Father’s Day weekend fun in the Finger Lakes

There are plenty of things-to-do to celebrate Father’s Day weekend in the Finger Lakes and show Dad you appreciate him. From car shows to carnivals, outdoor activities and live music, the Finger Lakes area has something for every type of Dad.

With the pandemic still lingering, events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.

Finger Lakes Rail Riders – Penn Yan

• 2039 Havens Corners Rd. Penn Yan, NY
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• Make memories with Dad on a rail bike adventure with fun, relaxing, scenic ride on a rail bike along the tracks in Yates County. The track is approximately 5 miles round trip and takes up to 2 hours to complete the course. Each trip is accompanied by a guide trained in safety and first aid.

Shortsville Fireman’s Carnival – Shortsville, NY

• June 16-18, 2022
• Budd Park on Water Street Shortsville, NY
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• Carnival location is at Budd Park on Water Street Shortsville, NY. Fireworks on Saturday at 10:30pm.

Penn Yan Cruisin’ Night and Block Party – Penn Yan, NY

• June 17, 2022 (5-8pm)
• Jacob Street in Penn Yan, NY
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• Classic and antique vehicles will be lined up along Main Street. Live music, food from local restaurants and food trucks, Lake Street Park will have a Family Fun Zone and Duck Race, carnival games and treats, prizes, bounce house, hot dogs, and more starting at 4:00pm.

Owego Strawberry Festival – Owego, NY

• June 17-18, 2022
• Owego, NY
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• Entertainment throughout the village, enjoy live entertainment, great food, hundreds of vendors, parade, strawberry shortcake and fireworks.

The Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta

• June 18, 2022 (11am-8pm)
• Seneca Harbor Park – Watkins Glen, NY
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• Laugh and applaud the bold and adventurous Captains and Crews of the Cardboard Boat Regatta as they bravely sail their cardboard crafts from launch to finish line. In addition to the races, a full lineup of food, beverage, and craft vendors will be onsite, as well as live music.

Mendon Music Festival – Mendon

• June 18, 2022 (3pm-11pm)
• Mendon 64 – 1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd. Mendon, NY
• The Mendon Music Festival sponsored by 20 Deep Winery and Mendon 64. Live music, food and drinks. Headlined by the Zac Brown Tribute Band and music by Old Souls Band and Rugburn.

Ovid Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair – Ovid

• June 18, 2022
• Ovid Village Park. Ovid, NY
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• Ovid Strawberry Festival (behind the Fire Station on Brown Street) features parade, food, craft booths, youth game area, farmer’s market, strawberry bake-off, and 5k. Make this a big family day in Ovid!

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Farm – Lincoln Hill Farms

• Sunday June 19, 2022 (1-8pm)
• Lincoln Hill Farms – 3792 NY 247 Canandaigua, NY
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• Come on out for family fun at the farm and meet the goats, enjoy live music throughout the day, lawn games, participate in our Dress Like Your Dad Contest, Clams & Cans Special, craft brews, good eats and a great time. Open 1-8pm.

Long Acre Farms Fathers Day Fun

• Sunday June 19, 2022 (10am-8pm)
• Long Acre Farms – 1342 Eddy Rd. Macedon NY
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• Visit the farm on Father’s Day for a complementary ice-cream sundae of choice! Have family friendly fun at the farm market, ice cream shop & outdoor play areas. The Back40 is the admission area. 15+ activities to explore including the jumping pillow, giant slide, obstacle course, sand box and more.

Sonnenberg’s Fathers Day Car Show 2022

• Sunday June 19, 2022 (11am-4:30pm)
• Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion – 151 Charlotte St. Canandaigua, NY
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• Celebrate dad with cars! Food, flowers & fun for the whole family.

Fathers Day Vintage Train Ride

• June 18 & 19, 2022
• R&GV Industry Depot 282 Rush-Scottsville Rd. Rush, NY
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• Celebrate Father’s Day with a vintage train ride just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester. Enjoy fun vintage train rides that depart every half hour from a historic 1909 Erie Railroad train station for a mile-and-a-half round trip train ride through the museum grounds. Bring a chair and enjoy free live music, and check out the largest collection of operating historic trains in New York State.

Fathers Day at Genesee Country Village and Museum

• Sunday June 19, 2022
• Genesee Country Village – 1410 Flint Hill Rd. Mumford, NY
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• Bring Dad to Genesee Country Village and Museum for FREE on Father’s Day! Celebrate Father’s Day at GCV&M with a variety of family fun and activities, and free admission for Dad! Explore the historic vilage and exhibits, watch a vintage baseball double-header at Silver Base Ball Park (11am and 1pm games) or fish with Dad for sunfish, bass, or carp on a private guided fishing adventure to Lake Surprise.