Sodus Point artisan festival returns August 2–3
A popular lakeside arts event is back this summer with more talent and local charm. According to the Times of Wayne County, the Sodus Point Lighthouse Artisan Festival returns for its second year on August ... more
Watkins Glen Porchfest kicks off July 27
Watkins Glen's first-ever Porchfest is scheduled for Sunday, July 27, promising an afternoon filled with live music and community spirit, according to local organizers. Streets around 7th and North Porter will close as musicians perform ... more
Seneca Falls readies for Convention Days 2025
Seneca Falls is set to host Convention Days 2025 from July 18–20, celebrating the legacy of the 1848 women’s rights convention and the Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary. The event, themed “Ripples of Reform,” will include ... more
New York State Fair concert lineup announced
The 2025 Great New York State Fair will kick off August 20, bringing daily free concerts to Central New York as part of the Chevrolet Music Series. According to CNY Central, performances at Chevy Court ... more
Lil Jon added to NY State Fair concert lineup
Hip-hop legend Lil Jon is officially set to perform at the 2025 Great New York State Fair, organizers announced Tuesday. According to CNY Central, the rapper will take the stage at Suburban Park on August ... more
Brantling Bluegrass Festival returns July 23–27 with four days of music and community
The Brantling Bluegrass Festival is back for its 16th year, bringing four days of live music, camping, and community to Newark in Wayne County. Kicking off with a free concert on Wednesday, July 23, the ... more
Dance and dine to support Seneca Lake on July 23
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is inviting supporters to a high-energy evening of music, food, and fundraising at its annual Summer Soirée on Wednesday, July 23. The event will run from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ... more
Why was FLX Summer Fest canceled at Watkins Glen?
Watkins Glen International has canceled its 2025 F.L.X. Summer Fest, originally set for July 18–20, according to organizers. The event, along with associated camping plans, was dropped despite earlier commitments, and ticket holders will be ... more
Chamber music festival opens at vineyard June 27
The Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival begins its 2025 season with a classical concert at Hunt Country Vineyards in Branchport. Starting at 6:30 p.m., musicians from the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra will perform under the direction ... more
Crowds flock to Watkins Glen for cardboard boat races
The 32nd Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival drew large crowds Saturday as 40 handmade cardboard boats raced through Seneca Harbor Park’s marina. Spectators lined the waterfront to cheer on the colorful creations during the beloved Cardboard ... more
Farm Sanctuary to host annual Pignic on July 5
The fields of Watkins Glen will echo with music, laughter, and pig snorts as Farm Sanctuary’s beloved Pignic event returns on Saturday, July 5. The celebration, held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., invites guests to ... more
Ovid Strawberry Festival returns June 14 with full day of food, fun, and community
Ovid’s sweetest summer tradition returns on Saturday, June 14, as the 39th Annual Ovid Strawberry Festival takes over southern Seneca County with a packed schedule of food, music, games, and family-friendly fun—all while honoring the ... more
Ithaca celebrates Pride with 10 days of events
Ithaca is set to celebrate Pride Month with a 10-day lineup of LGBTQ+ events beginning June 12, according to the Ithaca Journal. The festivities kick off with a dance party and opening ceremony at Bernie ... more
Woodfest returns to Erin with crafts and contests
The Town of Erin kicked off its 13th annual Woodfest on Friday night, celebrating local craftsmanship and community pride. The free, three-day event highlights the town’s logging heritage with woodworking vendors, live music, and family-friendly ... more
Former state senator to speak at Finger Lakes Memorial Day events
Two Finger Lakes communities will welcome former New York State Senator Mike Nozzolio as the keynote speaker for Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 26. Nozzolio, now Chairman of the Friends of the NY State ... more
Waterloo prepares for Memorial Day tribute
Waterloo, officially recognized as the “Birthplace of Memorial Day,” is set to host its annual Celebrate Commemorate events starting May 23. The festivities will span four days, leading up to the traditional May 30 observance ... more
Hornell unveils packed 2025 festival season
Hornell’s 2025 festival lineup is set, featuring free community events from spring through winter, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Kicking off May 24 with the Wildflower Festival, the schedule includes concerts, parades, and holiday ... more
Weedsport Fireman’s Field Days returns with parades, rides, and music
The Weedsport Fireman’s Field Days is gearing up for a three-day celebration packed with food, games, and entertainment from May 29 to May 31. Festivities kick off on Thursday with lunch at noon, followed by ... more
Chubby Checker left off New York State Fair lineup
Chubby Checker, a longtime favorite at the New York State Fair, was not invited back for the 2025 season, according to reporting by NewsChannel 9. His manager confirmed the news shortly after Checker’s Rock and ... more
