Opening day numbers for the 2018 State Fair
The 2018 great New York State Fair kicked off Wednesday with a whopping total of 73,596 people in attendance, according to the Fair's Public Information Officer Dave Bullard. Bullard says it's a record for the ... more
Phish announces refunds after 3-day festival canceled
After the three day Curveball music festival in Watkins Glen was canceled over health concerns from severe flooding, Phish has announced plans to refund concert-goers. The plans include opening an online store donating the proceeds ... more
Curveball cancellation hits sour note with estimated $25M-30M loss
While Phish fans have packed up their campers and tents to vacate Watkins Glen, the organizers of Phish's Curveball festival are still recovering from a three-day event that never happened. It's a process that will ... more
Anthony Road to host 17th annual Federweisser Festival
Anthony Road Wine Company is hosting their 17th annual Federweisser Festival on Saturday, September 22 from noon to five. The festival is a celebration to kickoff the 2018 harvest season. Federweisser- a partially fermented, frothy, ... more
The NY State Fair just days away, here’s a sneak peek
The New York State Fair opens Wednesday morning, and it's fast and furious for vendors and concessions people to get their booths built, inspected and stocked. The man who oversees it all, Troy Waffner, was ... more
Skaneateles Festival hosts KidsFest with Grammy-nominated orchestra
The Knights, a Grammy-nominated orchestra from Brooklyn, led an interactive program with children and families for the KidsFest hosted by Skaneateles Festival on Sunday. About 20 children, among an audience of more than 50 people, ... more
21st Annual Pickin’ In The Pasture
Bluegrass music returns to the Finger Lakes for the 21st Annual Pickin’ In The Pasture. The festival is a major event in the bluegrass industry and brings many national caliber bluegrass bands to the small rural ... more
CURVEBALL CANCELLED: Health concerns kill weekend festival in Watkins Glen
Thursday evening it was announced that the much-anticipated Curveball Festival in Watkins Glen would not happen. Curveball Forced To Cancel: https://t.co/b391MMXlVH— Phish (@phish) August 16, 2018 The following was posted to Phish's website: Due to ... more
NBC’s Dateline coming to the Wayne County Fair
The Times of Wayne County reports that NBC’s Dateline will be on hand at an event in Palmyra on Wednesday at the annual Wayne County Fair. Operation Build Up , a group dedicated to helping ... more
Activities, culture abound in downtown Auburn for Founder’s Day
Liam Cole's eyes ballooned when he was asked if he wanted to get behind the wheel of a 1947 Dodge pickup truck at the Founder's Day celebration in Auburn Saturday. The moment the car's owner, ... more
Taste of Wayne: Nana’s Village Restaurant owner crowned winner after August 3rd event
The Taste of Wayne County is held annually along the banks of the Erie Canal at the Port of Newark, and each year the booth collecting the most tickets wins a trophy. The Village of ... more
Celebrating water and life: OWLA hosts 11th Owasco Lake Day Festival
There is something special about gliding along Owasco Lake, and the Owasco Watershed Lake Association wants to share the experience with the community. On Sunday, OWLA hosted its 11th annual Owasco Lake Day, but this ... more
Coveted ’63 Corvette cruises into Geneva
Ron Laurenza leaned on the hood of his 1963 split-window Corvette coupe, parked on Seneca Street during Friday’s 19th annual Geneva BID Cruisin’ Night, and looked around. He was surrounded by friends he had not ... more
Another successful Aquacade in Seneca Falls
This past Saturday, the Aquacade Watercraft Parade entertained thousands during the 3rd Annual Seneca Falls Canal Fest. The floating armada of decorated boats travel through the Seneca Falls Canal Harbor on the Seneca-Cayuga Canal in ... more
Ontario County Fair marks 175th year
The Ontario County Fair is marking a major milestone later this month. The 175th edition of the fair will run from July 24-28 at the fairgrounds off County Road 10. Fair President Casey Kunes said ... more
Youngsters celebrate America in Fair Haven Fourth of July children’s parade
The red, white and blue-laden environment of Fair Haven's Fourth of July children's parade is exactly the kind of event Rana Huston wants her granddaughter Kairi Huston involved in. Since Rana's husband, Carl, passed away ... more
Fireworks light up sky over Seneca Falls on Saturday night (video)
The annual Town of Seneca Falls fireworks display went off on Saturday night over Van Cleef Lake as part of the weekend's Canal Fest festivities. Here is a clip of some of the action as ... more
Advance sale tickets available July 9th for New York State Fair
Advance sale tickets for the 2018 New York State Fair will be available starting on July 9. Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement Thursday. Cuomo also announced new discounts for the fair as well. The ... more
Watkins Glen celebrates 4th of July with Food Truck Rodeo
The 4th of July, food trucks, and films. That's what was going on in Watkins Glen Wednesday night at the weekly Clute Park Market and Food Truck Rodeo. The market and food truck rodeo is ... more
Canal Fest set to rock this weekend in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Canal Fest is ready to host thousands of visitors at this weekend’s celebration along both sides of the Seneca-Cayuga Canal in Seneca Falls. The Canal Fest will offer an assortment of events ... more
FIREWORKS IN THE FLX: Where & when you can see fireworks this weekend
With the Fourth of July falling in the dead-center of the work week, a handful of fireworks displays in the Finger Lakes are being held this weekend. Check out our comprehensive list of all the ... more
