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Five of the BEST events happening in the FLX this weekend

Five of the BEST events happening in the FLX this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend with family or friends? The Finger Lakes is loaded with events on Saturday and Sunday, which will give everyone an opportunity to get out and enjoy the springtime festivities that come with living in the region. Whether you’re interested in wine, crafts, arts – or are looking for a parade – the Finger... more

Pageant petering out? Annual Gorham event sees drop in participating bands

Pageant petering out? Annual Gorham event sees drop in participating bands
While Marcus Whitman school officials and organizers of the Gorham Pageant of Bands look forward to the 56th annual event, they do so with some concern for its future. In a letter posted on the school district website, Superintendent Jeramy Clingerman and members of the Marcus Whitman Band Boosters said while there are a number of bands participating this year,... more

Riesling celebration rebranded as New York State Wine Festival

Riesling celebration rebranded as New York State Wine Festival
Finger Lakes Rieslings are considered some of the best wines to come out of the Finger Lakes, and their stature has been celebrated at the annual Riesling Festival in Canandaigua. But this year, the celebration scope broadens from a Finger Lakes focus to a celebration of the rising stature of New York state wines as a whole. The former Finger... more

Experience! The Finger Lakes announces culinary festival in Ithaca to celebrate 10 year anniversary!

Experience! The Finger Lakes announces culinary festival in Ithaca to celebrate 10 year anniversary!
For the past 10 years, Experience! The Finger Lakes has produced some of best culinary tours and events in the Finger Lakes Region by vetting out the top food and beverage producers in the area. As a way to show their thanks to their partners and customers, this June, Experience! is bringing everyone together for a celebration in Ithaca to... more

Watkins Glen International, New York State Fair announce marketing partnership

Watkins Glen International, New York State Fair announce marketing partnership
Watkins Glen International and the New York State Fair announced a partnership that will allow two of the state’s largest attractions to promote one another to visitors. Watkins Glen International and the Fair will promote each other’s major events through ticket giveaways on their social media channels, including the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race weekend, August 4-7, and the... more

NYS Fair to get new director: real estate developer Dan Queri

NYS Fair to get new director: real estate developer Dan Queri
Real estate developer Dan Queri will be named director of the New York State Fair, according to sources. Queri will take over for Troy Waffner, who has been acting fair director since 2013. Waffner will stay on with the fair in a leadership position, sources said. Waffner has run the fair’s day-to-day operations since 2013, when former director Thomas Ryan... more

Experience! The Finger Lakes announces culinary festival in Ithaca to celebrate 10 year anniversary!

Experience! The Finger Lakes announces culinary festival in Ithaca to celebrate 10 year anniversary!
For the past 10 years, Experience! The Finger Lakes has produced some of best culinary tours and events in the Finger Lakes Region by vetting out the top food and beverage producers in the area. As a way to show their thanks to their partners and customers, this June, Experience! is bringing everyone together for a celebration in Ithaca to... more

NYS Fair to get new director: real estate developer Dan Queri

NYS Fair to get new director: real estate developer Dan Queri
Real estate developer Dan Queri will be named director of the New York State Fair, according to sources. Queri will take over for Troy Waffner, who has been acting fair director since 2013. Waffner will stay on with the fair in a leadership position, sources said. Waffner has run the fair’s day-to-day operations since 2013, when former director Thomas Ryan... more

Watkins Glen International, New York State Fair announce marketing partnership

Watkins Glen International, New York State Fair announce marketing partnership
Watkins Glen International and the New York State Fair announced a partnership that will allow two of the state’s largest attractions to promote one another to visitors. Watkins Glen International and the Fair will promote each other’s major events through ticket giveaways on their social media channels, including the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race weekend, August 4-7, and the... more

Organizers extend early-bird registration for Canal Fest in Seneca Falls

Organizers extend early-bird registration for Canal Fest in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Business Association is encouraging local businesses, artisans, crafters, and organizations to register today to take part in this year’s Canal Fest. The 2nd Annual Canal Fest is expecting over 10,000 guests to visit during the three day event which will be held July 7, 8, and 9 on both sides of the Seneca Falls Canal Harbor. Organizers... more

Corning’s ‘Glass Barge’ will take part in Canal Fest in Seneca Falls

Corning’s ‘Glass Barge’ will take part in Canal Fest in Seneca Falls
The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) will bring its GlassBarge to this year’s Canal Fest. This all-new, world-class performance venue brings floating Hot Glass Demos to the Museum’s New York State neighbors along the Erie Canal and its connected waterways. The 2nd Annual Seneca Falls Canal Fest will be held July 7th through the 9th on both sides of the... more

Ithaca Festival: Founder inspires 40th anniversary

Ithaca Festival: Founder inspires 40th anniversary
The past is serving as a source of creativity for the 40th annual Ithaca Festival, to be held in June. “Festival organizers have been meeting with one of the festival’s original founders for inspiration,” said Ben Greenberg, executive director of the Ithaca Festival. “Loretta Louviere, the godmother of the Ithaca Festival, will be making an appearance in the parade to... more
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