The 2019 Christkindl Market in Canandaigua, NY is reminiscent of the old traditional open-air Christmas markets throughout Europe. The Christkindl Market is held at the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, a historic home built and owned by the US Postmaster General under Thomas Jefferson. At Christkindl Market, enjoy the charm of a quaint, historic village […]
Santa’s back!!! Christmas portraits with the best Santa ever!
These are not your average Santa photos! Don’t miss out on your chance to have your child’s portrait taken with the best Santa ever! Forget about getting the same ho-hum(bug) children’s portraits with a cheesy Santa (you know, some guy in a fake beard). You have to check out the Santa Claus at Chesler Photography […]
October Events | Foliage & Fall Festivals
October in New York is a beautiful time. There are plenty of weekend activities and fun things to do in the Fall in the Finger Lakes. Along with leaf peeping scenic drives to view the spectacular fall foliage in the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes, there are many harvest festivals, events and things to […]
Remedy @ Finger Lakes Casino
Live music schedule at Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack Club Remedy nightclub. Do you like Finger Lakes Casinos? Live Horse Racing? Live Music and Entertainment? If you travel through the Finger Lakes, stop and visit the Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track casino in Farmington, NY. Easily accessible from the New York State Thruway, the […]
Ring of Fire – Canandaigua & Keuka
The Ring of Fire is held on Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake the Saturday before Labor Day each year. (Hoeoye Lake and Conesus Lake holds their Ring of Fire celebrations on Fourth of July weekend) Ring of Fire marks the unofficial end to summer in the Finger Lakes. The celebration starts at 9 p.m. on […]
St. Mary’s Festival 2019 – Canandaigua
St Mary’s Festival, Canandaigua, NY The Annual St. Mary’s Festival in Canandaigua, NY is fun for adults and children of all ages. The festival features carnival rides, food, games, cake auction and raffles. There is also a giant lawn sale, pancake breakfast and chicken BBQ. All proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s School. Gigantic Lawn Sale […]
Naples Grape Festival 2019
2019 Naples Grape Festival September 21 – 22, 2019 The Naples Grape Festival is held in Naples, NY, a delightful little town located in Naples Valley at the south end of Canandaigua Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State, right in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. Every September, this […]
CMAC concerts 2019 schedule
CMAC concert schedule 2019 CMAC Performing Arts Center, the Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, formerly known as the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center (FLPAC) is an outdoor concert venue on the grounds of Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) in beautiful Canandaigua, NY. The CMAC concert amphitheater has both inside seating (under the […]
Finger Lakes Photography Center in Canandaigua – camera consignment shop, classes, studio rental and more
The Camera Consignment Shop at the Finger Lakes Photography Center is now open in Canandaigua, NY. The center is a gathering place for photographers and offers Photography Classes and Workshops, a Camera Consignment Shop, Studio Rental, Client Meeting Center and Large Format Archival Printing. Camera Consignment Shop The Finger Lakes Photography Center has a […]
Canandaigua Lake Boating Rules and Regulations
Canandaigua Lake Boating Rules and Regulations Kershaw Park restrictions It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to operate, dock or anchor a boat, launch or other vessel, except in an emergency, in that portion of Canandaigua Lake adjacent to Kershaw Park and which is commonly used for bathing or swimming; or to operate, […]
Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby 2019
38th Annual Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby June 8-9, 2019 on Canandaigua Lake We have terrific lake trout fishing in the Finger Lakes! Anglers from across the region fish for the biggest lake trout, rainbow trout and brown trout to compete for prizes and try to land the trophy fish at The 2019 Lake Trout Derby […]
Canandaigua Wine Walk
On the first Saturday of each month, Downtown Canandaigua host the Canandaigua Wine Walk, featuring Finger Lakes food and wine tastings. Stroll around beautiful, historic downtown Canandaigua and visit the quaint shops and restaurants while sampling some of the delicious wines that can only be found in the Finger Lakes region. Check out what the […]
August Events | more Summer Fun
August in the Finger Lakes is a fun place to be. There are lots of fun summer events and activities going on around the Rochester area. There are county fairs, music festivals, art festivals, wine festivals, stock car races, and of course, many fireworks displays all around Rochester and the Finger Lakes. August is a […]
July 4th Canandaigua Fireworks & Parade
2017 Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks in Canandaigua The annual Fourth of July Celebration Parade and Fireworks in Canandaigua, NY is on Tuesday July 4th, 2017. The celebration will include a parade, food vendors, and entertainment in Kershaw Park, concluding with a firework display in the evening. This year’s theme is “This Land I […]
Fishing in the Finger Lakes
The 11 glacially formed Finger Lakes of central and western New York are some of the most beautiful and unique lakes found in the state. The Finger Lakes are Canandaigua, Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga, Skaneateles, Otisco, Owasco, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus Lakes; ranging in size from Canadice Lake’s 642 acres to the Seneca Lake at […]
Dave McGrath – Live Music Schedule
Dave McGrath – Live Music Schedule December 2017 Fri Dec 1st Bathtub Billy’s 6-8 Fri Dec 1st Overtime 2 9-12 Sat Dec 2nd Nicks Chop House Canandaigua 8-11 Tue Dec 5th Mendon Cottage 7:30-9:30 Thu Dec 7th Compane 7-10 Fri Dec 8th Tap Room Ontario 8-11 Tue Dec 12th Mendon Cottage 7:30-9:30 Thu Dec […]
A magical winter wedding in the Finger Lakes.
A winter wedding in the Finger Lakes can be a magical experience. When planning your dream wedding, the dead of winter in upstate New York is not the first thing on a lot of couples minds. However, a winter wedding can be an incredibly serene and romantic way to begin your married life together. A […]
Canandaigua Speedway 2017 Schedule
Canandaigua Speedway 2017 Schedule Enjoying the car races at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Canandaigua, NY is a great way to spend a summer night. Canandaigua Speedway has dirt track racing, the single most common form of auto racing in the United States. Canandaigua Motorsports Park races Big Block Modified, Sportsman, Pro Street Stock, Pure […]
Photography Classes in Canandaigua
Updated 03/25/17 Photography Classes at Finger Lakes Photography Center in Canandaigua, NY So you have your new digital camera, now you just have to learn how to use it like a professional photographer. Steve Chesler, of Chesler Photography is offering photography classes covering a variety of topics such as DSLR Basics, Sports Photography, Product Photography, […]
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park
Nestled in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, Sonnenberg Gardens is a New York State Historic Park offering one of the few remaining estates in the U.S. with a Queen Anne-style mansion and formal gardens. Built in 1887, Sonnenberg’s 40-room Mansion offers visitors a glimpse of what life was like in the late […]
Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show 2017
July 29 & 30, 2017 from 10am-5pm daily. The Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show (formerly The Canandaigua Waterfront Arts Festival) is a FREE family event – an arts & crafts festival held on the waterfront in Kershaw Park on Lake Shore Drive along the North end of Canandaigua Lake in Canandaigua, New York. The Canandaigua Lakefront […]
NYS Wine Festival (aka. Riesling Festival)
New York State Wine Festival (formerly known as the Finger Lakes Riesling Festival) August 12-13, 2017 | 10am – 5pm Location: New York Wine and Culinary Center 800 South Main St. Canandaigua, NY New York State Wine Festival (aka, The Riesling Festival, aka The Finger Lakes Riesling and Craft Beer Festival) will be held on […]
Canandaigua Art & Music Festival 2017
Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017 Website: www.canandaiguaartfestival.com The Canandaigua Art Festival features over 100 artists, crafters, food vendors, and sponsors who line the sidewalks on Main Street in Downtown Canandaigua for this festival and arts & crafts show. Each year, the festival brings new artists in almost every category, including ceramics, pottery, […]
Clothing Donations – where to drop off clothes and coats to be donated
Does the Holiday Season have you cleaning out your closets of old clothes? You can donate your old clothes, coats, jackets and other items to organizations and groups that help people who are struggling to pay bills and stay warm during the cold winter months. Where can I drop off clothing and other items to […]
6 Romantic Bed and Breakfasts to visit in Canandaigua
The Finger Lakes of New York is a region of farms, vineyards and quaint villages where summers bring Friday night races, concerts and fireworks. Sip a glass of wine at a local winery, try a craft beer at a local micro-brewery, sample some of the region’s delicious artisan cheeses, swim in the clear waters of […]
The New York Wine and Culinary Center, Canandaigua NY
Located on the northern shore of Canandaigua Lake, the New York Wine Culinary Center provides continuously new and unique ways to experience the bounty of New York State through their casual dining atmosphere in the Taste of NY Restaurant. Guests can try a flight of NYS wine & beer, discover a unique gift in the […]
Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum – Canandaigua, NY
Home to four generations of the Granger Family, the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum occupy a scenic 10-acre site on North Main Street, just a few blocks from downtown Canandaigua, New York, about 20 miles southeast of Rochester. 15,000 visitors come to the Homestead annually. Historic Home. Experience the 1816 Granger mansion, carriage museum of […]