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There’s always something exciting happening in the Finger Lakes Region! From wine festivals to quirky annual events, there is plenty to celebrate. Whether you’re looking for the perfect family-friendly festival with arts and crafts or lake events happening during your stay, we can help! Take a look at the many events below or browse through the events by month.

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Food & Wine Experience


Location 670 State Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Dates Event Date: 7/05/2024 Time Starts: 11:30 AM ‐ Ends: 1:30 PM
Enjoy a unique, personalized tour with a lunch focused on food and wine pairing. You’ll begin by sipping our welcome wine on an in-depth walking tour (uphill) of the vineyards and winemaking facility, which overlooks Seneca Lake. Following the tour, join the owners and chef Brud Holland for a plate of seven delicious bites alongside a flight of seven incredible wines, including a dessert wine. This light lunch will be served in our historic barrel room – a dairy barn dating back to the 1800’s. Please come prepared in case of inclement weather as part of this tour is outdoors (umbrellas, rain jacket, etc.). *Due to the nature of the menu, we are not able to accommodate any menu substitutions or dietary restrictions for this event. Tickets & more information can be found at FoxRunVineyards.com  EVENT DETAILS >>...

Cohocton's 59th Annual Fall Foliage Festival


Location Cohocton, NY Dates Start Date: 10/05/2024 ‐ End Date: 10/06/2024 Time Starts: 9:00 AM ‐ Ends: 5:00 PM
Come join us as we celebrate Cohocton’s 59th annual Fall Foliage Festival. This year’s theme is “Autumn Delight”. We will have food and craft vendors all weekend long. The parade will be Saturday at noon. Please plan to come early as roads will be closed down for the safety of students and participants. After the parade there will be music at the gazebo and free horse drawn wagon rides Saturday and Sunday afternoon. We will be hosting our 6th annual FRUITS OF THE PRESS wine tasting both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday we will be hosting an Antique tractor show and Car show in the Elementary School parking lot. There will be plenty of fun and food for the whole family. The official schedule of events will be posted here when available. For more information please visit our website at www.fallfoliagefestival.com We are also seeking vendors. Vendor applications and information can be found on the website. New this year is our “Autumn Delight” property decorating contest. Please see the website link or discussion tab for more information. EVENT DETAILS HERE!...

Harvest Dinners at Fox Run Vineyards


Location 670 State Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Dates Event Date: 10/25/2024
We invite you to celebrate harvest with us! This gorgeous season is deserving of a special celebration, full of good friends, great food, and fantastic wine in a beautiful setting. Join us as our Winemakers & Chef Brud Holland guide us through the building blocks of food and wine pairings in our historic barrel room. Chef Brud Holland has created an enticing dinner menu focused on local and delicious Autumn ingredients to highlight the abundance of the Finger Lakes. Tickets & more information can be found at FoxRunVineyards.com  EVENT DETAILS...

Haunted Wine Walk at Hosmer Winery


Location 7020 RT-89, Ovid, NY 14521, United States Dates Start Date: 10/26/2024 ‐ End Date: 10/27/2024 Time Starts: 11:00 AM ‐ Ends: 4:00 PM
It’s back, it’s bigger, it’s scarier! This year our Haunted Wine Walk is all weekend long! Join us Saturday 10/26 and Sunday 10/27 from 11-4pm! Music from 12-3 both days. Weekend Food Truck: Till It’s Gone Food Truck Each ticket for the Haunted Wine Walk includes:– A spooky souvenir glass– 3 food and wine pairings (6 wines)– Live music– Interactive attractions & more! Travel to 3 different stations for spooky wine and food pairings within the winery. But wait, there’s more! Enjoy live music, spooky slushies, games, attractions, prizes, and more! **Reservations for participating in the Haunted Wine Walk (indoors in our tasting barn) are required and are booked 30 minutes apart and will last approximately 1 hour. ** *Tickets for both days will go on sale (on Tock), with a link on this Facebook event, our website, and an announcement about tickets on sale in September! No reservation is required if you are only coming for the live music outdoors, the food truck, or simply a glass of wine - separate from the Haunted Wine Walk! Costumes are more than recommended! 21+ only: no children, please. Saturday Band: Bob RoweSunday Band: Caleb LiberWeekend Food Truck: Till It’s Gone Food Truck EVENT DETAILS HERE!...