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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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Jun 2021
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Times Vary everyday with shows either at 2:00pm or 7:30pm.
6877 East Lake Rd
01
Jul 2021
Thru
02
Jul 2021
Tickets and camping are on sale for the IMSA WeatherTech 240 at TheGlen.com or (866) 461-RACE.   About Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
01
Jul 2021
Thru
31
Oct 2021
Take a magical stroll through Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong Museum.
115 Howell Street (to museum's parking garage and entrance)
11 a.m.
(585)-263-2700
02
Jul 2021
Experience summer evenings in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region - enjoy live music on the lawn every Friday night from 5:30 - 8:30 with a wide array of the area's hottest performers!  Sit back and relax with a
5986 State Route 89
5:30 PM
(607)-869-9760
02
Jul 2021
Thru
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Oct 2021
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.
670 State Route 14
11:30AM
(315)-536-4616
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Jul 2021
Thru
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Jul 2021
Oh la la...our 2021 Outdoor Mainstage season will take place under the stars!
801 Taughannock Blvd
02
Jul 2021
WeatherTech 240 at The Glen to Run July 2
2790 County Route 16
03
Jul 2021
Spend your Saturday afternoon relaxing on our lawn with a glass of your favorite wine and a friend or two, with some of the area's best artists to entertain you!
5986 State Route 89
12:30
(607)-869-9760
04
Jul 2021
July 4 - Gap Mangione Big Band
7606 N. Ontario Street
2:00 PM
04
Jul 2021
Branchport Fire Department will celebrate July 4, 2021 with: 12:00 PM Drive Thru BBQ 2:00 PM Parade 10:00 PM Fireworks
3686 NY-54A