bASO Event details

The Big Apple Shoot Out • July 23–26, 2026 • NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY • Appaloosa & All Breed Horse Show • The Show That Celebrates Every Spot — BASO

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The Big Apple Shoot Out • July 23–26, 2026 • NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY • Appaloosa & All Breed Horse Show • The Show That Celebrates Every Spot — BASO ***

Big Apple Shoot Out 2026
Event Details

Event Dates July 23–26, 2026 NYS Fairgrounds • Syracuse, NY

2026 Judges

We are pleased to welcome this year’s Big Apple Shoot Out judges.

  • Lori Gordon
  • Melissa Tucker
  • Doug Mileham

Event Timeline

Key dates, arrival details, show start times, and weekend highlights for 2026.

📬 Pre-Registration Information

Pre-registrations, stall reservations, and payments are preferred by this date to help us plan ahead.

  • Stalls are $85 each before July 1.
  • Stalls are $95 each after July 1.
  • Stall fees become non-refundable after July 1.

🚛 Arrival Kicks Off the Fun

Move-in begins at noon. Time to unload, settle in, organize the stalls, and make the fairgrounds feel like home for the weekend.

Please enter the fairgrounds through Gate 2, where you'll check in with security before turning right toward the barns. The check-in location is our event office, located at the main barn entrance near the Coliseum. Pick up your packets, stall assignments, and get ready for a great weekend!

Day 1 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

Show starts at 12:00 PM. The weekend officially begins, horses are ready, riders are focused, and the Big Apple Shoot Out is underway.

Day 2 – Friday, July 24, 2026 Show starts at 7:30 AM. Sangria Social follows after classes are completed.

🏆 Full Show Day

A full day of showing begins bright and early. Cheer each other on, enjoy the classes, and make the most of the day.

🍷 Sangria Social

Stick around after classes for the Sangria Social, a relaxed evening to unwind, visit, and enjoy the Big Apple community.

Day 3 – Saturday, July 25, 2026 Show starts at 7:30 AM. Angel Wings follows after classes are completed.

🏆 Full Show Day

Another full day in the ring. Bring your best, cheer loudly, and enjoy a packed day of Big Apple Shoot Out fun.

👼 Angel Wings

Angel Wings takes center stage Saturday night after classes, with costumes, community spirit, and plenty of Big Apple tradition.

🚐 Departure Information

As we wrap up an amazing weekend, all campers must be off the grounds by 11:00 PM Sunday evening.

Please pack carefully, clean your area, and help us keep the venue beautiful by leaving your space just as you found it, or even better.

We hope you head home with great memories, new friends, and a whole lot of ribbons. We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2027!