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Seasonal Events are Happening
Be sure to check the individual event sites for up-to-date information before traveling.
Despite earlier restrictions placed on Fairs, Festivals and Social Gatherings, Upstate is expected to become very much alive by the Summer of 2021.
Many venues will require attention to social distancing and wearing of masks.
Plan your next Vacation, day trip, or overnight stay around a fun-filled concert, wine & brew expo, recreational happening, arts & craft show, or delicious culinary event !
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Beekman Street Art Fair
June 13, 2021: This family-friendly event will feature work by juried fine artists and craft artisans as well as performances, roaming street performers and gourmet food trucks.
CNY Maple Festival
April 10, 2021: This sweet event boasts homemade and unique maple products and the handmade creations of more than 50 from artisans from all around the area.
The Fairport Canal Days are with us once again
June 4-6, 2021: Fairport is an Erie Canal village filled with charm & character - and its Canal Days is one of the most popular arts festivals in NY State.
Great NYS Food & Wine Festival
June 11-13, 2021: This three-day festival is a celebration of all things New York food and beverage, featuring vendors from as far away as Buffalo and Long Island, along with live music daily.
Rochester's Lilac Festival is filled with entertainment & festivities
3 weekends in May, 2021! Rochester’s Lilac Festival is one of the largest FREE festivals in America and features 10 days of entertainment and non-stop fun.
Attention: Food Lovers - the 2021 Taste of Syracuse is ON !
JUNE 4-5, 2021: Syracuse's biggest food festival, this free event features bands and $1 food samples from the area's top restaurants.