Current Events

November Deck the Halls

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Celebrate the holiday season with Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail! During this event, you’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries decked out for the holiday season, sampling delicious wine and food pairings and collecting ornaments at each stop. Tickets are good for all three days. We encourage you to spread your winery visits out.  This is for the first weekend of Deck the Halls – we host two separate weekends for this event. Be sure to select the correct one as tickets cannot be exchanged between the two. Group Size Maximum The maximum group size for this event is 6 people, including tasters and DD ticketholders. Please do not travel in groups larger than 6. PARTICIPATING WINERIES: White Springs Winery Fox Run Vineyards Seneca Shore Wine Cellars CK Cellars Tabora Farm & Winery Fruit Yard Winery Glenora Wine Cellars Fulkerson Winery Toast Winery Lakewood Vineyards Castel Grisch Winery J.R. Dill Winery Leidenfrost Vineyards Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Caywood Vineyards Wagner Vineyards Idol Ridge Winery Boundary Breaks Vineyard Three Brothers Wineries & Estates EVENT DETAILS --> https://senecalakewine.com/event/november-deck-the-halls/ ...

Holiday Shopping Spree on Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

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The Holiday Shopping Spree is back for its 30th year, ready to help you unleash your inner thrifty self! Get ready to treat yourself while shopping for others, crossing gifts off your list as you sample before you buy.  The Holiday Shopping Spree is back for its 30th year, ready to help you unleash your inner thrifty self! Get ready to treat yourself while shopping for others, crossing gifts off your list as you sample before you buy. Your magical Holiday Shoppers Card will save you money, and you’ll receive a souvenir wine glass, a set of whimsical souvenir ornaments (one ornament per winery), wine and food pairings, a digital recipe book, and $5 off a $35 wine purchase at every winery. Join us in our gnome-filled wonderland for a delightful Holiday Shopping Spree! November 23 & 24 and December 7 & 8 10:00am to 5:00pm 11 participating wineries This event is structured like our pre-2020 events: Select a specific starting winery for you and your friends to start at. (This is where you’ll receive your souvenir wine glass and your hand-blown ornament!) Travel the trail as you please after your first stop, The ticket is good for BOTH days, so feel free to spread the wineries out over both days or come on just Saturday or just Sunday. (Pro-tip: Sunday tends to be a lighter day, so the wineries won’t be as crowded, which makes for an excellent time to visit and get more one-on-one attention with less waiting.) Groups are limited to 12. If you ignore this limit, you risk being turned away from the participating wineries. Please help us make this event as fun and pleasant as possible for all by respecting the event policies and winery staff.  Expect diversity. Some wineries will be offering the standard bar tasting while others will be offering a sit-down experience* that may take longer. Take your time during the day and enjoy both! Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets: Each ticket is good for the whole weekend to visit each winery once. Single tickets are $65 and couples tickets are $95 (plus tax and service fee) and include: 1 wine and food pairing at each winery, per person 3 additional wine tastings per winery, per person 1 hand-blown ornament per ticket (1 for a single ticket, 1 for a DD ticket, and 1 for a couples ticket) 1 recipe collection, per ticket 1 souvenir wine glass, per person Discounted designated driver tickets are also available. The DD gets all the same perks as a regular ticket, minus the wine. They also get a ceramic mug, rather than a wine glass. $45 for a single (plus tax and service fee). Participating Wineries: Americana Vineyards Buttonwood Grove Winery Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery Hosmer Winery Knapp Winery Lucas Vineyards Montezuma Winery Six Mile Creek Vineyards Swedish Hill Winery Thirsty Owl Wine Co. Coffee provided by Cobblestone Coffee Roasters EVENT DETAILS --> https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/events/trail/2024-holiday-shopping-spree ...

Holiday Market at Point of the Bluff

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Get into the holiday spirit with us every Saturday from November 9th to December 21st at our beautifully decorated Pavilion! Enjoy a festive afternoon of holiday shopping, live music, and delicious food from The Park Out, all while sipping on our award-winning wines. Each weekend, you'll find a unique selection of local vendors—perfect for checking off your gift list while supporting small businesses!  ...

Open Mic at Lake Drum Brewing Mondays 6-9 pm

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Monday evening's from 6-9 beginning on April 15thLake Drum Brewing Presents: Open Mic Night in collaboration with Oliver Burdo. We welcome Singer/Songwriters, Artists, Poets, Musicians of all backgrounds to come show us what you've got in a "listening room" type environment. Come join us on Mondays!...

Press Bay November Holiday Food Market

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Our annual Pop-Up Market returns! Full of farmers, local food producers, warming drinks, hot food, & live music, plus the Press Bay shops & restaurants you love. Enjoy the twinkling lights of this evening market in a walkable downtown environment! Come wander through the Press Bay Backlot (corner of Geneva & Green St), the Alley and the Court to enjoy the festive atmosphere and pick up the delicious, local necessities for your holiday table. Live music, warming stations with fire pits, and a hot tea & cider table! Email events@urbancoreithaca.com for more info...

Dickens Christmas Festival in Skaneateles

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Please note the event dates will be 12-4 pm: November 29 & 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, and 12-2:30 pm on Christmas Eve   PARKING INFORMATION Paid parking is available in the municipal lot between Jordan and State Streets. Free parking is available in the Austin Park Pavilion lot at the corner of Jordan and Austin Streets, and in the lower gravel lot of Skaneateles High School across from Leitch Avenue. You can find more information on parking by clicking here. EVENT DETAILS HERE! ...

Tacos, Tinsel, and Thanks: A Two-Day Christmas Friendsgiving Fiesta

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Come deck the brewery halls at Relative Risk the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving for our first annual Tacos, Tinsel, and Thanks: A Two-Day Christmas Friendsgiving Fiesta with La Monarka! Day or noche, you won’t want to miss our live music to keep your spirits as high as Santa’s sleigh. Whether you’re shaking your maracas or your mistle-toes, we’ve got all the festive vibes to keep you feeling merry and bright. Feeling extra generous? For every (new) toy you bring to donate, you’ll be entered into our Raffle Drawing for some holiday surprises that’ll make your season muy caliente! All donations will go directly to the Yates Christmas Program. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without the best libations—so raise your glass to great beer, FLX wine, holiday cocktails, and the best Mexican food on the planet. Bring your amigos and familia, because this is one holly-jolly fiesta you won't want to miss! Follow us on FB and Instagram to hear about each day's events in the coming weeks. Salud! Event Details ...

Christmas Market at Highland Tree Farm

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There's no place like the Finger Lakes for the holidays. Located in Branchport, New York at one of the highest points in Yates County, Highland Tree Farm offers idyllic views of the surrounding area and is the perfect place to get in the holiday spirit. Open the four weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas!- Grand opening: November 30th- Open 11/30, 12/1, 12/7, 12/8, 12/14, 12/15, 12/21, 12/22- From 10:00am to 5:00pm - Select a pre-cut Christmas tree- Shop for gifts from FLX vendors- Enjoy country cooking- Sample local beer, wine, and cider- And yes, see the fluffy coos! Plan your visit at https://www.visithighlandtreefarm.com/We are also the home of Big Mamou Organic Farm Store and Big Mamou Works. Located at 1985 Keech Road, Branchport NY 14418....

4th Annual Holiday Market at Abandon Brewing

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4th Annual Holiday Market outside in their pavilion. Local artisans and makers will be selling their goods outside and the brewery will be open for drinks and food inside. Bundle up and come out to shop small and support local on Small Business Saturday!...

Geneva Jingle Market

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Join us for the 3rd Annual Geneva Jingle Market on 11/30,12/7,and 12/14 to experience the festive charm of the Finger Lakes! Discover an array of unique, handcrafted gifts from 30 talented local vendors, and savor tastings of regional wine, beer, cider, and food. Fill your own “Made in the Finger Lakes” gift box with local treasures and celebrate the spirit of the season. This beloved tradition at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center is the perfect way to support local artisans and immerse yourself in the holiday magic of the Finger Lakes!...

Illuminate Light Parade and Santa's Arrival

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Illuminate Canandaigua Light Parade with Santa’s arrival at Commons Park and the Tree-lighting Ceremony all beginning at 6:00 PM. Kick off the holiday season with a dazzling display of holiday lights as Downtown Canandaigua Illuminates the night. Enjoy a spectacular procession of illuminated floats, fire trucks, antique cars, and local organizations. The parade begins at City Hall bringing Santa, his elves, and loads of holiday cheer. The traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the Commons Park. Enjoy caroling, food, and fun as we Light Up Canandaigua!...