2026 TASTE OF SYRACUSE RECAP
The 2026 Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse, presented by Tops Friendly Markets, was a tremendous success once again! Thousands of people came together to help us kick off the summer festival season in Central New York, celebrating the very best of our community in the heart of downtown Syracuse.
From delicious $2 samples offered by local restaurants and vendors to incredible performances across all three entertainment stages, festival-goers enjoyed a weekend filled with food, music, and fun. The event showcased the vibrant businesses, talent, and culture that make our region so special.
We were also honored to support two outstanding organizations, Feed Our Vets and Honor Flight Syracuse, raising awareness and funds to further their important missions.
Thank you for your support and partnership in helping bring this beloved community tradition to life. Your contribution played an important role in creating an unforgettable experience for thousands of attendees, and we are grateful for your commitment to making Taste of Syracuse possible.
RADIO:
Galaxy Media Partners ran over 3,900 radio spots across KROCK, TK99, Sunny 102 and all ESPN radio stations to promote the event with an additional 3,210 radio spots in our Utica market (radio stations including, KROCK Utica, Mix 102 and ESPN). PLUS, our Syracuse University Athletic spots which included 3 mentions each during 3 different SU Lacrosse games.
Below are a few examples of the radio spots that were ran.
TV:
Below are two examples of the spots that were ran by our friends at Sinclair (channel 3, 5 and CW6) to help promote the event.
BILLBOARD
The image below was used across the city of Syracuse to promote the event.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Below are a few examples of our social media posts leading up the event:
SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS:
Taste of Syracuse Facebook page had 1,153,000+ views
Taste of Syracuse Instagram page had 435,900+ views
Largest demographics: 35-44 (30.9%), 45-54 (23.6%)
*note our followers grew by 1,191 on Facebook
News/Press Coverage:
Below are additional few links regarding news/press coverage for the event.
Click HERE for “Taste of Syracuse heavyweights: The biggest food samples $2 can buy”
Click HERE for “What to know ahead of the Taste of Syracuse”
Click HERE for “Everything you need to know about Taste of Syracuse 2026 ($2 sample menu, music schedule)'“
Click HERE for “What to expect for Taste of Syracuse 2026”
WEBSITE STATISTICS:
WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS
Page Visits - 68K
Page Views - 119K
Top Cities:
Syracuse
Liverpool
Camillus
Baldwinsville
Manlius
ONSITE ACTIVATION:
So many great photos from our professional photographer- you can view the entire album here: Taste of Syracuse - 2026 - GTOPHOTO
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The 2026 Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse presented by Tops Friendly Markets was yet another huge hit for the Syracuse community. With practically perfect weather, we showed CNY how to kick off the summer! A huge thank you to everyone who helps make the Taste of Syracuse happen, it truly does take a village.
A special shout out to all of our sponsors as this would not be possible without the continued partnership with the Taste of Syracuse. Thank you to Summit Federal Credit Union, Tops Friendly Markets, VedaLeaf, Upstate Honda Dealers, J.W. Didado, Visit Syracuse, Onondaga Beverage, Ashley Lynn Winery, WellNow Urgent Care, Rentals to Go, A-verdi, Mess’s Fireworks, Kinney Drugs, Injured? Call Rich Hall, Dunkin’, Leafguard, NYS DOT, Soldier Solutions, Travel Resorts, Monster, School of Rock, Renewal by Andersen, Stellar Roofing and CNY Family Chiropractic!