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May 1, 2020
Host/Presenter: Cayuga Wine Trail
Phone: 1-800-684-5217
Email: info@cayugawinetrail.com
**Due to preventive measures concerning COVID-19, the status of events and business hours may change - Please check with host organizations for their most recent updates.
Drink. Eat. Garden Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all 14 food samples along with the matching recipe collection.
As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.
2020 Herbs: Purple Pepper, Dill, Beef Steak Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Hot Pepper, Parsley, Black Cherry Tomato, Garlic Chives, Lemon Basil, Onion, Butter Crunch Lettuce, Broccoli, Cilantro.
Annual Wine & Herb Festival - CANCELED
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMHost/Presenter: Cayuga Wine Trail
Location: Various Locations, , ,
Email: info@cayugawinetrail.com
**Due to preventive measures concerning COVID-19, the status of events and business hours may change - Please check with host organizations for their most recent updates.
Drink. Eat. Garden Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all 14 food samples along with the matching recipe collection.
As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.
2020 Herbs: Purple Pepper, Dill, Beef Steak Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Hot Pepper, Parsley, Black Cherry Tomato, Garlic Chives, Lemon Basil, Onion, Butter Crunch Lettuce, Broccoli, Cilantro.
May 2, 2020
Host/Presenter: Montezuma Audubon Center
Phone: 315-365-3588
Email: montezuma@audubon.org
Montezuma Audobon Center’s largest event of the year will feature a great lineup of family-friendly activities including food trucks, a 24’ tall rock wall, animal presentations, live music, nature-based magic shows, a bounce house, local art vendors, games, conservation exhibitors, a native plant sale, bird box building, guided birdwatching walks, and canoeing excursions.
Fee: $5/person, $20/family.
Annual Montezuma Wildlife Festival - Canceled
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMHost/Presenter: Montezuma Audubon Center
Location: 2295 State Route 89, Savannah , NY, 13146
Email: montezuma@audubon.org
Montezuma Audobon Center’s largest event of the year will feature a great lineup of family-friendly activities including food trucks, a 24’ tall rock wall, animal presentations, live music, nature-based magic shows, a bounce house, local art vendors, games, conservation exhibitors, a native plant sale, bird box building, guided birdwatching walks, and canoeing excursions.
Fee: $5/person, $20/family.
May 2, 2020
Phone: info@operationnc.org
Crawfish Clam Festival features Cajun food such as jambalaya, crawfish, beignets and other Louisiana fare along with live music, beer and wine, dancing, crafts,games and food for kids and more!
The feast is hosted by Operation Northern Comfort, a group from CNY that helps communities recover from natural disasters.
Crawfish and Clam Festival - Canceled
Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: 2 S. Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY, 13202
Crawfish Clam Festival features Cajun food such as jambalaya, crawfish, beignets and other Louisiana fare along with live music, beer and wine, dancing, crafts,games and food for kids and more!
The feast is hosted by Operation Northern Comfort, a group from CNY that helps communities recover from natural disasters.
May 2, 2020
to May 3, 2020
Host/Presenter: Saratoga Springs City Center
Phone: chaseconexpo@hotmail.com
The largest comic con in the capitol region of New York, the Saratoga Comic Con features not just comic book dealers, but celebrities artists,and vendors of all kinds. This year, look for appearances by Kevin Sorbo, Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran, Nakia Burrise, James O'Barr, Bai Ling, Samantha Newark and more!
Saratoga Comic Con welcomes cosplay, guest stars, gaming, anime, sci-fi, furries, geeks, comic books, artists, vendors, and fans to the Saratoga Springs City Center!
Saratoga Comic Con - Postponed to Nov. 21-22, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Saratoga Springs City Center
Location: 522 Broadway St , Saratoga Springs , NY, 12866
The largest comic con in the capitol region of New York, the Saratoga Comic Con features not just comic book dealers, but celebrities artists,and vendors of all kinds. This year, look for appearances by Kevin Sorbo, Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran, Nakia Burrise, James O'Barr, Bai Ling, Samantha Newark and more!
Saratoga Comic Con welcomes cosplay, guest stars, gaming, anime, sci-fi, furries, geeks, comic books, artists, vendors, and fans to the Saratoga Springs City Center!
May 2, 2020
Host/Presenter: NYS Fairgrounds
Phone: 315-487-7711
Clear out your homes and garages and join us for CNY’s Largest Indoor Shopping Expo! Spend all day shopping around for the best bargains and deals found anywhere in Central New York. If you’re just going to shop, bring your own stuff to get rid of!
FREE admission and parking!
CNY's Largest Indoor Shopping Expo - Canceled
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMHost/Presenter: NYS Fairgrounds
Location: Horticulture Building, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY, 13209
Clear out your homes and garages and join us for CNY’s Largest Indoor Shopping Expo! Spend all day shopping around for the best bargains and deals found anywhere in Central New York. If you’re just going to shop, bring your own stuff to get rid of!
FREE admission and parking!
May 2, 2020
Host/Presenter: Cayuga Wine Trail
Phone: 1-800-684-5217
Email: info@cayugawinetrail.com
**Due to preventive measures concerning COVID-19, the status of events and business hours may change - Please check with host organizations for their most recent updates.
Drink. Eat. Garden Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all 14 food samples along with the matching recipe collection.
As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.
2020 Herbs: Purple Pepper, Dill, Beef Steak Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Hot Pepper, Parsley, Black Cherry Tomato, Garlic Chives, Lemon Basil, Onion, Butter Crunch Lettuce, Broccoli, Cilantro.
Annual Wine & Herb Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Cayuga Wine Trail
Location: Various Locations, , ,
Email: info@cayugawinetrail.com
**Due to preventive measures concerning COVID-19, the status of events and business hours may change - Please check with host organizations for their most recent updates.
Drink. Eat. Garden Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all 14 food samples along with the matching recipe collection.
As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.
2020 Herbs: Purple Pepper, Dill, Beef Steak Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Hot Pepper, Parsley, Black Cherry Tomato, Garlic Chives, Lemon Basil, Onion, Butter Crunch Lettuce, Broccoli, Cilantro.
May 2, 2020
to May 3, 2020
Host/Presenter: Saratoga Springs City Center
Phone: chaseconexpo@hotmail.com
The largest comic con in the capitol region of New York, the Saratoga Comic Con features not just comic book dealers, but celebrities artists,and vendors of all kinds. This year, look for appearances by Kevin Sorbo, Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran, Nakia Burrise, James O'Barr, Bai Ling, Samantha Newark and more!
Saratoga Comic Con welcomes cosplay, guest stars, gaming, anime, sci-fi, furries, geeks, comic books, artists, vendors, and fans to the Saratoga Springs City Center!
Saratoga Comic Con - Postponed to Nov. 21-22, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Saratoga Springs City Center
Location: 522 Broadway St , Saratoga Springs , NY, 12866
The largest comic con in the capitol region of New York, the Saratoga Comic Con features not just comic book dealers, but celebrities artists,and vendors of all kinds. This year, look for appearances by Kevin Sorbo, Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran, Nakia Burrise, James O'Barr, Bai Ling, Samantha Newark and more!
Saratoga Comic Con welcomes cosplay, guest stars, gaming, anime, sci-fi, furries, geeks, comic books, artists, vendors, and fans to the Saratoga Springs City Center!
May 3, 2020
Host/Presenter: Cayuga Wine Trail
Phone: 1-800-684-5217
Email: info@cayugawinetrail.com
**Due to preventive measures concerning COVID-19, the status of events and business hours may change - Please check with host organizations for their most recent updates.
Drink. Eat. Garden Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all 14 food samples along with the matching recipe collection.
As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.
2020 Herbs: Purple Pepper, Dill, Beef Steak Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Hot Pepper, Parsley, Black Cherry Tomato, Garlic Chives, Lemon Basil, Onion, Butter Crunch Lettuce, Broccoli, Cilantro.
Annual Wine & Herb Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Cayuga Wine Trail
Location: Various Locations, , ,
Email: info@cayugawinetrail.com
**Due to preventive measures concerning COVID-19, the status of events and business hours may change - Please check with host organizations for their most recent updates.
Drink. Eat. Garden Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all 14 food samples along with the matching recipe collection.
As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings.
2020 Herbs: Purple Pepper, Dill, Beef Steak Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Hot Pepper, Parsley, Black Cherry Tomato, Garlic Chives, Lemon Basil, Onion, Butter Crunch Lettuce, Broccoli, Cilantro.
May 5, 2020
Host/Presenter: WPBS-TV & United Way organizations
On May 5th, tune into WPBS-TV for a special 90-minute broadcast that celebrates the many talented musicians and artists in our community while benefiting the United Way organizations that serve our region across Northern New York and Eastern Ontario, especially during this unprecedented time.
Performers for the event will include Joe Bouchard, guitarist/bassist and a founding member of Blue Oyster Cult; Paul Langlois, guitarist and former member of The Tragically Hip; Andy Taylor; keyboardist Noah Landers; guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall; vocalist Donald George and keyboardist Rosemarie Suniga, both faculty members at the Crane School of Music; harpist Esther Underhay; musician and deejay Craig Foster; violinist Lin Call; artist Wilson Bickford; singer-songwriter Miss Emily; and musical groups Smoke and Shadows, Bread and Circuses, and Annie in the Water.
Viewers can pledge their support during the program by calling into a central toll-free number which will route their call to the United Way serving their region, or online.
Music Across the Border - A WCNY TV on-air Benefit Concert
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMHost/Presenter: WPBS-TV & United Way organizations
On May 5th, tune into WPBS-TV for a special 90-minute broadcast that celebrates the many talented musicians and artists in our community while benefiting the United Way organizations that serve our region across Northern New York and Eastern Ontario, especially during this unprecedented time.
Performers for the event will include Joe Bouchard, guitarist/bassist and a founding member of Blue Oyster Cult; Paul Langlois, guitarist and former member of The Tragically Hip; Andy Taylor; keyboardist Noah Landers; guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall; vocalist Donald George and keyboardist Rosemarie Suniga, both faculty members at the Crane School of Music; harpist Esther Underhay; musician and deejay Craig Foster; violinist Lin Call; artist Wilson Bickford; singer-songwriter Miss Emily; and musical groups Smoke and Shadows, Bread and Circuses, and Annie in the Water.
Viewers can pledge their support during the program by calling into a central toll-free number which will route their call to the United Way serving their region, or online.
May 5, 2020
Phone: 315-435-1832
Email: focl@onlib.org
Marlon James won the 2015 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for A Brief History of Seven Killings, making him the first Jamaican author to take home the U.K.’s most prestigious literary award. He is the author of John Crow’s Devil and The Book of Night Women. James’ short fiction and nonfiction have been anthologized in Bronx Noir, The Book of Men: Eighty Writers on How to Be a Man and elsewhere, and have appeared in Esquire, Granta, Harper’s, The Caribbean Review of Books among others.
Friends of the Central Library Present - Marlon James - Canceled
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 421 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY, 13202
Email: focl@onlib.org
Marlon James won the 2015 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for A Brief History of Seven Killings, making him the first Jamaican author to take home the U.K.’s most prestigious literary award. He is the author of John Crow’s Devil and The Book of Night Women. James’ short fiction and nonfiction have been anthologized in Bronx Noir, The Book of Men: Eighty Writers on How to Be a Man and elsewhere, and have appeared in Esquire, Granta, Harper’s, The Caribbean Review of Books among others.
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 8, 2020
to May 10, 2020
Host/Presenter: Indian Ladder Farms
Phone: 1-518- 765-2956
Every spring Andelin Family Farm comes to life with sights, sounds, smells and touch. Come into our Baby Animal Barn where tour participants will see, pet and learn about chicks, turkey poults, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, lambs, goat kids, piglets, and calves. Visit our Goat Playground and learn about goat behavior while cheering on our lively goat kids as they romp and play with toys. Visit our outdoor farm animal exhibits of adult cows, goats, sheep and poultry to see what baby farm animals will look like when they are all grown up.
Baby Animal Barn & Goat Playground
Open Daily 9 to 6
Baby Animal Days
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Indian Ladder Farms
Location: 342 Altamont Road , Altamont , NY, 12009
Every spring Andelin Family Farm comes to life with sights, sounds, smells and touch. Come into our Baby Animal Barn where tour participants will see, pet and learn about chicks, turkey poults, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, lambs, goat kids, piglets, and calves. Visit our Goat Playground and learn about goat behavior while cheering on our lively goat kids as they romp and play with toys. Visit our outdoor farm animal exhibits of adult cows, goats, sheep and poultry to see what baby farm animals will look like when they are all grown up.
Baby Animal Barn & Goat Playground
Open Daily 9 to 6
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 8, 2020
to May 10, 2020
Host/Presenter: Indian Ladder Farms
Phone: 1-518- 765-2956
Every spring Andelin Family Farm comes to life with sights, sounds, smells and touch. Come into our Baby Animal Barn where tour participants will see, pet and learn about chicks, turkey poults, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, lambs, goat kids, piglets, and calves. Visit our Goat Playground and learn about goat behavior while cheering on our lively goat kids as they romp and play with toys. Visit our outdoor farm animal exhibits of adult cows, goats, sheep and poultry to see what baby farm animals will look like when they are all grown up.
Baby Animal Barn & Goat Playground
Open Daily 9 to 6
Baby Animal Days
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Indian Ladder Farms
Location: 342 Altamont Road , Altamont , NY, 12009
Every spring Andelin Family Farm comes to life with sights, sounds, smells and touch. Come into our Baby Animal Barn where tour participants will see, pet and learn about chicks, turkey poults, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, lambs, goat kids, piglets, and calves. Visit our Goat Playground and learn about goat behavior while cheering on our lively goat kids as they romp and play with toys. Visit our outdoor farm animal exhibits of adult cows, goats, sheep and poultry to see what baby farm animals will look like when they are all grown up.
Baby Animal Barn & Goat Playground
Open Daily 9 to 6
May 9, 2020
Host/Presenter: Boldt Castle - 1000 Islands NY
Phone: 1-315-482-9724
Email: www.boldtcastle.com
Boldt Castle will once again open its Gilded Age doors for the 2020 season and invite you to view Heart Islands amazing grounds and historic buildings all built by George Boldt for the love of his wife and family.
The Boldt Yacht House on Wellesley Island is open to the public and for modest additional fee is a recommended tour during your visit to Boldt Castle. Visitors are invited to take the free shuttle boat from Heart Island for easy access to this imposing structure on the river’s edge.
Boldt Castle Opening Day - POSTPONED TBA
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PMHost/Presenter: Boldt Castle - 1000 Islands NY
Location: On Heart Island , Alexandria Bay , NY, 13607
Email: www.boldtcastle.com
Boldt Castle will once again open its Gilded Age doors for the 2020 season and invite you to view Heart Islands amazing grounds and historic buildings all built by George Boldt for the love of his wife and family.
The Boldt Yacht House on Wellesley Island is open to the public and for modest additional fee is a recommended tour during your visit to Boldt Castle. Visitors are invited to take the free shuttle boat from Heart Island for easy access to this imposing structure on the river’s edge.
May 9, 2020
Host/Presenter: The Historic Catskill Point
Phone: 1-518-965-5208
Set at the Historic Catskill Point on the Hudson River, the Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew and Beverage Festival features local wines, brews and spirits, as well as local foods, products and live music on the banks of the beautiful Hudson River.
This event is set on the beautiful banks of the Hudson River and the Catskill Creek which make for a great backdrop. Held rain or shine.
Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew & Beverage Festival - RESCHEDULED for Aug. 29, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMHost/Presenter: The Historic Catskill Point
Location: 1 Main St., Catskill, NY, 12414
Set at the Historic Catskill Point on the Hudson River, the Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew and Beverage Festival features local wines, brews and spirits, as well as local foods, products and live music on the banks of the beautiful Hudson River.
This event is set on the beautiful banks of the Hudson River and the Catskill Creek which make for a great backdrop. Held rain or shine.
May 9, 2020
to May 10, 2020
Host/Presenter: The City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs
Phone: 1-518-434-2032
The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business.
It all takes place in historic Washington Park, the 81-acre “crown jewel” of the city.
Albany’s Annual Tulip Festival - POSTPONED TBA
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: The City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs
Location: Madison Avenue and Willett Street, Albany, NY, 12203
The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business.
It all takes place in historic Washington Park, the 81-acre “crown jewel” of the city.
May 9, 2020
to May 9, 2020
Phone: 845-452-5772
Email: psestito@greystoneprograms.com
Greystone Programs invites you to be a champion for autism in the air or on the ground! Whether a tandem or virtual skydiver, take to the sky for an exhilarating adventure of a lifetime while giving back to and raising awareness for a great cause.
The Leap for Autism has fun for all ages, music, food, craft beer/cider and freefall — something for all! DJ Smitty will be on hand to keep the party going while the Grille Wagon will be dishing out the very best that they have to offer. Sloop Brewing Co. and Angry Orchard will also be in attendance and be sure to check out the photo booth provided by TapSnap!
Are you up for the challenge? To register or support a skydiver, please visit gvgb.co/LeapforAutism2020.
Your contribution supports Greystone’s Expressive Arts programs - music, dance, equine and art therapies, in addition to other unfunded vital services. We are dedicated to supporting children, adults and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities by enriching lives one person at a time.
Rain Date: May 16, 2020
Please note: This event could be postponed due to rain or wind. So, BEFORE you leave for the Ranch, please call: 845-452-5772 to ensure that there hasn’t been a cancellation. There will be a recorded message if anything has changed. Also, check out Facebook for updates!
5th Annual Leap for Autism - POSTPONED TBA
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: 55 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner, NY, 12525
Email: psestito@greystoneprograms.com
Greystone Programs invites you to be a champion for autism in the air or on the ground! Whether a tandem or virtual skydiver, take to the sky for an exhilarating adventure of a lifetime while giving back to and raising awareness for a great cause.
The Leap for Autism has fun for all ages, music, food, craft beer/cider and freefall — something for all! DJ Smitty will be on hand to keep the party going while the Grille Wagon will be dishing out the very best that they have to offer. Sloop Brewing Co. and Angry Orchard will also be in attendance and be sure to check out the photo booth provided by TapSnap!
Are you up for the challenge? To register or support a skydiver, please visit gvgb.co/LeapforAutism2020.
Your contribution supports Greystone’s Expressive Arts programs - music, dance, equine and art therapies, in addition to other unfunded vital services. We are dedicated to supporting children, adults and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities by enriching lives one person at a time.
Rain Date: May 16, 2020
Please note: This event could be postponed due to rain or wind. So, BEFORE you leave for the Ranch, please call: 845-452-5772 to ensure that there hasn’t been a cancellation. There will be a recorded message if anything has changed. Also, check out Facebook for updates!
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 8, 2020
to May 10, 2020
Host/Presenter: Indian Ladder Farms
Phone: 1-518- 765-2956
Every spring Andelin Family Farm comes to life with sights, sounds, smells and touch. Come into our Baby Animal Barn where tour participants will see, pet and learn about chicks, turkey poults, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, lambs, goat kids, piglets, and calves. Visit our Goat Playground and learn about goat behavior while cheering on our lively goat kids as they romp and play with toys. Visit our outdoor farm animal exhibits of adult cows, goats, sheep and poultry to see what baby farm animals will look like when they are all grown up.
Baby Animal Barn & Goat Playground
Open Daily 9 to 6
Baby Animal Days
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Indian Ladder Farms
Location: 342 Altamont Road , Altamont , NY, 12009
Every spring Andelin Family Farm comes to life with sights, sounds, smells and touch. Come into our Baby Animal Barn where tour participants will see, pet and learn about chicks, turkey poults, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, lambs, goat kids, piglets, and calves. Visit our Goat Playground and learn about goat behavior while cheering on our lively goat kids as they romp and play with toys. Visit our outdoor farm animal exhibits of adult cows, goats, sheep and poultry to see what baby farm animals will look like when they are all grown up.
Baby Animal Barn & Goat Playground
Open Daily 9 to 6
May 9, 2020
to May 10, 2020
Host/Presenter: The City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs
Phone: 1-518-434-2032
The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business.
It all takes place in historic Washington Park, the 81-acre “crown jewel” of the city.
Albany’s Annual Tulip Festival - POSTPONED TBA
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: The City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs
Location: Madison Avenue and Willett Street, Albany, NY, 12203
The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business.
It all takes place in historic Washington Park, the 81-acre “crown jewel” of the city.
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 15, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
Phone: 1-315-369-6672
Adirondack Paddlefest has grown to be the largest on-water canoe, kayak and SUP demo and sale in the country. The Old Forge location offers a large beach for test paddling, close accommodations and restaurants, ample parking and the largest selection of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs on sale anywhere in the northeast. It also features continuous on-water paddling, clinics, demos, lectures, classes, food and fun for the whole family.
Factory reps and industry experts will be on hand all weekend to help get you on the water with the right canoe, kayak, SUP and equipment for all your paddling adventures. More than 1,000 Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs on sale.
Adirondack Paddlefest and Outdoor Expo - CANCELED
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
Location: 2855 Rt. 28, Old Forge, NY, 13420
Adirondack Paddlefest has grown to be the largest on-water canoe, kayak and SUP demo and sale in the country. The Old Forge location offers a large beach for test paddling, close accommodations and restaurants, ample parking and the largest selection of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs on sale anywhere in the northeast. It also features continuous on-water paddling, clinics, demos, lectures, classes, food and fun for the whole family.
Factory reps and industry experts will be on hand all weekend to help get you on the water with the right canoe, kayak, SUP and equipment for all your paddling adventures. More than 1,000 Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs on sale.
May 15, 2020
Phone: 315-686-4310
From antique automobiles, trucks and bikes to the muscle car of yesterday, today, tomorrow, the Highway Legends Car Show has it all.
This charity event will also feature more than 50 different crafters and vendors; a Cruise In Friday from 5-9pm with The Shoes performing from 6-9; a BLESSING OF THE BIKES on Saturday and lots more!
Annual Two Nations 1000 Islands Extravaganza - CANCELED
Location: Gordon Cerow Recreation Park , 615 East Line Road, Clayton, NY,
From antique automobiles, trucks and bikes to the muscle car of yesterday, today, tomorrow, the Highway Legends Car Show has it all.
This charity event will also feature more than 50 different crafters and vendors; a Cruise In Friday from 5-9pm with The Shoes performing from 6-9; a BLESSING OF THE BIKES on Saturday and lots more!
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 15, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
Phone: 1-315-369-6672
Adirondack Paddlefest has grown to be the largest on-water canoe, kayak and SUP demo and sale in the country. The Old Forge location offers a large beach for test paddling, close accommodations and restaurants, ample parking and the largest selection of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs on sale anywhere in the northeast. It also features continuous on-water paddling, clinics, demos, lectures, classes, food and fun for the whole family.
Factory reps and industry experts will be on hand all weekend to help get you on the water with the right canoe, kayak, SUP and equipment for all your paddling adventures. More than 1,000 Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs on sale.
Adirondack Paddlefest and Outdoor Expo - CANCELED
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
Location: 2855 Rt. 28, Old Forge, NY, 13420
Adirondack Paddlefest has grown to be the largest on-water canoe, kayak and SUP demo and sale in the country. The Old Forge location offers a large beach for test paddling, close accommodations and restaurants, ample parking and the largest selection of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs on sale anywhere in the northeast. It also features continuous on-water paddling, clinics, demos, lectures, classes, food and fun for the whole family.
Factory reps and industry experts will be on hand all weekend to help get you on the water with the right canoe, kayak, SUP and equipment for all your paddling adventures. More than 1,000 Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs on sale.
May 16, 2020
Phone: 585-752-0630
Email: flceltic@yahoo.com
Finger Lakes Celtic Society has undertaken the task of producing more than just a festival. It's an annual cultural event in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region. Just a short jaunt away in the town of Farmington, NY. Become Celtic for the day (if you're not already) and enjoy a pleasing array of sights, sounds and smells. This event includes: Highland Heavy Games, Bag Piping competition, Dance Exhibitions, an array of Celtic Music, Demonstrations, A large Gathering of Scottish Clans, Historical & Heritage Societies, Artisans, Kids Activities, and so much more.
The Celts are traditionally the people from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Mann, Britannia or Galicia. The festivals goal is to give you a true Celtic feeling and a wonderful day of entertainment and culture. Showing pride in heritage and wanting to share the enjoyment that all our participants bring to this event. It's a fun filled, family friendly day for all ages, even things for the wee ones to do. Admission fee: Adults $12, Age 6-16 $10, Over Age 60 $10 and Age 5 & younger are Free. Tickets can be bought online at www.flceltic.org.
No pets please. Parking is Free. This event is held Rain or Shine, in case you didn’t know, Rain is Good Scottish Weather! Until we meet again – “coinneachadh a-rithist”
Finger Lakes Celtic Festival
Time: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Location: 4925 Collett Rd, Shortsville, NY, NY, 14548
Email: flceltic@yahoo.com
Finger Lakes Celtic Society has undertaken the task of producing more than just a festival. It's an annual cultural event in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region. Just a short jaunt away in the town of Farmington, NY. Become Celtic for the day (if you're not already) and enjoy a pleasing array of sights, sounds and smells. This event includes: Highland Heavy Games, Bag Piping competition, Dance Exhibitions, an array of Celtic Music, Demonstrations, A large Gathering of Scottish Clans, Historical & Heritage Societies, Artisans, Kids Activities, and so much more.
The Celts are traditionally the people from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Mann, Britannia or Galicia. The festivals goal is to give you a true Celtic feeling and a wonderful day of entertainment and culture. Showing pride in heritage and wanting to share the enjoyment that all our participants bring to this event. It's a fun filled, family friendly day for all ages, even things for the wee ones to do. Admission fee: Adults $12, Age 6-16 $10, Over Age 60 $10 and Age 5 & younger are Free. Tickets can be bought online at www.flceltic.org.
No pets please. Parking is Free. This event is held Rain or Shine, in case you didn’t know, Rain is Good Scottish Weather! Until we meet again – “coinneachadh a-rithist”
May 8, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Phone: 1-585-473-4482
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
Rochester Lilac Festival - CANCELED
Time: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Five Star Bank
Location: Highland Park , Rochester , NY, 14620
The largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. Drawing more than 500,000 people annually from all over the world, festival goers will discover magnificent gardens, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.
The concert stage features performances every day, including headline entertainment showcasing top artists in rock, reggae, dance music, R&B and more.
Serving as the unofficial start of the Rochester area’s summer festival season, events also include the Lilac Parade, the Highland Hospital Lilac Run (5K & 10K), the Lilac Brewfest, a Wine Tasting & Farmers Market, the Lilac Home & Garden Show, Art In the Park, daily children's entertainment and a wide variety of food vendors.
For the full 10-day lineup: https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/current-lineup/
May 15, 2020
to May 17, 2020
Host/Presenter: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
Phone: 1-315-369-6672
Adirondack Paddlefest has grown to be the largest on-water canoe, kayak and SUP demo and sale in the country. The Old Forge location offers a large beach for test paddling, close accommodations and restaurants, ample parking and the largest selection of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs on sale anywhere in the northeast. It also features continuous on-water paddling, clinics, demos, lectures, classes, food and fun for the whole family.
Factory reps and industry experts will be on hand all weekend to help get you on the water with the right canoe, kayak, SUP and equipment for all your paddling adventures. More than 1,000 Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs on sale.
Adirondack Paddlefest and Outdoor Expo - CANCELED
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMHost/Presenter: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
Location: 2855 Rt. 28, Old Forge, NY, 13420
Adirondack Paddlefest has grown to be the largest on-water canoe, kayak and SUP demo and sale in the country. The Old Forge location offers a large beach for test paddling, close accommodations and restaurants, ample parking and the largest selection of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs on sale anywhere in the northeast. It also features continuous on-water paddling, clinics, demos, lectures, classes, food and fun for the whole family.
Factory reps and industry experts will be on hand all weekend to help get you on the water with the right canoe, kayak, SUP and equipment for all your paddling adventures. More than 1,000 Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs on sale.
May 22, 2020
Host/Presenter: Seneca Park Zoo
Phone: 1-585-336-7200
This 21-and-over Happy Hour features regional beers, a variety of wines, live music, food and animal experiences. ZooBrew is becoming more popular among Rochesterians every year with record attendance and a long history of successful fundraising for the Zoo’s conservation and education programs.
Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the Front Gate and include event admission, live music, and animal experiences. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. Beer and wine tents accept CASH ONLY. Tickets are not date specific and can be used for any 2020 summer ZooBrew. This event is held rain or shine.
**Must be 21 or older to attend.
ZooBrew
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PMHost/Presenter: Seneca Park Zoo
Location: 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester, NY, 14621
This 21-and-over Happy Hour features regional beers, a variety of wines, live music, food and animal experiences. ZooBrew is becoming more popular among Rochesterians every year with record attendance and a long history of successful fundraising for the Zoo’s conservation and education programs.
Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the Front Gate and include event admission, live music, and animal experiences. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. Beer and wine tents accept CASH ONLY. Tickets are not date specific and can be used for any 2020 summer ZooBrew. This event is held rain or shine.
**Must be 21 or older to attend.
May 23, 2020
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
The Cooperstown Blues Express is the area's only Rolling Nightclub! Join us for a 3 Hour Rockin' Blues Party every Saturday night featuring some of the best bands in upstate N.Y.
Riders can enjoy food and drink. Full cash bar with beer and wines. No outside food or beverages are permitted.
The train starts boarding at 6:30 PM at the Milford train depot, hits the tracks at 7:00 pm sharp and arrives back in Milford around 10 PM. Tickets to board are cash only. You must be 21 with valid I.D. to ride. Dancing room is limited so reservations are suggested for larger groups.
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad: Blues Express
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMHost/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Location: Milford Depot, 136 E Main St, Cooperstown, NY, 13807
The Cooperstown Blues Express is the area's only Rolling Nightclub! Join us for a 3 Hour Rockin' Blues Party every Saturday night featuring some of the best bands in upstate N.Y.
Riders can enjoy food and drink. Full cash bar with beer and wines. No outside food or beverages are permitted.
The train starts boarding at 6:30 PM at the Milford train depot, hits the tracks at 7:00 pm sharp and arrives back in Milford around 10 PM. Tickets to board are cash only. You must be 21 with valid I.D. to ride. Dancing room is limited so reservations are suggested for larger groups.
May 23, 2020
Host/Presenter: Hosmer Winery
Phone: 1-607-869-3393
This A free event features live music, food & local vendors sampling and selling their handcrafted goods. Experience the talent that the Finger Lakes has to offer!
Spring Fling at Hosmer Winery
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMHost/Presenter: Hosmer Winery
Location: 7020 RT-89, Ovid, NY, 14521
This A free event features live music, food & local vendors sampling and selling their handcrafted goods. Experience the talent that the Finger Lakes has to offer!
May 27, 2020
Host/Presenter: Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
The Magic of Motown is a musical ensemble that specializes in the great Motown and Soul sounds. Featuring a four piece vocal section, the group weaves its way through the Motown and 70’s soul eras with authentic choreographed dance routines and outstanding musicianship. Inspired by the careers of artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and more, the Magic of Motown brings the adored music of these classic groups to the stage. The group’s talent shines through this fun show, that delivers each performance like the real thing!
Magic of Motown Dinner Show
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMHost/Presenter: Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
Location: 1 Rush St , Schenectady , NY, 12305
May 29, 2020
Host/Presenter: The ARTS Council and The Rockwell Musuem, Urban Corning
Phone: 1-607-962-1332
The Urban Arts Crawl celebrates the burgeoning, unique art scene in historic Downtown Corning, each month presenting distinct artists, exhibitions, and cultural experiences. A free, self-guided, art-centric trail held on the final Friday of each month, September through May. The Crawl includes stops at internationally acclaimed museums, community art centers and independent galleries alike.
Each month, Urban Corning wraps up the evening for the post-crawl meet-up! Plan to spend your evening on Historic Market Street with various social opportunities at local bars and restaurants post-crawl. Learn more at http://www.urbancorning.com/urban-arts-crawl/
Urban Arts Crawl
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMHost/Presenter: The ARTS Council and The Rockwell Musuem, Urban Corning
Location: Various locations in Downtown Corning, Corning, NY, 14830
The Urban Arts Crawl celebrates the burgeoning, unique art scene in historic Downtown Corning, each month presenting distinct artists, exhibitions, and cultural experiences. A free, self-guided, art-centric trail held on the final Friday of each month, September through May. The Crawl includes stops at internationally acclaimed museums, community art centers and independent galleries alike.
Each month, Urban Corning wraps up the evening for the post-crawl meet-up! Plan to spend your evening on Historic Market Street with various social opportunities at local bars and restaurants post-crawl. Learn more at http://www.urbancorning.com/urban-arts-crawl/
May 29, 2020
to May 31, 2020
Host/Presenter: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Phone: 1-866-781-2922
Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages at Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts, one of the Northeast’s premier, natural amphitheaters and the site of the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival.
Mountain Jam at Bethel Woods - CANCELED
Time: 8:00 PMHost/Presenter: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Location: 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY, 12720
Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages at Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts, one of the Northeast’s premier, natural amphitheaters and the site of the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival.
May 29, 2020
to May 31, 2020
Host/Presenter: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Phone: 1-866-781-2922
Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages at Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts, one of the Northeast’s premier, natural amphitheaters and the site of the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival.
Mountain Jam at Bethel Woods - CANCELED
Time: 8:00 PMHost/Presenter: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Location: 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY, 12720
Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages at Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts, one of the Northeast’s premier, natural amphitheaters and the site of the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival.
May 30, 2020
Host/Presenter: WGNA 107.7 FM
107-7 GNA Proudly Presents Concert on the Course 2020! ! Starring Carly Pearce on the beautiful rolling greens of Capital Hills Golf Course in Albany. Part of the CDPHP Open, an LPGA Symetra Tour Event.
Tickets are just $30 in advance, $65 for VIP (Includes beer and wine) yahoo
Concert On The Course starring Locash and Carly Pearce
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PMHost/Presenter: WGNA 107.7 FM
Location: Capital Hills Golf Course , 65 ONeil Rd , Albany , NY, 12208
Tickets are just $30 in advance, $65 for VIP (Includes beer and wine) yahoo
May 30, 2020
Host/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Phone: 1-607-432-2429
The Cooperstown Blues Express is the area's only Rolling Nightclub! Join us for a 3 Hour Rockin' Blues Party every Saturday night featuring some of the best bands in upstate N.Y.
Riders can enjoy food and drink. Full cash bar with beer and wines. No outside food or beverages are permitted.
The train starts boarding at 6:30 PM at the Milford train depot, hits the tracks at 7:00 pm sharp and arrives back in Milford around 10 PM. Tickets to board are cash only. You must be 21 with valid I.D. to ride. Dancing room is limited so reservations are suggested for larger groups.
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad: Blues Express
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMHost/Presenter: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Location: Milford Depot, 136 E Main St, Cooperstown, NY, 13807
The Cooperstown Blues Express is the area's only Rolling Nightclub! Join us for a 3 Hour Rockin' Blues Party every Saturday night featuring some of the best bands in upstate N.Y.
Riders can enjoy food and drink. Full cash bar with beer and wines. No outside food or beverages are permitted.
The train starts boarding at 6:30 PM at the Milford train depot, hits the tracks at 7:00 pm sharp and arrives back in Milford around 10 PM. Tickets to board are cash only. You must be 21 with valid I.D. to ride. Dancing room is limited so reservations are suggested for larger groups.
May 29, 2020
to May 31, 2020
Host/Presenter: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Phone: 1-866-781-2922
Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages at Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts, one of the Northeast’s premier, natural amphitheaters and the site of the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival.
Mountain Jam at Bethel Woods - CANCELED
Time: 8:00 PMHost/Presenter: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Location: 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY, 12720
Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages at Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts, one of the Northeast’s premier, natural amphitheaters and the site of the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival.
May 31, 2020
Host/Presenter: Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Phone: 1-716-827-1584
Celebrate spring with our mythical friends! Visitors young and young-at-heart are welcome to join us for fun activities all day long. June is Butterfly Awareness Month! Find your wings and join us for fairy-themed crafts and activities, magic shows, balloon animals, music, vendors a special scavenger hunt, and more! Butterfly experts will also be on site as you flutter through the Botanical Gardens.
Fairy and Gnome Festival
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PMHost/Presenter: Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Location: 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14218
Celebrate spring with our mythical friends! Visitors young and young-at-heart are welcome to join us for fun activities all day long. June is Butterfly Awareness Month! Find your wings and join us for fairy-themed crafts and activities, magic shows, balloon animals, music, vendors a special scavenger hunt, and more! Butterfly experts will also be on site as you flutter through the Botanical Gardens.
