06/01/2006 - 06/04/2006Ithaca FestivalDowntown Ithaca & Stewart Park
Ithaca, NY 14850
607/273-3646
Website:
http://www.ithacafestival.orgThu-Sun.
" One of America's best homegrown arts festivals! On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the Festival happens in the heart of Ithaca, NY on the Ithaca Commons, throughout downtown and in DeWitt Park. On Sunday, the entire Festival moves to Stewart Park at the base of Cayuga Lake. The ithaca Festival showcases the work of over 1,000 local artists, including crafters, poets, painters, dancers, divas, comedians, musicians, clowns, acrobats, community groups and ensembles. Ithaca's largest festival and craft show celebrating the local area. Music, performers, and food vendors.
06/10/2006 - 06/10/2006Open Days Garden ToursSix private gardens in the Tompkins County area will be open to the public
Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca,
Ithaca, NY 14850
Community Beautification Program 272-2292, extension 123
Website:
http://www.gardenconservancy.org10am - 4pm Six inspiring private gardens in Ithaca will graciously open their gates to the public for the Open Days Program of the Garden Conservancy, a national organization that preserves outstanding American gardens. Admission to each garden is $5.00, the Open Days are held rain or shine, and no reservations are required. Call The Garden Conservancy at 1-888-842-2442 to purchase advance tickets, or pay $5 cash at each garden you visit. The Open Days Directory is also available at local bookstores, with dates and descriptions of private gardens open to the public throughout the United States. For more information, visit the Garden Conservancy website. For local information contact Chrys Gardener, 272-2292, ext. 123, cab69@cornell.edu
06/17/2006 - 06/19/2006Juneteenth FestivalSouthside Community Center
305 S. Plain St
Ithaca, NY 14850
607/273-4190
Celebrate the final emancipation of slaves in the USA. During the week of June 19th at the Southside Community Center. Come join the fun with music, food, and more.
06/24/2006 - 06/25/2006Cayuga Wine Trail Carnival Cook-OffCayuga Wine Trail Wineries
Ithaca, NY 800-684-5217
Website:
http://www.CayugaWineTrail.comWineries compete in the cheesiest of cook-offs, sponsoredby McCadam Cheese. The main ingredient of course is "Cheese" and at the cook-off competition you'll have a chance to vote for the best winery dish. Each winery will have games were you can win points to receive prizes. ANd each participant will be eligible for our Three Grand Prizes. Check the website for all the prizes.
06/01/2006 - 06/30/2006Six Mile Creek Vineyard, “Be A Tourist in your Own Town”1551 Slaterville Rd. (Route 79E)
Ithaca, NY 14850
800-260-0612
Website:
http://www.SixMileCreek.comCelebrating our 19th year as Ithaca’s Own Winery, come out and reacquaint yourself with your local vineyard. Special tours and discounts for neighboring residents.
07/03/2006 - 07/03/2006Community Fireworks ShowIthaca College Campus
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)272-1313
1-800-284-8422
Come see the fireworks display and enjoy all the fun activities. Fireworks start when it is dark. View on campus or anywhere you can see the two Ithaca College towers.
07/08/2006 - 07/08/2006Open Days Garden TourSix private gardens in the Tompkins County area will be open to the public
Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca,
Ithaca, NY 14850
Community Beatuification Program, 272-2292, ext. 123
Website:
http://www.gardenconservancy.org10am - 4pm Six inspiring private gardens in Ithaca will graciously open their gates to the public for the Open Days Program of the Garden Conservancy, a national organization that preserves outstanding American gardens. Admission to each garden is $5.00, the Open Days are held rain or shine, and no reservations are required. Call The Garden Conservancy at 1-888-842-2442 to purchase advance tickets, or pay $5 cash at each garden you visit. The Open Days Directory is also available at local bookstores, with dates and descriptions of private gardens open to the public throughout the United States. For more information, visit the Garden Conservancy website. For local information contact Chrys Gardener, 272-2292, ext. 123, cab69@cornell.edu
07/15/2006 - 07/15/2006Groton Art & Wellness WalkTown of Groton
Groton, NY (607)898-4113
A walking tour throughout the village to experience local art and find out more about healthcare practitioners in the area.
07/14/2006 - 07/16/2006Finger Lakes International Dragon Boat FestivalCass Park on Route 89
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)254-8072
Come watch as Dragon Boat teams race down the Cayuga Lake Inlet off Cass Park. Join the celebration of this multicultural sport and enjoy Chinese Ribbon Dancing, Japanese Taiko Drumming, gospel singing, martial arts demonstrations, and a wide array of Asian and multicultural cuisines from local food vendors. Fun for all ages!
07/14/2006 - 07/16/2006Finger Lakes Wine Festival Watkins Glen
Website:
http://www.flwinefest.comJoin us for the region’s largest wine celebration – the Finger Lakes Wine Festival, supported by Corning Museum of Glass. Over 70 prestigious wineries from Upstate New York will be on hand to offer tastings and sales. Enjoy quality arts & crafts vendors, gourmet foods, wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, live music, pace car rides, and Corning Museum’s Hot Glass Road Show. Grab your toga and kick-off this three day celebration Friday evening at “Launch of the Lakes”. Start your mornings with a Champagne Breakfast at the track’s exclusive Glen Club, or top off Saturday evening at the Tasters Banquet, sampling the areas finest wines with dinner. If you prefer a more relaxed tasting atmosphere, come on Sunday for all of the same great fun, food, music and of course, wine! Watkins Glen International will once again offer their exclusive weekend camping package, complete with live entertainment.
07/20/2006 - 07/23/2006Finger Lakes Grassroots FestivalTrumansburg Fairgrounds
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607/387-5144
Website:
http://www.grassrootsfest.orgThu-Sun
The sixteenth annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance (GrassRoots) promises to be the most musically diverse one to date, ensuring that the event is unmatched in Upstate New York. Over 60 other unique performances will entertain at the four-day event, held at the Trumansburg Fair Grounds in Trumansburg NY. A true family affair. Day or Weekend Tickets: GrassrootsFest.org or 607-387-5098
07/28/2006 - 07/29/2006Sidewalk Sale DaysIthaca Commons
Downtown Ithaca
Ithaca, NY 14851
607/277-8679
Website:
http://www.downtownithaca.comThu-Sat
Special discounts and savings in many of the stores lcoated on the Downtown Commons pedestrian mall. Mall specialty stores with numerous tables and racks of items on sale.
08/06/2006 - 08/06/2006Cayuga Lake Triathlon- 4th AnnualRace location:Taughannock Falls State Park
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607-844-8899
Website:
http://www.ithacatriathlonclub.org/race/index.htmlThis USA Triathlon sanctioned race features both Short(S-750M, B-14.2M, R-5K) and Intermediate (S-1.5K, B-40K, R-10K) distance races. Athletes begin the race with a brisk swim in the beautiful Cayuga Lake, then bicycle the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes and finish with a run through the scenic gorge trail to the waterfalls (one of the highest falls east of the Rockies)! Families, friends and co-workers can partake in the triathlon as relay teams. After the race, enjoy a relaxing day at the Park.
08/13/2006 - 08/13/2006Six Mile Creek Vineyard, “Healthy Hearts and Sophisticated Living”1551 Slaterville Rd. (Rte. 79)
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-WINE
Website:
http://ww.sixmilecreek.comCelebrate the senses! Enjoy food sampling, massage, and live music from 2:00-5:00. In the evening, join us for a four-course winemaker’s meal in the winery.
08/22/2006 - 08/27/2006Trumansburg FairRte. 96
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607/887-6504
Come join the fun at the Trumansburg fairgrounds. There is so much to see and do, midway rides, games, truck and tractor pulls, fireworks, food, and the ever popular Demolition Derby.
09/09/2006 - 09/09/2006AIDS Ride For Life- Cayuga Lake RideAround Cayuga Lake
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)272-4098
Website:
http://www.stapinc.orgSouthern Tier AIDS Program in Ithaca, NY, is having our annual AIDS RIDE For Life. The AIDS Ride is a 100-mile bicycle ride around Cayuga Lake (there is also a 50 and 85 mile option) to raise regional awareness and money for vital HIV prevention services in and around Tompkins and Cortland counties. Each rider agrees to raise a minimum of $500.00 (new riders have a minimum of $300.00). Further information about the event can be found at our website.
09/16/2006 - 09/16/2006Groton Pizza Fun DayGroton Town Building on Conger Boulevard,
Groton, 898-3292 or 255-7402
September 16, 2006 Groton Pizza Fun Day is sponsored by the Groton Youth Commission annually. This event centers on a pizza theme, with demonstrations, vendors, games, music, booths and plenty of pizza. Taking place in tandem with the Apples, Antiques, and the Arts Festival on Main Street, an authentic New Orleans Trolley will be on hand for free rides around the village; connecting the two events for a fun day in the Village of Groton 11am.
09/17/2006 - 09/17/2006Judy's Day Grasses: Grains Galore and A Whole Lot MoreF. R. Newman Arboretum of
@ Cornell Plantations
Ithaca, NY 14851
607 255-2400
Website:
http://www.plantations.cornell.edu A Hands-on family program with activities get all ages involved with learning about what is a grass and why grasses are so important. Try your hand at thatching a roof, navigating through a straw bail maze, and swinging a miniature golf club on short turf grass. Meet the goddesses of corn, rice, and wheat and try activities to honor these grains. Listen and dance to music and songs that celebrate grasses from around the world. All this happens in the beautiful outdoor setting. Held rain or shine under the tents with free parking on site. Held rain or shine under the tents in the, 1 to 5pm. Free.
09/17/2006 - 09/17/2006Antiques, Apples & the Arts FestivalVillage of Groton
Groton, NY (607)898-5260
Held the third Saturday of September each year. The festival celebrates the new autumn season with antique vendors, music, sidewalk sales, artisits and artisans, and of course apples galore!
09/24/2006 - 09/24/2006Six Mile Creek Vineyard 18th Anniversary Harvest Festival 1551 Slaterville Rd., (Rt 79)
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)272-WINE
Website:
http://www.sixmilecreek.comCome and celebrate our anniversary with live music, hayrides, food, and fun for the whole family. All are welcome! Special offers and tastings available.
09/29/2006 - 10/01/2006Apple Harvest Festival, Craft Show and SaleDowntown Ithaca Commons
Ithaca, NY 14850
607/277-8679
Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.; FREE
A special regional festival featuring bountiful produce, apples, cider, baked apple goods. Craft fair, complete with performers, musicians, puppeteers, singers, story tellers, dancers, and band. A gala affair.
10/07/2006 - 10/08/2006Art Trail Open Studio WeekendTompkins County
NY 14850
607/273-5072, ext. 2
800/284-8422
Website:
http://www.artrail.orgFind over 50 artists year round and discover exciting art throughout the Greater Ithaca area. Visit artists on our Open Studio Weekends or call ahead to make plans with artists. Explore art studios, talk with artists, lear how art is made, and buy are in a relaxed atmosphere.
10/14/2006 - 10/15/2006Art Trail Open Studio Weekendsall over Tompkins County
NY 14850
607/273-5072
800/284-8422
Website:
http://www.arttrail.comFind over 50 artists year round and discover exciting art throughout the Greater Ithaca area. Visit artists on our Open Studio Weekends or call ahead to make plans with artists. Explore art studios, talk with artists, lear how art is made, and buy are in a relaxed atmosphere.
10/07/2006 - 10/24/2006Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale309 Esty Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607/272-2223
Website:
http://www.booksale.orgThis used book sale is always a huge success. Over 100,000 selections to choose from. October 7-9, 14-16, 21-24.
11/11/2006 - 11/11/2006Kids' Book Fest 2006 Boynton Middle School
1601 N. Cayuga St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)277-8602
Website:
http://www.familyreading.org10:00am - 4:00pm Family Reading Partnership presents its eighth annual Kids' This community celebration of children's literature features arts, entertainment, and many hands-on activities all based on children's stories. Come make books and other fun things, meet local authors, greet storybook characters, listen to popular local entertainers, read, hear stories, and play! Free! For more information, please call or email mary@familyreading.org
12/01/2006 - 12/03/2006The Trumansburg Winter FestivalVillage of Trumansburg
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607/387-9254
Website:
http://www.TburgFestivalofLights.comFri 6-9pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm
A festival celebrating the holiday season. Lighting of village Christmas tree, sing-a-long, music, crafts, horse and carriage rides and dessert contest.
12/02/2006 - 12/03/2006Cayuga Wine Trail's Holiday Shopping SpreeAll the Wineries on the Cayuga Wine Trail
NY 1-800-684-5217
Website:
http://www.CayugaWineTrail.comSample wines and holiday treats. Take home a souvenir wineglass; collectible Cayuga Wine Trail ornament; holiday recipes; and a coupon book with savings on wine purchases and discounts for area accommodations, attractions, restaurants, and transportation. 10am-6pm. Ticket valid for both days. Advance tickets: Single $ 25.00, Couple $ 40.00. Tickets at the door: Single $ 30.00, Couple $ 45.00.
12/02/2006 - 12/03/2006Downtown Ithaca's Holiday Parade of Ice All through Downtown Ithaca
Ithaca, NY 14850
607/277-8679
Website:
http://www.downtownithaca.comIce sculptures will fill Downtown Ithaca and be illuminated from 5pm to 7pm- accompanied by roaming live music and carolers. Dec. 1st 5pm: Ice Sculpture Grand opening Ceremony-Live Music and Sculpture Unvieling!December 3rd 11:15am- See Santa & his Elves Rappel down the Bank Of America Tower,(the Commons-across from Center Ithaca). Dec. 3rd & 4th: 11am-4pm: Activities all Day in Center Ithaca (the commons). Pictures w/ Santa, Magicians, Puppet Shows, Holiday Play,Live Music, & More! Free parking on the weekends. Info:call: 607-277-8679
11/17/2006 - 12/31/2006Six Mile Creek Vineyard, “Basket Creations”1551 Slaterville Rd. (Route 79E)
Ithaca, NY 14850
800-260-0612
Website:
http://www.SixMileCreek.comNovember 17 November 17 to December 31: Join together with friends and staff to make your own customized basket. Baskets and trimming are free with your purchase of gift items.
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