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Festivals & Happenings
Before traveling, be sure to check individual event sites for the latest information.
Despite earlier restrictions placed on Fairs, Festivals, Concerts, and Social Gatherings, Upstate is expected to become very much alive this Summer.
Some venues may require unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask.
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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Fall - October & November, Winter - December thru March
Adirondack Film Festival
Capital-Saratoga
Oct. 14-17, 2021: This exciting Glens Falls film festival is the only film festival in the country operated by a prominent professional theater company – the Adirondack Theatre Festival.
Bemus Point Fall Fest
Chautauqua-Allegany
Sept. 17-19, 2021: The quaint waterside village of Bemus Point still invites you to shop in their charming shops, browse the Street Market and enjoy seasonal food and drinks at the village restaurants.
Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration
Central New York
WEEKENDS mid-September through the end of October: The Fall Harvest Celebration features apple and pumpkin picking each weekend, with special events and festive entertainment for both old and young alike.
Elton John’s farewell tour comes to Syracuse in 2022!
Central New York
Iconic and flamboyant singer, songwriter, pianist & composer Elton John brings his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour” to Syracuse on Sept. 10, 2022. Tickets go on sale June 30, 2021.
Fall Festival & Agricultural Fair
The Finger Lakes
Oct. 3-4, 2021: Celebrate the beauty of autumn and the bounty of a Western Upstate NY harvest at the historic Genesee Country Village and Museum.
Fall Festival at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
The Catskills
Cancelled in 2021: Belleayre Ski Resort is host to an annual FREE Fall Festival held each Columbus Weekend, full of fun-filled activities, music, food and beverages, live music and more!
Fright Fest at Darien Lake Theme Park
Niagara-Western NY
Sept.24-Oct. 31 (select dates): Come to Fright Fest and see how one of New York State’s largest water and theme parks is transformed into a "Scream" park!
Wooo to the 'Fright Night' in Syracuse
Central New York
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, this state-of-the-art Halloween event features five haunted attractions along with carnival rides and food & drinks...
