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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 October 30, 2022 x
haunted wine walk crew in costumes
Haunted Wine Walk at Hosmer Winery

It's back. It's bigger. It's scarier! An entire weekend of spooky wine and food pairings at Hosmer Winery. This is a ticketed event. More information and tickets will be released closer to the event.

Haunted Stroll
Haunted Stroll

October 30th

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Haunted Stroll

Stroll through the gardens and encounter witches, goblins and ghouls!

Tickets available online & at admissions

https://www.sonnenberg.org/events/

Admission $10.00     |     $5.00 (3-15 years old)     |     Free (Under 3 years old)     |     Pre-sale Online (online sales through October 27th, after this date you can purchase tickets at the Admissions Booth)

Events for October 31, 2022 x
Colorful Eagle Sculpture in Montezuma Refuge
Montezuma National Wildlife Tour Adventure

With the many options of things to do in the Finger Lakes, nothing comes close to this one-of-kind wildlife tour of all the attractions in upstate NY.

If you have a love for nature coupled with a thirst for learning; The Montezuma National Wildlife Adventure Tour is the activity for you. A portion of your ticket purchase goes directly to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

We will delve into the history of this remarkable landmark and how its designation changed over the years, eventually settling on the name: Montezuma.

Get ready to…

♦ See bald eagles in their natural environment
♦ Learn how Montezuma got its name
♦ Explore this preserves’ many marshes & pools
♦ Understand what makes a site like this productive for the many species found at the refuge

ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED

Events for November 1, 2022 x
ON YOUR FEET! logo
ON YOUR FEET!

The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Season presents
ON YOUR FEET!

 

HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY.

ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark.” Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

 

Events for November 2, 2022 x
ON YOUR FEET! logo
ON YOUR FEET!

The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Season presents
ON YOUR FEET!

 

HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY.

ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark.” Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

 

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FREE Live Music Wednesday Nights at Ventosa 6-9pm, BOGO happy hour 5-6pm

Live Music Series every Wednesday Music from 6-9 pm. BOGO Happy Hour from 5 to 6 pm. Cafe Toscana open until 8 pm.

No table reservations taken. See our website for full artist line-up: https://ventosavineyards.com/events/

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Oct 2022
Enjoy award winning wines, local craft beers, and blackberry wine slushies while you drink in our spectacular Cayuga Lake view and listen to some of Central New York's best performers.
5986 State Route 89
1:00 pm
(607)-869-9760
09
Oct 2022
October 9th
151 Charlotte Street
2:00pm
09
Oct 2022
Enjoy award winning wines, local craft beers, and blackberry wine slushies while you drink in our spectacular Cayuga Lake view and listen to some of Central New York's best performers.
5986 State Route 89
1:00 pm
(607)-869-9760
10
Oct 2022
With the many options of things to do in the Finger Lakes, nothing comes close to this one-of-kind wildlife tour of all the attractions in upstate NY.
3395 US-20
1:00 PM
10
Oct 2022
Join us for the last day of our Regular Season on Monday, October 10! 
1410 Flint Hill Road
10:00 a.m.
(585)-538-6822
10
Oct 2022
The Windmill’s Fall Fest will take place two days, the Saturday and Monday of Columbu
3900 State Route 14A
8:00
(315)-356-3032
11
Oct 2022
Thru
12
Oct 2022
The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Season presents BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Tuesday – WednesdayOctober 11 – 12, 2022, 7:30pm
207 Clemens Center Parkway
7:30 pm
(607)-734-8191
11
Oct 2022
Many Amish & Mennonite families began purchasing farmland throughout the state of New York making the state one of the fastest-growing Amish and Mennonite populations in the country.
2039 Havens Corners Rd.
9:30 AM
12
Oct 2022
Live Music Series every Wednesday Music from 6-9 pm. BOGO Happy Hour from 5 to 6 pm. Cafe Toscana open until 8 pm.
3440 Rt 96a
5:00 PM
(315)-719-0000
12
Oct 2022
Thru
15
Oct 2022
Finnish glassmaking lands in Corning! 
One Museum Way
9:00 AM