2012 Events on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
These events are found only in the Great Lakes Seaway Trail region. You’re invited to drive the byway to find the fun. Events are subject to change, so please call ahead to confirm dates & details. Plan your journey today!
Events are listed chronologically and are also labeled by region along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. Please refer to the map at right which identifies the five Seaway Trail regions as you plan your journey.
2012 EVENTS
ONGOING
May 30-October 20
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
“Broadway in the Finger Lakes” at Upstate NY’s largest professional summer theatre, Emerson Park
315-255-1305, 800-457-8897
www.mgrplayhouse.com
Auburn, NY
 Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - Auburn, NY |
April 1 - November 30
War of 1812 Walks
1812-themed walks presented by the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association
Erie, PA;
Buffalo, NY;
Williamsville, NY;
Lewiston, NY;
Youngstown, NY;
Pultneyville, NY;
Oswego, NY;
Sackets Harbor, NY;
Ogdensburg, NY
www.seawaytrail.com/volkssport
June 21-August 19
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Free performances, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park: June 21-July 15: Richard the Third; July 26-August 19: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org
Buffalo, NY
June 23-August 26
Chautauqua Institution Season
Arts, education, religion & recreation, world-class entertainment
800-836-2787
www.ciweb.org
Chautauqua, NY
June 29-September 2
Lily Dale Assembly
World's largest spiritualist center, healing, meditation, workshops, clairvoyant demonstrations
716-595-8721
www.lilydaleassembly.com
Lily Dale, NY
July 7-August 19
Sterling Renaissance Festival
Sat/Sun only, authentic Elizabethan festival, live theatre, jousting, music, dancing, artisans demonstrating in 16th-century setting
800-879-4446
www.sterlingfestival.com
Sterling NY
September 22–January 6, 2013
Dora & Diego—Let’s Explore!
Join beloved characters Dora, Diego & friends, preschoolers explore, learn & play along, National Museum of Play
585-263-2700
www.museumofplay.org
Rochester, NY
 Dyngus Day - Buffalo, NY |
APRIL
April 8-15
Dyngus Festival
World’s largest Polish celebration of end of Lent, parade, polka & concertina music and dance
www.dyngusdaybuffalo.com
Buffalo/Erie County, NY
April 14
Wine & Art Weekend
Wine tastings, meet Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail & North East Arts Council artists, free, 877-326-6561
www.lakeeriewinecountry.org
Lake Erie Wine Country, NY-PA
April 27-28
War of 1812 Symposium
Seminars and presentations on the War of 1812 presented by the Fort La Présentation Association.
Freight House Restaurant
20 Market St.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
www.fort1749.org/war-of-1812-symposium
April 27-28
“The Really Big Show”
St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual Home, Garden & Business Show, Clarkson University Cheel Arena
877-228-7810
www.northcountryguide.com
Potsdam, NY
April 27-29, May 4-6
The Wine & Herb Festival
Contests, prizes, wine & food pairings, receive herb/veggie plant at participating sites
800-684-5217
www.cayugawinetrail.com
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, NY
 Country Barn Quilt Trail - Orleans County, NY |
MAY
May 4 - May 13
Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Spring Derby
Cash prizes for salmon, lake trout, brown trout, rainbow/steelhead trout; several registration & weigh stations
888-733-5246
www.loc.org
Lake Ontario shoreline, NY
May 11-13
Quilt Show & Country Barn Quilt Trail at Partyka Farms
Traditional quilt display, pickup self-tour map of painted patterns barn trail
585-659-9131
www.partykafarms.com
Kendall, NY
May 11-13, 18-20
A Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine
25-min. train ride, full-size Thomas, tour of Medina Railroad Museum w/7,000 toys & artifacts
585-798-6106
www.railroadmuseum.net
Medina, NY
 Lilac Festival - Rochester, NY |
May 11-20
Lilac Festival
1000s of fragrant lilacs, craft shows, children’s activities, entertainment, Highland Park
800 677-7282
www.lilacfestival.com
Rochester, NY
May 17-20
53rd Williamson Apple Blossom Festival
Carnival, kiddie parade, arts, crafts, entertainment, fireworks, NY’s oldest continuous festival
www.williamsonappleblossom.com
Williamson, NY
May 25–June 17
2nd Chautauqua-in-June Learning Festival
County-wide vacation learning opportunities, Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Open Studio Tour Memorial Day Weekend
866-908-4569
www.tourchautauqua.com
Chautauqua, NY
May 25 - September 3
"Weapons of War" Collection
Collection of 1812 period weaponry loaned by Col. (ret.) Clayton Nans on exhibit at the Lieutenant’s House Gallery in the Navy Yard.
Sackets Harbor Battlefield -
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
May 26 - June 24
Sackets Harbor Arts Center - Spring Art Show
Enjoy the competitive artwork of our local and regional artists, 7 adult divisions plus youth - Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12:00-4:00 PM
www.aanny.org
Sackets Harbor, NY
May 29
Presentation: The War of 1812 at Sackets Harbor and Kingston
Presented by by MJR John Grodzinski; 7:00 PM.
Sackets Harbor Battlefield -
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
May 30-June 2
Erie Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival
Numerous vendors compete
for Best Ribs competition, food, music, family fun, Perry Square
814-899-5177
www.ErieRibFest.com
Erie, PA
JUNE
June 1-2
St. Lawrence County Dairy Princess Parade and Festival
Celebrate St. Lawrence County’s dairy industry: vendors on village green, fireworks, block dance & more
315-386-8255
www.cantonnychamber.org
Canton, NY
June 1-3
100 American Craftsmen
Premier juried show of contemporary craft art, music, gourmet café, wine tent, 1850s home, Kenan Center
716-433-2617
www.kenancenter.org
Lockport, NY
 Strawberry Festival - Albion, NY |
June 2
June Fest
All-day event, music, drum corps show, yard sales, fireworks, family entertainment, free admission
585-638-6367
Holley/Murray, NY
June 4-10
Wegmans LPGA Championship
World’s best women golfers participate in season’s 2nd major event, Locust Hill Country Club
585 427-7100
www.wegmanslpga.org
Pittsford, NY
June 8-9
Strawberry Festival
Music, crafts, food, vintage cars, 5k run, turtle race, family fun center, strawberries galore
585-749-1413/6384
www.albionstrawberryfestival.org
Albion, NY
June 9-10
Allentown Art Festival
Historic district hosts 55th artist showcase & sale with more than 400 juried artists, Delaware Avenue
www.allentownartfestival.com
Buffalo, NY
 Sailing Seaway Clayton - Clayton, NY |
June 14–17
Sailing Seaway Clayton
Celebrate St. Lawrence River maritime history, tall ship deck tours, DockDogs Competition, farmers market, music
315-686-3771
www.1000islands-clayton.com
www.sailingseawayclayton.com
Clayton, NY
June 16-17
1812 Declaration of War Weekend
Marking the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of the War of 1812 on June 18, 1812, Old Fort Niagara will present artillery and musket salutes, foodways of 1812, uniform programs, and dedication of a new marker about 1812 heroine Betsy Doyle.
Old Fort Niagara -
Youngstown, NY
716-745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
June 16-17
Tri-Oswego Triathalon
US-sanctioned, 500 athletes, Sprint, Intermediate, Sprint Team Relay, family activities, Wright’s Landing/Breitbeck Park
info@tri-oswego.com
www.tri-oswego.com
Oswego, NY
June 16-July 29
Lake Ontario Counties Summer Fishing Derby
Adult & youth derby for salmon, brown/lake/rainbow/steelhead trout & walleye, cash prizes
888-733-5246
www.loc.org
Fair Haven, NY
June 17
Sackets Harbor’s International War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden Dedication
2:00 PM
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
 National Garden Festival - Buffalo, NY |
Mid-June through Mid-August
War of 1812 Living History Camp
Wednesdays through Saturdays 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (weather permitting)
Sackets Harbor Battlefield -
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
June 22-24
Erie Area Summer Festival of the Arts
Live entertainment, juried art show, face painting, storytelling, arts & crafts, Liberty Park
814-451-1144
www.eriesummerfestivalofthearts.org
Erie, PA
June 22-July 29
National Garden Festival
14 garden walks, including America’s largest: Garden Walk Buffalo, workshops, speakers, bus tours, open gardens
www.nationalgardenfestival.com
Buffalo and Erie County, NY
June 22-30
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
Celebrating 11th year, 1,200 musicians from around the world perform, 250+ concerts downtown
585-454-2060
www.rochesterjazz.com
Rochester, NY
June 23-24
Finger Lakes Live Steamers Open House
All aboard! See and ride 4 ¾, 7 ¼, No. 1 Gauge large toy-size model trains, 12-acre site, food, 10am-4pm
www.fingerlakeslivesteamers.org
Clyde, NY
 French & Indian War Reenactment - Fort Ontario, Oswego,NY |
June 23-24
Main Street Music & Art Festival
Juried artisans, music performances, local wineries, food, free admission
www.mainstfestival.com
Niagara Falls, NY
June 30-July 1
French & Indian War Encampment at Fort Ontario
Living history demonstrations, French, British, Colonial, Native American camps, drills, battle reenactments
315-343-4711
www.fortontario.com
Oswego, NY
June 30-July 4
155th Oswego County Fair
Grandstand, rides, parade, 4H/agriculture displays, Oswego County Fairgrounds, free fair admission/parking
315-387-3834
www.oswegocountyfair.com
Sandy Creek, NY
JULY
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Summer Tuesdays Concerts in the Park
Live music, food, beverages, Orleans County Marine Park
www.oakorchard.org
Point Breeze/Kent, NY
July 3-4
July 4th Sodus Point Celebration
Auto/kiddie parades, fireworks, 5k run/walk all ages, crafts, free concert at lighthouse w/Gap Mangione Big Band
www.soduspointlighthouse.org
Sodus Point, NY
July 4
War of 1812 Songs & Stories from New York and Beyond
Featuring musician Dave Ruch; bring lawn chairs and a picnic; 2:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield -
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
July 4-7
Arts & Crafts Fair & Independence Celebration
Craft fair, parades, carnival, classic cars, live music, food, fireworks over the Bay
315-947-5628
www.fairhavenny.com
Fair Haven, NY
July 6-8
Great Blue Heron Music Festival
Music, dance, 300 acres of Amish countryside, blues, roots, rock zydeco, old-time & bluegrass, food, camping
716-761-7190
www.greatblueheron.com
Sherman/Panama, NY
 Taste of Buffalo - Buffalo, NY |
July 6-8
Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment
America's largest F&I encampment, battle reenactments, living history camps, Native American councils, military music
716-745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
Youngstown, NY
July 7-8
Taste of Buffalo
America’s largest culinary festival, 50+ restaurants, 7 wineries, 450,000 visitors, Niagara Square & Delaware Avenue
www.tasteofbuffalo.com
Buffalo, NY
July 7-8
Corn Hill Arts Festival
Historic district host fabulous artisans & crafters, live music/entertainment, Cornhill Neighborhood Association
585-262-3142
www.cornhill.org
Rochester, NY
July 7 - August 18
Boots & Slippers On the Ground: The War of 1812 in Sackets Harbor
Spearker's series on different topics; Saturdays 11:00-11:45 AM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield -
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
July 9 - August 24
Blue Coats Along the Niagara
An interactive daily program that focuses on the United States Army at Fort Niagara during 1812-1813. Tours, musket demonstrations, foodways, artillery firings, hands-on activities for families.
Old Fort Niagara -
Youngstown, NY
716-745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
July 10-14
61st North East Cherry Festival
PA’s largest volunteer firemen’s parade, family fun, rides, games, food/cherry pies
814-725-5616
www.necherryfestival.com
North East, PA
 8 Great Tuesdays - Erie, PA |
July 10-15
195th Jefferson County Fair
America’s oldest continuous running county fair, midway, grandstand, games, agricultural displays/competitions, Alex Duffy Fairgrounds
315-782-8612
www.jeffcofair.org
Watertown, NY
July 10, 17, 24, 31
EIGHT GREAT TUESDAYS
Live music every Tuesday evening, Liberty Park/Burger King Amphitheater
814-455-7557
www.porterie.org/8-great-tuesdays
Erie, PA
July 12–14
45th Potsdam Summer Festival
Music, crafts & car shows, flea market, parade, downtown & Outer Market Street
315-274-9000
www.potsdamchamber.com
Potsdam, NY
July 14–15
French Festival
Celebrate French heritage, parade, pastries, block dance, 200+ crafters, band competitions, fireworks
315-654-2481
www.capevincent.org
Cape Vincent, NY
July 19–21
Roar on the Shore
1,000s of motorcycles, roaring street caravan, celebrity parade marshal, music, Liberty Park, downtown Erie
800-815-2660
www.roarontheshore.com
Erie, PA
July 20-22
Sackets Harbor Arts Center - Plein Air Art Event
Come and watch artists paint "Plein Air" as they capture the beauty of this historical harbor town and the happenings of Can-Am weekend. Bid on some of the paintings of our local and regional artists. Final judging and silent auction bidding will take place on Sunday, at 2:30 pm at the arts center. A wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of local art.
www.aanny.org
Sackets Harbor, NY
 Founders Day - Ogdensburg, NY |
July 21-22
Founders Day
250 reenactors 18th century land & sea battles, lectures, dances, benefits Fort LaPresentation, Lighthouse Point
315-393-3620
www.ogdensburgny.com
Ogdensburg, NY
July 20-22
Homecoming & War of 1812 Bicentennial
Antiques, reenactment, 1812 characters, vintage cars, parade, fireworks, 5K, Gilbert & Sullivan show, concert
315-589-9892
www.w-phs.org
Pultneyville, NY
July 20-21
Decoy & Wildlife Art Show
Exhibit & sale of wildlife artwork and carvings from US & Canada, demonstrations
315-686-5794
www.timusuem.org
Clayton, NY
July 21
Art in the Park and Vintage Mart
Art work, collectables, antiques, food, flea market, 10:00-4:00, Rhodes Greenhouses Gardens
www.facebook.com/ArtInTheParkandVintageMart
Henderson, NY
July 21
President Monroe Looks Back on the War of 1812
Appearance by first-person interpreter Dennis Bigelow; 2:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield -
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
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July 21-29
Seaway Festival
Fireworks 7/27; huge parade 7/28; amusement rides, Battle of the Bands, more
315-393-3620
www.ogdensburgny.com
Ogdensburg, NY
July 23-28
Orleans County 4-H Fair
Midway, stage entertainment, animals, 4-H youth exhibits, special food nights
585-798-4265
www.orleans4-Hfair.com
Knowlesville, NY
July 26-29
Harborfest: “ABA Top 100 Event in North America”
World-class fireworks Saturday, free music performances on stages through city, juried artists
315-343-6858
www.oswegoharborfest.com
Oswego, NY
July 27-29
Discover Presque Isle Days
Art area, children’s games/activities, beach volleyball, music, bonfire, Presque Isle State Park
814-838-5138
www.discoverpi.com
Erie, PA
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July 31-August 5
Lakewide Yacht Racing Association 2012 Annual Regatta
Members from US & Canada compete in colorful & intense yacht racing on Lake Ontario
315-591-5078
www.lyra2012.com
Oswego, NY
AUGUST
August 1-5
Lucy Fest 2012
Hometown birthday tribute to America’s Queen of Comedy, Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center, downtown
716-484-0800
www.lucy-desi.com
Jamestown, NY
August 2-4
Brantling Bluegrass Festival
3 days of great bluegrass music outdoors at Brantling Ski Slopes, 4015 Fish Farm Rd
www.brantling.com
Sodus, NY
August 3
The Civil War of 1812
Talk by Pulitzer Prize winning author Prof. Alan Taylor on his acclaimed War of 1812 book; 6:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield
Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
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August 3-5
48th Antique Boat Show and Auctions
125+ entries, professional auction, entertainment, marketplace, educational forum, street dance, Grand Parade of Boats, The Antique Boat Museum
315-686-4104
www.abm.org
Clayton, NY
August 3-5
43rd Stone Mills Craft Fair
1000 Islands’ largest juried craft fair, 200+ crafters/demonstrators from US & Canada, Northern NY Agricultural Museum
315-658-2353
www.stonemillsmuseum.org
LaFargeville, NY
August 4
Oak Orchard Lighthouse Day Festival
Lighthouse tours, music, crafts, food on lighthouse grounds
585-230-7829
www.oakorchardlighthouse.org
Point Breeze at Kent, NY
August 4-5
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival
National, regional, local blues & jazz entertainment, 1-11pm rain or shine, family-friendly Frontier Park, free
814-459-5477,
www.erieartmuseum.org
Erie, PA
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August 4-5
War of 1812 Living History Weekend
Re-enactment, living history traditions, camp life, cooking, music, military maneuvers, Sat 9-5/Sun 9-3
315-646-3634
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
Sackets Harbor, NY
August 4-5
Park Avenue Summer Arts Festival
Music, art, crafts, outdoor dining, unique shopping, Park Avenue Merchants Association
585-473-4482
www.rochesterevents.com
Rochester, NY
August 7, 14
Summer Tuesdays Concerts in the Park
Live music, food, beverages, Orleans County Marine Park
www.oakorchard.org
Point Breeze at Kent, NY
August 7, 14, 21, 28
EIGHT GREAT TUESDAYS
Live music every Tuesday evening, Liberty Park/Burger King Amphitheater
814-455-7557
www.porterie.org/8-great-tuesdays
Erie, PA
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August 8-19
Erie County Fair
America’s 3rd largest county fair, 275 acres, entertainers, animals, midway, 1 million+ visitors, 5600 McKinley Parkway
716-649-3900
www.ecfair.org
Hamburg, NY
August 10-19
Bill Johnston’s Pirates Days
Pirate invasions, tall ships, music, food, swashbuckling family fun throughout village,
800-541-2110
www.alexbay.org
Alexandria Bay, NY
August 11
Henderson Heritage Days & Juried Craft Show
Featuring 1812 re-enactors and Indians; 1812 puppet show by the "Histerical" Society Players; free and open to the public; music, food, entertainment, and activities for families
Henderson Historical Society -
12581 Harborview Rd. -
Henderson, NY 13650
315-955-2800
www.hendersonhistoricalsociety.com/hhs101.html
August 11-12
46th Lewiston Art Festival
175+ juried fine art & craft artists, demonstrations, entertainment, street musicians, make & take workshops
716-754-9500
www.niagarariverregion.com
Lewiston, NY
August 11-12
North Country Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Wineries & food (chocolates, cheese, herbs, maple, baked goods…) vendors from across New York State
315-393-3620
www.ogdensburgny.com
Ogdensburg, NY
August 14-16
Mid Summer’s Eve Celebration
Medieval music, food, fun inside historic Casey’s Cottage, 6:30-9:30pm, Mexico Point Park, reservations required
315-963-7657
bj2green@aol.com
www.mexicony.net
Mexico, NY
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August 16-18
St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament
10th anniversary of East’s largest carp tournament for young anglers, boys and girls 11-18
877-228-7810
www.northcountryguide.com
St. Lawrence River, NY
August 16-19
CELEBRATE ERIE 2012!
Art, crafts, music, Taste of Erie, 2-block Kids Zone, fireworks, State Street from 4th-12th Streets
www.celebrateerie.com
Erie, PA
August 17-September 3
Lake Ontario Counties Fall Fishing Derby
Adult & youth derby for salmon, brown/lake/rainbow/steelhead trout & walleye, cash prizes
888-733-5246
www.loc.org
Fair Haven, NY
August 19
Wayne Drumlins Antique Auto Show & Fleat Market
24 classes w/trophies for top 3, food, Marion Town Park
www.waynedrumlinsauto.com
Marion, NY
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August 19
Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Massena Chamber of Commerce hosts all things on wheels for all ages, Robert Moses State Park 9am-4pm
315-769-3525
www.massenachamber.org
Massena, NY
August 24 – 26
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival
World-class musicians, wine tasting, culinary samplings, premiere jewelry show. free, Center Street
716-754-9500
www.lewistonjazz.com
Lewiston, NY 14094
August 30–September 3
12th Annual Blues in the Bay
Free open-air concerts, stroll streets of resort community, additional performances at hotels, restaurants & pubs
800-541-2110
www.alexbay.org
Alexandria Bay, NY
August 31-September 2
Oswego Speedway International Classic Weekend
Xtreme Sprint Car, TQ Midgets, SBS Classic 60, 56th Annual Supermodifieds 200
315-342-0646
www.oswegospeedway.com
Oswego, NY
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SEPTEMBER
September 1 & 2
National Buffalo Wing Festival
555,000 wings (37 tons) served in 2011, visitors from worldwide, Coca-Cola Field
www.buffalowing.com
Buffalo, NY
September 1-2
War of 1812 Encampment
American and British forces recreate the War of 1812 on the Niagara Frontier. Programs daily from 10 am - 4 pm and a night battle on Saturday at 7 p.m., depicting the 1813 British capture of Fort Niagara.
Old Fort Niagara -
Youngstown, NY
716-745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
September 2
St. Rocco’s Italian Festival
Bocce tournament, Italian food, spaghetti dinner, baked goods, farmers’ market, game booth, kids games, band
585-638-6718
Hulberton, NY
September 5-9
Niagara Falls Bike & Car Cruise & Blues Festival
Pine Avenue Bike & Car Cruise, Old Falls Street national & local blues artists outdoors, BBQ & Brew
716-278-2100
www.fallsstreet.com
Niagara Falls, NY
September 7 -9
55th Niagara County Peach Festival
County's oldest, largest event! Parade, shortcake, carnival food, entertainment, midway of rides, Academy Park, free
716-754-9500
www.niagarariverregion.com
Lewiston, NY
September 8-9
Lumberjack Festival
Amateur & ESPN Professionals competitions; greased pole, log-rolling, crosscut, chain/bow sawing, pancake breakfast
315-986-3732
www.macedoncenterfire.org
Macedon Center, NY
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September 8-9
M&T Bank Clothesline Festival
Original fine art/crafts, 100s of New York State artists, entertainment, art class demos, Memorial Art Gallery
585-276-8900,
www.mag.rochester.edu/clothesline
Rochester, NY
September 11-16
Greentopia 2012
Interactive eco-life & sustainable film fest, historic High Falls District, music, greener future innovation conference
585-287-5560
www.greentopiafest.com
Rochester, NY
September 14
Curtain Up! Buffalo
Kick off show season for two dozen theater companies, gala dinner, live music, theater productions
www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/curtain-up
Buffalo, NY
September 15
Boldt Castle Wine Festival and Farmers Market
Enjoy regional tastes at historic landmark, walk island paths, music, wineries & farms display & sell
315-482-9724
www.boldtcastle.com
Alexandria Bay, NY
September 22
National Hunting & Fishing Day Open House
Free fly-fishing demos, fish petting zoo, activities highlight Salmon River Greenway outdoor recreation, NYSDEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery
315-298-7605
Altmar, NY
September 22-23
Ontario Orchard’s Fall Jamboree
Apple & pumpkin picking, hay rides, corn maze, food, live entertainment, activities 11am-6pm
315-343-6328
www.ontarioorchards.com
Sterling, NY 13156
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September 22-23
Harvest Festival & Craft Show
100+ of NY’s finest craft artists, entertainment, wine sampling, culinary delights, Center Street
716-754-9500
www.niagarariverregion.com
Lewiston, NY
September 22-23
Wildlife Festival
50+ exhibits, Fishing Derby for ages up to 16, New York Power Authority, rain or shine, free
866-NYPA-FUN
www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm
Lewiston, NY
September 28-30
Wine Country Harvest Festival
Wine tasting, art, crafts, food, live entertainment, 3 parks, winery tours
814-725-4262
www.nechamber.org
North East, PA.
September 29-30
Apple Festival
Entertainment, amusement rides, crafts, children’s games, food, Route 11 South park, $1 donation, 12 & younger free
315-675-8232
Central Square, NY
September 29-30
Civil War Weekend
Drills, tactical weapons demonstrations, camp life, 19th-century children’s activities, Fort Ontario
315-343-4711
www.fortontario.com
Oswego, NY
September 30
Busti Apple Festival
Art, crafts, pioneer demonstrations, 1838 grist mill tours, farmer's market, Busti Grist Mill & Museum
716-763-8561
www.townofbusti.com/apple.html
Busti, NY
OCTOBER
October
Screamers’ Hollow
Fri/Sat only, experience nerve shattering mix of live actors, animation, evil characters, dazzling special effects, 7pm-midnight
800-879-4446
www.screamershollow.com
Sterling, NY
October 5-7
Salmon River Festival & Fishing Derby
Cash prizes, music, kids programs, crafts, derby registration: Pulaski-Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
315-298-6407
info@pulaskieasternshore.com
www.pulaskieasternshorechamber.com
Pulaski, NY
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October 5-7
Rochester River Romance
Outdoor events along Genesee River corridor, walking tours, buskers, one of Northeast’s finest regattas
585-428-5990
www.cityofrochester.gov
Rochester, NY
October 5-8
15th Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour
Travel scenic country roads to farm markets & 3 wineries, free gifts, shopping, door prizes
800-527-6510
www.waynecountytourism.com
Wayne County, NY
October 5-14
ImageOut: The Rochester Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival
40+ programs, 90 films from around the world, various venues, 20th year
585-271-2640
www.imageout.org
Rochester, NY
October 6
Scarecrow Festival
Build a Scarecrow, scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, hayrides, police/fire truck tours, crafts, music
585-659-8289
www.townofkendall.com
Kendall, NY
October 6
Oktoberfest Celebration
Farmers’ market, crafts, games, contests, family fun
315-287-0331
www.gouverneurchamber.net
Gouverneur, NY
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October 6-7
CNY Pumpkinfest
Giant pumpkins, games, rides, entertainment, crafts, contests & prizes, Washington Square Park
315-343-7681
www.oswegofultonchamber.com
Oswego, NY
October 12-14
Battle of Queenston Heights Commemoration
Reenactment of October 13, 1812 Battle of Queenston Heights
Lewiston, NY
www.historiclewiston.org/battleofqueenstonheights
October 13-14, 20-21
Peek'n Peak Fall Festival
Skilift rides, petting zoo, snow sports equipment swap, pumpkin cannon, crafts, farmers’ market, pony rides
716-355-4141
www.pknpk.com
Findley Lake, NY
October 25-28
Eerie Horror Film Fest
Warner Theatre showcases independent horror films with celebrity guests, vendors & workshops
814-873-2483
www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com
Erie, PA
NOVEMBER
November 2-3
Craft, Food & Wine Show
North Country’s most popular craft show, vendors from across Northeast, Clarkson University Cheel Arena
877-228-7810
www.northcountryguide.com
Potsdam, NY
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November 2-4 & 9-11
Harvest Wine Weekends
Sample autumn fare w/inspired wine choices at Lake Erie Wine Country wineries
877-326-6561
www.lakeeriewinecountry.org
Forestville, NY to North East, PA
November 3-4
34th Fall Harvest Antique Show & Sale
50 quality dealers from 8 counties, glass/china restoration, appraisals, food, Williamson High School
www.wcada.com
Williamson, NY
November 17
Sackets Harbor Arts Center - Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
A great place to find those unique handcrafted gifts and art work.
www.aanny.org
Sackets Harbor, NY
November 24
Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration
Horse-drawn sleigh rides, Santa parade, Elf contest, 50+ crafters, Holiday Idol contest, family entertainment
585-798-2421
www.ChristmasinMedina.com
Medina, NY
November 24
World’s Largest Disco
Don your best disco duds & get down with music of the 70s & 7,000 dancers, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
www.worldslargestdisco.com
Buffalo, NY
DECEMBER
December 1-2
Lewiston Christmas Walk & Home Tour
Complimentary carriage rides, boutiques, carolers, outdoor entertainment, homes decorated by Western NY designers, free
716-754-9500
www.niagarariverregion.com
Lewiston, NY
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December 9
Holiday Traditions Celebration
City’s historic & cultural sites open for free admission 12noon-5pm, entertainment, exhibition tours, programs, refreshments
315-255-1658
www.historyshometown.com
Auburn, NY
December 15
Flames Through Lewiston
Reenactment of Dec. 19, 1813 burning of Lewiston
Lewiston, NY
www.historiclewiston.org
December 31
First Night Buffalo
Ring in the New Year with family-friendly, drug-and-alcohol-free celebration, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
www.firstnightbuffalo.org
Buffalo, NY
FEBRUARY 2013
February 15-17
President’s Day Weekend Winter Festival along Chautauqua Lake
Ice/snow events, contests, crafts, entertainment, food, fireworks, bonfire, horse-drawn rides, Lakeside Park
716-753-3113
www.mayvillechautauquachamber.org
Mayville, NY
MARCH 2013
March 16-17
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Quilt Show
Annual quilt show, 2013 theme is "Beauty of the Byways", 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
www.seawaytrail.com/quilting
Seaway Trail Discovery Center
Sackets Harbor, NY
Events are subject to change; please call ahead to confirm dates & details. Enjoy!