Home > Arts & Entertainment > Fairs & FestivalsFairs & Festivals in the Finger LakesSportsCurling on the CanalWhen: last Sunday in February, 1-3 p.m. Where: Port of Palmyra marina, Palmyra, NY 14522 Contact: 585-235-8246 Weather permitting (cold enough for ice), this annual event celebrates the sport and art of curling. The ice must be frozen on the Erie Canal, so dress warmly. If you'd like to participate, you should wear rubber-soled boots. Equipment and instruction provided by the Friends of the Rochester Curling Club. Balloon FestWhen: 3 days in early JuneWhere: Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville NY 13078 Contact: 315-435-5252 Balloon rides, food, live music, antique cars and trucks, jugglers, magicians, and a variety of other activities and demonstrations. The beach is open for swimming. Free parking.
Finger Lakes International Dragon Boat FestivalWhen: Saturday in mid-July Where: Ithaca Boat Center, 435 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850 Annual event sponsored by the Ithaca Asian American Association, the main feature of which is a series of races of the beautiful dragon boats with their crews of 22. Food, crafts, performers, and the "dragon trail," a series of restaurants in Ithaca that participate in the festivities. 10 Ugly Men FestivalWhen: late July Where: Genesee Valley Park, Elmwood Ave. at Moore Rd., Rochester, NY 14608 Kickball, dodgeball, volleyball, and bocce tournaments, 5K race. Food, beer, wine, live music, kids' games and activities. Proceeds go to charity. New York State Festival of BalloonsWhen: 3 days over Labor Day weekend (beginning of September) Where: Dansville, NY 14437 Hot air balloon rides, live music, food, crafts. Camping on site. Grand Prix Festival of Watkins GlenWhen: 1st Friday in September after Labor Day Where: various venues Contact: 607-535-3003 Race re-enactments, 500 classic sports cars, meet racing legends, wine and food courts, live entertainment. Macedon Center Community Lumberjack FestivalWhen: 2nd weekend in September Where: Macedon Center Firemen's Field, Canandaigua Rd., Macedon Center, NY 14502 Contact: 315-986-3732 Lumberjack breakfast, amateur lumberjack competition, greased pole climb, arts and crafts, food. Pull the Plug RegattaWhen: Last Saturday before the Erie Canal is drained in November. Where: On the Erie Canal, Pittsford, NY 14534 Contact: 585-381-9560 A 4110-meter/2.2-mile race with crews in various categories on the Erie Canal to celebrate the end of the canal season. The entire race can be viewed from the canal towpath. Food tent. Sponsored by the Pittsford Crew. |
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