dog” in each class.
If you would like to pre-register, sign up online HERE. If you would like more info, please reach out to Joe with Mobile Dyno Masters @ 315-286-7935.
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Sparky’s Rockabilly Round-up
The Biggest & Coolest Rockabilly Show in the Northeast!
Bring Your Ride to the Syracuse Nationals and Hang with Other Old Skoolers at Sparky's Rockabilly Round-Up!
Formerly known as the “Old Skool Roundup”, Sparky’s Rockabilly Round-up is the place to be for Rat Rods or Old Skool cars. Come check out the live music, awards, and more in the Beef Barn!
Pin-Up Girl Contest
Be a part the biggest pin up contest in the Northeast. The pin-up girl contest takes place on Saturday afternoon on the Sparky's Rockabilly Round-Up stage. Hundreds of dollars in cold hard cash will be awarded to the winners! Contestants can register at the Sparky's Rockabilly Round-Up office Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
No fee to register.
1st place wins $300
2nd place wins $200
3rd place wins $100
Be sure to check out the annual Sparky’s Rockabilly Round-Up Auction for your chance to win your favorite vintage items and raise money for a local charity! The auction will take place in the Beef Barn on Saturday.
This year’s auction will benefit In My Father’s Kitchen.
Questions? Contact Mike Rothman at 315-256-2252 or dadluvskars@hotmail.com.
sparky’s rockabilly round-up auction
Backyard Built-Off
The Backyard Built-off is a contest within Sparky’s Rockabilly Round Up within the Syracuse Nationals. The BACKYARD BUILT-OFF committee will select vehicles built out of old used car parts to feature on display. Awards will be given out for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place with cash awards
MODERN Muscle ELITE
Camaros, Mustangs, Chargers, Corvettes & More!
Regular Show Cars (2001 & Older Vehicles) are admitted anywhere on grounds… but we have curated 150+ MODERN MUSCLE ELITE vehicles to be on display in a special area! This is an INVITE ONLY area of hand selected vehicles on display behind the Tully’s draft house (Gate 12).
Click HERE for more info on the invite only Modern Muscle Elite section at the Syracuse Nationals!
Mini Nationals
Located in the Center of Progress Building national aftermarket vendors, club displays, model vendors, hundreds of models on display.
MINI NATIONALS MODEL CAR CONTEST
15 CLASSES - Adult and Youth
Trophies for 1st - 3rd place
Special award for Best in Show (Awards will be held TBD)
Entry to the contest is free! (Entry deadline is TBD)
Questions regarding the Model Car Contest, please email or call Chuck Jorgensen at styrenebender@gmail.com or 315-466-9811.
Click HERE for additional updates on our Syracuse Mini Nationals Model Car Contest on Facebook!
Interested Vendors, please email Patty Strait at patty@syracusenationals.com for vendor contract and other information.
Any other questions? Contact Syracuse Nationals offices for more information at 800-753-3978.
Eagle Performance Engine giveaway
Thank you to our friends at Eagle Performance for sponsoring the 2025 Engine Giveaway!
All show cars will have a “Eagle Performance” raffle ticket in their registration packet. Raffle tickets can be submitted to the Eagle Performance booth in Chevy Court for your chance to win! The winning raffle ticket will be pulled at 1:15pm on SATURDAY at the Eagle Performance booth.
For more details on the LS376/480 Engine, click HERE!
RETURING TO THE SYRACUSE NATIONALS IN 2026
Pro Street Alley is a celebration of Pro Street Vehicles. A Pro Street vehicle is a custom street car or truck that's built to resemble a Pro Stock drag racing vehicle. These vehicles were very popular back in the 80's and 90's. Also known as a back half or tubbed cars, they also have huge rear tires. Pro Street vehicles are close in appearance to vehicles used in drag racing while remaining street-legal. Many also have superchargers, turbos, or are nitrous oxide injected. They are known for big engines and fat tires. If you have a Pro Street vehicle, please join us!! We will have a special area to park together and will be doing a cruise thru the fairgrounds. We will also be awarding the favorite 3 spectacular picked trophies and special windshield decals for Pro Street vehicles signed up. We are located in the Midway Lot between the Dynomasters Dyno and Nitro Row.
Click HERE to sign up on our Facebook Page!
Proudly Sponsored by:
PRO STREET ALLEY
TV / MOVIE COLLECTION
1981 Delorian from “back to the future”
Signed by the cast. More info coming soon.
ECTO-1 replica from 1984 “ghostbusters”
Original replica from the movie. More info coming soon.
KITT from “knight rider”
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from the 1980’s TV series. Barris Kustom, previously owned by famous movie-car builder George Barris - signed by David Hasselhoff and cast.
Proudly Sponsored by:
Car Corral and Swap Meet
The Car Corral / Swap Meet is now located in the original location - in front of the Expo Center in the paved lot!
Registration Info:
Registration will be ON-SITE ONLY. Enter Gate 7 and stop at white registration tent in the Grey Lot. No pre-registration. *USED ITEMS ONLY*
Registration and set-up hours:
Tuesday, July 14th - 8am to 8pm
Wednesday, July 15th - 8am to 8pm
Note: Swap Meet vendors will not be allowed to set up after 8pm, July 15th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Trailers are not allowed on the show grounds during show hours (8am to 6pm). If a car or large item is sold that needs to be moved, you must do so after show hours.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Pricing:
$75 per 9' x 18' space (standard parking lot space)
1 space = 1 weekend pass
2 or more spaces = 2 weekend passes
Additional weekend passes can be purchased for $55
Note: If your car corral vehicle or merchandise must remain on a trailer, you will need to purchase additional space to accommodate the trailer. All items must fit within the space purchased. NO EXCEPTIONS.
BURNOUT NATIONALS
OFFICIAL BURNOUT COMPETITION AND AFTER PARTY OF THE 2026 SYRACUSE NATIONALS!
The BURNOUTS are coming to ‘Cuse this year! The Burnout Nationals are happening Saturday, July 16th, 2026 at ESTA Safety Park Dragstrip in Cicero, NY (25 minutes from the Fairgrounds) as the official after party of the Syracuse Nationals (gates open at 4:30pm)!
Syracuse Nationals ticket holders click HERE and use code “Syracuse” to save 10% at checkout.
Women’s World
Now located inside the Center of Progress building, Women’s World features a collection of craft/family-oriented vendors and merchandise displays. Don't forget to bring home a gift from the Syracuse Nationals from Women’s World!
Looking to be a vendor inside Women’s World? Click on the link below to download the form or call 800-753-3978 for more info.
free PARTICIPANT’S Picnic
Wednesday july 15th join us for the participant’s picnic!
Located one mile East of Interstate 81. Exit #31 on Bartell Rd.
Just follow the signs!
Only 25 minutes from the Fairgrounds on beautiful Oneida Lake.
Click Here for a map of the area
Admission to park is FREE and so is the food (while supplies last) with your Syracuse Nationals Show Car confirmation or show credentials. You MUST have a registered Show Car in order to enter.
Poker Run
Money prizes to be awarded at Saturday's stage event at Chevy Court inside the Fairgrounds
Best Hand: $100.00
Second & Third Best Hands: $50.00
Winners list to be posted at the SAVES Auto booth Saturday inside the fairgrounds
Profits from the Poker Run will be donated to
GOLISANO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
The Poker Run is sponsored by the Oneida Lake Region Antique Automobile Club of America. For more Poker Run info call Jim Smith at (315)878-6188
Join US FOR THE 2026 POKER RUN!
Pre-game for the 2026 Syracuse Nationals with the Poker Run! Participants travel from location to location, picking up playing cards along the way. Once all cards are collected, the best hand wins!
Locations TBD - more info coming soon!
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C10 INVASION
C10 Invasion is coming back to the Syracuse Nationals in 2026!
This area is dedicated to all classic full size GM trucks and SUV’s. Pickups, Blazer/Jimmy, Suburbans, lowered, lifted, stock, 4x4, 2WD, we love ‘em all!
In 2025 we had over 200 trucks participate! The passion for these classic trucks runs all throughout the nation.
Shout out to C10 Club NY for coordinating – hit them up on the facebook group for roll call “C10 Invasion at Syracuse Nationals”
SHNOW MOTORSPORTS
Shnow Motor Sports will be collaborating with Monster Energy and Big Indian Motorsports to display at the Syracuse Nationals!
LOCATION: OUTSIDE EXPO CENTER NEXT TO MONSTER ENERGY BOOTH
THE WALL OF DEATH
back in 2026!
The American Motor Drome Company Wall of Death is returning to the 2026 Syracuse Nationals with FREE shows every hour all 3 days of the event. Each show is approximately 20 minutes long, performed by multiple riders on antique American machines. In addition to the machines ridden inside, they also display on and in front of the stage several more wall machines for the public to view close-up.
The American Motor Drome Company Wall of Death is the largest and most traditional of only 3 Wall of Death shows traveling in the US today.
Special thanks to the Dunham Hall Family for their support in bringing the Wall of Death back to the Syracuse Nationals!
Lowrider Experience
back IN 2026
Roll out to the second annual LOWRIDER EXPERIENCE at Syracuse Nationals!
(Supported by Lowrider Magazine)
Located in the Horticulture Building, this unique element to the show highlights all things LOW. From classic Impalas, Monte Carlos, and Cadillacs to custom motorcycles and lowrider bicycles. On display all 3 days, this exciting new experience will be filled with eye candy sure to grab the attention of fans old and new.
Interested in registering your ride??? Connect with the official Facebook group click HERE or email badger@syracusenationals.com
*Indoor and outdoor space available. Clubs welcome!
syracuse classic bikes
Syracuse Classic Bikes will be located in the Horticulture Building!
This collection of vintage, antique cruisers, muscle, fat tire, middle weight, early BMX, and even lowrider bicycles is sure to strike a nostalgic nerve with almost everyone.
To check out more or join the club, find their group on Facebook HERE!
More info coming soon…