Greater Rochester

2015

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Summertime events and getaways

antiques & flea markets

art camps church education
festivals museums music & theater
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ANTIQUES &
FLEA MARKETS
July 11, 10:00am-4:00pm
Early Bird Sale, 9:00-10:00am
56th Annual St. Peters Episcopal
Church Antiques Show and Sale
Elton Park, 44 Main Street, Bloomfield
Great show and sale with 60 dealers in
the Civil War era park. Enjoy a hot dog,
hamburger, homemade pies, cookies,
lemonade, iced tea or soda. Rain or
shine. $5 donation, $10 early bird.
657-7664.
July 10-11, 10:00am-5:00pm
56th Annual Skaneateles
Antique Show & Sale
Sponsored by United Methodist Church
Austin Park Pavilion, Jordan Street
315-255-3020, skanantiqueshow.com.
Sundays 6:00am-2:00pm
East Avon Flea Market
1520 West Henrietta Road, Avon
Hundreds of vendors hit the street
bright and early to sell their wares.
The market also includes food and
live entertainment. 226-8320,
eastavonfleamarket.com.
Sundays til October 18
8:00am-2:00pm
Rochester Public Market
Community Garage Sales
and Superfleas
280 North Union Street, Rochester
Vendors take over the Public Market
to sell everything from knick-knacks
to paddywhacks and everything in
between. 428-6907,
cityofrochester.gov/garagesales.

ART
July 9, 6:00-8:00pm
July 10 & 11, 8:00am-5:00pm
July 12, 8:00am-3:00pm
Rochester Folk Art Guild
Craft Weekend
1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex
Variety of workshops of serious inquiry
for beginners and students of all levels.
Explore arts and crafts from a fresh
perspective. The weekend course
selection includes: creating a film;
weaving; exploring woodturning;
primitive skills; writing poetry; art of
clay; painting; theater; handthrown
pottery. 554-3539, rfag.org.
May 27, 4:00-7:00pm
The Weaving and Fiber Arts Center
Fiber Faire
Weaving and Fiber Arts Center
Piano Works Mall, East Rochester
Come learn more about fiber arts and
view students work samples from our
classes. Prizes, games, demonstrations
in various fiber arts and participation in
some media will be offered, along with

a tour of our center. Free. weaversguildofrochester.org/OpenHouse.php.

June 6, 9:00am-5:00pm
June 7, 10:00am-4:00pm
Western New York Pottery Festival
Studio Sales Pottery
5557 East Avon Road, Avon
This juried, clay exclusive, 4th
annual show consists of over 25 local
and national professional artists.
Demonstrations, a Clay Olympics
competition, kiln openings, raffles,
silent auction fundraiser, food vendors,
live music and activities for all ages.
June 26,10:00am-4:00pm
June 27, 9:00am-4:00pm
June 28, Noon-3:00pm
Memorial Art Gallery
Art & Treasures Sale
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Avenue, Rochester
Dont miss Rochesters most prestigious
garage sale! Art & Treasures is the place
to buy gently used antiques, artwork,
jewelry, china, porcelain, silver, crystal,
fine linen and small furniture items.
Free! Art & Treasures is presented by the
Gallery Council to benefit MAG.
276-8900, mag.rochester.edu.
July 11 & 12
Corn Hill Arts Festival
133 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester
Featuring over 300 artists, food,
entertainment and music. 262-3142,
cornhillartsfestival.com.
July 25 & 26, 10:00am-5:00pm
42nd Annual Waterfront
Art Festival
Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Drive
Canandaigua
Up to 160 artists, handmade art and
craft exhibits, demonstrations, food and
entertainment. Admission $3/adults,
12 and under/free. 671-9102,
waterfrontartfestival.com.
September 12 & 13, 10:00am
Clothesline Festival
Memorial Art Gallery
Rochesters largest and longestrunning arts & crafts festival. Buy
original work by New York state artists.
Enjoy all-day live entertainment and
free family art activities. Sample
food from some of Rochesters
favorite vendors.
500 University Avenue, Rochester
276-8900, mag.rochester.edu.
September 19, 10:00am-5:00pm
September 20, 10:00am-4:00pm
21st Annual Finger Lakes
Fiber Arts Festival
Hemlock Fairgrounds
This festival is devoted to all fiber arts
with a special focus on hand spinning.
Super, special guest teachers, exciting
fiber arts workshops, fleece show and
sale, demonstrations, competitions,

exhibits, fiber animals and 75+ highquality vendors of equipment, books,

patterns, dyes, yarn, raw and processed
fiber for every purpose, and beautiful
finished goods! Great food, sheep
shearing, free horse and wagon rides.
Ample parking, handicap accessible.
Adults $7 /day, under 12 free. Register
early. For more information visit gvhg.
org/fest.html or call 607-522-4374.

CAMPS
AREA SUMMER CAMPS:
4-H Camp Beechwood Day Camp
State Park, Lake Ontario Shores, Sodus
July 20-24, 9:00am-3:00pm
The focus is on natural resources,
using the natural beauty of the park.
Hands-on activities like wildlife, fishing,
bugs, conservation, birds, and trees
will be offered. Opportunities to play
non-competitive games and enjoy
healthy snacks. Guest presenters and
a service project. Ages 5-12 (completed
kindergarten). Fee. Register before June
15. Scholarships available. Cornell
Cooperative Extension Wayne County
315-331-8415 x218.
Allendale Columbia
Summer Program
June 8-August 14
41st summer program allows campers
to enjoy fun opportunities, dig deeper
and explore their interests. Offering a
variety of over 35 summer programs
including academics, robotics, arts,
photography, drama and even culture
and language immersion programs.
Camps are open to the public for children
ages 3 and up! Fee. For a complete listing
visit www.allendalecolumbia.org.
ArtsRoc Summer Minecraft Camps
3462 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford
Begin June 29, 9:00am-3:00pm
Nine-one week Minecraft camps. Daily
pizza party lunch and snacks provided.
Ages 8-14. Fee. 218-9125, artsroc.net.
Baycreek Paddling Center
Kids Kamp
1099 Empire Blvd., Rochester
Begins June 22
8:00am-noon or 1:00-5:00pm
Eight-one week ay camps. Canoeing,
kayaking and paddleboarding skills,
water safety, respect for the
environment and FUN. All equipment,
including personal floatation devices
(lifevests), boats and paddles are
provided. Ages 7-13. Fee.
288-2830, baycreek.com.
Bob McVean
Boys Shooting Day Camp
McQuaid Jesuit High School
1800 Clinton Avenue S., Rochester
June 29-July 2, 9:00am-3:00pm
Grades 4-10. Fee. 585-259-5777,

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Fee. 683-4907, hopevalleycamp.com

Brighton Rowing Club

Summer Learn-To-Row Camps
Genesee Rowing Club Boathouse
Genesee Valley Park, Rochester
Six-two week sessions TBA
Grades 7-12. Fee. brightoncrew.org/crew.

Lollypop Farm Half Day Camps

Lollypop Farm, Main Shelter
99 Victor Road, Fairport
Fee. 223-1330 x173,
farmcamp@lollypop.org.

Canandaigua Yacht Club

Youth Sailing Camp
3524 County Road 16, Canandaigua
Eight-5 day sessions begin June 29
Full day: 9:00am-4:00pm
Half day: 9:00am-12:30pm
Small-boat sailing instruction. Discover
the joy of sailing it can last a
lifetime! Ages 7-18. Fee. 586-8253,
www.sailcyc.com.
Camp Stella Maris
4395 East Lake Road, Livonia
June 28-July 4: Around the World
July 5-10: Stella Games
July12-18: Color Wars
July 19-24: Cirque Du CSM
July 26-August 1: Best of the Best
August 2-7: Dawn of Color Wars
August 9-15: Stellas Got Talent
August 16-21: StellaFlix
An experience to remember for a
lifetime! From first-timers to third
generation campers, resident camp offers a unique and exciting values-based
camping environment. Children enjoy
the outdoors, make friends, learn new
skills, as well as challenge themselves
spiritually, emotionally and physically
an opportunity for personal growth
while having lots of fun! Fee. 346-2243
x104, campstellamaris.org.
Cracker Box Palace Farm Camp
6450 Shaker Road, Alton
TBA
Farm Camp is a NYS Certified Day Camp
for the animal loving kids in your life!
Kids will learn about the care and
responsibility of animals along with
our environment, forest walks, farm
life and fun. It also gives our junior
counselors experience working with
kids and teaching everything theyve
learned from volunteering here. This
year we will be doing a major overhaul
and hope to have more exciting details
soon! Fee. More information visit
crackerboxpalace.org.
Hochstein School
of Music and Dance
50 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester
Hochstein offers numerous summer
music and dance camps for children of
all ages. 454-4596, hochstein.org.
Hope Valley Camp
Pioneer Family Camp
9470 Schmidt Road, Dansville
July 6-August 21

Fantasy & Fairy Talks

June 22-26
Half day mornings Ages 4-6
Half day afternoons Ages 6-8
You can find animals in stories, myths,
folklore, legends, and fairy tales from
all over the world. During this half-day,
week-long camp, get to know some of
the greatest animals of our time. Then
create and present our very own animal
tale! Well even meet some in real life.
Future Vet
June 29 - July 1, 9:00am-4:00pm
Ages 9-11
August 10-14, 9:00am-4:00pm
Ages 12-14
Week-long camp for young animal
lovers interested in exploring a career
as an animal care provider. Discover
what it takes to become a vet and
explore many other animal related jobs.
Begin to build the foundation for the
vets of the future. Take home your own
stethoscope.
Wild or Tame?
July 6-10, 9:00am-4:00pm
Which animals make the best pets?
Which animals should stay in the wild?
Spend the week getting up and close
and personal with animals that would
make good pets. Discover how to become better friends to the wild animals
living right outside our windows, in our
own backyard and in our own homes.
Ages 6-8 and 9-11.
Animal Training Adventure
July 13 - July 17, 9:00am-4:00pm
Discover the secrets to training any
animal. Spend the week working
closely alongside our training and
behavior specialists learning the positive techniques used to train animals
here at the shelter. By the end of the
week, we will have developed the skills
to begin training our own pets at home.
Ages 12-14.
Thats Entertainment!
July 20-24, 9:00am-4:00pm
Look around you. Animals are lighting
up the big screen, stage and internet!
Throughout the week, take a closer look
at animal stars in movies, TV shows,
and online. We will even become the
stars of our very own show!
Ages 6-8 and 9-11.
A Day in the Life
July 27-31, 9:00am-4:00pm
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someone who cares for animals? In this

week-long camp, explore what it is like
to work at an animal shelter. Learn how
to care for the animals and then do your
part to help the animals at Lollypop
Farm. Ages 6-8 and 9-11.
CSI: the Pet Edition
August 3-7, 9:00am-4:00pm
Animals cant talk like you or I, so
when theyre involved in a crime they
need your help! Unravel the clues of a
mock crime scene as we meet some
animal friends and work closely with
our Humane Investigators learning the
techniques they use to crack cases and
keep animals safe. Ages 9-11 and 12-14.
Down on the Farm
August 17-21, 9:00am-4:00pm
Learn firsthand how our farm staff
takes care of some of our largest and
muddiest animals! Learn just what it
takes to get down and dirty working
with animals down on the farm.
Ages 6-8 and 9-11.
Midtown Athletic Club Camps
200 E. Highland Drive, Rochester
June 8-September 4
Full and half day camps with
complimentary pre/post care available.
Fee. 461-2301, midtown.com.
Nazareth College Day Camps
Peckham Hall, Rochester
Gadgets and Gizmos
August 3-7
Explore some of the technology that
has changed our world in recent years.
Break down a computer to component
parts and learn how this semiconductor marvel has innovated much
of what we do. Learn how to make
and improve cars and rockets, about
electricity and make different types
of circuits. Ages 9-13.
Magic of Harry Potter
July 6-10 & July 20-24
The School of Wizardry invites all
young wizards to a magical adventure.
All materials and equipment (wands,
cauldrons and ingredients for your
favorite wizard brew) are provided.
Ages 6-8 and 9-13.
New York Wine & Culinary Center
Intermediate Teen Culinary Camp
800 S. Main Street, Canandaigua
August 24-28, 11:00am-3:00pm
Do you have a budding Culinary
Artist? This week-long camp, uses the
interactive Jade Range Hands-On
Kitchen. Participants will receive handson training in the culinary field working
under the guidance of Chef Jeffory,
the Centers Lead Chef Instructor. Upon
arrival, students will progress immediately into lunch preparation using

standard culinary fundamentals. While

enjoying their meal, a brief lecture
will be given on the subject of the day.
Theories and new-found skills will be
applied in the afternoon to create
wonderful masterpieces that will be
brought home to sample. Various fundamentals of cooking and baking will
be explored. This class is recommended
for teens with culinary interest and
experience. Fee. 394-7070, nywcc.com.
R.I.T. RoboCamp
James E. Gleason Building #9
Camps begin July 6
Monday- Friday, 8:30-4:30pm
Beginner, advanced and expert camps
are enriched with mini-projects and
week-long goals that promote teamwork and creativity. Mini-projects,
fundamental aspects of robotics and
programming. Fee.
robocamp.rit.edu/robocamp.
Riverside Childrens Theatre Camps
RAPA, 727 East Main Street, Rochester
Kindercamp
June 29-July 1, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ages 3-4.
Beginning Stages
June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26,
July 13-17 & 20-24, 9:00am-Noon
Ages 4-6.
Childrens Theatre irascals jr.
July 20-24, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ages 7-13.
Childrens Theatre irascals kids
July 27-31, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ages 7-13.
Childrens Theatre
Dance Brush Up Camps
August 10-14, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ages 6-10. riversidechildrenstheatre.org.
RockVentures Adventure
1044 University Avenue, Rochester
Rock-n-Kayak Camp
9:00am-4:00pm
RockVentures teams up with Genesee
Waterways to bring the summer
adventure of a lifetime a week of
indoor rock climbing and whitewater
kayaking! Enjoy the action at the Lock
32 Whitewater Park and RockVentures
state-of-the-art climbing facility.
Benefit from the educated and highly
talented staff of each organization.
Each camp week focuses on advanced
climbing and kayaking skills, team
building and self confidence. Climb
in the morning and kayak in the
afternoon. Fee. Ages 10-17.
Summer Day Camp
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Looking for fun and excitement? Climb
with us at RockVentures! Spend a full
week at our awesome Climbing and
Leadership Training Camp. No bugs,

mud or sunburns to worry about! A

typical week of camp includes: daily
climbing, with instruction to improve
your skills and success; high ropes
course & low elements; sand sports
activities and games at Hot Shots; team
building problem solving games with
debriefing; local park visits; games, arts
and crafts, scavenger hunts; field trips
and special guest appearances; free
family climbing each week your child
is in our full-week camp (full week-full
day). Ages 6-13. Leaders in Training are
ages15-17. Fee. We expect limited space
for each session availability is limited,
call now for information or book at
www.rockventures.net! 442-5462.
Seneca Park Zoo Summer ZooCamp
2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester
June 8-August 28
Half Day: 9:00am-noon
Full Day: 9:00am-4:00pm
Each ZooCamp session includes daily
animal encounters, games, crafts,
working with staff, nature hikes, demos
and other interactive educational
experiences. Fee. 336-7200,
senecaparkzoo.org.
Sportopia Summer Camps
2700 Brighton Henrietta TL Road
Seven weeks beginning July 6
Offering soccer, baseball, basketball,
lacrosse, hockey and two all-sport
weeks. Fee. 672-3830,
sportopiacamps.com.
Spotlight Theatre Arts
Summer Camps
3 Railroad Street, Fairport
Camps begin June 29
Aladdin Jr., Little Mermaid and
Godspell. For all age groups! Come sing
and dance this summer! Fee.
305-4767, spotlightarts.com.
Trinity Montessori Schools
World Wonder Workshops
100 Golden Flyer Drive Rochester
Six-one week sessions:
July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10
Half Day 8:45-11:45am
Full Day 8:45am-2:45pm
A one of a kind summer program that
will exercise your childs body and mind.
Workshops are led, hands-on, by a
group of professionals and masters of
the arts. This includes local musicians,
dancers, chefs and athletes, as well
as nationally and internationally
recognized theater and culture
companies, artists and performers.
Unique, awe-inspiring and exciting! Fee.
586-1044, trinitymont.wordpress.com.
YMCA CAMPS
Camp Cory
140 East Lake Road Rt. 54, Penn Yan
Overnight Camping in the beautiful

Finger Lakes. Build friendships and

expand talents in a fun and safe
setting. Dedicated to providing each
camper with a sense of connection,
accomplishment and independence,
which in turn builds self-esteem and
confidence.
Session 1, June 28-July 4
Australian Outback
Session 2, July 5-11
The Court of Cory: A Medieval Week
Session 3, July 12-18
Villains Victorious
Session 4, July 19-25
Wild Wild West Week
Session 5, July 26-August 1
Rarities of the Rainforest
Session 6, August 2-8
Fantastic Fairy Tales
Session 7, August 9-15
Mysteries and Private Eyes
Session 8, August 16-22
Mythical Myths and
Legendary Legends
Day Camp is fun and adventure is
awaiting your child each day! This is a
great introduction to overnight camping for ages 5-13. Experience the joys of
summer camp on beautiful Keuka Lake!
Session 1: June 29-July 3
Session 2: July 6-10
Session 3: July 13-17
Session 4: July 20-24
Session 5: July 27-31
Session 6: August 3-7
Session 7: August 10-14
Session 8: August 17-21
Fee. 325-2889, rochesterymca.org.
YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Pittsford
Camp Kinder Kids is designed for
getting ready for Pre-K or Kindergarten.
Archery Camp. Proven techniques,
positive reinforcement, feedback, learn
and improve archery skills and kindle a
lifetime of enthusiasm for the sport.
Mountain Biking Camp. Learn
progressive mountain biking skills,
equipment maintenance,
responsible riding and safe trail usage.
Have fun with friends, challenges, and
create lifelong memories.
Sports Camp. Various themes all
summer long! Learn, play and improve
sports skills while having fun!
Iddy Biddy Sports Camp. Keep your
preschooler active this summer.
Gymnastics Camp. Learn and improve
skills while making friends!
Summer Fun Camps. Weekly themes,
learn new skills, connect with friends,
challenge themselves and create
memories that will last a lifetime.
Fun and Fit Camp. A great camp
packed with healthy activities!
Golf Camp. PGA Pro Paul Sanders will lead campers through the

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fundamentals of golf, club skills, game
knowledge, strategy, and course
etiquette, connecting with friends,
challenging themselves, and creating
lifelong memories.
Taekwondo Camp. Learn and improve
a martial art while making new friends!
rochesterymca.org/camparrowhead.
Other area YMCA locations:
Westside
920 Elmgrove Road, Rochester
546-5500, rochesterymca.org
Bayview
1209 Bay Road, Webster
671-8414, rochesterymca.org
Eastside
1851 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road,
Penfield
341-4000, rochesterymca.org
Northwest
730 Long Pond Road, Rochester
227-3900, rochesterymca.org
Southwest
597 Thurston Road, Rochester
328-9330, rochesterymca.org

CHURCH
Sundays, 5:00pm
Stay Cool on Sunday
Messiah Lutheran Church
4301 Mt. Read Blvd., Greece
Too hot for church this summer?
Come and worship in the cool down-

stairs level. All are welcome!

Handicapped accessible. For more
information call 865-1866 x2,
messiahlutheranchurch.net.
June 20, 5:00-7:30pm
Annual Strawberry Festival
Irondequoit United Church of Christ
644 Titus Avenue
Please join us for our wonderful
backyard BBQ featuring strawberry
shortcake, made with local grown
strawberries. Pricing al a cart.
544-3020, office@irondequoitucc.org
June 28, 9:00am
Outdoor Summer
Celebration Worship
The band will play. Well have a conversation with the children each week.
Bring lawn chairs. 544-3020 or
office@irondequoitucc.org.
August 17-21, 6:30-8:45 pm
Camp Kilimanjaro
Vacation Bible School
Living Water Christian Fellowship
1440 East Ridge Road, Irondequoit
A free expedition through the book
of Proverbs where Camp Kilimanjaro
trekkers will learn to have ears that
hear and do Gods Word, hearts that
trust in the Lord, tongues that speak in
a God-honoring way, hands that get to
work, and feet that walk with the wise.
livingwatercf.org.

August 17-21, 9:00am-Noon

MAD (Music, Art, and Drama) Camp
Messiah Lutheran Church
4301 Mt. Read Blvd., Greece
Looking for something fun and different
for your kids? Exciting Ship of Dreams
program based on the Old Testament
story of Noahs Ark. This fun-filled week
will include music, drama, art, dance,
games and snacks. Preschool-6th grade
are welcome. Free. For your security,
everyone working with the children will
be background checked. Pre-registration
required, forms at messiahlutheranchurch.net or call 865-1866 x2.

EDUCATION
Educate and Rejuvenate
Events & Education Seminar Series
St. Johns Meadows
1 Johnsarbor Drive W.
and Brickstone by St. Johns
1325 Elmwood Avenue
Seminars held in an effort to lead
and inspire a shift in societys views
of elderhood by embracing and
celebrating lifes experiences. Come
and experience for yourself how we
embrace living, every day at St. Johns.
Free events open to the community,
dates and times vary, visit stjohnsliving.
org/rejuvenate.

Writers and Books

June 5, 6:00-10:00pm
Down the Rabbit Hole
740 University Avenue, Rochester
Come celebrate the 150th anniversary
of Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland.
Writing prompts, themed food & drink
and a 3D projection on our building at
sunset. Free. chrisf@wab.org.
June 14, Noon-5:00pm
A Day of Celebration for Our
Veterans, Families and Friends:
Writing the Military Experience
The Gell Center of the Finger Lakes
Local writers Norm Davis and Stephen
Schottenfeld will share their work and
host mini writing workshops for our
Veterans. Tours of the facility will also
be available. Light refreshments will be
served. Free to veterans, their families,
and friends. 473-2590 x107, kathyp@
wab.org.
June 29-August 28, 9:00am-4:00pm
SummerWrite Youth Camps
740 University Avenue, Rochester
Our programs support the basic reading
and writing skills students learn in
school, but they also reach further,
tapping into creativity and inspiration,
as young people learn to discover their
own passions and develop their own
voices. Fee. sallyb@wab.org ,
wab.org/summerwrite.
Instructor Reading,
July 15 & 22, 7:00pm
Student Reading, July 24, 7:00pm
Teen Writers
Master Workshop Readings
740 University Avenue, Rochester
Instructors of and students enrolled
in this workshop will host readings of
their works to the public. Fee. sallyb@
wab.org, wab.org/summerwrite.
July 31, 7:00-10:00pm
A Night at Hogwarts
740 University Avenue, Rochester
Come celebrate the birthday of The
Boy Who Lived with Writers & Books.
Make potions & wands, participate
in Hogwarts-style classes, enjoy HP
themed food and drinks, and much
more. Fee. chrisf@wab.org, wab.org.

FESTIVALS
July 4-August 16, 10:00am-7:00pm
38th Annual
Sterling Renaissance Festival
Thrill to the excitement that this
festival portrayseverything that
is the Renaissancefrom food to
entertainment to gifts. Rain or shine.
sterlingfestival.com.
July 10-12, 9:30am- 5:00pm
8th Annual Lavender Festival
Olfactory Farm
12973 Upton Road, Red Creek

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Pick lavender from the field, musical
entertainment, informational speakers,
craft artisans, herbal teas, baked goods,
wine tasting, hands on workshops and
more. nylavenderfestival.com
July 17-19
18th Annual Macedonia Festival
St. Dimitrias Church Grounds
235 Telephone Road, W. Henrietta
The festival features entertainment by
famous Macedonian bands and folk
dancing groups. Ethnic food such as
Kebops will be available, as well as
many varieties of baked goods such as
zelnik, baklava and tulumbi. Alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages available.
Register for free door prizes. Childrens
games and games of chance for adults.
A large exhibit of Macedonian heritage/
history display. Free admission/parking.
334-6675, macedonianfest.com.
August 7 & 8
9th Annual Palmyra Pirate
Weekend
Historic Palmyras Pirates of the Erie
Canal invade the Village and Port
of Palmyra, bearing a boatload of
family-friendly fun for all ages. Bed
racing, Jolly Roger 5K race, Pirate Kazoo
Band Parade, childrens treasure hunt,
Pirate Puppy Parade, canal trail tours
and Historic Palmyra pirate tales and
museum tours. 315-597-6981,
palmyrany.com.
August 27-September 7
New York State Fair
581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse
800.475.FAIR, nysfair.org.
September 12 & 13
Webster Garlic Festival
Webster Firemans Field
Featuring various food, craft and other
unique vendors as well as musical
entertainers and kids activities. Live
cooking demos and samples, lectures
and discussions on growing, harvesting
and using garlic by Dave Stern,
co-founder of the Garlic Seed Foundation, and Robert Dunkel, editor of the
Garlic Seed Foundation newsletter. Purchase braids, wreaths or your winters
supply of the best certified, all locally
grown, NYS garlic in the world. Sample
various varieties for eating or planting.
Have you ever had garlic scapes? If not,
you are missing out on a great addition
to your soups, stews, salads and other
meals. Hosted by the Webster Rotary,
Kiwanis and Lions. Profits will go to the
Challenger Miracle Field, a multi-use
field will be built in Webster for Monroe
County individuals with disabilities to
use. Vendor information and registration
www.webstermiraclefield.org. Questions
wgfassoc@gmail.com.

MUSEUMS

and family-fun activities.

Open Daily - 9:00am-8:00pm

The Corning Museum of Glass
Showcasing more than 35 centuries
of glass artistry. See a glass portrait
of an Egyptian pharoah, examples of
the finest Renaissance Venetian glass,
works by todays contemporary artists
and everything in between. Explore
world-changing discoveries in glass and
learn about the inventors. Fee.
607-937-5371, cmog.org.

Open Year Round

Glenn Curtiss Museum
8419 State Rt. 54, Hammondsport
Local artwork: paintings, photography
and sculpture highlighting aviation
history and the beautiful Finger Lakes
region. Vintage and reproduction
aircraft, bicycles, motorcycles
and automobiles, as well as local
history exhibits. Fee. 607-569-2160,
glennhcurtissmuseum.org.

June 18, 7:00pm

Steamboats of Canandaigua Lake
East Bloomfield Historical Society
1838 Academy Building
8 South Avenue, off Routes 5 & 20
By Ray Henry, historian and resident
of Canandaigua.

August 1 & 2, 9:00am-5:00pm

Curtiss Classic Motorcycle Weekend
& Odd Ball Old Dog Show
Bike Show, Ride, Exhibit and Swap
Meet, food and museum tours.

July 12, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Antique Auto Show Pre-1916 cars
Chicken BBQ served at noon
Sponsored by the Horseless Carriage
Society and East Bloomfield Historical
Society. 1838 Academy Building at
Elton Park, 8 South Avenue,
off Routes 5 & 20.
June 1-August 31, 10:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday-Saturday
Foster Cottage Museum
9 East Main Street, Clifton Springs
Learn about Dr. Henry Fosters [18211901] home, his Water Cure and the
Clifton Springs Sanitarium Co. Free.
315-462-7394, fostercottage.org.
Now-September 30
Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Ganondagan State Historic Site
1488 Rt. 444, Victor
Ganondagan (gaNONdagan) is the
site of a Native American community
that was a flourishing, vibrant center
for the Seneca people. Trails open
year-round, 8:00 am to sunset, weather
permitting. Fee. Events have special
admission. 924-5848, ganondagan.org.
Now-September 1
Genesee Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford
Featuring costumed interpreters in
restored historic buildings, breathing
life into an authentic 19th-century
country village. One of the largest living
history museums in the country. John L.
Wehle Gallery and nature center. Fee.
538-6822, gcv.org.
June 27, 10:00am-4:00pm
Celtic Faire
Celebrate the culture, history and
traditions of the Scots and Irish.
July 4, 10:00am-4:00pm
Independence Day
Pomp, music and merriment
highlighted by the swearing in of new
American citizens on the steps of the
Town Hall,

Now-October 4
Saturdays & Sundays, 1:30-4:00pm
Heritage Square Museum
7147 Ontario Center Road, Ontario
Step into a mid-1800s historic
crossroads community and relive a
touch of Americana. See the sights,
hear the stories, experience being
where families like yours lived over
a hundred years ago. Tour the nine
historic buildings on the
13-acre site. Fee. 315-524-9330,
heritagesquaremuseum.org.
Open Daily
Joseph Smith Farm
863 Stafford Road, Palmyra
Two miles from Palmyra, includes the
restored Smith Frame Home (1825),
reconstructed log home (1818) and
Sacred Grove. Free 20 minuted guided
tours of homes. 315-597-5851,
hillcumorah.org.
Open July & August
Tours Wednesdays & Saturdays
by Appointment
Peppermint Museum
H.G. Hotchkiss Building
95 Water Street, Lyons
The museum tells the history of the
world famous Lyons Peppermint
Oil Industry. 315-946-4596,
lyonsheritagesociety.com
Now-October 31
Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum
7606 North Ontario Street
1870 lighthouse museum and gardens.
Exhibits cover lighthouse, maritime
and bay area histories. Spiral tower
staircase, library, gift shop, tours,
weddings, discounts, picnics, free
concerts. Fee. 315-483-4936,
sodusbaylighthouse.org.
June 14, 1:00-5:00 pm
Historic Sodus Point
Guided Historic Trolley Rides
Molly the Trolley one hour rides follow
the original trolley path from Sodus
Point, through Wallington, to Sodus and
back. Two one-hour rides given. During

the guided ride learn about the trolley

and its importance to our villages. Six
stops, trivia questions, quirky stories,
pictures and actual hardware used on
the trolley.
Fee. Reservations 750-0688,
historicsoduspoint.com.
Open Now through October 31
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion
State Historic Park
151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua
Sonnenberg is one of the few remaining
estates in the U.S. with a Queen Annestyle mansion and formal gardens. Fee.
394-4922, sonnenberg.org.

MUSIC & THEATER

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
The RPOs summer home is the
outdoor amphitheater, Constellation
Brands-Marvin Sands Performing
Arts Center (CMAC), on the FLCC
campus. Summer schedule available
at rpo.org. Tickets: RPO Box Office
454-2100.
Fridays, June 12-August 14, 6:30pm
Summer Concert Series
Carpenter Park, 22 North Main Street
Port of Pittsford
Variety of musical styles, free and open
to the public. Band pavilion and boater
amenities. No concert July 3.
June 12: Gap Mangione Big Band
June 19: John Bolger Band (Blues)
June 26: Eastman Faculty Jazz Quintet
July 10: Eastside Swingtet
July 17: That Party Band/
PYS Duck Drop (Party/Rock band)
Rubber ducks in the canal raise funds
for Pittsford Youth Services!
July 24: Pan Loco (Steel Drum Band)
July 31: Jocelyn Mesiti Band
(Soul, Blues)
August 7: Franks Rat Pack
August 14: Pittsford Fire
Department Band (Pops)
248-6280, townofpittsford.org.
June 13, 7:00pm
Welcome Summer! Square
Dance/Line Dance Instruction
for Singles and Couples!
Spencerport Masonic Hall
133 South Union Street
$6/person, $10/family. BenefitS the local
USO, which provides morale, welfare
and recreation-type services for Military
Personnel. Sponsored by Monroe District
Order of the Eastern Star.
Summer Concert Series
at Cherry Ridge
900 Cherry Ridge Blvd., Webster
June 18: Mark Mazur and
The Little Big Band
July 23: Nik and the Nice Guys
August 20: The Gateswingers
6:30pm. Bring your own lawnchair. Free.
Must RSVP to Annette 697-6703.

June 18 - August 27
Webster Village Band
2015 Season Summer Concerts
Village Band Shell at Harmony Park
Foster Drive, off Phillips Road
June 18, 25, July 2, 23, 30, August
6, 20 & 27. Bring your lawn chairs and
blankets for a relaxing evening of fun
and entertainment.
June 19-27
Xerox Rochester
International Jazz Festival
More than 200 concerts, including
more than 80 free concerts on outdoor
stages. Ticket prices vary, multiple
locations. rochesterjazz.com.
June 22, 6:00-7:00pm
Jack Allens 18 Piece Big Band
Concert at Xerox Rochester
International Jazz Festival
Free admission. (Verizon White Tent)
East Main & Gibbs Street,
across from the Eastman Theater
Favorite Big Band songs performed
by some of western New Yorks finest
musicians. Expertly producing those
sounds of yesteryear and today,
creating a delightful evening for you
and your guests. If you enjoy the sounds
of: Benny Goodman, Harry James,
Charlie Spivak, Bunny Berigan, Tommy
Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Woody
Herman, Count Basie, Les Brown, Duke
Ellington, Stan Kenton and others! Then
these Big Band classics are sure to get
your toes tapping and make you want
to dance. thejackallenbigband.com.
June 28-July 12, 3:30pm
Legacy at Clover Blossom
FREE Summer Concert Series
in the Courtyard
100 McAuley Drive, Brighton
June 28: Josie Waverly
July 2 : Its My Party
July 12: 78 RPM
218-9000, legacyrochester.com
July 8, 1:00pm
Jack Garner Discussion
and Book Signing My Seat on the
Aisle: Movies and Memories
Chapel Oaks, 1550 Portland Avenue
Call Marie at 697-6606 to register.
July 8 & August 5 6:30pm
Concerts for Kids
Carpenter Park, 22 North Main Street
Port of Pittsford
Great interactive music and fun for
the whole family! Free and open to the
public.
July 8: Dady Brothers (Celtic)
August 5: Mike Kornrich (Blues)
248-6280, townofpittsford.org.
July 10 & 11, July 14-18, 9:00pm
Hill Cumorah Pageant
Rt. 21, Manchester
Every summer, the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints puts on a

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musical outdoor show with a cast of
700. Free. 315-597-5851,
hillcumorah.org.
July 30-August 27
Family Outdoor Movies
Thornell Farm Park
480 Mendon Road, Pittsford
Giant outdoor movie screen, popcorn,
beverages, treats and more! At dark.
Free admission.
July 30: How to Train Your Dragon 2
August 13: Big Hero 6
August 27: Alexander and the Terrible,
Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
248-6280, townofpittsford.org.
August 9, 2:30pm
Traveling Cabaret
Song, Dance & Comedy Show
Irondequoit Summer Concert Series
Irondequoit Town Hall Campus
Gazebo, 1280 Titus Avenue
Delightful Broadway, movie and pop
musical revue. Free for all ages.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets, no rain
date. Award-winning troupe raises
money for student scholarships and
charities. 234-6677.
August 11-16
The Gateways Music Festival
A biennial classical music celebration
featuring musicians of African descent,
from throughout the US. One hundred
musicians are expected to participate.
They will perform in venues ranging
from houses of worship and the
Hochstein School of Music and Dance
to Rochester City Hall and Kodak Hall at
the Eastman Theatre. All of the concerts
are free and open to the public. Special
guests will be Anthony McGill, who was
appointed principal clarinetist with the
New York Philharmonic Orchestra last
September and the Harlem Quartet, a
New York City-based string ensemble.
234-2582, gatewaysmusicfestival.org.

September 11-13
Golden Link Folk Singing Societys
2015 Turtle Hill Folk Festival
Rotary Sunshine Campus
809 Five Points Road, Rush
44th Year! A casual, intimate and
family-oriented weekend event
featuring concerts, campfire singing,
jamming, daytime workshops
and demos and childrens fun
held at a spacious and beautiful
facility with rain-proof cover for all
activities, nature trails, rough camping,
cabins, restrooms, hot showers and a
small array of food and craft vendors.
goldenlink.org.
September 14, Noon-9:00pm
Pittsford Food Truck and Music Fest
Municipal Parking Lot, Behind Library
Last big event of the season, featuring
delicious food from a variety of regional
food trucks and great music all day,
plus carnival rides and plenty of games
and activities! Free admission, food and
beverages available for purchase.
248-6280, townofpittsford.org.

ON THE WATER
The Canal Way Trail System offers
150 miles of scenic trails and numerous
parks for hiking, biking and crosscountry skiing. Enjoy wildlife viewing
along miles of green and tranquil trails
that line New Yorks canals. The trail
system is comprised of four major trail
segments: The Erie Canal Heritage
Trail, Old Erie Canal State Park,
Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway and the
Glens Falls Feeder Canal Trail.
canals.ny.gov.
June 13 - July 26
LOC Summer Derby
The Lake Ontario counties annually host
a series of the worlds best freshwater
tournaments known as the LOC Derby.

Thousands of anglers hit the lake each

year in pursuit of thousands of dollars
in cash prizes for salmon, lake trout,
brown trout and rainbow/steelhead
trout. Registration sites/weigh stations
located along the entire southern Lake
Ontario shoreline.loc.org, 888-733-5246.
July 12-19
17th Annual Cycling
the Erie Canal Bike Tour
This 400-mile bike ride from Buffalo to
Albany travels along the Erie Canalway
Trail. Cover 40-60 miles per day, about
three-quarters on completed portions
of the Canalway Trail, the rest along
public roadways with good shoulders.
Great tour for riders of all abilities.
ptny.org/biketourintro/index.shtml.
July 18, 9:00am-5:00pm
July 19, 9:00am-1:00pm
Wine Country Classic Boat Show
Depot Park, Keuka Lake
Hammondsport
Featuring boats from the 30s. Fiber
Glassics and Woodie Cars. Free.
winecountryclassicboats.com.
August 7-16
10th Annual Canal Splash!
Locally organized events and activities
along the NYS Canal System and Erie
Canalway Trail at numerous venues
throughout the Erie Canalway National
Heritage Corridor. Celebrate the history,
culture, recreational appeal, and beauty
of the NYS Canal System and Erie
Canalway Trail during Canal Splash!
Local events and activities, including
nature and history walks, museum
and gallery exhibits, rowing regattas,
kayak and canoe outings, musical
performances, boat tours and more.
436-3034, anals.ny.gov.
August 21-September 7
Fall LOC Derby
The Lake Ontario counties annually host

a series of the worlds best freshwater

tournaments known as the LOC Derby.
Thousands of anglers hit the lake each
year in pursuit of thousands of dollars
in cash prizes. Registration sites and
weigh stations are located along the
entire southern Lake Ontario shoreline.
loc.org, 888-733-5246.

OUTDOORS
RMSC Cumming Nature Center is a
900-acre preserve near the village of
Naples featuring groomed hiking trails.
Restrooms and snacks are available in
the visitors center. 6472 Gulick Road,
Naples. rmsc.org, 374-6160.
Events at the Webster Arboretum
Kent Park, 1700 Schlegel Road
May 30, 1:00-4:00pm:
25th birthday celebration, family
fun, music and entertainment.
May 31: Disc Golf Tournament
June-October, 3rd Mondays,
6:30pm: Volunteer nights at the
arboretum. Rain or shine,
cancelled if thundering.
July 11, 8:00am-Noon:
Annual daylily sale.
websterarboretum.org.
June 13, 9:00am-1:00pm
Adirondack Mountain Clubs
Outdoor Expo
Want to get outdoors but not sure what
you can do or where? The Adirondack
Mountain Clubs Outdoor Expo is the
place to start! Stroll down a shaded
path and check out displays and talk
with members of local outdoors clubs
and suppliers while listening to live
music provided by the Golden Link
Folk Singing Society. If youve never
tried a canoe or kayak, head on down
to the beach where the local boat
vendors are and try them out. Crafts
are available for the kids. Food and ice
cream are available. For the past 17
years, the Genesee Valley Chapter of the
Adirondack Mountain Club has been
hosting an Outdoor Expo at Mendon
Ponds Park. The Genesee Valley Chapter
has organized this for the purpose of
promoting outdoor recreation. The goal
is to provide a single place where folks
interested in the outdoors can get information about whats available locally,
what organizations are available and
what they do, meet people with similar
interests, attend over 70 workshops
aimed at these interests and have fun!
Local outdoor clubs and vendors are
welcome to come set up a table, booth
or tent or do a demonstration. Anything
they have to offer is pretty much fair
game. Past years have included such
things as hang gliders, hot air balloons
and gliders. The Expo has grown each
year, both in size and attendance,

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based mainly on feedback from the
attendees and participants. This year
we have over 60 different organizations
providing over 70 workshops! Popular
are workshops such as map & compass,
hiking opportunities in Monroe County,
kids outdoor activities and the ever
popular beach where canoe and kayak
vendors let you test drive; all for free!
Full schedule adk-gvc/expo.
June 6, 1:00-3:00pm
15th Annual
Bike Rodeo & Safety Day
Winslow Elementary School
755 Pinnacle Road, Henrietta
Free event! Bike safety and obstacle
course, fire truck demo, ambulance,
Monroe County Sheriff, school bus,
free bike tune-ups and Cub Scout
information. Win a boys or girls bike
or other prizes, must be present to win.
Julie Quinn, Cub Scout Pack 332,
455-8340, scoutlander.com.
June 6-7, 6:00pm-6:00am
Relay For Life of Webster
Webster Thomas High School track
800 Five Mile Line Road, Webster
12-hour team walk to celebrate
cancer survivors, remember loved ones
lost to cancer. Come together as a
community to fight back against
cancer! All proceeds benefit the local
American Cancer Society. No entry fee;
fundraising and donations encouraged.
relayforlife.org/WebsterNY.
June 7, 7:00am
Pittsford Triathlon
Thornell Farm Park
480 Mendon Road, Pittsford
A true test of endurance featuring biking and running through Pittsford and
a swim in the Pittsford Mendon High
School pool. Registration information
at townofpittsford.org.
June 8-24
Genesee Rowing Club
Learn-to-Row
Genesee Rowing Club Boathouse
in Genesee Valley Park
Have you ever watched a crew of rowers
making their way down the Genesee
River or Erie Canal and thought, Id like
to give that a try? Rowing is a great
full-body workout that also allows
you to enjoy the beautiful waterways
of Rochester. This three-week session
of classes (8 classes total) taught by
experienced coaches in small groups
will give you a solid grasp of the
fundamentals of rowing as well as an
opportunity to row in the Genesee
Sprints Regatta in the Novice category.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (9:1511:00am), evenings (5:45-7:30pm). Fee
$180, includes 8 classes, T-shirt, regatta
entry. For additional dates and classes
geneseerowingclub.com. Questions

events@geneseerowingclub.com.
June 13-14, 2:00pm-2:00am
Relay For Life of Greece
Odyssey Academy track
750 Maiden Lane, Rochester
12-hour team walk to celebrate cancer
survivors, remember loved ones lost
to cancer. Come together as a
community to fight back against
cancer! All proceeds benefit the local
American Cancer Society. No entry fee;
fundraising and donations are encouraged. relayforlife.org/GreeceNY.
August 8, 9:00am-Noon
Bark For Life of Rochester
Genesee Valley Park,
Hawthorne, Dogwood and
Tupelo Shelters Rochester
Fundraising dog walk to honor the
lifelong contributions of our canine
caregivers. All proceeds benefit the
local American Cancer Society.
On-site registration is $20/dog.
relayforlife.org/BarkRochesterNY.
August 9, 9:00am
Webster NY Moms In Motion presents Christophers Challenge Gift
of Life 5K and Bone Marrow Drive
Webster Park, Parkview Lodge
corner of Holt and Lake Road
Run/Walk 5K at Webster Park to
support bone marrow registry and
fees associated with bone marrow
transplants. Race day registration
begins 7:30am inside lodge. $25 entry
fee before 7/25, $30 after 7/25 and on
race day. Conact race director, Christina
Hatfield 585-330-0414, mimswebster@
yahoo.com. christopherschallenge.org.
August 14 & 15, 8:30am-5:30pm
August 16, 8:30am-Noon
U.S. Croquet Association
American Six-Wicket Tournament
Grace & Truth SportsPark
373 N. Greece Road, 1.1 miles
north of Latta Road in Hilton
This USCA-sanctioned tournament
features players from Canada and the
U.S. in both doubles and singles venues.
Participant entry fee $175 to play both
doubles and singles or $150 to play
either. Social fee of $75/meals, no tournament play. Spectators are free and
welcome to attend. 474.3753, www.
gandtathletics.info/sports/croquet.

WINE
Casa Larga Patio Party Series
2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport
Music, food trucks, beer and wine.
Thursday, May 28: The Will Billys,
Food Trucks: Brick N Motor,
Cheese and Confused
Tuesday, June 2: Mike Pullano,
Food Trucks: The Bento Box
Thursday, June 4: Bushel Brothers,

Food Trucks: Chef Catering, Mr. Vs

Street Style
Tuesday, June 9: Shades of Blue,
Food Trucks: Effortlessly Healthy
Thursday, June 11: The Jane Mutiny,
Food Trucks: Brick N Motor, Macarollin
Tuesday, June 16: Dave McGrath,
Food Trucks: Wraps on Wheels
Thursday, June 18: SLR (Ron Reals),
Food Trucks: The Brunch Box,
Tuscan Wood Fired Pizza
Tuesday, June 23: Randy
Zimmerman, Food Trucks: Stingray
Sushi Fusion
Thursday, June 25: The Promise,
Food Trucks: Monster Hots
Tuesday, June 30: Marco Amadio,
Food Trucks: Cheesed and Confused
September 13, 11:00am-6:00pm
Casa Largas Purple Foot Festival
Stomp grapes at our annual celebration
of harvest. One of the largest grape
stomping festivals in the Eastern US!
Celebrate the harvest through the old
world tradition of stomping grapes.
Rain or shine. Fee. 223-4210,
casalarga.com.
June 6, 5:45-7:45pm
Inspire Moore - Zoobilation 2015
197 North Main Street, Naples
Join Inspire Moore winery at a wine
tasting on the beautiful Seneca Park
Zoo grounds. Tickets include event
admission, gourmet food, champagne,
music, signature drink, open bar, live
and silent auctions, animal demos
and encounters, valet parking and
more. Tickets go fast! Call 374-5970,
inspiremoorewinery.com.
June 16, 23, August 6 & 11, 1:00pm
Chapel Oaks Cellar Classics
Wine Series with Holly Howell
1550 Portland Avenue, Rochester
A wine and culinary adventure with
Rochesters leading wine expert Holly
Howell. Whether youre an enthusiast
or a novice join us to learn Hollys sommelier secrets and explore the wonderful world of the grape. Holly combines
fun, flavors and classes which include
insights into pairings, collecting, taste
basics, color, aroma, flavor, body, and
more. Each class will have tastings
and pairings from our culinary artists.
Howell writes for several notable
publications. Call Marie at 697-6606
to register.
July 10-12
Finger Lakes Wine Festival
at Watkins Glen International
2790 County Rt. 16, Watkins Glen
Festival offers the largest showcase of
NYS wines with over 90 wineries paired
with regional artisans, music, culinary
classes and breweries in one beautiful
location. 607-535-2486, flwinefest.com.

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