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With the Great New York State Fair less than a week away, there are plenty of weekend events to see and enjoy, either priming your mind and legs for the days ahead or simply avoiding the festivities. Hey, it’s not for everyone. Regardless of the opinion, the best is what’s around every weekend in central New York. Festivities include the annual notables Chenango Blues Fest, Syracuse Bacon Festival and Ridgestock. Enjoy a silent disco party in Hanover Square, a fundraiser for Go Red for Women and other fundraisers. Get a new tattoo and then check out some live music — there is plenty of it. Whatever you choose, have a great time. After all, it will be snowing soon.

Eclectic Options

Madison Bouckville Antique Week Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 E Main St, Norwich | (315) 686-5789 When: Friday, Aug. 18 – Sunday, Aug. 20 Cost: $7/day Upstate New York Tattoo Convention Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Oncenter Convention Center, 800 S. State St. When: Friday, Aug. 18 – Sunday, Aug. 20 Cost: $19/day, $39/3-day pass

Festivals

Chenango County Blues Fest Friday | 6 p.m. Saturday | 11 a.m. Where: Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 E Main St, Norwich | (607) 334-1400 When: Friday, Aug. 18 – Saturday, Aug. 19 Cost: $25/advance, $30/DOS Faery & Earth Festival Where: Historic Thompson Park, Watertown | (315) 387-3707 When: Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cost: Free admission, canned and nonperishable food items accepted Syracuse Bacon Festival Where: Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park, 3832 Long Branch Road, Liverpool | (315) 472-3507, (315) 675-8321 When: Saturday, Aug. 19 Cost: Free admission Blueberry Jam Feat. Root Shock, Count Blastula, Phil Petroff & Natural Fact, Ron Spencer Band and Boots n’ Shorts  Where: Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia | (315) 662-3355 When: Saturday, Aug. 19 | 11 a.m. Cost: Free Ridgestock Feat. Canned Heat, Professor Louie and the Crowmatix, The Barndogs, Grupo Pagan, Jamie Notarthomas Band and several more. Where: The Ridge Tavern, 1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango | (315) 430-3307 When: Saturday, Aug. 19 | 2 p.m. Cost: $30/advance, $35/DOS Jazz on the Lawn Feat. Jumpin’ Joe’s Jazz Band, Dave Hanon’s Cookbook, Grupo Pagan Lite and ESP with Kirsten Tegtmeyer Where: Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles | (315) 685-3405 When: Sunday, Aug. 20 | 1 – 6 p.m. Cost: Free

Fun Raisers

Silent Disco Party Fundraiser for Go Red for Women Where: Hanover Square, Downtown Syracuse | (315) 728-7542 When: Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6 – 10 p.m. Cost: Free, donations appreciated Mike Secreti Benefit Where: Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, 7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool When: Saturday, Aug. 5 | 2 – 8 p.m. Cost: $10/donation Willow Bay 5K Run & Walk for Women Where: Sharkey’s Bar & Grill, 7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool | (315) 638-9662 When: Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9 a.m. Cost: $20/advance, $25/DOS, $45/preferred seating, $75/VIP 5K Trail Run Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus | (315) 473-1350 When: Saturday, Aug. 5 | 8:30 a.m. Cost: $35

Music: CNY Noisemakers

Marion Meadows w/Funky Jazz Band Where: Attilio’s, 700 N. Salina St. | (315) 479-JAZZ When: Thursday, Aug. 17 | 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission Tanksley Where: Otro Cinco, 206 S. Warren St. | (315) 422-6876 When: Thursday, Aug. 17 | 10 p.m. Cost: Free admission Vaporeyes Plus Lord Electro Where: Funk N Waffles, 307 S. Clinton St.  When: Friday, Aug. 18 | 10 p.m. Cost: $10/ages 21 and older, $15/ages 18 and older

Music: National Acts

Kevin Costner & Modern West Where: The Event Center at Turning Stone Casino, Thruway Exit 33, Verona | (877) 833-SHOW When: Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. Cost: $39, $49, $64, $85 Taking Back Sunday Plus Every Time I Die and All Get Out Where: F.X. Matt Brewing Company, 830 Varick St., Utica | (315) 422-3511 When: Friday, Aug 18 | 7 p.m. Cost: $26/advance, $30/DOS Clyde McPhatter’s Drifters Where: Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr., Clayton | (315) 686-2200 When: Friday, Aug. 18 | 7:30 p.m. Cost: $37.50, $42.50

Sports

Syracuse Chiefs All games are played at NBT Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Dr. | (315) 474-7833 Promotion: SU Athletics Appreciation Night / Dollar Thursday Opponent: Durham Bulls When: Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6:35 p.m. Cost: $8-$14/adults, $6-$12/seniors, children, free-$12/military   Promotion: Racing Presidents / Lockheed Martin Family Night / Fireworks Opponent: Indianapolis Indians When: Friday, Aug. 18 | 7:05 p.m. Cost: $8-$14/adults, $6-$12/seniors, children, free-$12/military Promotion: Racing Presidents / Thurman Munson Bobblehead Giveaway Opponent: Indianapolis Indians When: Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7:05 p.m. Cost: $8-$14/adults, $6-$12/seniors, children, free-$12/military Promotion: Kids Run the Bases / Fox Fall Fanfest / Family Sunday Opponent: Indianapolis Indians When: Sunday, Aug. 20 | 1:05 p.m. Cost: $8-$14/adults, $6-$12/seniors, children, free-$12/military Auburn Doubledays All games are played at Falcon Park, 30 N. Division St., Auburn. | (315) 255-2489 Promotion: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Night Opponent: Williamsport Crosscutters When: Thursday, Aug. 17 | 7:05 p.m. Cost: $6-$9 Promotion: H.E.A.L. Night Opponent: Williamsport Crosscutters When: Friday, Aug. 18 | 7:05 p.m. Cost: $6-$9 Promotion: Domestic Violence Awareness Night Opponent: State College Spikes When: Saturday, Aug. 19 | 6:05 p.m. Cost: $6-$9 Promotion: All Ability Day / Bring a Book Opponent: State College Spikes When: Sunday, Aug. 20 | 2:05 p.m. Cost: $6-$9

Weather Forecast

(Subject to change, of course.) THURSDAY Temperature: 81 degrees / 68 degrees Conditions: Big clouds in the sky. The view is incredible. FRIDAY Temperature: 84 degrees / 68 degrees Conditions: Huge raindrops. They’re gonna be massive. SATURDAY Temperature: 80 degrees / 63 degrees Conditions: It’s going to rain in the morning. SUNDAY  Temperature: 80 degrees / 62 degrees Conditions: No climate change since Saturday. It’s gonna be beautiful. Pssst. Hey, you. Would you like to receive this event listing in advance? It costs you nothing, and there are sometimes exclusive giveaways. To sign up to our Inside/Out newsletter, click the image below: [fbcomments url="" width="100%" count="on"]