Food Festival

New York State Food Festival

Featuring 38 Special on Wednesday, August 14, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Featuring

38 Special

August 14, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | FREE

 

Featuring the popular Empire State Plaza Farmer’s Market with dozens of food trucks and vendors. Entertainment kicks off at noon and will feature a headlining performance by 38 Special.

 

12:00 p.m.Rock VoicesLunchtime Music Stage
5:00 p.m.DJ Mr. CEOMain Stage
5:15 p.m.Caity GallagherMain Stage
5:45 p.m.Bluz House RockersMain Stage
6:45 p.m.DJ Mr. CEOMain Stage
7:25 p.m.38 SpecialMain Stage

 

38 Special

After more than four decades, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. At each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band's performance.

Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse.

With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and more – Timeless hits that remain a staple at radio, immediately recognizable from the first opening chord, and paving the way to their present-day touring regimen.
Portrait of 38 Special
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Food Vendors

 

Alaturco Mediterranean Grill Gyros, falafel, and other Mediterranean foods
Alima's CuisineWest African cuisine
Boozy MooAlcohol infused ice cream
Emack & Bolio'sIce cream
Flavors of LebanonMiddle Eastern and Greek foods
Given to FrySpecialty nachos and fries
Guido's Frozen DessertsItalian Ice
Home Sweet Home ConcessionsLemonade
It's A Utica ThingTraditional Utica Dishes
Jus KickBack RentalsPopcorn, lemonade, and more
Margarita CityBurritos, Tacos, Empanadas, and Peruvian foods
Menya Jiro RamenRamen
Mi CasaDominican fare
Neighborhood KitchenSandwiches, fries, and appetizers
Nothing Bundt CakesMini-bundt cakes
Oh Corn! Arepas and moreArepas
Precious MemoriesLemonade, Hawaiian Ice, and snacks
Pretty Bake ShopCookies and baked goods
Reggae Boy CaféCaribbean cuisine
Robles CateringMexican street tacos and Puerto Rican fare
Roy's CaribbeanCaribbean foods
Simply Caribbean FoodsCaribbean fare
The Plated PaletteGrilled cheese, quesadillas, wings, and more
The Skinny PancakeSweet and savory crepes
This Guy BitesPoke bowls, tacos, poutine, and more
THORN+ ROOTSCold pressed juices, smoothies, salads, and more
Times Square CateringAmerican fare
Tony's ConcessionsAmerican fare and snacks
Umami GalleryJapanese cuisine