Watkins Glen waterfront festival returns June 20 with cardboard boat regatta
Summer will officially kick off along Seneca Lake later this month as the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival returns for its 33rd year at Seneca Harbor Park. The annual event, organized by Watkins Glen Promotions, will ... more
Weedsport Fire Department thanks community after Field Days conclude
The Weedsport Fire Department is expressing its gratitude to the volunteers, sponsors and community members who helped make the 2026 Weedsport Firemen's Field Days a success. In a message shared after the annual event concluded, ... more
Weedsport Fireman’s Field Days returns with rides, parade, music and food
One of Cayuga County’s longtime spring traditions returns this week as the Weedsport Fire Department prepares to host three days of rides, live music, parades, tournaments, and food during the annual Fireman’s Field Days celebration ... more
Seneca Falls Canal Fest plans community parade for America’s 250th anniversary
Seneca Falls will mark America’s 250th anniversary this summer with a community parade planned as part of the return of Canal Fest along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal waterfront. Organizers say the parade will step off at ... more
Waterloo prepares for weeklong Memorial Day celebration with parades, fireworks, living history events
Waterloo’s annual Celebrate Commemorate festivities will return this weekend with a packed schedule of parades, fireworks, Civil War reenactments, concerts, museum exhibits, and family activities honoring the village’s longstanding connection to Memorial Day. The multi-day ... more
Affordability festival planned in Watkins Glen with food drive, community events
A May Day celebration in Watkins Glen will double as a community-wide push to address affordability, bringing together local resources, food donations and hands-on activities at Lafayette Park. The Affordability Festival is scheduled for Friday, ... more
FLCC Spring Arts Festival to spotlight Beatles hits in annual showcase
The music of one of the most influential bands in history will take center stage at Finger Lakes Community College next month, as students and faculty bring a chart-topping tribute to life. The college’s annual ... more
Weedsport Fireman’s Field Days return May 28-30 with rides, parade and live music
A staple early-summer tradition in Cayuga County is set to return as the Weedsport Fireman’s Field Days kick off May 28-30 with a full lineup of family-friendly events, entertainment and food. The three-day event will ... more
ChamberFest announces 2026 Canandaigua summer festival lineup
ChamberFest Canandaigua will host its 2026 summer festival from July 22 through July 29, featuring a series of concerts and events across the Finger Lakes region. The festival includes performances, fundraisers and community events at ... more
Wayne County Fair seeks youth royalty
Teens who love the fairgrounds spotlight can now compete for a crown, according to the Times of Wayne County. The Wayne County Fair Pageant Committee is recruiting contestants ages 12 to 18 for the 2026 ... more
Deputies connect with families at Penn Yan Winter Carnival
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office spent part of the weekend meeting families and handing out child ID kits at Penn Yan Middle School. Deputies attended the second annual Winter Carnival, hosted by the Penn Yan ... more
Wayne County Fair leader earns Rising Star honor
A Wayne County Fair board member just snagged a statewide spotlight, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Sarah Hamilton became the first recipient of the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs’ Rising Star Award ... more
Geneva Winterfest wraps with ice, carnival
Ice sculptures will light up downtown Geneva as Winterfest heads into its final weekend, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The multiweek celebration, led by Mayor Jim Cecere and the Geneva Business Improvement District, has ... more
Wayne County Fair launches ‘Buy a Brick’ drive
A milestone celebration is taking shape one brick at a time as the Wayne County Fair rolls out a new fundraising idea, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Organizers announced a “Buy a Brick” program ... more
Winterfest set to light up Geneva this February
Downtown Geneva will turn into a winter destination this February with ice sculptures, food, music, and family events planned across the city. The Geneva Business Improvement District announced Winterfest Geneva 2026, a two-week celebration running ... more
What’s happening today: Saturday at the It’s a Wonderful Life Festival (video)
Seneca Falls is at full holiday stride today as the It’s a Wonderful Life Festival hits its busiest and most iconic day. From early-morning breakfasts and museum visits to the parade, major presentations, and the ... more
A WONDERFUL WEEKEND: What’s happening today in Seneca Falls? (video)
The community that embraces its identity as the inspiration for Bedford Falls is ready to welcome thousands for the 79th anniversary celebration of It’s a Wonderful Life, a sprawling three-day festival featuring cast members, special ... more
Ribbon cutting, bonfire to open It’s a Wonderful Life Festival
Seneca Falls is ready to channel the spirit of Bedford Falls once again as it kicks off its beloved “It’s a Wonderful Life” Festival this Friday. The three-day celebration, inspired by the classic Frank Capra ... more
Seneca Falls set to transform into Bedford Falls this weekend
Crowds are expected to pack Seneca Falls next weekend as the beloved It’s a Wonderful Life Festival returns for its 79th anniversary celebration of the classic holiday film. In just a few days, the Upstate ... more
