August in the Finger Lakes is a fun place to be. There are lots of fun summer events and activities going on around the Rochester area. There are county fairs, music festivals, art festivals, wine festivals, stock car races, and of course, many fireworks displays all around Rochester and the Finger Lakes. August is a great time to catch a summer concert at CMAC or Darien Lake, visit a street fair, or just chill by one of the beautiful Finger Lakes. Check out this list of fun August events and activities going on in Rochester NY and the Finger Lakes…
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
Pumpkin Hook Carnival | Farmington
- July 31-August 2, 2025
- 135 Hook Rd. Farmington, NY
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- The Pumpkin Hook Fireman’s Carnival features carnival rides and games, Fireman’s parade, Chicken BBQ, Kiddie Parade, Live Music, food and more. Fireworks on Saturday
Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes | Hornell
- August 2, 2025
- Veterans Memorial Park at James St. Hornell, NY
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- he Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes is happening in Hornell! Track laps and a cruise on Friday followed by the Rally on Saturday.
Wayne County Fair | Palmyra
- August 4-10, 2025
- Wayne County Fair Grounds – Palmyra, NY
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The Pageant of Steam | Canandaigua
- August 6-9, 2025
- NY Steam Engine Association – 3349 Gehan Rd. Canandaigua, NY
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- At The New York Steam Engine Association’s Pageant of Steam you can experience working antique equipment and displays. Auctions, Parades, Tractor Pulls, one of the area’s largest Flea Markets & much much more. The Pageant of Steam features Steam Traction Engines, Antique Tractors, Shingle Making, Grain Threshing & Baling, Corliss Steam Engines, Antique Gas Engines, Plowing and Saw Mill demonstrations, daily tractor pulls, Flea Market & Craft Show, live auction and live music.
Tioga County Fair | Owego
- August 5-9, 2025
- Owego, NY
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Rochester German Fest | Spencerport
- August 8-9, 2025
- Spencerport Fireman’s Field – 75 S. Union St. Spencerport, NY
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- Celebrate the German culture at The German Fest of Rochester, NY with German beer, German food, German folk dancing.
Avon Rotary Corn Festival
- August 9, 2025 (10am-10pm)
- Genesee St. Avon, NY
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- The Avon Rotary Corn Festival features approximately 100 arts and craft vendors, about 25 food vendors, annual corn eating contest, Beer Garden, Corn Fritters, Cornhole tournament, Kid Zone and live music from The SkyCoasters.
Victor Music and Food Festival
- August 9, 2025 (4-10pm)
- Mead Square – Victor, NY
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- Victor Music and Food Festival is a free community event featuring live music, food, local beer, and wine.
Brockport Arts Festival
- August 9-10, 2025
- Main St. Brockport, NY
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- Brockport Arts Festival has over 200 artists and craftsmen, entertainment and food, Wine Garden, Craft Beer tastings, and Duck Derby.
Steuben County Fair
- August 11-17, 2025
- Steuben County Fairgrounds – 15 E. Washington St, Bath, NY
- https://www.steubencountyfair.org/
- Steuben County Fair, the oldest continually running fair in the US, features a carnival, harness racing, horseshoe tournament, tractor pull, Motocross, Talent contest, turkey call contest, pie eating contest, 4-H shows, flowers, and live music.
Flour City Brewers Festival | Rochester, NY
- August 22, 2025
- Rochester Public Market – 280 N. Union St. Rochester, NY
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- Flour City Brewers Festival is Rochester’s celebration of local craft beer and features hundreds of the finest local, regional, and state-wide craft beers available for sampling, including many specialties and small-batch brews. Also enjoy cider and wine tastings, live music, and local food trucks.
St. Mary’s Festival | Canandaigua
- August 21-23, 2025
- St. Mary’s Church – Main St. Canandaigua, NY
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- St Marys Festival in Canandaigua, NY features carnival rides, food, games, cake booth and raffles.
Fairport Music Festival
- August 22-23, 2025
- Downtown Fairport, NY
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- The Fairport Music Festival has live music, good food and more.
Ring of Fire – Canandaigua Lake & Keuka Lake
- August 30, 2025
- Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake, NY
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- The Ring of Fire is held on Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake the Saturday before Labor Day each year. The celebration starts at 9 p.m. On Canandaigua Lake, in Canandaigua, NY, the first fire is lit at the top of Bare Hill overlooking the lake. Shoreline residents then light flares, creating a glowing ring around the entire lake. There are plenty of private fireworks displays going on around the lake to enhance the celebration.
Clifton Springs Auto, Truck & Cycle Show
- September 13, 2025 (11am-3pm)
- Wellspring Church Event Field – 22 Teft Ave. Clifton Springs, NY
- The Clifton Springs Auto, Truck & Cycle Show is a fund raising event to benefit Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy, Finger Lakes Area Counseling And Recovery Agency (FLACRA) , Wellspring Community Care (Food Distribution & Deacons Storehouse). Hundreds of vehicles, dozens of parts and craft vendors, food, DJ, raffles and fun.
Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show 2025