Syracuse Nationals
Featured Events
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Syracuse Signature Showcase
The Syracuse Signature Showcase features 16 hand-picked standouts on display that event organizers feel need just a little bit more of the spotlight. They will be located in the Exposition Center building on the New York State Fairgrounds! The Syracuse Signature Showcase is invite-only high-end show circuit vehicles.
The Winfield Award will also be located inside the 133,000 square foot Expo building. See the top six cars personally selected by “The King of Customs” Gene Winfield who are competing for the coveted Winfield Award and $10,000!
Memories on Main Street
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The Memories on Main Street display inside the Horticulture Building showcases vehicles that are restored to original or very close to original form. Just as they would have left the dealerships. Many are "Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)" award winning vehicles. A number of these vehicles are from our local Oneida Lake AACA region. Be on the lookout for some survivor, unrestored vehicles and a collection of vintage, original looking bicycles presented by Syracuse Classic Bikes. This nostalgic element to our event is sure to bring 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!
Stay tuned for specific info regarding 2025!
Sponsored in part by Streetside Classics, RacingJunk.com and Dead Man’s Curve.
Syracuse Charity BrushFest
The 2024 Brushfest raised $80,562 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY and we are gearing up to raise more money next year!
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.
Stay tuned for specific info regarding the 2025 Charity Brushfest.
If you're interested in participating or donating items, please contact Paul Puzza at 845.590.7774
MOBILE DYNO MASTERS
Syracuse Nationals 2024 welcomes 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 to participate at a certain time, on a certain day, or would like more info, please reach out to Joe with Mobile Dyno Masters @ 315-286-7935.
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 Roundup!
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
Black Sea Tattoo and Piercing has signed on as the sponsor for the 2024 Backyard Build-Off! The Backyard Build-off is a contest within the OId Skool Rockabilly Round Up within the Syracuse Nationals. The Backyard Build-Off committee selects builders that spent the year creating a whole new vehicle out of just some old used car parts. Before and after pictures will be featured on our website! Vote for your favorite at the 2024 Backyard Build- off!
Stay tuned for info regarding the 2025 Backyard Buildoff!
To learn more about Black Sea Tattoo and Piercing, click here!
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 Roundup stage. Hundreds of dollars in cold hard cash will be awarded to the winners! Contestants can register at the Sparky's Rockabilly Roundup office Friday and Saturday.
No fee to register.
1st place wins $300
2nd place wins $200
3rd place wins $100
old skool round up auction
2024 Backyard Build-Off
Our four builders have spent the year creating a whole new vehicle out of some old parts for the 10th anniversary of the Backyard Build Off! Ben Bertrand, Felix and Aiden Ward, Nick Holmes and Tim Staring each built an entire car that will be showcased at the Syracuse Nationals and Rockabilly Round-up. Now it’s up to YOU to vote for your favorite! Votes will be taken & cast at the Rockabilly Round-up.
Backyard Build-Off
The “Before" pictures:
Aiden Ward and Felix Ward
Ben Bertrand
Tim Staring
Nick Holmes
Be sure to check out the annual Old Skool Rockabilly Round Up Auction for your chance to win your favorite vintage items!
Stay tuned for info regarding the 2025 Auction that will be held in the Rockabilly Round Up Barn.
Questions? Contact Mike Rothman at 315-256-2252 or dadluvskars@hotmail.com.
MODERN Muscle Sunday
Camaros, Mustangs, Chargers, Corvettes & More!
Regular Show Cars (1999 & Older Vehicles) are admitted all weekend… but SUNDAY ONLY all newer "Modern Muscle" vehicles are welcome. Registration costs $40 ($36 Syracuse Nationals Members) which includes 2 adult passes (children 12 and under are free). Modern Muscle vehicles will be evaluated before entry and can be turned away.
Mini Nationals
Located in the Center of Progress Building (North Wing) national aftermarket vendors, club displays, model vendors, hundreds of models on display.
Adult and Youth classes
Trophies for 1st - 3rd place
Special award for Best in Show
Entry to the contest is free!
Stay tuned for more info regarding the 2025 Mini Nationals!
For any questions call
Greg Mitchell 585-739-9112 or contact
Syracuse Nationals offices for more information at 800-753-3978
OPTIMUS PRIME REPLICA TRUCK
MADE A SPECIAL APPERRANCE IN 2024!
See Optimus on display each day in the Center of Progress Building.
HEAR OPTIMUS SPEAK:
Fri @ 1:30pm, 4:30pm
Sat @ 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm,
Sun @ 12pm
Disclaimer: Optimus does not transform, Decepticons may be lurking nearby & he needs to maintain his disguise in vehicle mode
Calling all Autobots!
Come check out the world’s first and only fan-built replica of the Optimus Prime® truck. An incredibly-executed copy of the unique big-rig first unveiled in Transformers: Age of Extinction!
Assembled with legal permission from Hasbro, this project was led by an ordinary dad for the soul purpose of inspiring his son. The owner travels across North America for great causes, including community events, Make-A-Wish, bully awareness school visits, and more.
Pictures don’t do it justice. You really have to see this magnificent vehicle up close and in person to appreciate it. The amount of intricate detail put into this rig far exceeds anything you’ve seen on the screen-used Optimus trucks. Everywhere you look there is something new or meaningful, including hidden messages, custom artwork, tribute graphics, props, audio projections of the original voice of Optimus Prime, and so much more!
BUMBLEBEE
BUMBLEBEE MADE A SPECIAL APPERRANCE IN 2024!
Fans got to check out the fan built, Bumblebee in the Center of Progress Building and got a FREE Bumblebee sticker!
Bumblebee enjoys seeing kids faces light up when they see a Transformer in real life. Bumblebee has won a lot of awards over the years including Best Transformer at Camaro Nationals in PA.
Bumblebee is built by Brian Barker from Niverville NY.
Car Corral and Swap Meet
STAY TUNED FOR 2025 INFO!
2024 Registration Info:
Registration will be ON-SITE ONLY. Enter Gate 7 and stop at white tent inside gate. No pre-registration. *USED ITEMS ONLY*
Registration and set-up hours:
Wednesday, July 17th - 8am to 8pm
Thursday, July 18th - 8am to 8pm
Note: Swap Meet vendors will not be allowed to set up after 8pm, July 18th. 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.
Women’s World
A collection of craft/family-oriented vendors and merchandise displays located in the Art & Homes Center
Don't forget to bring home a gift from the Syracuse Nationals from Women’s World!
Click on the link below to download the form or call 800-753-3978 for more info.
ANNUAL PARTICIPANT’S Picnic
STAY TUNED FOR INFO REGARDING THE 2025 PICINIC!
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.
Sponsored By:
Poker Run
STAY TUNED FOR INFO REGARDING THE 2025 POKER RUN!
2024 POKER RUN
Pre-game for the 2024 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!
Registration is $15 and starts at the Host Hotel (Embassy Suites next to Destiny USA) on Thursday July 18th from 8am to Noon. Poker Run takes place that Thursday from 10am to 4pm at the stop locations.
Embassy Suites
315.303.1650
311 Hiawatha Blvd Syracuse, NY 13204
Money prizes to be awarded at Sunday'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 Sunday inside the fairgrounds
Profits from the Poker Run will be donated to
GOLISANO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
No Prep RC Racing
syracuse classic bikes
Located in the Horticulture Building, Syracuse Classic Bikes will be on display as a part of our Memories On Main Street element.
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!
Scouting America Pinewood Derby
INFO REGARDING THE 2025 PINEWOOD DERBY WILL BE COMING SOON!
2024 Scouting America Pinewood Derby
Enter your pinewood derby car for $10.00 by clicking HERE.
To access rules for racing and how to purchase a pinewood derby car, click HERE.
Awards will be given out to the best-looking and fastest derby car. Check cars in between 8 AM and 10 AM. There will be two different groups of racers.
Group #1 ages 5-10 years old will race between age groups in single-elimination rounds starting at 10 AM and ending at Noon
Group #2 ages 11 years old and up will race in single-elimination rounds starting at 12:30 PM and ending at 2 PM
Awards will be announced at 3 PM
Spectators are welcome to watch anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM!