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 30-August 1, 2026
- 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
2026 Orleans County 4-H Fair
- July 27 – Aug. 01, 2026
- Rte 31 between Albion and Medina
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The Pageant of Steam | Canandaigua
- August 5-8, 2026
- 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.
Rochester German Fest | Spencerport
- August 7-8, 2026
- 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 8, 2026 (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 8, 2026 (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 8-9, 2026
- 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.
Wayne County Fair | Palmyra
- August 10-16, 2026
- Wayne County Fair Grounds – Palmyra, NY
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- The Wayne County Fair features carnival rides, fair food, beer garden, live music, Harness Racing, Demo Derby, Figure 8 Racing, Tractor Pull, The Flying Wallendas, wagon rides, vendors and more.
Tioga County Fair | Owego
- August 11-15, 2026
- Owego, NY
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- The Tioga County Fair features a carnival, Demolition Derby, Motorcycle/ATV/UTV Rodeo, Harness Racing, Lumberjack Show, Tractor Pulls, Magician & Comedian shows, Arts & Crafts, and more.
Steuben County Fair
- August 17-23, 2026
- 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 21, 2026
- 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 27-29, 2026
- 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 28-29, 2026
- 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
- September 05, 2026
- 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.
Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show 2026