There’s so much to do and see during Festival Season! Here are some ideas to get you and your family off to a great start. Many of these festivals take place locally in the Greater Rochester area. So don’t miss out on family-fun and excitement!
Corn Hill Arts Festival, Rochester
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YATES COUNTY FAIR – JULY 12-16
Exhibits, tractor pulls, jousting, family activities, food, games, contests and live entertainment. 10am-11pm. 2370 Old Route 14A, Penn Yan. 315-536-3830 www.yatescountyfair.org
GENESEO AIRSHOW – JULY 8-10
“The Greatest Show on Turf” is the theme of this year’s airshow. Featuring World War II war birds, as well as other classic aircraft. (gates open daily at 6am.) Military re-enactments, displays and food. 6am-dark. $25 under 12yrs. Free. Geneseo Airport, Big Tree Lane off Route 63, Geneseo. 243-2100. www.1941hag.org
HILL CUMORAH PAGEANT – JULY 8-9, and 12-16
Outdoor drama based on the Book of Mormon. Hollywood special effects, and a costumed cast of over 650 provide a spectacular show. 9:15pm. The Hill Cumorah, Highway 21 between the villages of Palmyra and Manchester. 315-597-5851. www.hillcumorah.org
CORN HILL ARTS FESTIVAL – JULY 9-10
Enjoy the Historic Corn Hill Neighborhood, Free Admission. Experience 400+ Original Artists, 4 Stages of Live Music, Food & Family Fun. Also this year: The Fairy Houses Tour! 10am-6pm Corn Hill District, Rochester. www.CornHillArtsFestival.com
FINGER LAKES LAVENDER FESTIVAL – JULY 9-10
Stroll through fragrant fields. Harvest your own bouquet of fresh lavender. Many artistic and culinary delights. 9am – 5pm. Lockwood Lavender Farm, 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152. www.fingerlakeslavenderfestival.blogspot.com
THE CANANDAIGUA LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL – JULY 15-24
11h Anniversary Season. Subscribe to one or all of the ticketed formal concerts at FLCC Concert Hall with pre-concert chatTimes. Venues vary. www.lakemusicfestival.org
FESTA ITALIANA – JULY 16-18
Arts and Crafts, live entertainment, food, children’s activities and more. Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way. 594-8882. www.iaccrochester.org
DOWNTOWN CANANDAIGUA ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL – JULY 17-19
Artists, crafters, food vendors and sponsors gather on Main Street in Canandaigua for this annual rite of summer. Bristol Mountain Mobile Aerial Adventure Park and kids activities. Fri 12-7pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Downtown Canandaigua. www.canandaiguaartfestival.com
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT – JULY 16-17
Hundreds of re-enactors recreate Civil War life in 1863 with two battles daily and townsfolk offering concerts and vignettes depicting civilian life during the war. 10am-4pm. Free with admission. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. 538-6822, www.gcv.org
HEMLOCK “LITTLE WORLD’S” FAIR – JULY 19-23
Amusement rides, 4-H events, harness racing, food, concerts, demolition derbies, truck pulls, talent show & more. 9:00am-midnight. $12-$14, children 3 and under free. Free parking. 7370 Water St., Hemlock. 367-3370. www.hemlockfair.org
MACEDONIAN FESTIVAL – JULY 22-24
Folk music, food, performances and costumes and activities that are representative of both the past and present of Macedonian culture. St. Dimitria Macedonian Orthodox Church Grounds, 235 Telephone Rd., W. Henrietta. 334-6675, www.macedonianfest.com
ONTARIO COUNTY FAIR – JULY 26-30
Amusements, rides, games, rodeo, horse drawn wagon rides, 4-H displays, auto racing, food and activities. Ontario County Fairgrounds, 2820 County Rd 10, Canandaigua. 394-4987. www.ontariocountyfair.org
NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL – JULY 23-24
Traditional dancers, musicians, storytellers, and artists sharing their cultural heritage, crafts and arts. Also popular children and adult workshops. 10am-6pm. Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 State Rd. (Rte. 444) Victor, 14564. 742-1690. www.ganondagan.org
ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR – JULY 25-30
“The Greatest Little Fair in WNY”. Hands on activities and free entertainment as well as the many exhibits will leave you with more choices than you can imagine. Orleans Co Fairgrounds, 12690 Route 31, Albion 14411, www.orleans4-hfair.com
SPENCERPORT CANAL DAYS – JULY 30-31
Arts & Crafts, live music, children’s activities, incl. games & face painting, classic car show, wine tasting, and the Canaligator Race. Union St., Downtown Spencerport. www.spencerportcanaldays.com
WATERFRONT ART FESTIVAL – JULY 30-31
Juried items on display & for purchase. Handmade crafts, cottage industry products & artwork by 170 artists. Enjoy cool, outdoor breezes & ample shade. 10am-5pm. Kershaw Park (Lake Shore Dr.), Canandaigua, 14625. 671-9102. www.waterfrontartfestival.com
OSWEGO HARBORFEST – JULY 28-31
Enjoy activities for the entire family, music, crafts, midway rides. Concerts held in many parks. Children’s activities. Use the Park & Ride parking areas located at SUNY Oswego, Rt. 104 West. www.oswegoharborfest.com
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