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Annual Festivals & Special Events

Fun for the whole family

There are a number of great annual festivals and events throughout the Finger Lakes every year. Finger Lakes events showcase the rich character of our communities year-round.

The Finger Lakes is wine country, so don't forget to check on special events with our Wine Trail partners. But, there's much more to the Finger Lakes. Events centered around outdoor adventure, our rich history, the changing seasons, harvest season and the region's agricultural bounty, sport and music are never far away.  

GlassFest in Corning celebrates the long history of glass and glassmaking in Corning, with many events held in Corning’s Gaffer District and at the Corning Museum of Glass. Looking for out of the box unique celebrations of music, art, and more? Don’t miss the Rochester Fringe Festival celebrating the not so mainstream art of the ‘fringes’. More music abounds at the Geneva Music Festival with music and the arts taking place with celebrations around the Finger Lakes in various towns and communities.

Live music can be found throughout the region nearly every day of the week by visiting our partner FLX Music 247.

Find true local culture in the county fairs hosted in each of the 14 counties of the Finger Lakes. There you will find the taste, sights and sounds of summer in the region.

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Events for January 27, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Events for January 28, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Outdoor Experiences at Buttonwood Grove
Buttonwood Grove OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: Kick Off 2022!

Bring friends and family along for a kickoff to the new year! Seated at our outdoor fire cauldrons, you'll start your visit with a Super Bowl-themed appetizer accompanied by a sample of one of our recent NY Wine Classic Gold Medal winners. Then, you'll fill up with some savory sliders and your choice of a glass of artisan wine from our extensive list. Your experience will be capped off by a guided tour of our production facility, including a tank sample of a not-yet-bottled wine.

Pack your bags for fun! Footballs are welcome, and other lawn games will be provided by Buttonwood Grove. For some fun in the snow guests are also welcome to bring snowshoes, cross country skis or hiking boots and venture out on a self-guided trek through our rolling vineyards, build a snowman, or simply sit back and listen to the crackling flames as you drink in the enchanting beauty of the changing seasons in the Finger Lakes!

Click "Book Now" when you arrive on our Tastings and Tours page.

Events for January 29, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Outdoor Experiences at Buttonwood Grove
Buttonwood Grove OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: Kick Off 2022!

Bring friends and family along for a kickoff to the new year! Seated at our outdoor fire cauldrons, you'll start your visit with a Super Bowl-themed appetizer accompanied by a sample of one of our recent NY Wine Classic Gold Medal winners. Then, you'll fill up with some savory sliders and your choice of a glass of artisan wine from our extensive list. Your experience will be capped off by a guided tour of our production facility, including a tank sample of a not-yet-bottled wine.

Pack your bags for fun! Footballs are welcome, and other lawn games will be provided by Buttonwood Grove. For some fun in the snow guests are also welcome to bring snowshoes, cross country skis or hiking boots and venture out on a self-guided trek through our rolling vineyards, build a snowman, or simply sit back and listen to the crackling flames as you drink in the enchanting beauty of the changing seasons in the Finger Lakes!

Click "Book Now" when you arrive on our Tastings and Tours page.

Events for January 30, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Outdoor Experiences at Buttonwood Grove
Buttonwood Grove OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: Kick Off 2022!

Bring friends and family along for a kickoff to the new year! Seated at our outdoor fire cauldrons, you'll start your visit with a Super Bowl-themed appetizer accompanied by a sample of one of our recent NY Wine Classic Gold Medal winners. Then, you'll fill up with some savory sliders and your choice of a glass of artisan wine from our extensive list. Your experience will be capped off by a guided tour of our production facility, including a tank sample of a not-yet-bottled wine.

Pack your bags for fun! Footballs are welcome, and other lawn games will be provided by Buttonwood Grove. For some fun in the snow guests are also welcome to bring snowshoes, cross country skis or hiking boots and venture out on a self-guided trek through our rolling vineyards, build a snowman, or simply sit back and listen to the crackling flames as you drink in the enchanting beauty of the changing seasons in the Finger Lakes!

Click "Book Now" when you arrive on our Tastings and Tours page.

Events for January 31, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Events for February 1, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Events for February 2, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY logo
Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Clemens Center’s 2021-2022 Broadway Series presents

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Wednesday – Thursday, February 2 – 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm*

Single tickets will go on sale at a later date.

For questions or to order, please call our box office at 607-734-8191 or 800-724-0159, Monday – Friday between 11:30am and 5:30pm.

 

Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Elmira’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.

Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

 

The Clemens Center will follow all NYS guidelines for operation at the time of the performances.
*Dates/time/program/protocols subject to change.

Events for February 3, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY logo
Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Clemens Center’s 2021-2022 Broadway Series presents

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Wednesday – Thursday, February 2 – 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm*

Single tickets will go on sale at a later date.

For questions or to order, please call our box office at 607-734-8191 or 800-724-0159, Monday – Friday between 11:30am and 5:30pm.

 

Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Elmira’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.

Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

 

The Clemens Center will follow all NYS guidelines for operation at the time of the performances.
*Dates/time/program/protocols subject to change.

Events for February 4, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

Events for February 5, 2022 x
Glass Snow Family
Glass Snow Family

Our snowpeople are guaranteed to last the whole winter through—and then some! Don’t miss our 6-foot snow family, their two 3-foot-tall snow kids, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. It's a great photo opportunity!

Plus, warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowperson, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. 

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25
Feb 2022
Warm your hearts beside a romantic fire on our beautiful grounds overlooking the vineyards and Cayuga Lake. Seated at our outdoor cauldrons, you'll start your visit with a toast of our Antonia Marie Sparkling.
5986 State Route 89
multiple times available
(607)-869-9760
26
Feb 2022
Warm your hearts beside a romantic fire on our beautiful grounds overlooking the vineyards and Cayuga Lake. Seated at our outdoor cauldrons, you'll start your visit with a toast of our Antonia Marie Sparkling.
5986 State Route 89
multiple times available
(607)-869-9760
26
Feb 2022
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 6PM - 10PM Smith Opera House HANCOCK ESTABROOK & FINGER LAKES PARTNERS
82 Seneca Sreet
6 PM
(315)-781-5483
26
Feb 2022
A Sparkling Night at the Smith is a new fundraising event that will team together the splendor of the Smith Opera House with the dynamism of the Finger Lakes Wine Region for a fun and inventive Gala Evening.
82 Seneca Street
6:00 pm
(315)-781-5483