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 […]
Columbus Day Weekend Events
There’s a lot happening, so check out our list of 2019 Columbus Day Weekend Events and Festivals in the Finger Lakes. The leaves are changing and the air is crisp. Have fun at a festival, enjoy some local apples, grapes and pumpkins, all while taking in the beautiful scenery of autumn in the hills of […]
September Events & Fall Festivals
Find activities, fall festivals, fun things-to-do and events this weekend in Rochester, Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes… September is an absolutely beautiful time in the Finger Lakes with plenty of adult activities as well as fun things to do for families and kids. The air is getting cooler and the crops are abundant. There are […]
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 […]
May Events | Spring Things-to-do
May 2017 Events: Spring in Rochester and the Finger Lakes is a splendid, colorful (and muddy) time to enjoy flowers awakening and an end to the winter hibernation. There are many festivals, events and fun happenings in May 2017, like Kentucky Derby Parties, Wine and Beer tastings, fundraiser benefits, Lilac Festival, Food Truck Rodeo and […]
February Events – Winterfests & Fun
Canandaigua Wine Walk February 3, 2018 – (4pm-7pm) Downtown Canandaigua NY Stroll around beautiful Downtown Canandaigua and sample the finest Finger Lakes wine at various shops along Main St. Start with a commemorative wine glass at 143 South Main St. and enjoy all the tastings at any participating merchant along the way. Cash only […]
July Events | Fireworks, Festivals & Fun
The Finger Lakes is a great place to be in July 2018 with plenty of fun summer events and activities going on around the region. There are county fairs, summer festivals, art festivals, wine festivals, air shows, car shows, stock car races, not to mention plenty of fireworks all around Rochester and the Finger Lakes. […]
County Fairs in the Finger Lakes 2018
County Fairs in upstate NY have a little something for everyone! At county fairs you can find 4H exhibits and shows, carnival games and rides, a Demolition Derby, exhibits and shows, live music, competitions, Farmer’s Markets and a whole lot more. Going to the County Fair is a fun activity to do with the family, […]
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 […]
The Lilac Festival 2017
The 2017 Rochester Lilac Festival Friday, May 12, 2017 – Sunday, May 21, 2017 The Lilac Festival is open daily from 10:30AM – 8:30PM The only 10-day free festival of its kind in North America it is inspired by a magnificent lilac collection at Highland Park that plays host to over 500 varieties of lilacs […]
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, […]