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
Corn Hill Arts Festival opens 2026 applications for artists, performers, and vendors
Planning is already underway for one of Rochester’s biggest summer traditions — and the Corn Hill Arts Festival wants the community to be part of it. Applications are now open for the 58th Annual Corn ... more
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Festival returns to Seneca Falls in December
The town that inspired It’s a Wonderful Life is getting ready to welcome thousands of visitors this December. Seneca Falls will host the 2025 It’s a Wonderful Life Festival from December 12–14, celebrating the timeless ... more
Harvest Fling brings apples, wine, and fall flavors to Pultneyville
Community members can sip wine, press cider, and learn about local agriculture during the first-ever Harvest Fling on Saturday, October 4 in Pultneyville. Hosted by the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society (W-PHS), the event will run from ... more
United Way kicks off campaign with food trucks, raffles, and community fun
The United Way of Cayuga County is launching its 2025-26 campaign with a full day of food, family fun, and community connection on Saturday, September 20. The Campaign Kickoff Food Truck Rodeo & Member Agency ... more
Long Acre Farms in Macedon unveils Mustang-themed corn maze
Long Acre Farms is kicking off fall with a Mustang-inspired corn maze and full slate of autumn fun, according to News10NBC. The 2025 “Fall Festival” opens Sept. 20 and runs weekends through Nov. 1. This ... more
Downtown Penn Yan fall fest returns Nov. 1 with music, food, and farm fun
Main Street in Penn Yan will come alive with music, games, and animals on Saturday, Nov. 1, as the Downtown Fall Festival takes over from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event, hosted by ... more
