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Events in the Finger Lakes

Here you will find up-to-date information on events located in New York's Finger Lakes Region. If you know when you are visiting you can find out what's going while you're here. Who knows - this could get you started on a new adventure.

   

Wednesdays through October 20   Victor Farmers' Market
at Village Hall parking lot, Victor
Held every Wednesday. Seasonal fresh produce, flowers, plants, crafts, kids' activities, entertainment & cooking demos. 3 - 7pm
Phone: 585-742-6320
Web: www.victorldc.org/farmers__market


Thursdays through October 14   Geneva Farmers Market
at Exchange St. Parking Lot, Geneva
Held every Thursday. Farm fresh produce, home baked goods, crafts, jewelry, fresh flowers & plants, wooden objects. 7:30am - 1pm
Phone: 315-789-5005
Web: www.geneva.ny.us


Fridays through October 29   Clifton Springs Farm Market
at Old Fire House, 15 Railroad Ave., Clifton Springs
Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, flowers, plants, jams, jellies & baked goods. 9am - 1pm
Phone: 315-462-8200
Web: www.cliftonspringschamber.com


Saturdays through September   Naples Natural Farmers Market
at 197 N. Main St., Naples
Held every Saturday. Seasonal market with locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers & more. 8am - Noon


Saturdays through October 30   Canandaigua Farmers Market
at Mill & Beeman Streets, Canandaigua
Held every Saturday. Seasonal market features variety of homegrown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, meats & more. 8:30am - 12:30pm
Phone: 585-329-7666
Web: www.nyfarmersmarket.com


Mondays through Sept 6   Military Mondays
at Steamboat Landing, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua
All active military - free lunch cruise or excursion cruise with purchase of a lunch or excursion cruise. $. Mondays Memorial Day through Labor Day
Phone: 585-394-5365
Web: www.steamboatlandingresort.com


September 10 - 11   Highlander Cycle Tour
at Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, 5662 Rt. 64, Canandaigua
5 cycle courses of varying length & difficulty with time trial on Fri. Post ride meal, raffles, prizes & more
Phone: 585-223-7382
Web: www.highlandercycletour.com


September 11   VictorFest 2010
at Firemen's Field, Maple Ave., Victor
Event for all ages with music, Taste of Victor featuring area restaurants, fireworks & more. 5 - 10pm
Phone: 585-742-0140
Web: www.victorny.org


September 11   Hang Around Victor Day
at Rt. 96, Village of Victor business district, Victor
Arts, crafts, antiques, entertainment, games, food, 5K race & battle of bands competition. 9am - 5pm
Phone: 585-742-1476
Web: www.victorchamber.com


September 12   Sonnenberg Bridal Showcase
at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua
Wedding specialists, bridal fashions, prizes, tastings and more. $. Noon - 3pm
Phone: 585-394-4922
Web: www.sonnenberg.org


September 13   Slice, Dice & Spice NY - The Cook-Off
at NY Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua
Professional chefs lead 9 amateur teams in an Iron Chef-like competition featuring NYS culinary assets. 3 heats determine finalists for Sept 19. Free noon - 8pm
Phone: 585-394-3915
Web: www.slicediceandspiceny.com


September 17   New York State of Mind
at NY Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua
Enjoy the finest New York food and wines from all across the state, bid on fantastic auction items and enjoy live music. $. 6:30 - 10pm
Phone: 585-394-7070
Web: www.nywcc.com


September 18   Springwater Fiddlers Fair & American Crafts Show
at Sugarbush Hollow Farm, 8447 Pardee Hollow Rd., Springwater
All day musical event, local artisans with handmade wares, locally grown seasonal products. $. 10am - 6pm
Phone: 585-728-9847
Web: www.springwaterfiddlersfair.net


September 18 -19   Rochester Folk Art Guild Open House
at East Hill Farm, 1445 Upper Hill Rd., Middlesex
Craft demos, workshop tours, organic gardens, handcrafts, vegetables, fruits & homemade lunch. Sat 1 - 6pm, Sun 1 - 5pm
Phone: 585-554-3539
Web: www.rfag.org


September 19   Harvest Progressive Dinner
at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua
Appetizers & wine at Wine Center, soup, salad & main course in Carriage House, dessert & coffee in Mansion. $. Seatings 5 & 6:30pm
Phone: 585-394-4922
Web: www.sonnenberg.org


September 19   Celtic Celebration
at Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd., Naples
Rochester Scottish Pipe and Drum Band. Performances, demonstrations, vendors, food. $. 12-4pm.
Phone: 585-374-6160
Web: www.rmsc.org


September 19   Slice, Dice & Spice NY - The Finals
at NY Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua
Professional chefs face off in the finals of Slice, Dice & Spice NY. Teams create a meal using local ingredients. Tasting booths, awards, door prizes. 1-4pm
Phone: 585-394-3915
Web: www.slicediceandspiceny.com


September 19   Purple Foot Festival
at Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport
Grape stomping, vineyard hayrides, wine tasting, seminars, vendors, food & live entertainment. Noon - 6pm
Phone: 585-223-4210
Web: www.casalarga.com


September 20   Worldly Approach to Wine
at Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport
Seminar on wines of South Africa with dinner, dessert & free wine glass. Reservations. $. 7pm
Phone: 585-223-4210
Web: www.casalarga.com


September 25   Living History: A Seneca Encounter with LaSalle
at Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 State Rt. 444, Victor
Living historians from across the U.S. and Canada will recreate this historic meeting. Tours, demonstrations, period crafts and games, food. $. 10am-4:30pm
Phone: 585-742-1690
Web: www.ganondagan.org


September 25 - 26   Naples Grape Festival
at Naples Memorial Town Park, Rt. 21S, Naples
Grape products, grape pie contest, grape stomping, arts, crafts, food, wine tastings & music. 10am - 5pm
Phone: 585-374-2240
Web: www.naplesgrapefest.org


October 2   Fall into Canandaigua Festival
at Main St., Canandaigua
Harvest festival with scarecrow contest, kids' activities, wagon rides, contests, music by Andy Stobie & Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra & specialty vendors. 10am - 4pm
Phone: 585-396-0300
Web: www.downtowncanandaigua.com


October 4 - 8   Culinary Boot Camp
at NY Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua
The Culinary Institute of America has partnered with the New York Wine & Culinary Center to offer a five-day culinary immersion. Chef demonstrations, hands-on cooking, and wine pairing. $. 7am - 4pm
Phone: 585-394-7070
Web: www.nywcc.com/cia


October 16   Fall Fantastic Hike in Finger Lakes Hills
at Near Naples, Naples
5 mile hike over rolling terrain to enjoy fall's vibrant colors, grape pie snack, inspirational readings or music. $. Noon - 4pm
Phone: 585-346-5597
Web: www.packpaddleski.com


October 22 - 23   Mansion Mysteries
at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua
Interactive live theater in Sonnenberg's version of Clue, refreshments. $. 7pm
Phone: 585-394-4922
Web: www.sonnenberg.org


October 29 - 30   Mansion Mysteries
at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua
Interactive live theater in Sonnenberg's version of Clue, refreshments. $. 7pm
Phone: 585-394-4922
Web: www.sonnenberg.org


November 6   Christkindl Market Dance with the Skycoasters
at Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, 295 N. Main St., Canandaigua
Dancing to The Skycoasters, gourmet dinner, wine, beer & soft drinks. $. 6 - 10pm
Phone: 585-394-1472
Web: www.grangerhomestead.org


November 11   Canandaigua Treaty Celebration
at Ontario County Court House, Canandaigua Primary School, Canandaigua
Anniversary of 1794 Canandaigua Pickering Treaty. Parade 1:30pm, ceremony 2pm, dinner 4:30pm, Native American crafts 10:30am-4pm
Phone: 585-394-4975
Web: www.ganondagan.org


November 12 - 14   Christkindl Market
at Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, 295 N. Main St., Canandaigua
European inspired art & craft faire with art, gourmet food, wine, beer, baked goods & carriage rides. Holiday inspired activities and special events. $. Fri 1- 7pm, Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm
Phone: 585-394-1472
Web: www.grangerhomestead.org


November 15   Worldly Approach to Wine
at Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport
Seminar on wines of Germany with dinner, dessert & free wine glass. Reservations. $. 7pm
Phone: 585-223-4210
Web: www.casalarga.com


November 19 - 21   Deck the Halls Weekend
at Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Seneca Lake region
Holiday wines & food pairings, recipe book, grapevine wreath with ornament from each winery. $. Fri 1 - 5pm, Sat, Sun 10am - 5pm
Phone: 877-536-2717
Web: www.senecalakewine.com


December 3 - 5   Deck the Halls Weekend
at Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Seneca Lake region
Holiday wines & food pairings, recipe book, grapevine wreath with ornament from each winery. $. Fri 1 - 5pm, Sat, Sun 10am - 5pm
Phone: 877-536-2717
Web: www.senecalakewine.com


December 4   Sonnenberg's Howell Street Home Tour
at Howell St. & Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion, Canandaigua
Tour historic homes plus Gate House at Sonnenberg. $. 11am - 4pm
Phone: 585-394-4922
Web: www.sonnenberg.org


February 5   Native American Winter Games & Sports
at Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 State Rt. 444, Victor
Seneca ways of winter with snowsnake game, dogsled demos, snowshoeing & Native American stories & food. 10am - 4pm
Phone: 585-742-1690
Web: www.ganondagan.org