SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 1990s alternative band Spin Doctors will headline the upcoming Taste of Syracuse event in early June in and around Clinton Square.
Spin Doctors will headline the event on Saturday night on the Sysco main state, and rock band Eve 6 will perform on the Washington Stage early Saturday evening as well, Galaxy Media, which organizes Taste of Syracuse, said in its Wednesday announcement.
The youth talent showcase will also return to Taste of Syracuse on Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Altogether, Taste of Syracuse will have non-stop music for two days featuring more than 26 bands and over 100 local musicians.
The event, described as “Central New York’s biggest food and music festival” will return for its 25th anniversary June 2 and June 3 in and around Clinton Square from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days. Admission is free. Those attending can sample items from local eateries for only $2.
Taste of Syracuse is sponsored by The Summit Federal Credit Union and presented by Tops Friendly Markets.
The Taste of Syracuse will collect donations for two charitable organizations, PEACE Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The Summit, Tops, and other sponsors and vendors will be working with the festival to raise money for the charities both days. All proceeds from activities at the Summit’s tent and the Tops tent will be donated to the charities.
“It’s hard to believe that we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Taste of Syracuse,” Carrie Wojtaszek, COO of Galaxy Media, said in a news release. “Time sure flies when you’re having fun. We stand by our message that no matter what you’re looking for, musically or food-wise, we truly can say we’ve got it at the Taste of Syracuse! We’re also thrilled to be raising awareness and funds for both PEACE Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. We’d like to thank The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets for their support. With help from our sponsors, we’re able to showcase this amazing event to the CNY community!”
Syracuse–based Galaxy Media says it offers digital solutions, experiential marketing, 13 radio stations based in Syracuse and Utica, and a sports-marketing department, per its website.