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2009 Travel Planner From Life in the Finger Lakes magazine

Day Trips With Maps Comprehensive Calendar The Region At a Glance

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Life is good in the Finger Lakes!

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Major events throughout the region

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Auburn Area 6 Auburn: celebrating the past, forging the future 9 Major events, map and nearby communities Canandaigua Area 10 Major events, map and nearby communities Corning Area 14 Classy Glass: a Corning daytrip 16 Major events, map and nearby communities Cortland Area 20 Major events, map and nearby communities Geneva Area 22 Geneva: a city revitalized 23 Major events, map and nearby communities

Sailing is popular on 40-mile-long Cayuga Lake.

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Hammondsport Area 27 Picturesque Hammondsport 28 Major events, map and nearby communities Ithaca Area 30 Major events, map and nearby communities Naples Area 33 Naples daytrip 35 Major events, map and nearby communities Penn Yan Area 38 Major events, map and nearby communities 40 Keuka Outlet Trail - history and the outdoors come together Skaneateles Area 42 Major events, map and nearby communities 44 A village that’s stress-free Watkins Glen Area 45 Excerpts from Watkins Glen: Water’s Sculpture in Stone 46 Major events, map and nearby communities

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E D I T O R ’ S

M U M F O R D, N E W Y O R K

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Spend a day, experience a century.

The aroma of food cooking on an open hearth; the fragrant Victorian gardens; the glow of red-hot iron; the whirr of the potter’s wheel; the excited laughter of children at play. That’s just a taste of what’s in store in the Historic Village where history comes to life in each of our 68 historic buildings.

There’s fun & entertainment for visitors of every age!

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ince Life in the Finger Lakes magazine was launched in the summer of 2001, we have learned a few things from our readers. Number one is that readers enjoy anything in the magazine that has to do with daytrips and places of interest to visit. They also enjoy our calendar in the magazine and on LifeintheFingerLakes.com. We decided to go a step further and create a special annual publication that deals strictly with events and places to visit.

We would like to present to you our travel planner, the premier edition of Explore the Finger Lakes.com magazine.

Yes, I know that’s an unusual name for a magazine, but we think the .com part of the title is essential to the printed publication. We launched ExploretheFinger Lakes.com a little over a year ago with the goal of having a comprehensive listing of businesses and other services within the Finger Lakes Region. From those extensive free listings, we want users to be able to create their own trip itinerary. We’re always on the lookout for new businesses to sign up and give us their information, for free.

Our intention is for you to use this magazine as a guide, a tool to get you where you need to go, and as a reference for what to see when you get there. Our map on page 4 gives you an overall view of the Finger Lakes. Keep this magazine handy in your car for those quick weekend getaways or for general purpose sightseeing.

In this issue we have focused on 11 communities and have also included in-

formation from the entire region, under the heading of “major events throughout the region” starting on page 5.

There are tourism groups for each county and the entire region, and we have provided contact information for those on the opposite page.

Within each community focus, you will see a list of events. Use this list to generate some ideas of what you want to do. You will also see a map for that area, putting it into the context of where, within the Finger Lakes Region, the community is located. And you can also peruse some of the villages and towns nearby.

Along with this magazine, we encourage you to visit ExploretheFinger Lakes.com, to create your trip itinerary and get a general feel for what there is to do, where you can dine and where you can stay overnight. We know that this magazine and the website work best if used together.

You can browse or search areas of interest on the website, create an itinerary and save it for future reference.

What a handy tool to have!

I hope this magazine and website makes your vacation in the Finger Lakes an enjoyable experience. We are always working hard to present good information to the reader. Please let us know how we’re doing.

mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com

About the cover 1. CJS Vineyards and Aurelius Winery near Auburn Photo by Kristian S. Reynolds

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2. Taughannock Falls State Park Photo by Mark Stash 3. Midlakes Navigation does the driving on the Judge Ben Wiles to cruise in style on Skaneateles Lake. Photo courtesy Stu Lisson 4. Colorful rocking chairs liven up the sidewalk in front of Coles Furniture store on Main Street in Penn Yan. Photo by Steve Knapp Other cover photo credits: Kristian S. Reynolds, VisitFingerLakes.com, Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau, Steve Knapp, Village of Hammondsport, Elm Croft Manor, Blatchley Enterprises Inc.

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Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance www.fingerlakes.org 800-548-4386 Cayuga County www.tourcayuga.com 800-499-9615 Chemung County www.chemungchamber.org 607-734-5137 Cortland County www.cortlandtourism.com 800-859-2227 Livingston County www.fingerlakeswest.com 800-538-7365 Monroe County www.visitrochester.com 800-677-7282 Onondaga County www.visitsyracuse.org 800-234-4797 Ontario County www.visitfingerlakes.com 877-386-4669 Schuyler County www.watkinsglenchamber.com 800-607-4552 Seneca County www.fingerlakescentral.com 800-732-1848 Steuben County www.corningfingerlakes.org 866-946-3386 Tioga County www.visittioga.com 800-671-7772 Tompkins County www.visitithaca.com 800-28-ITHACA Wayne County www.waynecountytourism.com 800-527-6510 Yates County www.yatesny.com 800-868-9283 Travel Pl anner 2009 ~

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The Finger Lakes Regional Map MONROE

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M A J O R E V E N T S throughout th e re g i o n MAY 14-17...Williamson Apple Blossom Festival Carnival and kiddie parade on May 14. Judging begins at 5:45 p.m. on the Williamson Middle School front yard. Arts and crafts, entertainment with a parade at 3 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on May 16 and a fly-in breakfast on May 17. www.williamsonappleblossom.com 16...The Raptor Project Falconer Jonathan Wood will bring 15 to 20 live birds of prey, including owls, hawks, falcons and a golden eagle for three special programs. Shows will be at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. at the Waterman Conservation Education Center at 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin. www.watermancenter.org 20...William Pryor Letchworth Birthday Celebration This outdoor event is terrific for students and families. Ten topic groups include: flintknapping, Civil War camp life, wool spinning and more at Letchworth State Park. www.nysparks.com 585-493-3600 23..."Vino at the Casino" Wine Festival Admission includes a wine glass and tastings from a variety of Finger Lakes wineries. A wine tasting class highlights some basic wine tasting techniques. Event runs from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tioga Downs in Nichols. www.Tiogadowns.com 888-946-8464 24...Memorial Day Ceremony Formally dedicated on May 30, 1987, the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery honors Onondaga County residents and family members who dedicated portions of their lives to the military and defense of our nation. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is held at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 4069 Howlett Hill Road, Syracuse.

315-484-1564 30-November..Glider Rides Ongoing every weekend, weather permitting. No appointments are taken. Come and enjoy the flight of your life on a first come, first served basis. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Harris Hill Soaring Center, Horseheads.

607-796-2988 JUNE 5-7...Trailways to Treasures Caledonia, Avon, Lima on Routes 5 and 20. Three communities, three days, 20 miles of great buys. www.trailwaystoreasures.com 5-7...Fairport Canal Days One of the biggest festivals on the canal with more than 300 artisan booths plus food, music and fun along the historic Erie Canal in Fairport. info@fairportcanaldays.com 585-234-4323

7...Women on the Edge at Canadice Lake Kayak around Canadice Lake and enjoy a lakeside picnic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost includes kayak, instruction and lunch. www.packpaddleski.com 585-346-5597 19...Geneseo Art Stroll Come stroll along Geneseo’s historic Main Street, listen to local musicians and visit with artists both indoors and outdoors from 5 to 8 p.m. Watch artists as they demonstrate their skills. Chalk art for children. www.geneseony.com 585-243-5290 20...15th Annual Wolcott Strawberry Festival & Antique Tractor Show Entertainment, craft booths, food booths, strawberry shortcake, parade and children’s games at Wolcott Northrup Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.wolcottny.org 315-594-8212 20...29th Annual Strawberry Festival Parade with floats, bands and community groups and more than 150 craft and concession booths.

Shop Owego’s historic shopping district. Shuttle parking available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Owego. www.owegostrawberryfestival.com 607-687-2556 22-28...Wegmans LPGA The world’s best women golfers participate in a week-long international competition at Locust Hill Country Club. This event will also raise money for the Children’s Success Fund. Tee time 7:30 a.m. www.wegmanslpga.org 585-427-7100 JULY 1-31...Buffalo Bills Training Camp Check out the Bills in action at St. John Fisher College. Watch the team as they get ready for the 2009 season during summer training camp.

800-441-5942 4...Candor July 4th Celebration Parade starts at 10 a.m. Chicken barbeque and amusement rides are available immediately following the parade from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Congregational Church in downtown Candor.

607-659-4940 4...July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Hear patriotic songs performed by the SU Brass Ensemble at 6 p.m. and the Syracuse Symphony at 8 p.m. with a grand fireworks display afterwards at the Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds. No admission charge and parking is free. Gates open 5 p.m. 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse.

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eg Clarke was a florist in Auburn from the early 1900s until the 1960s. He shared tales with his grandchildren of how he and a buddy would hop the trolley to Owasco Lake to spend the day at the amusement park.

The two stretched the dimes their mothers gave them by lazing on park benches until courting couples paid them a nickel to leave, or by catching the brass ring on the carousel until its operator chased them off.

Emerson Park and the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Although Mr. Clarke, the trolley and Auburn’s amusement parks are gone, Emerson Park remains a popular family destination, enjoyed for its picnic area, beach, playground, fishing and boating.

Gardened walkways and a 1920s-era pavilion that once hosted legendary Big Band performers lend a flavor of yesteryear. When summer rolls around, it’s time for opening night at the Merry-GoRound Playhouse, located in the park’s former carousel pavilion.

The playhouse opened in 1976 with a talented cast of local performers.

Today, it offers Broadway-quality summer stock theater featuring the finest regional and Children love the antique tractor at the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum.

Broadway talents. This year “The Full Monty” (May 27-June 17) opens the season, followed by “Disney’s High School Musical” (June 24-July 18) and “No, No Nanette” (July 22-August 12). Next, audiences will cheer for “A Chorus Line” (August 19-September 5), “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” (September 9-30) and “I Left My Heart” (October 7-25).

Visit the Playhouse at 6877 East Lake Road in Auburn. Tickets ranging from $26 to $39 may be ordered online at www.merry-go-round.com.

The Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum The Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural Museum is located across from the park on East Lake Road.

O’Hara authored 15 books and was a local newspaper columnist who loved collecting antique farm equipment. Inspired by a deserted 4-H pavilion, he requested permission from the Cayuga County Legislature to turn it into a museum. Today, the museum pays tribute to 19th-century farm life with a blacksmith shop, a general store and a creamery.

The Seward House The Federal-styled building located at 33 South Street in Auburn is the former home of William H. Seward, Sec-

Willard Memorial Chapel, a tribute to Tiffany’s design work

retary of State to President Abraham Lincoln and the man responsible for the purchase of Alaska. The building was the scene of an attempted murder plot against Seward, part of the same conspiracy in which Lincoln was assassinated.

Until 1951, four generations of Sewards lived in the home, safeguarding its contents. As a result of ongoing research on well-maintained documents, the knowledgeable and entertaining staff brings to life the politics and customs of the day, as well as the Seward family’s habits and traditions.

The Sewards were staunch abolitionists, and visitors can view the cellarlevel kitchen that played a role in the Underground Railroad. The upstairs hallway is a fascinating “Who’s Who” photo gallery of the 19th Century.

The Seward House is open all year, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From July 1 through October 11, the museum is also open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission: adults $7, AAA/seniors $6, students with I.D. $2, children under 10 free.

Auburn Public Theater Who would imagine that a long-vacant department store would become home to Auburn’s newest cultural attraction? Angela Daddabbo and Carey Eidel are lovingly renovating the building at 108 Genesee Street to accommodate a cinema, a cabaret stage and a plush the-

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Sample an exotic martini. Dinner served Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 9 p.m., at One Genesee Street, Auburn. www.bistroone.org Elderberry Pond Country Food – This certified organic farm and food store is also a delightful restaurant with excellent chefs and a lively menu made from local organic produce, grass-fed livestock and fresh seafood. Wine, beer, coffee and tea come from around the world. Lunch and dinner served April through December, Wednesday through Sunday at 3728 Center Street, Auburn. www.elderberrypond.com

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All “vittles” are homemade, and wine, beer and cowboy coffee are served.

Lunch and dinner at 1570 Clark Street Road in the Fingerlakes Mall Foodcourt, Auburn. www.mospitbbq.com Dining and Accommodations –––– Springside Inn – Once a boarding school and a stop on the Underground Railroad, this inn features seven charming rooms ranging from $100 to $250 a night. The restaurant is known for its classic cuisine such as shrimp Newburg, Long Island duckling, hearty steaks and soufflés; full bar. Serving dinner Wednesday through Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 6141 West Lake Road, Auburn. Visit www.spring sideinn.com.

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• Three fine dining venues to accommodate small parties to large groups • Unique accommodations at Holland House • Cozy rooms & two deluxe suites • Only minutes from the Theatre

Join us for dinner either before the evening show or after the matinee!

Restaurant Hours Tues.-Sat. 5-9 p.m Sunday (brunch only) 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

6141 West Lake Rd., Rt. 38 S on Owasco Lake, Auburn • 315-252-7247

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Accommodations –––––––––––––– 10 Fitch – This luxurious and romantic inn offers three unique deluxe suites, warm hospitality and rich amenities at $199 to $320. Located at 10 Fitch Avenue, Auburn. www.10fitch.com

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Skaneateles Suites & Boutique Hotel – Just outside of Auburn is a collection of unique lodging properties including bungalows, a treetop suite, a boutique hotel with bridal suite, and extended stay accommodations. $125 to $399. Located at 12 Fennel Street, Skaneateles. www.skaneatelessuites.com Additional Attractions –––––––––– Harriet Tubman Home – Former home of Underground Railroad leader.

180 South Street. www.nyhistory.com/harriettubman Willard Memorial Chapel – Sole unaltered Tiffany-created chapel in existence. 17 Nelson Street. www.willardchapel.org Schweinfurth Memorial Arts Center – Museum and multi-arts facility.

205 Genesee Street. www.schweinfurthartcenter.org Bass Pro Shop – Outdoor sporting retail store. 1579 Clark Street Road. www.basspro.com All photos courtesy of Kristian Reynolds and Cayuga County Office of Tourism W E B

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12-13â&#x20AC;ŚTomatoFest Live entertainment, food, crafts and amusement rides to benefit the Cayuga County Food Pantry, Emerson Park. www.cayuganet.org/tomatofest OCTOBER 10-11â&#x20AC;ŚKing Ferry Winery Harvest Festival Wine tastings, tours, live music and BBQ, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., 658 Lake Road in King Ferry. www.treleavenwines.com/events.html 800-439-5271

MAY 23â&#x20AC;ŚSoap Box Derby Free fun for the family at Hoopes Park on Genesee Street with youth races, food and entertainment. www.auburnymca.org 315-253-6153 Late May through Octoberâ&#x20AC;ŚSterling Nature Center Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jensvold Road, Sterling. 315-947-6143 27-October 17â&#x20AC;ŚMerry-Go-Round Playhouse SEN Upstate New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular professional theater performing five Broadway musicals each season. Many regional premieres. www.merry-go-round.com 800-457-8897

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JUNE Through Octoberâ&#x20AC;ŚFarmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-op Market of Cayuga County Vegetable, fruit and flower vendors, baked goods and meats available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Genesee Street and Loop Road.

315-678-1622 Mid-June-July 19â&#x20AC;ŚLake Ontario Countiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Summer Fishing Derby Fair Haven. Adult and youth derby categories include salmon, brown, lake, rainbow or steelhead trout and walleye. Prizes are awarded. www.loc.org 888-733-5246 17-September 2â&#x20AC;ŚAuburn Doubledays Baseball Come watch this professional baseball farm team for the Toronto Blue Jays at Falcon Park on Division Street. www.auburndoubledays.com 315-255-2489 JULY July-Augustâ&#x20AC;ŚDIRT Car Racing Full race program featuring big-block and sportsman modified, enduros and street stocks at the Cayuga County Fair Speedway in Weedsport. www.cayugacountyfairspeedway.com 315-834-6606

Thursday afternoons, July-Octoberâ&#x20AC;ŚMoravia Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Vegetables, fruit and herb vendors, baked goods and crafters at the Kinney Drug store parking lot.

315-497-8375 3â&#x20AC;ŚFireworks & Syracuse Symphony Emerson Park. 8 p.m. music, 9:45 p.m. fireworks display, $5 per car. www.co.cayuga.ny.us/parks/emerson/events.html 315-253-5611 4-August 16, weekends onlyâ&#x20AC;Ś Sterling Renaissance Festival Elizabethan festival with live theater, music, dancing, handcrafted wares and games. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.sterlingfestival.com 800-879-4446 9-12â&#x20AC;ŚCayuga County Fair Agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, rides, games, food, live entertainment and special events, 10 a.m. to midnight. County Fair Speedway, Weedsport. www.cayugacountyfair.org 315-834-9152

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For more events in the Auburn area, explore our online calendar at www.ExploretheFingerLakes.com

11â&#x20AC;ŚAuroraFest Blessing of the boats, Taste of Aurora, parade, live music, food and fireworks. www.auroranewyork.com 315-364-7610 25-26â&#x20AC;ŚFifty-Mile Long Garage Sale Along scenic Route 90 from Montezuma to Homer.

Shop in any direction for hundreds of sales, antiques, collectibles and BBQs, rain or shine.

800-499-9615 AUGUST 9â&#x20AC;ŚGreat Race Team triathlon for adults and youth, followed by a post-race celebration in Emerson Park. www.co.cayuga.ny.us/parks/emerson/events.html 315-252-7139

Bass Pro Shops at the Fingerlakes Mall Photo by Kristian S. Reynolds

SEPTEMBER 5â&#x20AC;ŚRoute 34B Annual Garage Sale From Fleming to Lansing, shop in any direction for bargains, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. route34bsale@yahoo.com

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Canandaigua

THE CHESHIRE UNION Gift Shop & Antique Center

Located along the

Canandaigua Wine Trail.

In a 1915 brick schoolhouse, you will find the

Cheshire Union Gift Shop & Antique Center.

Filled with unique merchandise to meet all your gift-giving and decorating needs.

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Lang Center Ganz/Webkinz Jewelry Candles Books Framed Prints

• Featuring Local Artists • Crystal Wine Glasses • Local Gourmet Foods

VISIT OUR SCHOOLHOUSE DELI 4244 Rt. 21 So., 5 miles South of Canandaigua

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MAY 15…Rendezvous with Riesling Sample Reislings from 40 New York wineries, plus gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live music and tastings of New York food products at the New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St. in Canandaigua. www.nywcc.com 585-394-7070 23...Spring "Plain & Fancy" Lawn Sale Enjoy baked goods, collectibles, housewares and antiques at Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, 295 North Main Street, Canandaigua, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.grangerhomestead.org 585-394-1472 24...Food and Energy at Little Lakes Inn & Healing Center Come to the five-hour workshop on healthy foods, a cooking demo, spiritual perspectives of food, healing meal and sunlight infusion treatment from 1 to 6 p.m. at 4646 County Rd. 37, Honeoye. www.littlelakesinn.com 585-229-5557

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Colonial Belle Cruising The Historic Erie Canal bout Us A ruises Ask eC Them Our

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rs arte e Ch t a iv Pr able Avail Enjoy a 11/2 to 3 Hour Narrated Cruise on the Most Picturesque Section of the Waterway ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Season from May thru October 3 Cruises Daily Tues thru Sat • 2 Cruises on Sunday Lunch, Dinner and Full Service Bar Available •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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25…George W. Barker Handicap Thoroughbred racing with a $50,000 purse; 1:10 p.m. post time at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 5857 Route 96, Farmington. www.fingerlakesracetrack.com 585-924-3232 30…Historic Rail Excursion The Roaring ’20s takes over the Finger Lakes Railway. Visit the Speak Easy Car serving adult beverages, music by a small jazz band and light fare. The trip begins in Canandaigua and travels east via Clifton Springs to Geneva, and returns. www.fingerlakesscenicreailway.com 315-781-1234

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6-7…Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby The annual derby on Canandaigua Lake – with prize money – benefits Camp Good Days & Special Times.

It runs from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. www.canandaiguachamber.com 585-394-4400 6-October 31…Canandaigua Farmers’ Market Held every Saturday at Mill Street Market from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., it features a variety of homegrown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, meats and more. www.nyfarmersmarket.com 585-329-7666 15…A Worldly Approach to Wine All about Chardonnays at Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Rd. in Fairport. www.casalarga.com 585-223-421

JUNE 1-October 23…HorseDrawn Carriage Tours Make your reservation for a tour of Canandaigua’s historic neighborhoods Fridays and Sundays, beginning at the Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, 295 N. Main St. Grounds rides are available Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m., no reservations required. www.granger homestead.org 585-394-1472

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Picturesque boathouses line the pier.

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Summer concert series Photo courtesy of VisitFingerLakes.com

15…Roses & Rosé Celebration Sample New York State wines and other delicacies, plus take part in a silent auction and wine label and packaging competition from 5 to 8 p.m. at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St. www.sonnenberg.org 585-394-4922 26…Summer Concert Series Free live music every Friday during summer at The Commons on Main Street, 6:30 to 8 p.m. www.downtowncanandaigua.com 585-396-0300 JULY 9-11…Expo IX This large show of antique two-cylinder John Deere tractors features tractor pulls, pedal tractor pulls for kids, an auction, food and more, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Gehan Road off Rts. 5 & 20. www.newyorkstateexpo.com 607-776-3592 16-19…Stuart Horse Trials This Olympic-style equine event features dressage, a natural obstacle course and show jumping on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.on Murray Road off County Road 41 in Victor. www.stuarthorsetrials.org, 585-657-6980 17-19…Canandaigua Art & Music Festival Over 100 artists and craftspeople, food, kids’ activities and music in downtown Canandaigua, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.downtowncanandaigua.com 585-396-0300

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Come and see an example of one of the first one stop shopping experiences, visit the general store, harness shop, cobbler’s shop, bakery and telegraph office among other exhibits of the period.

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Museum Tours Thurs. & Sat. noon-4pm, Tea & Tour with Grandma Hattie, "Ghost City" Hunts, Heritage Demonstrations, History Camp.

Special Events: Grand Opening & Garden Tour,Victorian Victor, Fall Harvest Festival.

For details on these and other events please visit us online at www.valentown.org or call 585-924-4170 General Admission $5, Children 12 and under Free, Family Pass $15.

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21-25…Ontario County Fair Demolition derbies, horse pull, ATV racing, 4H activities, DIRT racing, music and more at Ontario County Fairgrounds, County Road 10 in Canandaigua, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.ontariocountyfair.org 585-394-4987

July 25 & 26, 2009 Canandaigua, NY 10 - 6 Sat. & 10 - 5 Sun. • about 170 artists • all hand-made, high quality work • huge variety of artwork • no crowding

www.waterfrontartfestival.com Kershaw Park Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua

Folks from the beautiful Finger Lakes Region have enjoyed millions of cups of coffee from Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters for over seven years. Our travels and roasting experience allow us to locate the highest quality beans from all over the globe. Freshness is guaranteed. Please visit us or purchase a bag of beans online!

www.fingerlakescoffee.com 800-420-6154 Visit our locations.

Pittsford Plaza Farmington Corner of Routes Monroe Ave. 96 & 332 (CVS Plaza) (Next to Michael’s) 585-742-6210 585-385-0750 Strong Memorial Hospital Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY 585-273-4169

25-26…Native American Dance & Music Festival Native American performers, arts and crafts, traditional art demos, storytelling and longhouse tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 State Route 444 in Victor. www.ganondagan.org 585-742-1690 30…A Summer Evening Dance Party Enjoy an adult summer evening party featuring dance music of the 16-piece Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra, a buffet meal and cold beverages, hosted by Steamboat Landing. www.ochs.org AUGUST 5-8…Pageant of Steam A display of antique farm equipment dating back to early 1900s, parades, tractor pulls, large flea market and food, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Gehan Road off Route 5 & 20. www.pageantofsteam.org 315-331-4022 8…Annual Cheshire Union Antique Show Over 100 exhibitors with an emphasis on Americana including primitives, pottery, samplers, quilts, pewter, silver, furniture and more, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cheshire Union Gift Shop, 4244 Route 21S, in Cheshire. www.cugifts.com 585-394-5530

The Waterfront Arts Festival attracts quality artists from the Finger Lakes Region and beyond.

Photo courtesy of VisitFingerLakes.com

SEPTEMBER 11-12…Highlander Cycle Tour Five cycle courses of varying length and difficulty with a time trial on Friday. Post ride meal, raffles, prizes and more at Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, 5662 Route 64. www.highlandercycletour.com 585-223-7382 13…Biannual Tour of Historic Homes The Ontario County Historical Society takes its famous Tour of Homes to Victor, where there are many cobblestone buildings and architecturally significant homes. The Sunday event, held from noon until 5, features several historic homes and a stop at the historic Presbyterian Church, which will present two organ recitals. www.ochs.org 585-394-4975 20…Finger Lakes Triathlon Olympic and sprint distance triathalon team competition and kids events at Steamboat Landing and Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Drive. Benefits the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center. www.fingerlakestriathlon.com 585-922-4168

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• Full size replica of a 17th Century Bark Longhouse with period artifacts • Native American Heirloom Garden • Daily guided tours of the Longhouse • Marked hiking trails on 500 forested acres • Guided weekend trail walks • Year ‘round events • Visitors Center and Gift Shop

Open May-Oct., Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hiking Trails open all year, dawn to dusk 1488 State Route 444,Victor 585-924-5848 • www.ganondagan.org

Main Street offers variety in shopping. Photo courtesy of VisitFingerLakes.com

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C A N A N D A I G U A OCTOBER 2-3…Civil War Encampment 1860s camp life re-enacted, complete with cannons, period costumes and infantry drills at Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, 295 N. Main St. Candlelight tours Friday and Saturday nights by reservation. www.grangerhomestead.org 585-394-1472

THE GRANGER HOMESTEAD AND CARRIAGE MUSEUM 295 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, New York (585) 394-1472 www.grangerhomestead.org

3…Fall into Canandaigua Festival A harvest festival with a scarecrow contest, kids’ activities, wagon rides, contests, music and specialty vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street. www.downtowncanandaigua.com 585-396-0300 23-24…Fall Mansion Mysteries Interactive live theater in Sonnenberg’s version of Clue, beginning at 7 p.m. at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte Street. www.sonnenberg.org, 585-394-4922

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• Manchester • Palmyra • Rushville • Shortsville • Victor

• Bloomfield • Bristol Center • Cheshire • Gorham W E B

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LIVING THE LEGACY Open May 19 – Oct 23 Hours: Tues & Weds 1-4pm • Thurs & Fri 11am-4pm Weekends June-October 1-4pm • Closed on Mondays • Horse-drawn Carriage Tours of Historic Neighborhoods • Guided Tours of 1816 Federal Style Mansion and Carriage Museum • 19th Century Law Office, Museum Gift Shop and Special Events

2009 SPECIAL EVENTS Carriages on The Lawn – May 17 Plain & Fancy Lawn Sale – May 23 Country Fair – August 30 Civil War Encampment – October 2 & 3 Christkindl Market – November 13 – 15 Festival of Trees – November 13 – December 6

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here is an interesting daytrip for you in the Finger Lakes, whether you’re a glass-half-full or glasshalf-empty kind of person. Ready yourself to get behind the wheel, put on your sunglasses and take in the view from your windshield as you head to Corning to learn about a simple but amazing material.

Glass.

In 1868, Amory Houghton Sr. moved The Brooklyn Flint Glass Company to Corning, changed the name to Corning Glass Works and made the city of Corning synonymous with glass. That he wouldn’t recognize how far his company has come in more than 140 years is an understatement.

It’s why even Houghton would benefit from a tour through the Corning Museum of Glass. For $12.50, with deals for students, residents and seniors, an adult can tour the museum all day. Children and teenagers get in free, which makes the museum very family friendly.

Tours begin at 9 a.m. and we suggest you set aside three to five hours to get the most of the museum. (It closes at 5 p.m., but remains open until 8 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.) We take glass for granted today, not surprising considering how many times in our day-to-day lives we come into contact with this amazing product made from silica, the most abundant mineral on earth (predominantly in the form of sand or quartz). We drink from it, eat off it and look through it. It surrounds our light sources, transmits our information and more.

A glass showcase Recognized as the preeminent museum of glass in the world, Corning Museum of Glass chronicles more than 3,500 years of glassmaking craft and art.

The sculpted portrait of the Egyptian king Amenhotep II, dated 1450 to 1400

B.C., is displayed not far away from a piece from 2000 A.D. Both are in the company of pieces that span the centuries between them.

It’s easy to illustrate such a long time span when you have nearly 43,000 glass objects from which to choose.

They come from Achaemenia (Iran) all the way through the alphabet of countries and historical regions to “Western Provinces.” From the simple shape of a 1200 B.C. bead, to the utilitarian but beautiful form of a vase or bowl, to the sublime expression of an artist who molded the glass into the form he needed to bring out from his imagination, the Corning Museum of glass has it all.

Then there are the kids, or better yet, the kid in all of us, and the fun to be had there at many levels.

Throughout the day, at 45-minute intervals, you can watch glassblowers, called gaffers, create vases and other items during the Hot Glass Show. At the Innovation Center, flame workers are featured up close as they mix glass rods and heat to create “fanciful shapes” during shows that run every 30 minutes.

The Vessel Gallery is a fanciful display of everyday glass items, bottles, bowls, and laboratory vessels of all sizes and shapes. The Optics Gallery has as its showpiece a 200-inch disk cast in the mid-1930s for the Hale telescope at California’s Palomar Observatory.

The Innovation Center is interactive and traces the inventors who made newer products possible either from direct research ideas or from accidents that took them in a different direction. The lowly window has its own gallery illustrating how window glass went from the bubble-filled versions seen in old houses to the clarity of today.

It must be transparent to you by now that glass has many more facets to it than you might have first thought. One

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top: Gaffer Eric Meek accepts the hot glass blob that will become the base of the vase at the Hot Glass Show. above: A rack of laboratory beakers can be seen in the Vessel Gallery at the Corning Museum of Glass. Photos by DJ Smith

may continue to take glass for granted after touring the Corning Museum of Glass, but perhaps you may come away with a bit more appreciation for this simple material’s potential.

Cowboy art and more Still in the Market Street Historic District but about one block south, on

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Cedar Street, is the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours until 8 p.m. from Memorial to Labor Days. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for students and folks over 55, and free to children and teens. For a really economical deal, the Rockwell Museum and the Corning Museum offer a combined same-day adult price of $16.50, with respective senior/student discounts.

The building that houses the Rockwell Museum speaks for itself, historically. Built as the City Hall in 1893, it was fully renovated in 2000/2001 to properly permit the space to display the extensive collection of Western art and artifacts originally collected by local business owners Bob and Hertha Rockwell.

Wrought Iron Red and Mad Bug Lager You would be forgiven if you stopped for an ice cream cone to assuage your hunger, but we suggest you hold off on this snack until your hunger is in need of serious attention.

One suggestion to replace the calories your full day’s walk has rid you of is the Market Street Brewing Co. & Restaurant at 68 West Market Street.

Founded in 1997 by Theresa and Pelham McClellan, the two have help running the place from their son John-Paul Burris, 25, a culinary-schooled chef.

Before you enter, you can’t help but notice the two stainless steel tanks that dominate the front windows. Burris said they have been brewing their own beer since 1997, and only serve their six brews there, added to by seasonal beers.

Once inside, your eyes are drawn to the exquisite beauty of the back bar, put together by Mark Cherry, owner of the Architectural Antique Exchange in Philadelphia. To Corning, Cherry brought several restored bar pieces from Philadelphia and columns from an antebellum home in Atlanta. His crew traveled here to assemble it. There’s a bar in front, too, rescued from a local watering hole that was being demolished.

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popularity of the brews may have something to do with the hundred or so 20ounce beer mugs that hang above the bar. If you join the Mug Club, you get a monogrammed mug that is filled for the price of a 16-ounce mug. But wait, there’s more. For the $40 price you also get a 64-ounce growler of beer every three months to take home. Price of the growler not included.

But hunger was the reason for coming in and on that note the menu has something for everyone. There are appetizers aplenty, including Eggplant Napoleon, Coconut Shrimp and Sushi Nachos. Prices range from $5.99 to $9.99.

Sandwiches, burgers and wraps are tantalizingly named as well, including beef, barbecued pork, Ahi tuna and chicken in interesting sauces and garnishes. Prices range from $6.99 to $10.99. Entrees came colorfully in the form of Pork Osso Bucco, fresh rainbow trout, jerked chicken, scallops and shrimp, and a sirloin steak choice. All of them make you salivate just by reading about how they are prepared.

Prices range from $11.99 to $19.99 with the promise of a “dock special” at market prices.

To ensure that no one is left out, there is a kid’s menu and a dessert menu.

Specialty coffees are available.

Burris uses all the local seasonal ingredients he can find, and dining in nicer weather takes place at the street level beer garden tables or on the upstairs deck that seats 40.

So from how glass is made, to looking through glass to window shop, to enjoying a fine glass of beer, a day in Corning is clearly one to look into. For more details, visit www.cmog.org, www.rockwellmuseum.org and www.936-beer.com.

Freelance writer D.J. Smith recently returned to the Finger Lakes after spending two years in Arkansas where he was a reporter for the North Little Rock Times.

He was also cofounder, chief reporter and editor of the online-only news source, Dogtownwire. Chef Eric K. Smith is currently with the New York Wine & Culinary Center.

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MAY 17-22...Hiking the Finger Lakes Trails Hiking for adults 55 and older with special features that include wine and micro-brew tastings, free time for Corning museums, and more. For more information, visit the website to view Elderhostel topics at the Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center at 9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post. www.watsonhomestead.com 607-962-0541 21…Tee Off for Summer – 2300° at Corning Museum of Glass Enjoy a unique evening of music, wine and hot glass. Performing will be Roomful of Blues and regional artist Virgil Cain. Explore works of some of the most renowned artists working in glass in the newest exhibition, Voices of Contemporary Glass, while you sample wine from more than 20 Finger Lakes wineries. www.cmog.org

One of a Kind Events (OKE)

“Tradition with a Twist” Professional Bridal Consultant Specializing in Winery Weddings www.1ofakindevents.com • 607-661-3985

Patterson Inn Museum 59 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY 607-937-5281•www.PattersonInnMuseum.org Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Museum complex features a tavern c1796, log house c1850, schoolhouse c1878, agricultural barn and blacksmith.

See our website for more information on exhibits and special events.

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21-24…LPGA Corning Classic at the Corning Country Club Some of the best women golfers in the world play in this annual event, which has raised nearly $5.5 million dollars for charities over the past 30 years). www.corningclassic.com 25-29...Nifty Kitchen Gadgets at Patterson Inn Museum Come see an exhibit showcasing nifty kitchen gadgets and paraphernalia from the museum’s collections. Look at interesting “modern conveniences” from the past at 59 West Pulteney Street, Corning from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.pattersoninnmuseum.org 607-937-5281

SCHUYLER

CHEMUNG Corning

28-31…Art of Ferrari Kick off this special weekend celebrating the art, design, culture and tradition of Italian automaker Ferrari at a reception, art show and film festival in downtown Corning. www.artofferrari.org SEPTEMBER 11-12…Jazz & Harvest Festival One hundred bands will be featured in over 30 venues in the Gaffer District, celebrating the best of regional jazz and wine. www.gafferdistrict.com 12…Whingblinger Heritage Festival Historical craft demonstrations of blacksmithing, hearth cooking and spinning will be accompanied by live music, food, and other entertainment at the Benjamin Patterson Inn on Pulteney Street. www.pattersoninnmuseum.org

JULY 25-26…Shindig: An Artrageous Celebration Since 1992, historic Market Street has served as a unique backdrop for this juried two-day summer celebration of the arts. www.gafferdistrict.com AUGUST 6…Race Fever This downtown Corning street party features Nextel Cup drivers, racing displays, food and live entertainment. www.gafferdistrict.com

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Discussing a painting at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art Photo courtesy the museum

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OCTOBER 25…Market Street apARTment Tour The Third Annual apARTment Tour of historic Market Street in Corning supports arts in education grants made by the region’s arts council. It’s a great chance to see some of the art and architecture in Corning while supporting the arts. www.marketstreetcoffeeandtea.com

Hiking Trails ––––––––––––––––– Great Eastern Trail A new 45-mile “wilderness footpath experience” is being constructed in the Corning area as part of the Great Eastern Trail which will run, eventually, from New York to the Florida/Alabama border. Made up of footpaths that wander over hills, across fields, through valleys and state forests and also onto privately owned land, this new trail section begins in Pennsylvania and runs up through Addison. The trail will eventually make its way through the Erwin Hollow State Forest to Painted Post and across Steuben County until it connects with the main Finger Lakes Trail.

Visit www.greateasterntrail.net for more information.

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stamps and receive a limited edition commemorative coin. You might even discover an I Love New York Outdoors Travel Bug. To learn about the other caches hidden throughout The Finger Lakes, visit www.geocaching.com or www.letterboxing.org.

Affordable golf is back in the Corning area thanks to Indian Hills State Golf Course, which reopened in 2008 as part of New York State Parks and Recreation. Indian Hills is a 6,626-yard course that offers challenges and forgiveness, not to mention picturesque holes nestled between rolling hills and the Tioga River. For details on rates and

tee times contact the Pro Shop: 607-523-8060.

Nearby Communities

• Big Flats • East Corning • Elmira • Hornby W E B

• Horseheads • Painted Post • Rathbone • Savona • South Addison E X T R A

For more events in the Corning area, explore our online calendar at www.ExploretheFingerLakes.com

Outdoor Activities ––––––––––––– Spencer Crest Nature Center Featuring 250 acres and 7 miles of trails with two ponds, a stream and a museum of natural systems which includes changing displays, an apiary and an environmentally sensitive design, Spencer Crest Nature Center is located on 250 acres of land in Corning. The center is pet friendly and features trails for people with disabilities. www.spencercrest.org.

Special Area Promotions ––––––– Two exciting activities that allow you and your family to become part of a growing community of 21st century treasure hunters are geocaching and letterboxing. There are a number of caches located in and around Corning, including those found on The Sojourn Geocahce Trail (FL-sojourn.com).

Hike, bike or paddle in search of the many caches along the shores and within the Chemung and Susquehanna rivers. Collect 12 or more different

Hot glass show

Great Eastern Trail in Pinnacle State Park

Courtesy of Corning Museum of Glass

Courtesy of Jacqui Wensich

Sojourn Geocache Trail Courtesy of Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau)

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August 7 & 8, 2009 DOWNTOWN Cortland, New York

Arlo & Family Ride Again Sunday Nov. 1

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2009 8:30 a.m. Parade starting from Brockway Museum, 4386-4392 US Route 11 to Main St., Downtown Cortland 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Trucks parked on Main Street & Brockway Exhibit by Cortland County Historical Society 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Husky Dog Exhibit 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live Entertainment: Diamonds Someday Bluegrass Band returning again this year!

12 noon Reunion Luncheon at Community Restaurant, 10 Main St., Cortland 3 p.m. Presentation of Awards Downtown Cortland

The Four Bitchin’ Babes Saturday Nov. 21

5 p.m. Chicken Barbecue at Brockway Museum (reservations required) 6:30 p.m. Live Entertainment Diamonds Someday Bluegrass Band

Téada-An Irish Christmas Saturday Dec. 5

A Christmas Carol – A Radio Play Saturday Dec. 19

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August 8 National Brockway Truck Show

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July 7-11 Cortland County Junior Fair July 18 Holiday in Homer July 25 - 26 50 Mile Long Garage Sale August 1 Cortland Arts and Wine Festival

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17-27…“I Hate Hamlet” In this comedy, a discouraged actor is visited by a ghost that offers him advice on acting, life and women at the Cortland Repertory Theater. www.cortlandrep.org 800-427-6160

MAY 13-17…Lincoln in Paint and Print Celebrate the Village of Homer’s historic ties to President Lincoln during the National Celebration of his 200th birthday. www.lincolninpaintandprint.org 800-859-2227

21…YMCA-Lime Hollow 5km Father’s Day Race.

Take part in the newest addition to the YMCA’s Fidelis Six-Pack series of races at 338 McLean Road. The first 75 entrants will receive free t-shirts, and prizes will be awarded for top finishers in each age group. www.limehollow.org 607-662-4632

30…Crown City Lumberjack Invitational Athletes from across the United States and Canada will compete in various events at the J. M. McDonald Sports Center on 4292 Fairgrounds Drive. www.jmmcdonaldsportscomplex.com 607-753-8100

JULY 7-11…Cortland County Junior Fair This traditional county fair features agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, midway and food. www.cortlandfair.org 607-753-3109

JUNE 6…Grand Opening of New Trail Network At 1.3 miles, this is the longest trail at the Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture. Come walk the new footbridge and stepping stones, and don’t miss the wetland viewing area at 338 McLean Road. www.limehollow.org 607-662-4632

18…Holiday in Homer This festival features over 125 artisans and crafters, lots of great food, live music and entertainment for all ages, horse-drawn wagon rides, quilt show, library book sale, live radio broadcasts and a 5K race at 28 South Main Street, Homer. www.homercc.org/holidayinhomer.html 607-756-7431

13…Blue Grass on the Green Enjoy an afternoon of bluegrass music on the Homer Village Green. Music begins at noon.

607-749-9942

22-August 1…“Unnecessary Farce” In this new comedy, two incompetent cops try to catch a supposedly crooked mayor at the Cortland Repertory Theater. www.cortlandrep.org 800-427-6160

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26-August 1…Bon Ton Roulet Grab your bicycle for a seven-day non-competitive cycling adventure. Bon Ton Roulet, which means “good times roll,” will take riders of all ages and abilities on a journey throughout the Finger Lakes Region. www.btr@bontonroulet.com 607-756-2893 AUGUST 1…Cortland Arts and Wine Festival This year’s festival features over 20 of New York State’s finest wineries along with a juried art show. Plenty of food vendors and musical groups will round out the entertainment at the Courthouse Park. www.cortlandartsandwine.com 607-753-7786

1890 House Museum Photo by Kristin Grove

Class at Chicago Bog – Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture Photo courtesy Blatchley Enterprises Inc

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5-15…“Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde” Based on trial transcripts, personal correspondence, and interviews, this gripping tale is brought to life by nine actors playing multiple characters ranging from Queen Victoria to present day English professors at the Cortland Repertory Theater. www.cortlandrep.org 800-427-6160 8…National Brockway Truck Show At the annual gathering of Brockway trucks, visitors will enjoy a parade, vendors and historical exhibits.

Trucks will be parked on Main Street, Cortland. www.brockwaytrucks.org 607-753-8463 22-24…Cortland Celtic Festival This annual Celtic celebration features pipe bands, Celtic music, vendors and games at the Cortland Courthouse Park. www.cortlandcelticfestival.com 607-753-3021 SEPTEMBER 20…Cortland Antique Auto Show With over 300 cars and numerous flea market vendors, this one-day event is the perfect outing for classic car lovers in Dwyer Park, Little York.

607-836-7931 OCTOBER 1-2…NYS Draft Horse Show and Sale This auction of tack and draft horses gives beginners a place to buy horses and necessary equipment at the Cortland County Fairgrounds.

607-662-3440 3-4…The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest This celebration of the harvest season features crafters, children’s games, entertainment, hayrides, a 5K race, antique tractors, exhibits and food at Courthouse Park. www.cortlandpumpkinfest.org 607-753-8463

Outdoor Activities Cortland County is fortunate to have a section of the Finger Lakes Trail System located within its borders. Starting in the northeast corner of the county, the trail meanders south through state forest land, pastures, hollows and hills, including Virgil Mountain, the highest point in Cortland County.

Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture is a 375-acre, geographically unique and ecologically diverse outdoor oasis. Eight miles of trails are available to the public and can be accessed from the Visitor and Education Center located at 333 McLean Road in Cortland. Learn more at www.limehollow.org.

Labrador Hollow Unique Area is lo-

An example of historic architecture in Cortland

cated north of the town of Truxton and covers 1,483 acres of land that can be used for hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature viewing, mountain biking, canoeing and hang gliding. Labrador Pond can be viewed from a circular boardwalk that takes visitors from dry land into marshland, then to a view of the pond and back to dry land.

Dwyer Memorial Park, home of the Cortland Repertory Theatre, is located on Little York Lake. The 55-acre park includes several shelters for picnicking,

Photo by Kristin Grove

a boat launch and a wading pool for little ones.

Nearby Communities

• Dryden • Freeville • Groton • Homer W E B

• Marathon • McGraw • Moravia • Truxton • Virgil E X T R A

For more events in the Cortland area, explore our online calendar at www.ExploretheFingerLakes.com

Warm and gracious accommodations available for men, women and couples at Homer’s best kept secret.

Elizabeth Brewster House Established in 1891

Contact Thomas L. Obuck, our Administrator for detailed information on our lovely historic Adult Home. Inquire about Veteran, widow of Veteran and insurance benefits!

Thomas L. Obuck

41 South Main St., Homer, N.Y. 13077-1323

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In recognizing the irreplaceable value of the architectural character of downtown, Geneva is developing an overlay zoning district to preserve existing historic buildings and to encourage new development that enhances the traditional urban design and character of its downtown. Photo by Kristin Grove

Finger Lakes Boating Museum 12TH Annual Boat Show Featuring “Backyard Boatbuilders” and Boats of the Finger Lakes

On Rt 54 South of Penn Yan, next to Sarrasin’s

August 8th and 9th, 2009 Sat. 10-6 and Sun. 10-3

(FREE ADMISSION) Boats and outboard motors on land, Ships Store, Boat hardware flea market and Boats for sale

Contact for information or to display:

Bill Smith 585-586-0754

www.FLBM.org

A Fun, Free, All-ages Event!

July 24 • 5-10 p.m. • 315-789-0102

www.downtowngeneva.org

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he British built a stockade on the site of present-day Geneva circa 1755. Several Seneca nation villages thrived there prior to and concurrently with the British presence, until the Sullivan expedition drove the Iroquois out in 1779. Between the end of the Revolution and Geneva’s incorporation in 1806, the area developed rapidly, with the establishment of the Post Office, the building of the Geneva Hotel, the publication of the Ontario Gazette – the first newspaper in the region, and the introduction of a public water system. By the time the village incorporated, Geneva was home to more than 300 people.

With the opening of the Erie Canal and, later, the railroad, Geneva became an important center of agriculture, trade, industry and education. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor, graduated from Geneva College (later renamed Hobart) in 1849, and in 1880, the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station was established. Affiliated with Cornell University since the 1920s, the Experiment Station has been instrumental in developing new varieties of grapes particularly well suited to the Finger Lakes Region.

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In response to World War II, the Seneca Army Depot and Sampson Naval Base sprang up south of Geneva in Seneca County. Geneva’s economy flourished due to the numerous servicemen and their families who flocked to city businesses for goods, services and entertainment. In fact, between 1939 and 1943, the number of marriages in Geneva more than doubled. With the decline in the numbers of servicemen after the Korean War and the construction of the NYS Thruway that bypassed the city, however, its economy shrank.

Geneva, known as “The Lake Trout Capital of the World,” has recently benefited from revitalization efforts that have led to economic, architectural and cultural improvements. This city of about 14,000 residents at the north end of Seneca Lake boasts around 200 unique businesses specializing in apparel and accessories, gifts, real estate, health and wellness, massage, jewelry, flowers, furniture, auto supplies, hardware, books, music, art, antiques, barber shops and salons, theaters, restaurants and bars, as well as a wealth of world-class entertainment, historic attractions and outdoor recreation venues.

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Major Events and Nearby Communities MAY 22...Ramada Live After 5 Enjoy happy hour on the patio with music by D.I.L.F. at Ramada Geneva Lakefront, 41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. www.genevaramada.com 315-789-0400 23-25…National Lake Trout Derby Participants in the 45th annual National Lake Trout Derby fish for landlocked salmon, rainbow trout and brown trout, competing for more than $20,000 in prizes – including a $5,000 grand prize. Sponsored by Finger Lakes Sports-O-Rama, the event features juvenile and adult categories and has weigh stations at Watkins Glen, Sampson State Park and Geneva. Trophies courtesy of the Finger Lakes Family Moose Lodge will be awarded. Go online for entry forms or more info. www.laketroutderby.org 315-781-2195

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Dine at Edgar’s, the Restaurant in the Castle Relax at Stonecutters Lounge Find Romance at our Chambers in the Castle Visit the Luxurious Vinifera Inn Unwind at White Springs Manor Experience our Belhurst Wine & Gift Shop Celebrate Your Special Event in One of Our Magnificent Ballrooms

©2006 Thomas Kinkade

Geneva is a great city that offers quiet streets and neighborhoods for activities such as bicycling. Photo courtesy VisitFingerLakes.com

Mountain Paradise Studio Masterwork by Thomas Kinkade

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Come Share the Light

Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, is the best selling artist in America. Visit us and step into the idyllic world 3 Church Street, Phelps, NY 14532 and serenity of a Kinkade painting. Come Share the 315-548-8544 • 585-734-8048 • Call for hours.

Light in your home. Major credit cards accepted. www.kinkadegalleryofthefingerlakes.com Layaway and gift certificates available.

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Take a Detour Back In Time..

Visit Rose Hill Mansion Explore the 19th century lives of the Swan family at the elegant Seneca Lake farmhouse they called home.

Tours run May 1-October 31, Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm, Sun., 1-5pm. Closed Mondays.

Group tours available by reservation.

For more information, call 315-789-3848.

Route 96A, 1 mile south of Routes 5&20, near Geneva, NY. www.genevahistoricalsociety.com

Visit Beautiful Belhurst Premier Attraction of the Finger Lakes 2 Exceptional Restaurants 3 Luxurious Hotels Wine & Gift Shop 2 Magnificent Ballrooms

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JUNE 11-October 8…Geneva Farmers’ Market Held every Thursday, the farmers’ market features fresh produce, home baked goods, crafts, jewelry, fresh flowers and plants, and wooden objects from 7:30 a.m. to noon in the Exchange Street parking lot. www.geneva.ny.us 315-789-5005 22… Medley of Tastes One of the region’s premier events of its kind, nearly 50 vendors from restaurants and wineries throughout the Finger Lakes share their finest samples or “tastes” with event attendees from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Houghton House, 1 King’s Lane, on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus. In addition to admission to the event, all patrons receive a complimentary limited edition 2009 “Medley of Tastes” wine glass and buffet tray. Exciting raffle opportunities featuring gift certificates and products from Finger Lakes restaurants and wineries and the opportunity to vote for best food, wine and desert tastes will also be available. All proceeds support the family and children’s programming at the historic Smith Opera House. www.thesmith.org 315-781-5483 866-355-5483 JULY 8…Geneva Summer Concert Series The Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra performs at the Lakefront Gazebo on Routes 5 & 20 at 7 p.m. www.geneva.ny.us 315-789-5005 10, 11, 14-18…Hill Cumorah Pageant This annual performance of a Mormon religious story is performed on an outdoor 10-level stage, with twelve-tower lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system, Hollywood special effects and a cast of

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over 650. It starts at 9 p.m. at the Hill Cumorah Visitor Center on Route 21 in Palmyra. www.hillcumorah.org 315-597-5851 18-19…Musselman and Mini-Mussel Triathlon Sprint and half-iron distance multi-sport competitions will be held for athletes ages 13 and older.

Swimming, biking and running events are offered at Seneca Lake State Park at the north end of Seneca Lake. www.musselmantri.com 315-636-4268

Rte 14 South, Geneva 315-781-0201 www.belhurst.com

Family Fun for Everyone!

Campground

Pool • Laundry • 3 Pavilions • Frisbee Golf • Camp Grocery Store • 30-50 Amp Service • Seasonal Sites • Wireless Internet Access • Planned Activities • Water and Sewer Hookups

4 Authentic Log Cabins 3 mi. west of Waterloo Premium Outlets. Call for directions.

1475 W. Townline Rd., Phelps

315-781-5120 www.juniuspondscabinsandcampground.com

Geneva City Hall and U.S. Post Office on Castle Street

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24…Cruisin’ Night and Block Party This fun family event featuring live music, food, a kids’ carnival, vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles is held along Seneca and Exchange streets in downtown Geneva from 5 to 10 p.m. www.downtowngeneva.org 315-789-0102 AUGUST 26…Geneva Summer Concert Series It’s My Party! performs at the Lakefront Gazebo on Routes 5 & 20 at 7 p.m. www.geneva.ny.us 315-789-5005

Geneva Resources • Geneva Chamber of Commerce – www.genevany.com • Geneva Historical Society – www.genevahistoricalsociety.com • Geneva Arts Development Council – www.genevarts.com

Nearby Communities

• Clifton Springs • Clyde • Gorham • Hall W E B

• Lyons • Newark • Ovid • Phelps • Waterloo E X T R A

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Discover...

Two Floors of Distinctive Gifts, Including Our Year ’Round Seasonal Shops Visit During Normal Business Hours.

Open Sundays in Nov. & Dec. 2 West Main Street, Clifton Springs 315-548-4438

BELHURST WINERY On the Shores of Spectacular Seneca Lake.

Taste the Award-Winning, Beautiful Bouquets of Belhurst Winery as You Browse our Spacious Wine & Gift Shop.

Wine as Unique and Beautiful as the Castle Itself.

Lodging • Dining • Receptions • Winery

Distilled from Honey

Tastings * Gift Shop * Distillery Over 30 award winning Fruit, Grape & Honey wines plus Brandy & Vodka.

Open Daily 9am-6pm

2981 Auburn Rd, Seneca Falls * 315-568-8190

www.montezumawinery.com www.beevodka.com

Practicing all aspects of Otolaryngology (ENT) including:

Ear, Nose,Throat & Allergy for the Entire Family

Michael J. DeCicco, MD

Sinus disease, thyroid disorders, ear disease, facial skin cancer removal and reconstruction, tonsils and adenoids, allergy testing, traditional allergy treatment (allergy shots), novel allergy treatment (drops under the tongue).

Office locations: 200 North St. Suite 301, Geneva (315) 787-5353

325 West St. Suite 102, Canandaigua (585) 396-1070

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www.doctormiked.com

DRESDEN HOTEL BAR - BISTRO & BANQUETS Quality Menu, Family Value Priced FREE DINNER visit our website to register An Oasis In The Heart Of Wine Country

MAIN STREET, DRESDEN NY, Midway between Geneva & Watkins Glen – Route 14

315-299-2310 • www.dresdenhotelny.com

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Picturesque Hammondsport

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he historic village of Hammondsport (population 753) is tucked between rolling wooded hillsides at the southern end of Y-shaped Keuka Lake. The village was part of a tract of land purchased by Captain John Shethar in 1796. It eventually passed into the hands of Lazarus Hammond and came to be known as Hammond’s Port – later changed to Hammondsport.

Reverend William Warner Bostwick planted the first cuttings of grapes

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Hammondsport’s square

(Catawba and Isabella) in this area in 1829. Thus began the tradition of grape growing and wine making that have made Hammondsport famous as the winery capital of New York. Hammondsport is the site of U.S. Bonded Winery No. 1.

Hammondsport is also the birthplace of pioneer aviator and inventor Glenn H. Curtiss who was born May 21, 1878. He came to be known as the “Father of Naval Aviation,” and many of his historic flights took place over the fields surrounding the village or above the waters of Keuka Lake.

Tourists and locals alike enjoy Keuka Lake for swimming, boating, sailing and any number of other water sports. Parks along the shoreline are great for picnicking and hiking. Fine restaurants and lodgings also attract many people to Hammondsport.

Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays 1-5, Saturdays 11-5 or by appointment

585-554-3539 • 1445 Upper Hill Rd., Middlesex

visit us at www.rfag.org

www.drfrankwines.com (800) 320-0735

“Finger Lakes’ Most Award-Winning Winery” Wine Enthusiast 10/07

“Greatest Producer in the

Atlantic Northeast”

Wine Report 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2005

“93 Rating”

Wine & Spirits Magazine 12/08

“Winery of the Year” New York Wine Classic 2006

9749 MIDDLE ROAD HAMMONDSPORT, NY 14840 A vineyard overlooking the southern end of Keuka Lake, near Hammondsport

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Major Events and Nearby Communities MAY 16-17…Keuka in Bloom Visitors sample wines and herb-inspired foods, and receive a complimentary potted flower or herb from each winery along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. www.keukawinetrail.com 800-440-4898

ONTARIO AUGUST 1-2…Curtiss Classic Motorcycle rally and tour at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum on NYS Route 54 in Hammondsport, Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.glennhcurtiss museum.org 607-569-2160

JUNE 1-30…Bathing Suit Exhibit A large display of antique and historic bathing suits will be on display at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum on NYS Route 54 in Hammondsport, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org 607-569-2160

15-16…Annual Festival of Crafts For more than 25 years, people have flocked to the Village Square in Hammondsport for a weekend of demonstrations and sales. A select group of more than 125 crafters and artisans will offer a wide variety of arts and crafts. Vendors include jewelry artisans, potters, photographers, quilters, leatherworkers, floral designers, woodworkers, candle makers, gourmet food items, artists and many other unique crafts available for sale. www.hammondsport.org 607-569-2242

JULY Throughout July and August…Music in the Park Live music plays every Thursday evening in the bandstand in the Hammondsport Village Square from 6 to 8 p.m. www.hammondsport.org 607-569-2989

SEPTEMBER 5-6…Genundowa Festival The Festival of Light, celebrating Native American arts and culture, culminates with the Celebration Fire at the village lakefront. www.genundowa.com 607-569-2989

Throughout July and August…Palettes of Keuka Local artists’ works will be on display at Hammondsport-area businesses and will be auctioned off on August 29. Proceeds will be used to support the local arts industry. www.hammondsport.org 607-569-2989

OCTOBER 17…Grape Pumpkin Festival Grape stomping, face painting, pumpkin carving, live music, arts and crafts and more will be offered all day at the Hammondsport Village Square. www.hammondsport.org 607-569-2242

11-12…Keuka Lake Art Association’s 43rd Annual Art Show The Keuka Lake Art Association hosts its 43rd Annual Art Show on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 12 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Village Square in Hammondsport. www.keukalakeartassociation.com 607-776-7774

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Depot Park – Located at the foot of the lake, the park offers public swimming (with a lifeguard on duty in season), boat launching and docking, park benches and a beautiful landscaped lawn for strolling or lounging while enjoying the scenery.

Champlin Beach – Just north of the village on Route 54, this park has a dock, picnic tables and a pavilion.

The Hammondsport Circle Tour – This scenic 36-mile bike route begins and ends at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. Ride along the crystal waters of Keuka Lake, up hills by the vineyards, and see the countryside. Contact the

Tubing on Keuka Lake

Photo by Chris Brooks

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Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau at 866-946-3386 for more information.

The Chemung Basin River Trail – With launch sites in Corning and Addison, as well as in Bath, the river basin trail is a great place to fish, kayak, canoe, geocache or just relax. Call 886-9463386 or visit www.chemungrivertrail.com to learn more.

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The winery will be offering a Wine Sensory Class on June 21 and August 2.

Cost is $15 and space is limited to twelve people. Call to reserve a spot: 607-868-4100.

Nearby Communities

• Avoca • Bath • Bradford • Cold Springs

• Keuka • Prattsburgh • Savona • Sonora • Wayne

Local Promotions –––––––––––––– Keuka Brewing Company, www.keukabrewingcompany.com, opened in the fall of 2008 and is the first microbrewery overlooking scenic Keuka Lake. KBC creates quality, handcrafted ales from premium ingredients and offers tastings noon to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

Hammondsport’s newest restaurant, Union Block Italian Bistro, is located on the village square and specializes in southern italian cuisine and has a wine grotto for your enjoyment. Contact Jim Heil at 607-377-7484 or email vinehurst@roadrunner.com.

A new Pottery Trail in the Bath/Hammondsport area, comprised of local potters specializing in different forms of pottery, offers a variety of experiences, like live demonstrations (including Raku firing at night), hands-on activities and workshops, as well as opportunities to shop for items ranging from garden sculptures and pots, to traditional pieces like bowls, cups and plates, to more unexpected work like jewelry and an assortment of clay fish and other animals.

Potters include: Rock Hill Pottery, 2 Crocked Pots (607-776-3837), Alan & Rosemary Bennett (www.bennettclayfish.com), Goff Creek Pottery (www.goffcreekpottery.com), and Sommerville Pottery (www.sommervillepottery.com).

Hammondsport’s newest winery, Keuka Lake Vineyards, is an estate winery that emphasizes quality over quantity and is already making a name for itself producing small batches of great wines winning awards in a number of competitions. To learn more,

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For more events in the Hammondsport area, explore our online calendar at www.ExploretheFingerLakes.com

A Multi-Dealer Shop Located just off Hammondsports’ Village Sqaure, on the west side of Pulteney Street ‘over the bridge’ Rte. 54A 54 Pulteney Street Hammondsport (607)569-2708

Open May-November Everyday Ten A.M. to Five P.M. Open Weekends December-April

Lake Country

Patchwork Fabric, Books, Patterns, Classes Monday-Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-4 67 Shethar Street, Hammondsport • 607-569-3530 patchwork@infoblvd.net • www.LakeCountryPatchwork.com

A Small Hotel with Big Personality and Modern Amenities!

Including Romantic Whirlpool Suites.

Comlimentary Continental Breakfast

Blushing Rose

Bed & Breakfast Simple Elegance in a Casual Atmosphere 1843 Italiante furnished in antiques and country decor.

Offering 4 spacious rooms, private baths, full breakfast and wireless internet access. Ideally situated between the quaint Village Square and Keuka Lake. Enjoy our lakeview. Walk to restaurants and shops. Experience the wineries, antiquing and beautiful countryside.

Visit us at www.VinehurstInn.com or Call (607)569-2300 for Reservations

Full breakfast served daily • Lake view • Lawn seating with tranquil fountain • Wireless internet access 11 William Street PO Box 153, Hammondsport, NY 14840 607-569-2687 • Toll Free 1-866-569-2687 www.blushingroseinn.com

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Major Events and Nearby Communities MAY 28-31…Ithaca Festival Ithaca’s largest festival and craft show showcases the work of over 1,000 local artists, including crafters, poets, painters, dancers, divas, comedians, musicians, clowns, acrobats, community groups and ensembles. www.ithacafestival.org, 607-273-3646

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16-19…Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival Over 60 unique performances at the fair grounds in Trumansburg promise to make this year’s festival the most musically diverse one to date. Individual day or weekend tickets are available. www.grassrootsfest.org 607-387-5144, 607-387-5098

CAYUGA Moravia

23-2…“Grapehound” Wine Tour Cayuga Wine Trail, along routes 89, 90 and 34B. Human participants receive a commemorative greyhound wine glass and enjoy wine tasting and food pairings. Greyhounds receive doggy treats, and partake in a special ice cream social. www.cayugawinetrail.com, 800-684-5217 Dryden

31-August 1…Sidewalk Sale Days Ithaca Commons www.downtownithaca.com 607-277-8679 AUGUST 2…Fifth Annual Cayuga Lake Triathlon Central New York’s premier triathlon just 8 miles north of Ithaca at Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg. www.ithacatriathlonclub.org/race/default.html 607-342-2170 15…Lansing Harbor Festival Held at Myers Park on Cayuga Lake in Lansing. Great music, food, and two stages for live entertainment. www.lansingharborfest.org 607-241-4027 18-23…Trumansburg Fair Midway rides, games, truck and tractor pulls, fireworks, food and the ever-popular Demolition Derby.

607/387-6504

The Ithaca Commons, a downtown pedestrian mall, is the heart of the city’s shopping district.

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12…AIDS Ride For Life, Cayuga Lake The 11th annual ride includes 50-, 85- and 100-mile course options to support a very important cause. www.aidsrideforlife.org, 607-272-4098

TOMPKINS

19-20… Anniversary Harvest Festival Come to Six Mile Creek on Route 79 in Ithaca and celebrate our 22nd anniversary with live music, hayrides, food, and wine tasting and fun for the whole family. www.sixmilecreek.com 607-272-WINE 25-27…Apple Harvest Festival, Craft Show and Sale This special regional festival on the Ithaca Commons features apples, cider and baked apple goods, along with a craft fair and puppeteers, singers, musicians, storytellers, dancers and bands.

607-277-8679

Photo courtesy Ithaca CVB

JUNE Through June 11…Exhibit – Charles Darwin: After the Origin Darwin was drawn to unusual natural phenomena, and asked questions, formed hypotheses and ran experiments. Visit the Museum of the Earth,1259 Trumansburg Road, to explore them all! www.museumoftheearth.org 607-273-6623

13…Ithaca 5 & 10 Race The annual 5-mile and 10-mile race starts at Ithaca High School at 9 a.m. www.fingerlakesrunners.org

19-21…Juneteenth Festival Celebrate the final emancipation of U.S. slaves with music, food, and more at the Southside Community Center.

305 S. Plain St., 607-273-4190 JULY 2…Community Fireworks Show Ithaca College Campus www.3dcinemation.com/communityhtml 607-272-1313, 800-284-8422

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Far above Cayuga’s waters, Cornell University dominates the Ithaca skyline and supports the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

Photo courtey Charles Harrington/Ithaca CVB

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OCTOBER 10-11, 17-18…Art Trail Open Studio Weekends Visit over 50 artists all over Tompkins County, and explore art studios, learn how art is made, and shop. www.arttrail.com 607-273-5072, 800-284-8422

La Tourelle Resort and A August Moon Spa

Treat yourself to distinct accommodations bordering Buttermilk Falls. Enjoy more than 70 acres of hiking trails, or relax in our luxurious spa. Sample locally grown wines in our lobby or visit any number of nearby vineyards. Experience “farm to table” regional cuisine at Simply Red Bistro or stroll over to John Thomas Steakhouse for an exquisite dinner.

Outdoor Activities ––––––––––––– South Hill Recreation Way Built on an old railroad bed, this multiuse, 2.9-mile, hard-packed gravel trail has an accessible entrance off Crescent Place. It serves as a commuter route connecting the South Hill residential area, Ithaca College and downtown.

607-273-8035 Six Mile Creek Gorge Three miles of rich woodland flora with the Elizabeth Mulholland Wildflower Preserve and remnants of an old mill building.

800-284-8422 Ithaca Children’s Garden Located on a three-acre site in Cass Park on Route 89, the Ithaca Children’s Garden features a wetland habitat garden with turtles, earth sculpture and a labyrinth.

607-272-2292 Discovery Trail Atoms to artifacts, foxes to fossils, robins to rhododendrons, sculpture to storytellers. Eight sites are an easy drive from downtown Ithaca, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Cayuga Lake and other Finger Lakes attractions. Many locations have unique gift shops and are close to restaurants and lodging. www.discoverytrail.com 607-351-1505

Nearby Communities

• Dryden • Freeville • Groton • Homer

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1150 Danby Road (Rte. 96B), Ithaca, NY 14850 Call for reservations: (607) 273-2734/(800) 765-1492 Deluxe King Room

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bubbling over with art that’s sublime and things that tell time, whimsical crocks, frippery and frocks, bushels of books, some even for cooks, jewelry and posies, quilts that are cozy, fabrics and notions, soaps, herbs and potions, amusements and toys for girls and for boys!

The Kitschen Sink 210 Elmira Rd • Ithaca,NY 14850

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a r e a Fingerlakes Fly Fishing Guide Service

The Candlelight Inn Bed & Breakfast

www.fingerlakesflyfishing.com

Antique furnished c.1828 Federal/Greek Revival, subtly elegant, not pretentious.

Charming rooms with private baths, TVs, AC, fireplace/jacuzzi suite, delicious breakfast. Small village inn near the Finger Lakes, Ithaca, Cornell, Ithaca College. www.candlelightinnny.com

Guided fly fishing trips to local streams in the picturesque Finger Lakes region. From novice to expert. NYSOGA Licensed (#4405) and Insured.

David Passmore • Ithaca, NY • 607-387-3792

PhG Tours

Excursion Development and Support for the Discerning Traveler

Jennifer Cleland, Ph.D.

Dryden, New York

333 Spencer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 www.phgtours.com • jc@phgtours.com • (607) 319-4951

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

(800) 579-4629 or (607) 844-4321

SHAW REAL ESTATE 413 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850

“Your Finger Lakes Realtor & Trusted Advisor”

Mark G. McHugh

607-272-4777 • myagentmark@aol.com

The Hound & Hare Bed and Breakfast Recapture the Romance Jacuzzi • AC Fireplace Antiques Romantic Breakfast by Candlelight

(607) 257-2821 www.coldwellbankershaw.com

1031 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 AAA Approved

www.HoundandHare.com

Discover what’s inside!

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Cornell University

Tuesdays–Sundays, 10 am–5 pm Always free admission!

607 255-6464 | museum.cornell.edu On Ithaca’s Discovery Trail | discoverytrail.com

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significantelements.org Downtown Ithaca, NY

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Naples Daytrip

by Eric Smith and D.J. Smith

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estled among the hills just south of Canandaigua Lake is a picturesque town that is home to roughly 1,000 residents. Naples is known for its beautiful setting as well as its wineries, grape pies, grape festival, artist studios, a professional theater and restaurants.

If you’re planning to start your day with a hike, head down Main Street and then turn onto Vine street until it

Thia Scallops appetizer prepared at the Brown Hound Photo by DJ Smith

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quickly ends. A “Grimes Glen” sign and a Finger Lakes Land Trust information sign will bring you to a grassy parking area. From there you can enjoy an easy but potentially slippery walk along Grimes Creek, which culminates in three waterfalls. Two are 60-foot falls, and the third, an isolated 3-foot waterfall, can only be accessed by a 40-foot climb.

For a more challenging hike, visit Hi Tor Wildlife Management Area, located just off Route 245, barely two miles outside of Naples off Route 21. The trail loop can take the whole day, if one wishes, and features a waterfall, ponds, and a chasm that is approximately 400 feet deep.

If it’s wineries you want to see, you can choose from the old and the new. John Jacob Widmer came to Naples from Switzerland in 1882 to

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• Beautiful Spring & Summer Flowers & Shrubbery • Quality Fruits & Vegetables Picked Fresh Daily • Fresh Baked Goods • NYS Maple Syrup, Honey, Cheddar Cheese • 100s of Jams & Jellies • Grape Everything From Juice to Pies to Taffy • Nancy’s Gift Shop • Cold Beer - Ice - Propane Filled Open May - October Daily 8:30am-7pm S. Main Street, Naples 585-374-2380 www.josephs-market.com Come and visit us! Taste our award winning–Double Gold Medal– Widmer Solaira Cream Sherry

Widmer Wine Cellars is home to: ˜ Brickstone Cellars ˜ ˜ Manischewitz ˜ ˜ Lake Niagara ˜ Open Seasonally, Call for Details Buses Welcome

Widmer Wine Cellars 1-800-836-LAKE (5253) www.widmerwine.com 1 Lake Niagara Lane, Naples, NY 14512 A member of The Canandaigua Wine Trail

Wayland Historical Museum Cr. S. Main & Washington Sts. Wayland, NY

585-728-3610 or 728-5108 Open Sun 2-4PM Mon 10AM-Noon By appointment

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Owner Trish Asher does her magic in the small second-story kitchen at the Brown Hound Bistro.

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start his vineyard. Today, Widmer’s Wine Cellars offer both tastings and tours. Across the street, you’ll find a purple building that houses the Imagine Moore Winery. The owners, Tim and Diane Moore say theirs was the first winery to be established in Naples in 100 years.

When you get hungry, take your nourishment at the Brown Hound, located a few miles north of Naples at 6459 State Route 64. Inside the small 100-year-old house, chef Trish Asher prepares bistro-style cuisine that she describes as “creative American food served with lots of local wines.” Asher relies on local vendors for many of her ingredients and tries to make her dishes using 50 percent locally grown products. Maple syrup from nearby hills, produce from Joseph’s Wayside Market in Naples, fresh eggs from Adam’s Henhouse, organic goodies from the Happy Goat Farm, and cheeses from Lively Run Goat Dairy.

After dinner, take in a play at the Bristol Valley Theater, where you’ll find professional entertainment May through October. Performers come from New York City and around the country, and the program fare includes comedies, mysteries, musicals, concerts and children’s theater.

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The Spring Ahead Artisan Showcase draws numerous artists and craftspeople together in one location. If you’d prefer to see artists in their own environment, then combine your leaf-peeping with

This appropriately painted building houses the Imagine Moore Winery’s tasting room.

Photo by DJ Smith

Naples Open Studio Trail in October.

You’ll catch artists at work in their own studios, as they paint, sculpt, blow glass or create folk art.

The biggest event of all is Naples Grape Festival, held the last full weekend of September. It’s a fun way to celebrate the grape harvest, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take home a delicious grape pie. Whether it’s culture, nature, food or fun you’re after, you’ll find it in Naples.

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N A P L E S Major Events and Nearby Communities MAY 16-17…Swing Into Spring Series at Bristol Valley Theater See Susan Poulin in a comedy called “Shutting Up Peggy Lee,” 7 p.m. at 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org, 585-374-9032

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11-21…“A Grand Night for Singing” This revue celebrates music of Broadway’s songwriting team Rodgers and Hammerstein. Performances Wednesday through Sunday at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org 585-374-9032 JULY 9-19…“The Unexpected Guest” You’ll be surprised by this classic whodunit by L I V Ithrough NGS Agatha Christie. Performances Wednesday Sunday at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org 585-374-9032

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11…Summer Creek Walk Sponsored by the Victor Hiking Trails, this creek walk will take participants along Naples’ Grimes Glen and Tanner Gully. Meet at the Victor Town Hall at 9 a.m. www.victorhikingtrails.org 585-234-8226

Joseph’s Farm Market offers a variety of farm products and baked goods.

Photo courtesy VisitFingerLakes.com

23...Poetry in Motion at Conklin’s Gully Hike up Conklin’s Gully and enjoy poetry reading and a creekside lunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.packpaddleski.com 585-346-5597 30-31…Spring Ahead Artisan Showcase Discover the work of local and regional artists, artisans and craftspeople and purchase a treasure to keep. Enjoy music, food and wine tasting at the Naples Town Hall, Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org 585-374-9032

23-August 2…“Evita” This epic musical traces Evita Peron’s rise from Argentine peasant to First Lady. Performances Wednesday through Sunday at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org 585-374-9032 31-August 2...Naples Music Festival at Grimes Glen, Naples Three days, two nights of great music with 20 bands, fun, camping and hiking. www.naplesvalleyny.com

AUGUST 6-16..."Private Lives" Noel Coward's classic comedy of divorce, bad manners and fate. Performances Wednesday through Sunday at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org 585-374-9032

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May-September...Artists in Action on the Front Porch of Artizanns This 16-week program features close to 40 Finger Lakes’ artisans demonstrating each Saturday and Sunday on the Artizann’s front porch at 118 North Main Street, from Noon-3 p.m. It’s a great opportunity for visitors to get up-close, personal understanding of each artist’s medium, and in some cases, hands-on participation in the demonstration. www.artizanns.com, 585-374-6740 JUNE 25-July 5…“Red Herring” Three love stories, a murder mystery and Cold War espionage converge in this comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. Performances Wednesday through Sunday at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org 585-374-9032

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Bed & Breakfast 154 N. Main Street, Naples 585-374-6719 Come visit our first class B&B and enjoy our luxury accommodations and amenities.

Bruce & Donna Scott

Special Packages Available Wine Tour Packages ❧ Romance Packages In Room Massage ❧ Golfers’ Packages

www.MonierManor.com

Naples Orange Inn 108 North Main Naples, NY 14512

Daily Specials Bands on The Weekend Serving a full menu 11AM-9PM! Bar snacks until close.

Family dining - Great Prices!

585-374-9202

Naples is known for its homemade grape pies. Photo courtesy VisitFingerLakes.com

SEPTEMBER 26-27…Naples Grape Festival Take in arts, crafts, food, wine tasting, music, and all manner of grape products. Watch the grape pie contest and grape stomping, or hop on a wagon ride at Widmer’s Wine Cellars. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Naples Memorial Town Park, Route 21S. www.naplesgrapefest.org 585-374-2240 OCTOBER 3-4…Naples Open Studio Trail 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us on an art-seeking adventure. www.naplesopenstudiotrail.com 585-374-6563

• Authentic Log Cabin with cozy loft & jacuzzi tub.

• Sleeps 6 • Enjoy spectacular sunsets!

• Close to wine trails, golf. Hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching on Hi-Tor State Land.

• Located between Keuka & Canandaigua Lakes.

Call 585.944.6301 www.hi-torhideaway.com

24...Ghost Stories from Around the World The world is weird and storyteller Howard Edmund will spin spine-tingling tales of ghosts from around the globe. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 3 p.m. at the Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street. www.bvtnaples.org/fall.asp 585-374-9032

Did you Know? ––––––––––––––– • Serenity, renewal, rejuvenation.

• Located in the heart of the finger lakes wine region.

• Award winning views and romantic suites with private spas, fireplaces & more...

Naples, NY

1-877-554-6271

Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10-5 Sun. 11-5 After Mother’s Day Mon.-Sat. 10-5 Sun. 11-5

www.thevagabondinn.com

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• Naples’ Myron Clark became the first Republican governor of the State of New York.

• Naples is home to Doc and Katy Abraham, nationally known for their gardening books, radio and television programs.

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Flint Creek Campground

Bristol Views Bed & Breakfast 6932 County Rd. 12 Naples, NY 14512

585-374-8875

A Family Campground

www.bristolviews.com Henry and Barb Owens

1455 Phelps Rd. Middlesex, NY

A beautiful wedding venue, located high above Canandaigua Lake with breathtaking views. Our seven landscaped acres offer access to hiking trails, waterfalls and relaxation. A recent letter noted “20 years of B&B’ing and we finally found the BEST.”

Let us prove it ... to YOU!

Reconnect with family and friends.

Share an adventurous yet relaxing outdoor vacation where there’s something for everyone.

So Much To Do visit our website

www.flintcreekcampground.com or call

(585) 554-3567

A little bit of Britain in the Finger Lakes!

Many signs in Naples are shown with a purple theme, to show the significance of the grape to the region.

Photo courtesy VisitFingerLakes.com

HOT ANYTHING & EVERYTHING SAUCE The original sauce with a multitude of uses. Use it as a marinade, topping or an additon to recipes.

• On April 1, fishing season begins in Lake Country with the “shocking” of fish in Naples Creek. The procedure involves bringing fish to the top of the water so they can be analyzed.

Apply it to meats during the last few minutes of baking or grilling. A sweeter milder flavor used as a “finishing” sauce.

• It is estimated that nearly 70,000 grape pies, a Finger Lakes specialty, are sold annually in Naples.

Produced by K & S Foods Naples, NY 585-534-9257

• In 1882, Dana Luther, a Naples biologist, discovered the fossil of one of the oldest trees in the world at Grimes Glen. The tree, which had a trunk 18 feet in diameter, is believed to be from the Devonian Period, which was over 350 million years ago. “The Naples tree” is currently on display in the New York State Museum in Albany.

Nearby Communities

• Avoca • Bristol Springs • Cohocton • Dansville W E B

• Honeoye • Middlesex • North Cohocton • Springwater • Wayland E X T R A

For more events in the Ithaca area, explore our online calendar at www.ExploretheFingerLakes.com

SWEET & SPICEE GLAZE:

Afternoon Tea, Lunches, Pastries, Fine Teas, Gifts & Original Art D a l l y w at e r’s Te a R o o m & A r t G a l l e r y 120 N. Main St, Naples NY (585) 374-2842 www.dallywaters.com

One of America’s Top 500 Tea Rooms & # 5 in NY State

DRINK “MOORE” WINE!

Sky Lodge Vacation Rental Imagine Moore is dedicated to producing the highest quality wines from sustainably grown grapes in the Finger Lakes.

Come experience some of the region’s best wines in a warm, rich atmosphere,

while over-looking one of th e best kept secrets in the Finger Lakes. Continue to watch for up coming special events or schedule your own.

Mon - Sat 11 - 5 • Sun 12 - 5

197 N. Main StreetNaples, New York, 14512 For more information, please call us at 585-374-5970 or find us on the web at:www.imaginemoorewinery.com

Enjoy complete privacy on 34 secluded acres in a fully renovated, environmentally friendly 1920's stone lodge.

Take in a stunning view of the Bristol Hills from the top of our three story attached tower or enjoy wandering through over a mile of private trails surrounding the Lodge.

Also available for weddings or events.

Located one hour south of Rochester and less than fifteen minutes from many local attractions, including Bristol Mountain, Hunt Hollow, Cumming Nature Center, Naples, and Canandaigua Lake.

Visit www.SkyLodgeRental.com or call (585) 374-8251 for more information.

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MAY 16-17…Keuka in Bloom Winery Tour Tour all eight participating wineries on the Keuka Wine Trail and return home with great wines, great recipes and 16 different flowers and herbs.

Tickets are $35 per person, $50 per couple, advance sale only. www.keukawinetrail.com, 800-440-4898 18…Yates Community Center Project Golf Tournament Hosted by Lakeside Country Club on Route 54 East Lake Road. lmiller@yatescommunitycenter.org 315-694-1071

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13-14…Keuka Arts Festival This fine art and skilled craft show is held at the Penn Yan Boat Launch along the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail. The event is free and features live entertainment and a host of culinary delights from local restaurants. An adult-only wine court offers a selection of Finger Lakes wines. keukaartsfestival.com 19…Cruisin’ Night Historic Main Street in Penn Yan will host over 200 classic and antique cars. Merchants will be offering refreshments, music and fun along with extended hours. The parade of cars begins at 6:30. www.cruisinnight.com 315-536-3111, 800-868-9283 JULY 4….Fly-in Breakfast From 6 to 11:30 a.m. at the Penn Yan Flying Club clubhouse on Old Bath Road, enjoy a great breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages, plus entertainment, aircraft displays and airplane rides. www.pennyanflyingclub.com

Lakeside Restaurant is on the west side of Keuka Lake between Branchport and Hammondsport.

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8…Concerts in the Courthouse Lawn Starting at 6:30 p.m., enjoy Ed Clute and his Dixieland Band. Bring your chairs or blanket for seating on the lawn of the historic Yates County Court House on Main Street. In case of rain, the event will be in the adjacent Baptist Church. www.yatesny.com

Photo courtesy Yates County Chamber of Commerce

8-12…Yates County Fair One of the oldest fairs in the Empire State. TradiS tional activities include a demolition derby, amusement rides, kids’ games, petting farms, 4-H exhibits and various musical performers.

17-19…27th Annual Antique Boat Show and Regatta Join us in Hammondsport for this special event hosted by Wine Country Classic Boats. A judged show and parade will be held on Saturday with the regatta and chicken barbecue Sunday. www.winecountryclassicboats.com 315-548-9061 AUGUST 12…Concerts in the Courthouse Lawn Starting at 6:30 p.m. enjoy The Big Swing Band directed by Gordon Bascom. Bring your chairs or blankets for seating on the lawn of the historic Yates County Court House on Main Street. In case of rain, the event will be in the adjacent Baptist Church. www.yatesny.com 14…Esperanza Dinner and Dance Dine and dance to the tunes of Agonal Rhythm at the Yates Community Center Project Esperanza Dinner and Dance. lmiller@yatescommunitycenter.org, 315-694-1071 22…37th Annual Antique Show and Sale Over 100 dealers will be at the Yates County Fairgrounds from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be free coin appraisals/coin purchases by Tom Gleason from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

315-536-5039

Keuka College

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SEPTEMBER 2…Twilight Tasting at Rooster Hill Vineyards, 489 Route 54 South Comparative tasting of Pinot Noir and Lemberger from Rooster Hill and wine regions around the world. A light buffet follows. www.roosterhill.com 315-536-4773

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P E N N 19-20…Harvest Tour of Food and Wine Join us in celebrating New York’s agricultural heartland. Taste the exquisite wines of Keuka Lake and sample dishes prepared from the finest locally produced foods. www.keukawinetrail.com, 800-440-4898

Outdoor Activities Wine, water and wilderness. That’s what this area is all about. Penn Yan offers two lakeside parks with swimming, picnicking and more. Penn Yan is just 5 miles from the Keuka Lake State Park in Branchport.

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Escape to Paradise this Summer!

Enjoy the all-new Lady of the Lakes Suites Keuka lakeside location, completely renovated and beautifully redecorated 2 BR suites, 1 bath • a/c, cable, internet seasonal dock, grills, picnic tables, fire pit 5 adjacent suites ideal singly or for wedding groups, family reunions, and gatherings of friends

For complete photo gallery and reservations go to Penn Yan’s Main Street

Photo by Steve Knapp

www.fingerlakespremierproperties.com (Search: “Lady of the Lakes,” On Keuka Lake)

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– Where History and the Outdoors Come Together story and photos by Leona Jensen

the Fall Brook railroad winding through estled in an eons-old gorge in the gorge on the towpath. The railroad the Finger Lakes is a delightful brought raw goods to the mills and six-mile trail for hikers. Created on a railroad bed that was once the transported their products, as well as grapes and other agricultural goods, to towpath of the Crooked Lake Canal, Rochester, Syracuse and New York City. the wide trail is nearly flat.

Some mills provided electricity to The Keuka Outlet Trail follows the nearby villages. water flow from Keuka Lake almost to Then, nature being nature, storms Seneca Lake. The gorge itself was once reclaimed some of the towpath and the an industrial center of the state, albeit railroad was abandoned.

The mills gradshort-lived, because of harnessed waterually faded back into the land, waterpower. Close to 40 mills, nearly one power was replaced by electricity, and every quarter-mile in the outlet’s indusroads provided distribution as well as trial heyday, made the gorge a bustling competition from other areas. area in the 1800s.

It did not matter that the outlet bed had to be moved in some places to open the controversial Crooked Lake Canal in 1833.

The canal water was kept separate from outlet water so as not to fuel debates over mill water rights, and to keep the natural stream as a continual source of water. In the 1800s, land was made to conform and produce with- You can access the trail and register your name near Seneca Mills Falls. out the benefit of conservation.

The Crooked Lake Canal required expensive repairs nearly from the start. When it was sold in 1878 to recoup some of those expenses, nearby mills bought the canal blocks. The Main Street Bridge in Penn Yan is partially built from canal blocks.

Progress brought Remnants of large buildings line the banks below Seneca Mills Falls.

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Yates County Genealogical & Historical Society Museums 200 Main Street, Penn Yan

The L. Caroline Underwood Museum and the Oliver House Museum, home of Yates County history. Research center, period rooms, changing exhibits.

Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Saturdays by appointment

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The once scarred gorge has returned to nature. There are still remnants of backyard garbage dumps and decaying mill foundations. The fishing is good, and bubbling waters attract people in the summer.

Yates County purchased the abandoned railroad, and volunteers converted it to a trail. Today, it is maintained by Friends of the Outlet, an all-volunteer organization that came into being to protect the gorge “from rim to rim and lake to lake.”

Friends maintain the Keuka Outlet Trail, from Cherry Street in Penn Yan to the railroad in Dresden. Village roads allow people to continue their walk to nearby Seneca Lake. Friends of the Outlet hope that someday the trail will follow the historic Crooked Lake Canal, all the way from the Penn Yan portion of the trail on Keuka Lake to Seneca Lake.

The trail is open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Hikers, bikers, horseback riders, skiers, snowmobiles and motorized wheelchairs use the trail. No cars, trucks, ATVs or four-wheelers are allowed.

There are several places to park a car for access to the trail, and Penn Yan offers all the amenities of a large town, with famous wine-tasting trails and tours nearby. The Oliver House and the Yates County Historical Office can provide a wealth of local history and information.

Summer hikers ending in Dresden can have an ice cream or a casual meal.

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A small museum in the house where Robert G. Ingersoll was born is open summer weekends.

A family hike or bike on the trail can be a stroll or a run and is always fun.

It is as easy as a walk in the park. A picnic pavilion overlooks the Seneca Mills Falls. Bring your own water. There are four outhouses along the trail.

A general trail booklet and 17 fliers on individual mill sites – including the Crooked Lake Canal, the Penn Yan and Dresden waterfronts, and the railroad – are available from the Friends of the Outlet, Box 65, Dresden, NY 14441, 315-536-9484.

Birders: bring your binoculars. Anglers: read your New York State regulations because rules for trout fishing along the stream and near the lakes differ. Photographers: bring your cameras, and historians, your paper, pens and camera. Naturalists: bring your plant and animal identifying books.

Don’t forget your water bottles, sunscreen and mosquito repellant. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The Friends organization asks that users sign in at one of the registers to help tally usage for grant applications.

The Keuka Outlet stream is not for novices. Water releases are not publicized or under the control of Friends of the Outlet. The waterway is not patrolled. Kayakers should check with groups or clubs that are familiar with the fast-flowing Keuka Outlet water for information.

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Niles Gourmet Cou nt ry M ar ket & B IS TRO Cucina Rustica

An exciting European Bistro & Mediterranean organic and Natural Market.

All cuisine is handmade, slow cooked on our famous wood stove, organic and natural with pure natural and local meats, vegetables, creams and butters.

Local wines, specialty craft beers and wines from around the world served on our covered deck.

Our or ganic veg et able gar dens br ing f ood fr om the gar den to the plate, cr eat ive salads and handmade desser t s all made wit hout pr ocessed sug ar s or flour s take the Bistr o to t he hig hest level.

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Skaneateles Major Events and Nearby Communities

JULY July-September…

Antiques and Collectibles Yard Sales During the first weekend of each month (July 4-5, August 1-2, September 5-6), anyone wishing to set up and sell antiques and collectibles may do so on the Lawn of New Hope Antiques, 5963 New Hope Road, New Hope. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.newhopeantiques.com 315-497-2688 Every Friday…Skaneateles Community Band Listen to all of your favorite songs lakeside in Clift Park at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Rain place: Austin Park Pavilion.

315-685-0552 July 9-10…Skaneateles Library Book Sale Tons of books and great buys at 49 E. Genesee St., Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

315-685-5135 July 16-18…Curbstone Festival & Sidewalk Sales Shop for great values from all the unique shops in Skaneateles. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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July 24-26…Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show Antique and classic boats on display in the water and on land, plus three concerts, a boat parade at 3 p.m. on Saturday, kids activities, shopping, raffles and more. The Syracuse Model Boat Club will also have boats on display, and the Skaneateles Historical Society will be hosting historic tours of the village on Sunday. Lakeside in Clift Park. www.skaneateles.com 315-685-0552

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Third Thursday of each month, SeptemberJune…Explore Stella Maris Retreat Center Spend time resting, praying, reading and walking the grounds. Be nourished in body and spirit in any way that fits your needs. Arrive any time after 9 a.m. $15 offering includes lunch.

315-685-6836 OCTOBER October 3-4…Fall in Love with Art Artist Studio Tour.

Art will be on display at studios throughout the community of Skaneateles.

315-685-0552

AUGUST Every Friday…The Skaneateles Community Band Listen to all of your favorite songs lakeside in Clift Park at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Rain place, Austin Park Pavilion.

315-685-0552 12-September 5…Skaneateles Festival Eighteen different concerts throughout the month including chamber ensembles and orchestra. www.skanfest.org 315-685-7418 SEPTEMBER Skaneateles Labor Day Race Weekend Finger Lakes premier race weekend includes the Skinnyman sprint triathlon, Escape From the Judge open water one-mile swim, Coon Hill Grind uphill time trial four-mile run and “I’m All That” competition. www.skanraces.com

Carpenter’s Falls is located about 10 miles down the west side of Skaneateles Lake.

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Antique boats at the docks.

Photo courtesy Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce

October 4â&#x20AC;ŚOctoberfest German food, beer and entertainment lakeside, hosted by the Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St., noon to 6 p.m.

315-685-3405

Outdoor Activities Baltimore Woods Nature Center (BWNC) is just five minutes from Skaneateles on Bishop Hill Road in Marcellus. The site includes a system of nine trails covering a distance of six miles and is open to the public every day.

Visit www.baltimorewoods.org or call 315-673-1350.

Explore the lake, either on your own in a rented kayak, canoe or pontoon boat, or with a guided charter!

Rentals are available from The Sailboat Shop (315-685-7558), the Skaneateles Hotel (315-685-2333) and Skaneateles Marina (315-685-5095). Captain Dick from Lakeview Charters (315-237-1019) will get you out on the lake to catch that big one! The Sherwood Inn (800-3Sherwood) has a beautiful antique Chris Craft to cruise you around for romance unmatched.

Special Area Promotions For something new this year, Skaneateles now has its own winery:

a r e a Anyelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard, located four miles down West Lake Road from the village of Skaneateles. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and superb wine in a beautiful setting. Indoor and outdoor seating. www.anyelasvineyards.com Take a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buffalo Safariâ&#x20AC;? and view a herd of North American Plains buffalo in their natural environment. Tours are available May through October at the picturesque PDH Buffalo Farm on scenic route 41A in Sempronius. Call 315-4962925 to schedule your safari. Visit www.pdhbuffalofarm.com.

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A Village That’s Stress-free

The boats of Midlakes Navigation are ready for touring the lake. Photo courtesy Skaneateles Chamber

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clear blue lake alongside a main street filled with unique shops and restaurants combine for a one-of-a-kind, relaxing experience. The village of Skaneateles sits at the north end of the eastern Finger

Lake by the same name. Its tree-lined streets with flowerpots tended by the local garden club, and well-kept historic homes bring you back to a time with a slower and easier pace of life.

This year the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles will celebrate 200 years of entertaining travelers coming and going along historic Route 20. The Sherwood was built by Isaac Sherwood in 1807, back when Route 20 was just a dirt trail for stagecoaches. The inn has been restored to all its original beauty (with all the modern conveniences) and boasts 24 unique rooms, some with a fireplace and Jacuzzi. A tavern complete with a woodburning fireplace, an elegant dining room, and two dining porches let visitors enjoy the lake view. The Sherwood is just one of over 30 lodging possibilities in the Skaneateles area. There are bed and breakfasts, a hotel, a fourstar inn and spa, and more conventional roadside motels.

Be sure to get out on Skaneateles Lake when you come to visit. It is one of the cleanest lakes in the world – so clean, in fact, that it is the unfiltered

Welcome to the Village by the Lake!

Set on a jewel-clear lake in central New York State, the Skaneateles area is home to a thriving residential and business community, and host to thousands of visitors and vacationers each year.

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a r e a drinking water source for the city of Syracuse. You can rent a boat, kayak, sail, or canoe or let Mid-Lakes Navigation do the driving aboard the Judge Ben Wiles. Mid-Lakes offers lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises, and you can even help deliver mail to lakeside cottages during the months of July and August. Several local companies also offer fishing charters.

Skaneateles is sure to be your “stress-free zone” this summer!

Population: village – 2,660 town – 7,323 Established: 1833 Landmarks: The Gazebo in Clift Park is the site of summertime concerts; the Krebs restaurant – four generations serving a traditional seven-course meal; The Pier, a 500-foot-long jetty to walk right out onto the lake; and Doug’s Fish Fry are all world renowned!

What’s in a name? Skaneateles, pronounced “skan-ee-at-less,” is an Iroquois word meaning “long lake.” It’s the home of Welch Allyn, an innovator of medical equipment; Tim Green, announcer for FOX sports and former Syracuse University and Atlanta Falcons football player; the John D. Barrow Art Gallery; and the teasel industry, which thrived in the 1800s.

Recognition: The vacation spot of choice for President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton.

Events in Skaneateles: • Concerts in the Park – Every Friday night in July and August • The Curbstone Festival – third weekend in July • Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show – last weekend in July • The Skaneateles Festival – Chamber Music by the Lake in August • Skanraces – swimming, biking and running – Labor Day weekend • Dickens Christmas – every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas Website: www.skaneateles.com

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“book of nature” is how local journalist and promoter Morvalden Ells described Watkins Glen in the 1860s, and travel writer Tip Roseberry wrote in 1982, “A tour through Watkins Glen is a visit to an art gallery of nature, each picture to be savored individually before moving on to the next.”

Water created Watkins Glen – water as a stream that eroded the gorge, water as Ice Age glaciers that bored the Seneca Lake valley and changed the course of Glen Creek, and water in an ancient sea where sand and mud settled on the bottom, eventually to harden and become the very rocks the gorge is cut into.

The main entrance to the park is where you make your transition from the busy, noisy world of the 21st century to a quiet natural world where time

does not seem to matter. From here on, nature follows its own rhythms.

At the end of Sentry Bridge, Glen Alpha opens up to you. You peer up the stream as it runs toward you through a twisting, narrow, smoothed channel of rock, to crash below you as Entrance Cascade. Beyond, high walls of stone enclose a huge, cool cavity in the earth threaded by the stream and waterfalls. Lush ferns, mosses, wildflowers and small trees soften the dark, grey stone.

Cavern Cascade is at the head of a little section of gorge. Indeed, most sections of the glen have waterfalls at their upper ends, because waterfalls have cut them in the first place. You might think

of the entire glen as a giant staircase of waterfalls, each waterfall a step.

Beyond, you can see potholes in the Glen of Pools. The falls on the upstream edge of each pool are so short they hardly deserve to be called waterfalls, but the pools are magnificent with their charming round contours and green depths as they tumble from one into the next.

On the approach to Rainbow Falls, a ribbon of water streams down out of the forest on a green slide of rock. It then leaps over the trail and into Glen Creek, which has just jumped down Triple Cascade. The scene is so lovely and unusual that the view of Rainbow Falls and Triple Cascade may be the most photographed spot in Watkins Glen.

A Walk through Watkins Glen: Water’s Sculpture in Stone by photographer and park naturalist Tony Ingraham is available at gift shops in the state park, at Storylines Bookstore, Capt. Bill’s Seneca Lake Cruises, and in bookstores and gift shops in the region. For more information and online ordering, visit www.owlgorge.com.

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W A T K I N S Finger Lakes Mill Creek Cabins 2382 Parmenter Road Lodi, NY 14860

607-582-7673 Two, fully furnished, pet friendly cabins nestled on 42 secluded acres near the national forest and wine trails. Available year round.

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Glen Motor Inn

Motel and Restaurant

Breathtaking View From Every Room Exceptional Service and Outstanding Food Casual Comfort • Centrally Located Franzese Family Owned and Operated since 1937 1 mile north of Watkins Glen on State Route 14 607-535-2706 www.glenmotorinn.com “The only thing we overlook is Seneca Lake!”

Incredible Fishing Experiences Private Family Trout Preserve Catch 1 to 7 Pound Trout Exclusive Access by Appointment Only No License Required. No Closed Season. No Limit.

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JUNE 19-20…15th Annual Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta Enjoy a full day of activities for the entire family at the Seneca Harbor Park on Seneca Lake in downtown Watkins Glen, highlighted by the Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, June 20. In addition, you will find live music, vendors, a downtown parade and lots of family activities.

SCHUYLER www.watkinsglen.com/festival 607-535-3003 JULY 3-5…Indy-Pendence Day Celebration and the 5th Annual Camping World Grand Prix Celebrate in Clute Park in Watkins Glen on Friday, July 3. (For more, call 607-739-0344.) The party moves up to the track for the rest of the weekend with fireworks, trackside camping, concerts, wine tasting, carnival food, kids’ games and much more.

The up-and-coming drivers of the Firestone Indy Lights will heat up the track in the Corning 100 on Saturday, July 4, and Ryan Hunter-Reay will look to defend his victory in the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen on Sunday, July 5. www.theglen.com 866-461-RACE 17-19…Finger Lakes Wine Fest Over 500 New York wines can be sampled. The celebration starts Friday, July 17, with fireworks, wine, and togas at the “Yancey’s Fancy Cheese Launch of the Lakes.” On Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, the festival will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a variety of wine and food from across the state, culinary classes, cooking demos, wine seminars, live entertainment and much more. On-site camping, shuttle service to area hotels and plenty of free parking are also available. www.flwinefest.com 866-461-7223 SEPTEMBER 11…Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen Presented by Chemung Canal Trust Company, festival events include the Walk of Fame award ceremony, a historical lecture called “The Legends Speak,” a pre-race tech inspection at Smalley’s Garage, and a judged automobile show, Concours d’Elegance. Additionally, individuals who own a qualifying automobile and would like to participate are invited to take part in one of the Stone Bridge Driver events, but should register early, as slots fill very quickly. Further, the festival features more than 500 classic sports cars of all ages and marques on display, live music, wine tasting, food courts, family activities, a variety of vendors and fireworks at dusk. www.grandprixfestival.com 607-535-3003

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Activities The Finger Lakes National Forest encompasses 16,212 acres nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.

The forest has over 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands.

607-546-4470 The Catharine Valley Trail joins the past with the present. Visitors can bike, hike or ski the trail to enjoy the scenic beauty, travel between communities and discover the valley stories, as they pass remnants of a canal towpath and locks, railway, historic buildings and other landmarks. www.catharinevalleytrail.org 607-535-9790

The Grand Prix Festival is one of many summer and fall events in the area.

Photo courtesy Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce

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Directly in line for the breeze off Seneca Lake, Clute Park offers a haven of comfort on a hot summer day for the traveler. The campground offers full hook-up sites with electric (20-, 30-, and 50-amp), water, sewer and cable hook-ups. Tent sites and dock rentals are also available. www.watkinsglen.us/parks.htm 607-535-4438

mals, Farm Sanctuaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York facility receives thousands of visitors every year.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;People Barn,â&#x20AC;? a unique visitor center, is filled with displays, literature and videos. It also includes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kornerâ&#x20AC;? and gift shop. The New York Shelter is open to visitors from May 1 until October 31. www.farmsanctuary.org 607-583-2225

Explore Seneca Lake aboard Captain Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vintage motor vessel, Stroller IV, christened in 1934, whose Captain and first mate will take you back in time with a historical narration as they show you the sights. Or, take a meal cruise aboard the luxurious Seneca Legacy, which offers full-course seated dining with entree selections prepared daily. www.senecaharborstation.com 607-535-4541

The Finger Lakes Scenic Railway offers various excursions from April to December. Details of specific runs and information on ticket purchasing are available online. Check ahead for boarding locations and times, as well as excursion themes. www.fingerlakesscenicrailway.com 315-374-4994

The 175-acre Farm Sanctuary is located next door to Sugar Hill State Forest, just west of Watkins Glen. In addition to caring for hundreds of ani-

The new Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel is open for its first full summer season in 2009. Check the website, www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com, for special offers and packages or call 607-535-6116 for more information.

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10-12...Geneseo Airshow – the Greatest Show on Turf Air performances with commentary, re-enactors’ participation, photographic opportunities, antique cars, vendors and food available at the Geneseo Airport, Rt. 63 in Geneseo. www.1941hag.org 585-243-2100 11-12...2nd Annual Downtown Elmira Street Painting Festival Participating artists transform downtown Elmira traffic-ways into works of art with chalk pastels, creating a uniquely temporary outdoor gallery.

Interested in participating? For more information, please contact Elmira Downtown Development. info@elmiradowntown.com 607-734-0341 15-19...Monroe County Fair Agricultural exhibits, farm animal competitions, technology and space exhibits, concerts, motor sports and amusement park attractions at the Monroe County Fair & Expo Center.

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Tour begins at Phelps General Store, 140 Market Street, Palmyra. www.historicpalmyrany.com, 315-597-6981 18-19...Conesus Lake Arts & Crafts Show Show includes over 100 vendors, a food court and musical entertainment at Long Point Park. Activities for children. Free admission and free parking. mzea@rochester.rr.com AUGUST 4-9...167th Annual Chemung County Fair Fair gates open at 11 a.m. daily. Rides and midway open at noon. Chemung County Fairgrounds, Horseheads. www.chemungcountyfair.com

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8-13...Tour de New York Stage Bicycle Races A national (USA Cycling) and international (Union Cycliste Internationale) sanctioned bicycle race in seven New York State counties – Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Yates, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Allegany. www.tourdenewyork.com 585-456-4030 16...Antiques/Uniques Collectibles Market Owego’s antiques, uniques, collectibles market is open every first and third Sunday throughout the year. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of 30 to 50 dealers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elks Emporium, corner of Church and Front Streets.

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taking. Sponsored by Canyon Camera Club, Genesee Valley Audubon Society and New York Army Corps of Engineers. www.nfrcc.org 585-476-2354 23...Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series Bring your own seating to the lawn of the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, featuring: Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra. 2 to 4 p.m. www.soduspointlighthouse.org 315-483-4936 27-September 7...The Great New York State Fair This 12-day summer showcase of the best of New York’s agriculture, entertainment, education, industry and technology features over 375 acres of animals, exhibits and displays. Live performances from the biggest names in entertainment, midway rides and games of skill, and mountains of mouthwatering food at the Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds on 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

800-475-FAIR SEPTEMBER 3-6...28th New York State Festival of Balloons in Dansville The balloon "GLOW" kicks off a magical weekend with daily balloon flights (weather permitting), arts and crafts, great food and a vintage car show. www.nysfob.com 585-335-9640 12-13...M&T Bank Clothesline Festival Experience live entertainment from gospel to hula throughout the 17-acre campus of the Memorial Art Gallery while shopping for fine art and craft from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

585-276-8900 12-13...Macedon Center Lumberjack Festival Events include log-rolling, two-man crosscut, chain sawing, bow sawing, log chop, tree felling, spring board, a craft and collectibles sale, commercial exhibitors and a pancake breakfast both days on Route 31F. 315-986-3732 OCTOBER 1...Spooktacular Pumpkin Display Fall produce, concession, gift shop and of course, pumpkins, every day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Iron Kettle Farm, 707 Owego Road, Candor. www.ironkettlefarm.com 607-659-7707 10...Genesee Valley Hunt Races Ten pony, steeplechase, and flat races, as well as a wide range of entertainment: tailgate picnics, sheep herding, stick horse races and pony rides for children, terrier races and agility contests, and parade of the hunt hounds, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.geneseevalleyhunt.org

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