Fireworks on the Fourth of July, festivals and concerts… the Finger Lakes are a great place to be in July 2023 with plenty of fun summer events and activities. There are county fairs, summer festivals, art festivals, wine festivals, air shows, car shows, stock car races, not to mention plenty of fireworks all around Rochester and the Finger Lakes. You can take in a concert at CMAC or Darien Lake, visit a street fair, or just relax by one of the beautiful Finger Lakes. Here is a list of fun July events and activities going on in Rochester NY and the Finger Lakes…
2023 July Events – Finger Lakes & Rochester NY
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
Seneca Falls Canal Fest 2023
- June 31-July 2, 2023
- Seneca Falls
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- The Seneca Falls Canal Fest is a 3-day celebration along both sides of the historic Seneca Cayuga Canal in downtown Seneca Falls and features fireworks, food and beverage booths, artists & crafts booths, carnival rides, duck race, petting zoo, live music and more. Fireworks show is Saturday night at 10pm.
July 4th Weekend! at Colloca Estate Winery | Fair Haven
- July 1-2, 2023
- Colloca Estate Winery – 14678 W Bay Rd. Fair Haven, NY
- (315) 947-2069
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- Listen to bands throughout the weekend with loads of fun, food, and celebration! (see schedule of events on website) On Saturday it’s the best place on the bay to see Fair Haven’s Famous RING OF FIRE and fireworks starting at 10pm.
2023 July 4th Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations
- July 1-4, 2023
- 2023 Fireworks in Rochester and the Finger Lakes
- Independence Day Fireworks shows around Rochester and the Finger Lakes. Find out where and when there are fireworks in Canandaigua, Farmington, Seneca Falls, Honeoye, Watkins Glen and more to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Keuka Lake Art Show – Hammondsport
- July 8-9, 2023
- Village Square, Hammondsport NY
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- The Annual Keuka Lake Art Show held every July in the village square in beautiful Hammondsport, NY. The art show features drawings and paintings, hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, sculpture, photography and more. The village square is surrounded by quaint shops and restaurants to explore and enjoy while at the show.
Geneseo Rotary Summer Festival
- July 7-8, 2023
- Main Street – Geneseo, NY
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- The Geneseo Summer Festival fills the downtown area and Village Park with fun. The festival features a Saturday night concert by the Skycoasters, food vendors, Arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk sale, children’s Teddy Bear Parade, and more.
Finger Lakes Wine Festival | Watkins Glen
- July 8-9, 2023
- Watkins Glen International Speedway – Watkins Glen, NY
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- The Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International Speedway features the largest showcase of wines produced in New York State with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, live music, culinary classes and cooking demonstrations. Make your Finger Lakes Wine Festival experience a weekend stay in style with Pit Road Camping at The Glen.
Corn Hill Arts Festival | Rochester
- July 8-9, 2023
- Corn Hill neighborhood, Rochester, NY
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- The Corn Hill Arts Festival in Rochester’s oldest residential neighborhood featuring original, juried artists exhibiting beautifully handcrafted art and crafts. The Festival, which takes place over nine streets, will showcase hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians. Listen to musical performances, enjoy beers and wines from the Finger Lakes region, taste delicious international foods, classic car show, kids activities, and more.
Hilton Fire Department Carnival | Hilton
- July 12-15, 2023
- 120 Old HoJack Ln. Hilton, NY
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- Hilton Fire Department Carnival features live music, parade and carnival.
Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival
- July 14-16, 2023
- Main Street – Downtown Canandaigua, NY
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- The Downtown Canandaigua Art Festival features over 100 artists, crafters, food vendors, and sponsors who line the sidewalks on Main Street in Downtown Canandaigua.
Lyons Peppermint Days | Lyons
- July 14-16, 2023
- Lyons, NY
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- The Lyons Peppermint Days features food and craft vendors, fireworks, live music, parade and more.
Paella on the Baya at Colloca Estate Winery | Fair Haven
- July 16, 2023
- Colloca Estate Winery – 14678 W Bay Rd. Fair Haven, NY
- (315) 947-2069
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- Fair Haven BayFest Paella on the Baya held on the 900’ waterfront of Colloca Estate Winery. Enjoy authentic Spanish meat, seafood, and vegetarian paellas cooked over open flames in 42″ monster pans overlooking the million-dollar views of Little Sodus Bay in Fair Haven, NY. Enjoy live music while you feast on authentic paellas and sip on Sangria, Colloca Estate’s award-winning wines and cold craft beers.
Great Wellsville Balloon Rally | Wellsville, NY
- July 21-23, 2023
- Island Park- Wellsville, NY
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- Great Wellsville Balloon Rally features more than 35 Hot Air Balloons taking flight from Island Park and floating over The Genesee River and surrounding area.
2023 Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival | Trumansburg, NY
- July 20-23, 2023
- Trumansburg Fairgrounds – Trumansburg, NY
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- Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of music and dance in Trumansburg, NY is presented on four stages over 4 days and features over 75 bands.
2023 Seneca County Fair | Waterloo
- July 19-22, 2023
- Corner of Swift Road and North Rd. Waterloo, NY
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Walworth Festival in the Park | Walworth
- July 21-22, 2023
- Ginegaw Park – Walworth, NY
- Visit Website
- The Walworth Festival in the Park features a parade, cruise-in, vendors, food, bingo, cornhole tournament, adult beverage tasting, music, dancing, free outdoor movie followed by fireworks.
Sonnenberg Arts at the Gardens | Canandaigua
- July 22-23, 2023
- Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion – 151 Charlotte St. Canandaigua, NY
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- The 2023 Arts at the Gardens, an outdoor fine art and fine craft exhibition on the beautiful grounds of Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua, NY features artworks , performers, and food and wine vendors.
Ontario County Fair | Canandaigua
- July 25-29, 2023
- Ontario County Fairgrounds, 2820 County Rd 10, Canandaigua, NY
- ontariocountyfair.org
- Ontario County Fair features events such as 4-H youth activities, youth livestock and animal shows, live music, food vendors, carnival rides, petting zoo, model train displays, Ontario County sheriff demonstrations and more.
Orleans County 4-H Fair
- July 24-29, 2023
- Rte 31 between Albion and Medina
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Brantling Bluegrass Festival | Sodus, NY
- July 27-30, 2023
- Brantling Ski Slopes – 4015 Fish Farm Rd. Sodus, NY
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Oswego Harbor Fest | Oswego, NY
- July 27-30, 2023
- multiple venues within the City of Oswego, NY
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- Oswego Harbor Fest features over 30 music performances and attractions, a wide variety of vendors, a midway and a spectacular fireworks display. The festival is located in multiple venues within the City of Oswego. The Midway is located at the east end of Lake Street, near the United States Coast Guard Station.
Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show – Canandaigua, NY
- July 29-30, 2023
- Kershaw Park – Lakeshore Dr. Canandaigua, NY
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- The Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show (formerly The Canandaigua Waterfront Arts Festival) is an arts & crafts festival held on the waterfront in Kershaw Park on Lake Shore Drive along the North end of Canandaigua Lake.
Waterfront Art Festival | Webster, NY
- July 29-30, 2023 – (10am-5pm)
- North Ponds Park 150 North Ave. Webster, NY
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- The Waterfront Art Festival in Webster NY features artists displaying beautiful fine art and high quality, handmade crafts plus cottage industry crafts and limited commercial vendors. Wine, Beer & Cider Tasting Tent and live music.
Spencerport Canal Days
- July 29-30 2023
- Village of Spencerport, NY
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- Spencerport Canal Days is a free, family oriented festival located in the quaint village of Spencerport. Enjoy unique arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, wine tasting area, farm market stands, carriage rides, car show at the American Legion, amusement rides in Firemen’s Field, and more.
EBHS Car Show and Parade | East Bloomfield
- July 29, 2023
- East Bloomfield, NY
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- East Bloomfield Historical Society’s 3rd annual Car and Motorcycle Show and Parade. The parade starts at Elton Park at 10:30 am, continues down Main Street, ending at Veterans Park (6910 State Route 5&20) at the car and motorcycle show. Shop over 20 vendors while listening to music and munching on food by the Rotary and Lions Clubs.
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