Syracuse.com - Gun and ski shows set for this weekend at New York State Fairgrounds

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The annual fall gun show hosted by the New York State Arms Collectors Association and the annual fall ski and snowboard sale are being held.

Two events are scheduled this weekend at the state Fairgrounds in Geddes that should appeal to the shooting and skiing crowds.

The annual fall gun show hosted by the New York State Arms Collectors Association is set for Saturday and Sunday in the Center of Progress Building

Show organizers tout it as "the biggest show" in the state, and note this year it's celebrating its 50th anniversary in Syracuse.

"More than 1,000 tables featuring things for sale, exhibits and displays will be provided by our collectors and dealers from all over the United States and Canada," said Sandy Ackerman, the show's manager.

Admission is $6 per day, $5 for senior citizens and children under 12, with parents, free. The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Mike Quirk, right, and 5- year-old son,Nathan Quirk, skiing last winter at Song Mountain, Preble, Dick Blume | [email protected] 

If firearms aren't your fancy, check out the annual fall ski and board sale set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Horticulture Building.

The show is being sponsored by major ski and snowboard shops in Central and Western New York, local ski and snowboard resorts and a number of ski and snowboard companies.

Admission is free. The show is scheduled for 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The event will feature more than 2,000 items priced under $99. In addition, there will be a trade-in booth where persons can bring in old items and receive a credit to use at the sale.

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