Canandaigua & the Surrounding Finger Lakes 2011 Events Calendar
May 1: Sonnenberg Garden, opens for season, 151 Charlotte Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-4922, gates open at 9:30 a.m., www.sonnenberg.org
May 6 - 8: Plant yourself in the Finger Lakes at Canandaigua Wine Trail, CANANDAIGUA, Be the first to sample new wine releases at each winery along the Canandaigua Wine Trail. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., www.canandaiguawinetrail.com
May 7: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
May 12: Taste of the Finger Lakes, Inn on the Lake, 770 South Main St, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 6-9 p.m., advance tickets available, Tastings of regional wines, brews & culinary delights, silent auction & music, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
May 13-22: Rochester Lilac Festival, Highland Park, great music, food and hundreds of lilacs, free, www.lilacfestival.com
May 21 & 22: Naples Spring Ahead Artisan Showcase, grounds of NAPLES Memorial Town Hall, Main Street, NAPLES, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, features paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, metal, wood, textiles, mixed media, glass and more. Also music, wineries, gourmet and festival foods
June 1: Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum opens for season, 295 North Main St, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-1472, guided tours. Tues, Wed 1 - 5p.m., Thur - Sun 11a.m. – 5 p.m., www.grangerhomestead.org
June 4: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
June 5: Sonnenberg Garden, grand reopening, 151 Charlotte Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-4922, gates open at 9:30 a.m., NYS residents free, www.sonnenberg.org
June 13: Roses & Rosés Evening Wine & Dine Gala, Sonnenberg Gardens, 151 Charlotte Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-4922, 5:30-8 p.m., advance tickets available, www.sonnenberg.org
June 19: Father's Day Car Show, Sonnenberg Gardens, 151 Charlotte Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-4922, 12-4 p.m., included with regular admission, www.sonnenberg.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Moonlight Stroll Music Series, Sonnenberg Gardens, 151 Charlotte Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-4922, 8-10 p.m., www.sonnenberg.org
July 2: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
July 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16: Hill Cumorah, 603 State Route 21, PALMYRA, (315) 517-5851, costumed cast welcomes audience each day at 7 p.m., pageant begins 9:15 p.m. each day, free, http://www.hillcumorah.org/Pageant/Default.aspx
July 15-17: Canandaigua Art & Music Festival, South Main Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, celebration of summer with 150+ artists and craftspeople, offerings of variety of cuisines, children’s activities, family stage and musical entertainment, free, www.canandaiguaartfestival.com
July 22: Summer Concert Series, local musicians, The Commons, South Main Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 6:30-8 p.m., free, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
July 26-30: Ontario County Fair, County Road 10 Fairgrounds, CANANDAIGUA, www.ontariocountyfair.org
July 29: Summer Concert Series, local musicians, The Commons, South Main Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 6:30-8 p.m., free, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
July 30 & 31: Canandaigua Waterfront Art Show, Kershaw Park, Lake Shore Drive, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 671-9102, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, entrance fee, http://www.waterfrontartfestival.com
August 5: Summer Concert Series, local musicians, The Commons, South Main Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 6:30-8 p.m., free, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
August 6: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
August 10-13: Pageant of Steam, show hours, Wednesday through Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Pedal Tractor Pull Friday, adults $5, children under 12 free, www.pageantofsteam.org
August 12: Summer Concert Series, local musicians, The Commons, South Main Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 6:30-8 p.m., free, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
August 13-14: Finger Lakes Riesling Festival at Lakeshore Drive and Kershaw Par, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 383-0380, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., www.rieslingfestival.com
August 19: Summer Concert Series, local musicians, The Commons, South Main Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 6:30-8 p.m., www.downtowncanandaigua.com
August 20-21: 9th Annual Arts at the Gardens, Sonnenberg Gardens, 151 Charlotte Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-4922, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, special admission, www.sonnenberg.org
September 3: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
September 9-10: Highlander Cycle tour, Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, 5662 Route 64, SOUTH BRISTOL, (585) 223-7382, cyclists ride over terrain of Bristol Hills, individual and team time trials on Friday, followed by wine tasting party at Arbor Hill Winery, Saturday courses include 30-mile Wanderer to 100-mile Highlander, www.highlandercycletour.com, e-mail director@highlandercycletour.com
September 24-25: Naples Grape Festival, Main Street, NAPLES, (585) 374-2240, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, http://www.naplesgrapefest.org/
October 1: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
October 15: Fall into Canandaigua, South Main Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585)396-0300, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., harvest festival includes scarecrow contest, children’s activities, live music, wagon rides and specialty vendors, free, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
October 21, 22, 28, 29: Fall Mansion Mysteries, Sonnenberg Gardens, 151 Charlotte Street, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-4922, advance reservations strongly suggested, www.sonnenberg.org
November 5: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
November 11-13: Christkindl Market on the grounds of the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, European inspired art and craft fair with food, wine, beer, carriage rides, holiday themes, 295 North Main St, CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-1472, Fri 1- 7p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., www.canandaiguachristkindlmarket.com
November 11 – December 11: Festival of Trees at Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, theme decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, wall hangings and more, 295 North Main St., CANANDAIGUA, (585) 394-1472, Mon - Wed 1 - 5 p.m., Thurs - Fri 1 - 7 p.m., Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. , www.grangerhomestead.org
December 3: Canandaigua Wine Walk, South Main Street, Historic downtown CANANDAIGUA, (585) 396-0300, 4-7 p.m., look for merchants with purple balloons and sample wines from Finger Lakes’ wineries, $5 includes tastings and commemorative glass, www.downtowncanandaigua.com
December 3: Sonnenberg Holiday Tour of Homes at Historic Canandaigua and Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion, CANANDAIGUA, Tour historic homes plus the Gate House at Sonnenberg, shuttle bus provided, (585) 394-4922, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., www.sonnenberg.org |
