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Vintage Vines and Valentines, Naples

This Valentine’s weekend, join Naples for the festivities with themed parties, wine tastings, dinner with your valentine, and cozy stays in the area.
explorenaples.com/vintage-vines-and-valentines

Fire and Ice Festival, Canandaigua
Come out of hibernation to enjoy specials and experiences at local businesses. Food, festivities, drinks, and family fun. A weekend in February.
downtowncanandaigua.com/events

Maple Weekend, Ontario County
Come join our local maple farms in March to taste delicious maple syrup and view the sugar-making processes. Maple weekends span the last two weekends of March.

Winter Carnival, Canandaigua
A three-day event celebrating winter with great food, local shops, and beverages served from ice bars. Live music, themed ice sculptures, lakefront fire pits, and Saturday night fireworks over Canandaigua Lake.
fingerlakeswintercarnival.com

Bristol Mountain Ski Events, South Bristol
Check the Bristol Mountain calendar all season long for lots of fun activities.
bristolmt.com

Ontario County Fair, Canandaigua
Steam traction engines. Antique tractors. A veritable parade of movable farm equipment. Third week in July.
visitfingerlakes.com

Ganondagan Indigenous Music & Arts Festival, Victor
One of the most unique events in the Northeast, this festival celebrates Seneca and Iroquois dance, music, food and customs. Last weekend of July.
ganondagan.org

Skaneateles Festival, Skaneateles
A celebrated summer chamber music festival on the shores of Skaneateles Lake, featuring world-class musicians in intimate performances. The 2026 season runs July 30 through August 22 with concerts, free community events, and KidsFest performances.
skanfest.org

Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend, Phelps
A little village makes a big deal over fermented cabbage. Late July/early August.
phelpsny.com/sauerkraut-weekend

Garlic Festival, Geneva
Garlic is a critical component of many successful dishes. This community celebrates it at the lakefront. Early August.

Ring of Fire, Canandaigua and Honeoye
A longstanding tradition where cottagers put flares and fires along their lakefront to celebrate the summer season — and as Native American folklore sites, the success of the harvest season.
visitfingerlakes.com/ringoffire

Naples Grape Festival, Naples
In Naples, it’s all about the grapes. Grape pie, grape twists, grape vineyards, crafts and music, beautiful scenery. Last weekend of September.
naplesgrapefest.org

Bristol Mountain Fall Festival, South Bristol
Fall foliage, sky rides, and lots of Scottish Highland competition make this a truly unique event for the whole family. Second Sunday of October.
bristolmt.com

Christkindl Market and Festival of Trees, Canandaigua
This Christmas market on the grounds of the Granger Homestead brings together artisans, food vendors, musicians, and much good cheer. Christkindl starts mid-November; Festival of Trees runs through early December.

Annual Festival of Lights, Clifton Springs
The charm that is evident during the day comes alive at night as downtown is bathed in festive holiday lights. Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, ice sculpting, live music and entertainment. A weekend in December.
cliftonspringschamber.com/localtourism-events

For even more events throughout the region, visit VisitFingerLakes.com