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August Events

Enjoy the dog-days-of-summer in the Finger Lakes

Don't Miss Out on August Events in the Finger Lakes

Let the warmth of our August days find you spending time at a Finger Lakes area attraction. We’ve got August events to keep you warm outside or cool indoors.  There are plenty of fun things to do with kids in the Finger Lakes before they head back to school!

Check back often as more events are added throughout the year!

September - 2021
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Events for August 29, 2021 x
Varick Winery Spud Chuckin'
Varick Winery Spud Chuckin'

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

Fairy Magic at The Strong's Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
Fairy Magic in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong

Take a magical stroll through Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong Museum. Listen to enchanting music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, and check out fairy house doors by local artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki*. Garden fees apply.

 

*Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons.

Food & Wine Experience

Enjoy a unique tour with a lunch focused on food and wine pairing. You’ll begin by sipping our welcome wine while you enjoy an in-depth tour of the vineyards and winemaking facility, which overlooks Seneca Lake. Following the tour, join the owners and chef Brud Holland for a plate of six delicious bites alongside a flight of six incredible wines, including a dessert wine. Lunch will be served in our historic barrel room—a restored dairy barn from the 1800s.

Join us for the Food and Wine Experience select Fridays, July through October, starting at 11:30 AM.

2021 Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; August 6, 13, 20, & 27; September 3, 10, & 17; October 1, 8, 15, & 22.

Tickets are $50 per person + tax + gratuity. Reservations required. 

The Rev Theater Presents Footloose at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

Times may vary with 2:00pm show and/or 7:30pm.

“Tonight I gotta cut loose…Footloose!” The movie was a global
phenomenon and the musical is just as good! With its Oscar nominated
score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the
strength of community and the power of forgiveness. Kick off your
Sunday shoes and get ready to dance in the aisles! A family feel good
show for everyone!

Hangar Theatre Presents An Odyssey

Oh la la...our 2021 Outdoor Mainstage season will take place under the stars!

Our 47th season will include five live, in-person productions that will be performed at our outdoor, socially distanced performance space located on the Hangar grounds, behind the theatre and across from the dog park. We are working with nationally recognized scenic designer Steve TenEyck, and a COVID safety task force composed of local health professionals to welcome audiences into a space that is comfortable and safe.

Seating is limited! Subscribers save 20% AND are guaranteed seats.
www.hangartheatre.org/subscriptions

Sodus Bay Historical Society Sunday Concert

August 29 – The Jane Mutiny

Singer Sarah Jane Long founded The Jane Mutiny incorporating several styles of music including Jazz, Rock and Blues. Their daring arrangements of great music from Jazz to Funk, and Celtic to Country create their unique sound.

Buena Vista Sundays Club banner.
Live Music - Buena Vista Sunday Club

Join us this Sunday, outdoors, from 12 to 4pm for live music featuring Fabi World Music

We'll also be serving food from Sabores de Oaxaca.

Of course, we'll have our fantastic selection of wine flights, wine cocktails, and glass and bottle choices, as well. We'll see you Sunday.

Events for August 30, 2021 x
Varick Winery Spud Chuckin'
Varick Winery Spud Chuckin'

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

Fairy Magic at The Strong's Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
Fairy Magic in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong

Take a magical stroll through Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong Museum. Listen to enchanting music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, and check out fairy house doors by local artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki*. Garden fees apply.

 

*Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons.

Food & Wine Experience

Enjoy a unique tour with a lunch focused on food and wine pairing. You’ll begin by sipping our welcome wine while you enjoy an in-depth tour of the vineyards and winemaking facility, which overlooks Seneca Lake. Following the tour, join the owners and chef Brud Holland for a plate of six delicious bites alongside a flight of six incredible wines, including a dessert wine. Lunch will be served in our historic barrel room—a restored dairy barn from the 1800s.

Join us for the Food and Wine Experience select Fridays, July through October, starting at 11:30 AM.

2021 Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; August 6, 13, 20, & 27; September 3, 10, & 17; October 1, 8, 15, & 22.

Tickets are $50 per person + tax + gratuity. Reservations required. 

The Rev Theater Presents Footloose at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

Times may vary with 2:00pm show and/or 7:30pm.

“Tonight I gotta cut loose…Footloose!” The movie was a global
phenomenon and the musical is just as good! With its Oscar nominated
score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the
strength of community and the power of forgiveness. Kick off your
Sunday shoes and get ready to dance in the aisles! A family feel good
show for everyone!

Hangar Theatre Presents An Odyssey

Oh la la...our 2021 Outdoor Mainstage season will take place under the stars!

Our 47th season will include five live, in-person productions that will be performed at our outdoor, socially distanced performance space located on the Hangar grounds, behind the theatre and across from the dog park. We are working with nationally recognized scenic designer Steve TenEyck, and a COVID safety task force composed of local health professionals to welcome audiences into a space that is comfortable and safe.

Seating is limited! Subscribers save 20% AND are guaranteed seats.
www.hangartheatre.org/subscriptions

Events for August 31, 2021 x
Varick Winery Spud Chuckin'
Varick Winery Spud Chuckin'

Hurl potatoes with a giant slingshot on weekends during the months of June through August. Test your skill at hitting targets; a great way to release tension. Large groups may schedule an appointment to hurl potatoes on other days.

Fairy Magic at The Strong's Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
Fairy Magic in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong

Take a magical stroll through Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong Museum. Listen to enchanting music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, and check out fairy house doors by local artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki*. Garden fees apply.

 

*Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons.

Food & Wine Experience

Enjoy a unique tour with a lunch focused on food and wine pairing. You’ll begin by sipping our welcome wine while you enjoy an in-depth tour of the vineyards and winemaking facility, which overlooks Seneca Lake. Following the tour, join the owners and chef Brud Holland for a plate of six delicious bites alongside a flight of six incredible wines, including a dessert wine. Lunch will be served in our historic barrel room—a restored dairy barn from the 1800s.

Join us for the Food and Wine Experience select Fridays, July through October, starting at 11:30 AM.

2021 Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; August 6, 13, 20, & 27; September 3, 10, & 17; October 1, 8, 15, & 22.

Tickets are $50 per person + tax + gratuity. Reservations required. 

The Rev Theater Presents Footloose at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

Times may vary with 2:00pm show and/or 7:30pm.

“Tonight I gotta cut loose…Footloose!” The movie was a global
phenomenon and the musical is just as good! With its Oscar nominated
score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the
strength of community and the power of forgiveness. Kick off your
Sunday shoes and get ready to dance in the aisles! A family feel good
show for everyone!

Hangar Theatre Presents An Odyssey

Oh la la...our 2021 Outdoor Mainstage season will take place under the stars!

Our 47th season will include five live, in-person productions that will be performed at our outdoor, socially distanced performance space located on the Hangar grounds, behind the theatre and across from the dog park. We are working with nationally recognized scenic designer Steve TenEyck, and a COVID safety task force composed of local health professionals to welcome audiences into a space that is comfortable and safe.

Seating is limited! Subscribers save 20% AND are guaranteed seats.
www.hangartheatre.org/subscriptions

Events for September 1, 2021 x
Fairy Magic at The Strong's Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
Fairy Magic in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong

Take a magical stroll through Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong Museum. Listen to enchanting music as you walk among hundreds of butterflies and whimsical flowers, and check out fairy house doors by local artist Chris Pallace and Kevin Serwacki*. Garden fees apply.

 

*Presented in memory of Carol D. Simmons.

Food & Wine Experience

Enjoy a unique tour with a lunch focused on food and wine pairing. You’ll begin by sipping our welcome wine while you enjoy an in-depth tour of the vineyards and winemaking facility, which overlooks Seneca Lake. Following the tour, join the owners and chef Brud Holland for a plate of six delicious bites alongside a flight of six incredible wines, including a dessert wine. Lunch will be served in our historic barrel room—a restored dairy barn from the 1800s.

Join us for the Food and Wine Experience select Fridays, July through October, starting at 11:30 AM.

2021 Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; August 6, 13, 20, & 27; September 3, 10, & 17; October 1, 8, 15, & 22.

Tickets are $50 per person + tax + gratuity. Reservations required. 

The Rev Theater Presents Footloose at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

Times may vary with 2:00pm show and/or 7:30pm.

“Tonight I gotta cut loose…Footloose!” The movie was a global
phenomenon and the musical is just as good! With its Oscar nominated
score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the
strength of community and the power of forgiveness. Kick off your
Sunday shoes and get ready to dance in the aisles! A family feel good
show for everyone!

Hangar Theatre Presents An Odyssey

Oh la la...our 2021 Outdoor Mainstage season will take place under the stars!

Our 47th season will include five live, in-person productions that will be performed at our outdoor, socially distanced performance space located on the Hangar grounds, behind the theatre and across from the dog park. We are working with nationally recognized scenic designer Steve TenEyck, and a COVID safety task force composed of local health professionals to welcome audiences into a space that is comfortable and safe.

Seating is limited! Subscribers save 20% AND are guaranteed seats.
www.hangartheatre.org/subscriptions

Event Date Between
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06
Aug 2021
Tickets and camping are on sale for the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at TheGlen.com or (866) 461-RACE.   About Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
07
Aug 2021
Tickets and camping are on sale for the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at TheGlen.com or (866) 461-RACE.   About Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
07
Aug 2021
Tickets and camping are on sale for the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at TheGlen.com or (866) 461-RACE.   About Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
07
Aug 2021
Enjoy a personal reading from a psychic, medium, rune reader, or astrologer, shop the merchandise of vendors offering hand-crafted jewelry, herbs, oils, incense, and other merchandise.  For more information,
5102 State Route 89, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
10:00am
(315)-549-8797
07
Aug 2021
Join us on August 7th for a spectacular Craft Fair on the lawns of the Seneca Falls Historical Society, Becker Mansion.
55 Cayuga St
9:00 AM
08
Aug 2021
Tickets and camping are on sale for the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at TheGlen.com or (866) 461-RACE.   About Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
08
Aug 2021
August 8 – Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon Formed in 1993, Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon enjoy the reputation as one of the top “Hot Country” bands in Central NY.
7606 N. Ontario Street
2:00 PM
08
Aug 2021
Sunday August 8th, 2021 9am – 12 noon Led by Angela Fishbaugh, M.Ed., CET II, Sport Yoga Instructor
4306 LAKEMONT-HIMROD RD
8:45 am
(607)-243-8212
11
Aug 2021
Grapes, Griddles, and Fiddles 6-8pm
670 State Route 14
6:00 pm
(315)-536-4616
12
Aug 2021
Thru
21
Aug 2021
Oh la la...our 2021 Outdoor Mainstage season will take place under the stars!
801 Taughannock Blvd