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…
Park Ave Summer Arts Festival
- August 5-6, 2017 – (10am-5pm)
- Park Ave. Rochester, NY (from Alexander St. to Culver Rd.)
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- The Park Ave Summer Art Fest lines the streets as The Park Avenue neighborhood of Rochester NY hosts a free admission festival filled with original creations from more than 350 artists, craftspeople and exhibitors. Also enjoy food vendors, local restaurants, and 3 entertainment stages featuring musicians, dancers and performers.
Lima Crossroads Blues Festival 2017
- August 4-6, 2017
- Lima, NY
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- Enjoy Food and Vendors, Family Trivia, Euchre Tournament, Kids Activities, Car Cruise, and more. Lima Crossroads Council will be supporting Camp Good Days and Special Times as a part of its festival mission.
Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend
- August 4-6, 2017
- Phelps, NY
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- Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend is a village-wide four day event which includes the Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes at the Phelps Community Center, Arts in the Park in Methodist Memorial Park on Main Street, Public Market Place in the downtown, events at the American Legion and carnival rides and community booths on Ontario Street. Fireworks Saturday at 10pm.
2017 Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes – Phelps
- August 4-6, 2017
- Phelps Community Center – Banta St. off Rte. 96 in Phelps, NY
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- Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes is a car show of Ford Mustangs that raises money to support to our county’s Habitat for Humanity and other local charities and it is held during Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend.
2017 Monroe County Fair
- August 4-6, 2017
- 6565 East River Rd. Rush, NY
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- The Monroe County Fair hours are 12-9 p.m. on Friday & Saturday and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.
Palmyra Pirate Weekend
- August 11-12, 2017
- Port of Palmyra Marina, Palmyra, NY
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- Historic Palmyra’s Pirates of the Erie Canal invade the Village and Port of Palmyra, NY during the 10th annual Palmyra Pirate Weekend bearing a boatload of family-friendly fun for all ages. Bed racing, Jolly Roger 5K, Pirate Kazoo Band Parade, children’s treasure hunt, canal trail tours, and more. Watch a pirate movie under the stars in the Palmyra Village Park on Friday.
Avon Rotary Corn Festival – Avon, NY
- August 12, 2017
- Avon High School – Avon, NY
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- Featuring approximately 150 craft vendors, about 25 food vendors, annual corn eating contest, live music.
New York State Wine Festival (formerly: The Riesling Festival) – Canandaigua
- August 12-13, 2017 – (1pm-5pm)
- New York Wine and Culinary Center 800 South Main St. Canandaigua, NY
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- New York State Wine Festival (aka, The Canandagiua Riesling Festival, aka The Finger Lakes Riesling and Craft Beer Festival) will be held at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua, NY and will feature wine sampling, cooking demonstrations and select food vendors.
Little Italy Festival of Rochester NY
- August 12-13, 2017 – (noon-11pm)
- Riverside Festival Site on Exchange Blvd. Downtown Rochester, NY.
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- Celebrate the Italian culture at The 4th Annual Galbani Little Italy Festival of Rochester, NY, Fireworks Sunday Night.
2017 Brockport Arts Festival
- August 12-13, 2017
- Main St. Brockport, NY
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- Brockport Arts Festival has over 130 vendors, entertainment and food, Wine Garden, Craft Beer tastings, Arts and crafts, Cruise-in and Duck Derby.
THIS WEEKEND in Rochester & Finger Lakes
2017 Wayne County Fair
- August 14-19, 2017
- Wayne County Fair Grounds – Palmyra, NY
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2017 Steuben County Fair
- August 15-20, 2017
- Steuben County Fairgrounds – 15 E. Washington St, Bath, NY
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- 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 country music by Josh Turner and Alyssa Trahan.
Flour City Brewers Festival – Rochester, NY
- Friday, August 18, 2017
- Rochester Public Market 280 N. Union St. Rochester, NY
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- Rochester’s celebration of local craft beer 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.
Mount Morris Italian Festival
- August 18-20, 2017
- Francis Bellamy Memorial Park – Mt. Morris, NY
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- Mount Morris Italian Festival at Francis Bellamy Memorial Park features traditional and cultural Italian music and cuisines with an assortment of food, craft and other vendors.
17th Annual Arts at the Gardens – Canandaigua
- August 19-20, 2017 – (10am-5pm)
- Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion – 151 Charlotte St. Canandaigua, NY
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- The 2017 Arts at the Gardens, an outdoor, two-day juried fine art and fine craft exhibition on the beautiful grounds of Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua, NY features artworks from over 100 artists from across the nation, performers, and food and wine vendors.
St. Mary’s Festival – Canandaigua
- August 24-26, 2017
- St. Mary’s Church – Main St. Canandaigua, NY
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- St Marys Festival in Canandaigua, NY features carnival rides, food, games, cake auction and raffles. There is also a giant lawn sale, pancake breakfast and chicken BBQ during the week.
Fairport Music Festival – Fairport, NY
- August 25-26, 2017 – (Fri. 5-10pm | Sat. noon-10pm)
- Downtown Fairport, NY
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- The Fairport Music Festival has live music, good food, kids’ activities and more. 100% of the Proceeds benefit Golisano’s Children’s Hospital at Strong.
Fair Haven Pirate Fest
- August 26, 2017
- Fair Haven, NY
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- Fair Haven Pirate Fest features a costume parade, costume contest, pirate ship parade, live pirate battle, vendors, craft fair, and lots of Pirate-Themed fun all day and night in Fair Haven.
Hamlin Firemen’s Carnival
- August 26, 2017 – (6pm-11:45pm)
- Hamlin Firemen’s Field – Hamlin, NY
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- Hamlin Firemen’s Carnival at Hamlin Firemen’s Field features amusement rides, games, entertainment, food and activities.
