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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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04
Dec 2021
Into to Animals (Live Animals will be on site during this class)
339 Daniel Zenker Rd.
9am
(570)-665-8911
04
Dec 2021
Thru
05
Dec 2021
Free admission, craft activities, seasonal fun, and special glassmaking experiences kick off the holiday season. Plus, Mr. and Mrs.
1 Museum Way
09:00 am
(607)-937-5371
07
Dec 2021
Clemens Center presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical   Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 7:00pm*
207 Clemens Center Parkway
7:00pm
(607)-733-5639
07
Dec 2021
Thru
09
Dec 2021
Watch Guest Artist Megan Stelljes demonstrate her glassmaking artistry while working with members of the Museum's Hot Glass Demo Team during live, narrated demonstrations. 
1 Museum way
10:00 AM
(607)-937-5371
07
Dec 2021
Thru
19
Dec 2021
A Clemens Center Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series productionpresented by Virginia Rep on Tour THE LITTLE RED HEN
207 Clemens Center Parkway
(607)-733-5639
08
Dec 2021
Some of the earliest glass vessels were made to hold perfumes and other cosmetics.
1 Museum Way
07:00 PM
(607)-937-5371
08
Dec 2021
Some of the earliest glass vessels were made to hold perfumes and other cosmetics.
1 Museum Way
07:00 PM
(607)-937-5371
10
Dec 2021
For this livestreamed demo, join Megan Stelljes for an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at how she creates her edgy and provocative neon and sculpted glasswork.
1 Museum way
07:00 PM
(607)-937-5371
10
Dec 2021
Thru
12
Dec 2021
 Amphitheater Hot Shop Join us in the Amphitheater Hot Shop as we welcome Guest Artists Cat Burns, Andi Kovel, and Nao Yamamoto from the Netflix series Blown Away.
1 Museum way
10:00 AM
(607)-937-5371
11
Dec 2021
Join us for Breakfast or Lunch with Santa! December 11, 2021 Breakfast from 9am – 11am  ($25 per participant)
339 Daniel Zenker Dr.
9am
(607)-584-247