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2571 Higby Road
Frankfort, NY 13340

From the East

Take the New York State thruway (I 90) to Exit 30 (Herkimer/Mohawk). Take left from the exit ramp, then an immediate right onto Route 5 S westbound. Approximately 6 miles exit to the Frankfort Fairgrounds exit.

From the West

Take the New York State thruway (I 90) to Exit 31 (Utica). Follow signs to Genesee Street South. Follow the road signs to route 5S east. (After approximately 1 mile you will be directed to bear to the right onto "5S and Broad Street". Then another 1/2 mile to turn left onto Route 5 S eastbound). Then proceed east about 8 miles to the exit for the Frankfort Fairgrounds.

From the North

Take Routes 8/12 South to Route 5 S eastbound approximately 9 miles to the Frankfort Fairgrounds exit.

From the South

Take Route 8/12 North to route 5 S eastbound approximately 9 miles to the Frankfort Fairgrounds exit.

Distance to Frankfort

City/TownMilesTime
Albany 85 1 hr 25 min
Amsterdam 54 55 min
Binghamton 99 2 hr 10 min
Buffalo 220 3 hr 38 min
Cooperstown 31 55 min
New York City 231 3 hr 51 min
Norwich 59 1 hr 16 min
Oneonta 49 1 hr 24 min
Rochester 145 2 hr 19 min
Rome 25 36 min
Saratoga 81 1 hr 38 min
Schenectady 68 1 hr 10 min
Syracuse 64 1 hr 9 min
Utica 10 14 min
Watertown 125 2 hr 8 min

Festival Dates
News
Aug. 12th, 2008
GAIF Photo Contest Winners Announced

Aug. 5th, 2008
Rain Can't Dampen Spirits at GAIF 2008

Aug. 4th, 2008
Winners announced for inaugural GAIF Ranger Run 5k

Aug. 4th, 2008
Mohawk Valley Frasers Take Both Divisions at GAIF Bagpipe Competition

Aug. 3rd, 2008
GAIF Raffle Winners


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