Fireworks on the Fourth of July, festivals and concerts… the Finger Lakes are a great place to be in July 2026 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…
2026 July Events – Finger Lakes & Rochester NY
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
Hammondsport Fire Department Carnival | Hammondsport
- July 2-4, 2026
- Hammondsport, NY
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- Hammondsport Fire Department Carnival features live music, carnival and fireworks.
2026 July 4th Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations
- 2026 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.
Canandaigua Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
- July 4, 2026
- Downtown Canandaigua
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- PARADE: Saturday, July 4th at 10am. Parade route goes down Main Street from City Hall to Booth Street. Judges stand at Commons Park.
- FIREWORKS: New location at Outhouse Park at dusk. Sponsored by the City and Town of Canandaigua.
Seneca Falls Canal Fest | Seneca Falls
- July 3-5, 2026
- Seneca Falls, NY
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- The Seneca Falls Canal Fest along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal is back for 2026 and will feature live music, food, vendors, family activities, fireworks, and more.
Geneseo Rotary Summer Festival
- July 10-11, 2026
- 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 free Saturday night Skycoasters concert in the village park, food vendors, Arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk sale, petting zoo, and more.
Keuka Lake Art Show – Hammondsport
- July 11-12, 2026
- 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.
Corn Hill Arts Festival | Rochester
- July 11-12, 2026
- 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.
Geneseo Air Show 2026
- July 11-12, 2026
- National Warplane Museum – Geneseo, NY
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- The National Warplane Museum is proud to present the 2026 NWM-Geneseo Air Show honoring the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II. Enjoy two days of performances featuring B-17 Sentimental Journey, The United States Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Demo Team, Warbirds from World War One to today, and more. The redesigned layout of the Geneseo Airshow includes more aircraft on the field on the expanded flightline, expanded general admission showline viewing and an increased number of vendors and exhibitors. The popular tailgate viewing area will again be available for you to enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. Also a Veterans Tent – Dedicated space for our heroes to connect, relax, and enjoy the show.
Hilton Fire Department Carnival | Hilton
- July 15-18, 2026
- 120 Old HoJack Ln. Hilton, NY
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- Hilton Fire Department Carnival features live music, parade and carnival.
2026 Seneca County Fair | Waterloo
- July 15-18, 2026
- Corner of Swift Road and North Rd. Waterloo, NY
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- Seneca County Fair features rides and games, food, livestock, agriculture, daily kids entertainment, live music, craft vendors, demolition derby, and much more. FIREWORKS at 9:30pm on Friday. FREE admission to fairgrounds, paid parking available.
SummerFest | Geneva
- July 17-18, 2026
- Geneva, NY
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- SummerFest in Geneva NY features live music, booths, food and beverage. Fireworks on Friday night at 9:45pm..
2026 Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival | Trumansburg, NY
- July 16-19, 2026
- 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.
Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival
- July 17-19, 2026
- Main Street – Downtown Canandaigua, NY
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- The Downtown Canandaigua Art Festival features over 150 artists, crafters, food vendors, and sponsors who line the sidewalks on Main Street in Downtown Canandaigua.
Lyons Peppermint Days | Lyons
- July 17-19, 2026
- Lyons, NY
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- The Lyons Peppermint Days features food and craft vendors, live music, parade and more. Fireworks Saturday, July 18 at 9:30pm.
Great Wellsville Balloon Rally | Wellsville, NY
- July 17-19, 2026
- 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.
Ontario County Fair | Canandaigua
- July 21-25, 2026
- 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. Fireworks Saturday, July 25 after the demo derby.
Walworth Festival in the Park | Walworth
- July 24-25, 2026
- Ginegaw Park – Walworth, NY
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- The Walworth Festival in the Park features a parade, cruise-in, vendors, food, bingo, cornhole tournament, adult beverage tasting, music, dancing. Free outdoor movie on Saturday followed by fireworks at 9:15.
Oswego Harbor Fest | Oswego, NY
- July 23-26, 2026
- multiple venues within the City of Oswego, NY
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- Oswego Harbor Fest features over 24 music performances and attractions, vendors, midway, water show, and a 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 25-26, 2026
- 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 25-26, 2026
- Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park (formerly 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. Live music, food and drink vendors, and adult beverage tastings.
Spencerport Canal Days
- July 25-26, 2026
- Village of Spencerport, NY
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- Spencerport Canal Days is a free, family oriented festival located in the quaint village of Spencerport, featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, tasting tent and more.
EBHS Car Show and Parade | East Bloomfield
- July 25, 2026 (9am-3pm)
- Veterans Park – 6910 Routes 5&20, Bloomfield, NY
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- East Bloomfield Historical Society’s Car Show and Parade, with food, vendors and live music.
Pumpkin Hook Carnival | Farmington
- July 30-August 1, 2026
- 135 Hook Rd, Farmington, NY
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- Carnival rides and games, Fireman’s parade, Chicken BBQ, Kiddie Parade, Live Music, food and more. Fireworks on Saturday
Orleans County 4-H Fair
- July 27-August 1, 2026
- Rte 31 between Albion and Medina
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