Venue: Niawanda Park, Tonawanda - Miller Band Shell
Date: Sunday, August 12
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Organization: Tonawanda Recreation Department
Contact: Linda Foels
Tel: 716-695-8658
Website: http://www.the-tonawandas.com/events.php

Venue: 21 Main Street at the Corner of Pine, Lockport
Date: Sat & Sun
Time: 10am - 5pm
Admission: $8.50/adult, $5.75/children 4-12
Tel: (716) 438-0174

Erie Canal Excursion Train

• Venue:  Medina Railroad Museum
• Date:  Aug. 12
• Time:  11:00 am
• Admission:  Adult $18, Kids $13, under 3 free
• Organization:  Medina Railroad museum
• Contact:  Linda Klein
• Tel:  585-798-6106
• Email:  office@railroadmuseum.net
• Website:  www.railroadmuseum.net

Description:  Enjoy a two hour excursion train ride through the Erie Canal Corridor between Medina and Lockport, NY. View villages, farm operations and industrial buildings that serve or served the historic Erie Canal Corridor. Tour the Largest Railroad and Toy Train Museum in NYS.  View the Erie Canal through your train window and see the Lockport Locks and Flight of Five while crossing the great "Upside Down Bridge" sitting 80 feet above the Canal water surface. Come prepared for hot weather.

Driving directions: 530 West Ave, Medina, NY

Use I-90 Exit 48A, Pembroke. Go 15 miles straight north on NY-77 & NY-63 (Note: be sure to follow NY-63 North to Medina). Follow Museum signs on NY-63 in the Village.

Note:  We assist the handicapped with train boarding. Reservations Preferred. Snack Food & Beverage sold on train. Parking on Site or next door.

Daughters of the American Revolution Open House

• Location: 249 North Main St, Rte 98, Albion
• Date: Saturday, August 11
• Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Daughters of the American Revolution Open House
• Tel: 585-589-9118

Description: Historic Greek revival style chapter house where hostesses will aid w/Genealogical Library use or touring period rooms.

Directions: Driving directions:  Exit 48A- north on Rt. 77 to Rt 63.  Located just north of Erie Canal lift bridge at 255 N. Gravel Rd. (Rt. 63). Approximately 15 miles from Thruway.

Cruise Nite & Music by the Canal

• Venue: Medina Canal Basin
• Date: Friday, August 10
• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Orleans County Red Cross
• Tel: (585) 798-3170
• Email: redcrossorleans@aol.com

Invasive Species Walk along the Canal

• Location: Medina
• Date: August 10, 2007
• Time: 7:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Contact: Margo A. Bowerman
• Tel: 585-798-4265
• Email: mab66@cornell.edu
• Website: www.cce.cornell.edu/orleans
• Description: A brief walk along the Erie Canal, discussing Invasive Species

Driving directions: Meet at the Bates Road Canal Boat Launch

From Exit 48A off the Thruway, head north on route 77 (left at exit light) towards Medina.  Continue on Route 77 (will become Route 63).  Continue on Route 63 to Medina. At first light, take right (East) on Route 31A.  At first crossroads (approximately 1 - 1.5 miles) take left on to Bates Road (new ethanol plant will be on your right as you are traveling on Bates Road).  Continue on Bates Road through 2 stop signs.  Cross over Erie Canal and take a left at bottom of hill; take another immediate left and this will be the boat launch.

Note:  Parking Available

Orleans County 4-H Canal Splash

• Location: Albion
• Date: August 11 (rain date August 12)
• Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
• Admission: $5.00 deposit for registered Orleans County 4-H families
• Organization: Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Contact: Margo A. Bowerman
• Tel: 585-798-4265
• Email: mab66@cornell.edu
• Website: www.cce.cornell.edu/orleans

Description: Kayak and canoe with your Orleans County 4-H friends and families.  Bring your own supplies for a picnic.  Orleans County 4-H Senior Council is sponsoring the canoe and kayak rental.  Lifejackets provided.  No youth under 13 to be in boat alone.  Participants must be  registered Orleans County 4-H families and must sign waiver/agreement.

Driving directions :  Erie Canal Boat Launch near prison on Albion-Eagle Harbor Road.

Note:  Pre-Registration with $5.00 deposit (to be returned following registrant's attendance) by August 6 Restrictions - must be 4-H families; families must sign waiver Bring your own picnic! Parking Available

Fort Bewerton Historical Society

• Location: Route 11, Brewerton, NY off Route 81.
• Date: Saturday, August 11 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: Sat: 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sun: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Fort Bewerton Historical Society
• Contact: Patricia Carlin
• Tel: 315-676-3042
• Email: carlinjock35@aol.com
• Website:
• Description: Oliver Stevens Blockhouse Museum will be open on Sunday. Chicken BBQ and Antique Car Show at the Museum on Sunday.

Directions: Exit 31 off of Route 81. Right turn onto Bartell Road. At end of the road take a right onto Route 11. Cross bridge over Oneida River. Museum is on the left.

Brockport Summer Arts Festival

• Venue: Main St., Brockport
• Date: August 11 & 12
• Time: August 11:10:00am – 6:00pm, August 12: 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: BISCO
• Contact: Rob Blair
• Tel: 585 472 5093
• Email: robblair@rochester.rr.com
• Website: www.rochesterevents.com/brockport.html

Description: The Brockport Summer Art Festival draws more than 50,000 people to the Village of Brockport in Western New York State each year. The event features over one hundred artists and craftspeople along with three stages of live music and twenty food vendors. The Brockport Summer Art Festival, located along a 10-block area south of the Erie Canal Bridge, will be celebrating its 14th year in 2005. Marking its 6th successful year at the festival will be the exciting Dragon Boat Races that takes place on the Erie Canal on Saturday. Also on Saturday a COOL KIDS Block party. Lots of free ineteractive programs for kids of all ages. On Sunday, the ever popular Duck Derby will return to the canal, as festival goers compete for prizes as their adopted ducks race along the canal.

Driving directions: Main St (Rt 19) in Brockport just south of the Canal. Take the NYS thruway to the Leroy Exit, travel north on Rt 19 to Brockport.

Note: Vendors can register by going to www.rochesterevents.com All welcome. Many festival food and beverage vendors!

Spencerport Canal Splash

• Venue: Spncerport
• Date: Sunday, August 12
• Time: 8:30am – 8:30pm
• Admission: $10 5K racer registration fee
• Organization: Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce
• Contact: Joyce Lobene
• Tel: 585-352-8522
• Email: jlobene@aol.com
• Website: www.spencerportchamber.org

Description:  A community celebration of our place on the Erie Canal. A day of activities, including a 5K Race (12 years old and up) along the Canal Towpath, Bike Ride, Kayak and Canoe events, fishing contest, watermelon eating contest, scavenger hunt, children’s activity tent and historical tour as well as an art show and entertainment.

Directions: 490 West to Exit 531 to Spencerport Exit. Turn right and drive one mile north to Village Canter and the Canal. Look for event signs.

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Adams Basin Inn Bed and Breakfast

• Location: 425 Washington St., Adams Basin
• Date: Sunday, August 12
• Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Admission Free
• Business: Adams Basin Inn Bed and Breakfast
• Contact: Pat Haines
• Tel: 585-352-3999
• Email: hainespat@hotmail.com
• Website: www.adamsbasininn.com

Description: Come tour the Inn and grounds. Historic home with the oldest intact tavern on the Erie Canal. Circa 1815 & 1850

Directions: I90 to Route 531. Right onto Washington St.

Cool Kids Day Block Party! and CAN-imals on Parade!

• Location: Main Street , Brockport NY 14420
• Date: Saturday August 11, 2007
• Time: 10 AM - 6 PM
• Admission: FREE!
• Organization: Cool Kids!
• Contact: Steve Appleton
• Tel: 585-637-3984
• Email: coolkids@rochester.rr.com
• Website: www.generationcool.biz

Description: The award-winning, cultural event series COOL KIDS! blocks off Main Street during the Brockport Arts Festival--and takes over! Raffles! Food! Drinks! NONSTOP FUN and NONSTOP COOL! THE ONLY KIDS FESTIVAL of its KIND IN ALL OF UPSTATE NEW YORK. TWO all-day live stages including JUGGLING festivals! Comedy Magic shows! Rhythm Revolution drumming! A HUGE Hawaiian party! Live wildlife and more!

STREETS are LINED with free activities for kids including: 2' high chess piece games! 19th century games! Bubblemania! Scrap Art!HUGE mandalas! LIVE wildlife! RPO Instrument Petting ZOO! World Drum Jams! Over 20 activities!

PLUS: CAN-imals on Parade right down the center of Main St! These gigantic canned good sculptures are made entirely of non-perishables collected by local agencies/groups to benefit food shelves! Competing for LOTS of prizes--don't miss our 6th year! Last year--there were 12 sculptures including giant Cat in the Hats! Huge Charlotte's Webs! Towering giraffes! And massive sea turtles! LOTS of fun 

Driving directions:  Main Street Brockport NY 14420

• Exit 47 --merge onto I-490 toward Route 19 (Leroy/Rochester) exit
• Merge onto NY-19 via Exit 1 (Leroy/Brockport)
• Stay straight on NY-19 North to Brockport
• NY 19 = Main Street Brockport 

Note: Food and Beverages, Parking Available, Handicap Accessible

Canal Festival

• Location: Meridian Centre Park
• Date: Sunday, August 12, 2007
• Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Town of Brighton
• Contact: Rebecca Cotter
• Tel: 585-784-5260
• Email: rcotter@rochester.rr.com
• Website: www.townofbrighton.org

Description: CANAL FEST: Join us in the beautiful outdoor setting of Meridian Centre Park in the Town of Brighton. 

Travel back in time to the exciting era of the Erie Canal's early years! Hear the intriguing stories of historical re-enactors as canal boaters; relive the era's folk music with a performance from the Dady Brothers at 11:30 am; and have some good old-fashioned fun playing games, enjoying food, and participating in our Family Fun Run/Walk.  Marvel at the Birds of Prey demonstration at 1:00 pm.  Plenty of food and fun for the entire family!

Directions to Meridian Centre Park, 700 Meridian Centre Blvd, Rochester, NY 14618:

From 390 North / South.  Take 590 North to the Winton Rd. exit.  Right at the stoplight onto Winton Rd.  Follow Winton Rd. ? mile (2 stoplights) and take a right onto Meridian Centre Blvd.  The park is located behind the office complex.

From 590 South.  Take the Winton Rd. exit.  Left at the stoplight onto Winton Rd.  Follow Winton Rd. ? mile (2 stoplights) and take a right onto Meridian Centre Blvd.  The park is located behind the office complex.

Note: Food, beverages and Parking Available.

Greece Chamber Canal Splash

• Location: Henpeck Park and Lodge on the Green, Greece, NY
• Date: Sunday, August 12
• Time: Noon to 4:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Greece Chamber of Commerce and Erie Canal Committee
• Contact: Cheryl Ann Bilski
• Tel: 585-227-9307
• Email: fctnlint@localnet.com
• Website:

Description: Family fun event. Scenic canal hunt, historical information, Genesee Valley Antique Car Club, Arikata Martial arts demo, water games, 6-man walk, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, blacksmith demo, food, ice cream, raffles & prizes.

Directions: 390 to West on Ridgeway Ave Exit. Follow Ridgeway to just before Elmgrove Rd. Parking at Lodge on the Green.

2nd Annual Macedon Summer Jam & MacDuck Derby

• Venue: Macedon
• Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007
• Time: 10:00am – 11:00pm
• Admission: Free until 4pm , $5.00 admission fee after 4pm
• Organization:  MCRP/Sons of the American Legion/Macedon FD Benevolent Assoc.
• Contact: Sandy Pagano
• Tel: 315-986-2858 or 585-455-3798
• Email: snpagano@rochester.rr.com
• Website: www.macedoncommunity.com

Description: 10:00am – 4:00pm: Craft/Vendor/Farmers Market, Noon – 4:00pm: Chicken BBQ  3:30pm: MacDuck Derby Launch 4:00pm – 11:00pm: Summer Jam Featuring Synergy and Twins: Cara & Rhian Morgan (American Idol 2003 Semi Finalist) Food, Pop, Beer, Wine Coolers, Soda available - Lots of Family Fun

Driving directions: Palmyra Exit North on 21 to Village of Palmyra turn west onto Route 31 (At the four church corner) continue to Route 350 in the Village of Macedon turn north - Right at Lock 30  

Note: Handicap accessible

Amazing Maize Maze & Back 40 Opening Weekend

• Venue: Long Acre Farms, Macedon
• Date: August 11 & 12
• Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
• Admission: $10
• Business: Long Acre Farms
• Contact: Joan Allen
• Tel: 315-986-4202
• Email: getlost@longacrefarms.com
• Website: www.longacrefarms.com

Description: Opening Weekend for the 10th Annual Amazing Maize Maze and Back 40  Activity Area including the newest attraction - The Jumping Pillow.  Visit New York's Original Corn Maze and have fun!  Opening Weekend is in conjunction with the Annual Ultralight Fly-In and Sweet Corn Festival.

Driving directions: NYS Thruway Exit 43. Turn left and take next left on Hackett Road.  Stay on this road for 13 miles (changes names several times).  Turn left on Eddy Rd and we are down about 3 miles on the right.

Note: Handicap Accessible

Museum of Wayne County History

• Venue:  Museum of Wayne County History
• Date: Saturday, August10 – Sunday, August 11
• Time: 10am-4pm
• Admission: $4 Adults $2 Students Members Free
• Organization: Wayne County Historical Society
• Contact: Larry Ann Evans
• Tel:  315 946 4943
• Email:  info@waynehistory.org
• Website:  www.waynehistory.org

Description:  The Museum of Wayne County History is housed in the former Wayne county Jail. The home was built in 1856 and operated as the sheriff's home and jail until 1960. A favorite of the museum is the prison artwork etched on the walls of the old jail. Other exhibition rooms include; the Women's room, Lyons Pottery and Clyde Glass room, Military Room, a child's Bedroom, Sheriffs office, Ancient History room, Textile room and in the changing exhibition space, "4 Faces of War" exhibit. The barn exhibits are also open for viewing and including historical transportation, including the Erie Canal exhibit.

Driving directions:  Exit 42. Drive north towards Lyons. Drive over the historic Erie Canal. Left on Water Street, Right on Broad Street, left on Church Street. Museum of Wayne County History is at the end of Church Street at 21 Butternut Street. Parking in the rear.

Public Transportation:  From the Erie Canal: Dock boat behind the Bridge Tavern Restaurant. Take Water Street to William Street then a left on Church Street. Cross Broad Street, stay on Church Street and at the top of the street, you will see the Museum at 21 Butternut Street.

Note: Parking available. Handicap accessible

Canal Splash “Mini-Golf Special”

• Location: 228 Vanburen St, Newark, NY
• Date: Saturday, August 11
• Time: Noon – 10:00pm
• Admission: Buy a game of mini-golf and receive a free ice cream cone. Arrive by boat and receive a free Hawaiian Lei all weekend.
• Organization: Tiki Putt
• Contact: Susan and Cliff Lynch
• Tel: 315-331-7888

Directions: 100 feet from Newark’s Visitors center and canal trail. Free dockage for boaters at center.

Pirates of the Erie Canal

• Location: Village of Palmyra
• Date:  Saturday August 11-Sunday August 12
• Time:  10AM-6PM
• Admission:  Free
• Organization: Village of Palmyra
• Contact:  Irene Unterborn or Vicky Daly
• Tel:  315-597-0011 or 315-597-4849
• Email:  taxcollector@palmyrany.com
• Website:  www.palmyrany.com

Description:  The 1862-class Sailing Canal Boat, Schooner Lois Mc Clure will be docked for these two days at the Port of Palmyra Marina on the historic Erie Canal! The weekend will be packed with exciting things to do, including: free schooner tours, wandering magicians, story telling, live music, walking tours, children's games and activities, sidewalk sales, museum tours, chicken BBQ, pirate costume contests, community picnic and lots more pirate fun!!

Driving directions:  The Port of Palmyra Marina. From Rochester NY take Rte 31 East to the Village of Palmyra. Left on Market Street for one block.

From NYS Thruway take Rte 21 North to the Village. Right on Rte 31East.  Left on Market St for one block.

By Boat: Dock your boat at Erie canal Lock 29/Aqueduct Park (1 mil west of event) and walk or take a free shuttle to the Port of Palmyra Marina

Note:  Handicap accessible. Parking available. Pre-Registration for vendors. Food and Beverages available.

Grand Canal Journey of the Lois McClure

• Location: Palmyra
• Date: Saturday, August 11 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: All Day
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
• Contact:
• Tel: (802) 475-2022
• Email: info@lcmm.org
• Website: www.lcmm.org

Description: 25 Ports of Call FREE Tours, Wayside Exhibits & More

Driving directions:  The Port of Palmyra Marina. From Rochester NY take Rte 31 East to the Village of Palmyra. Left on Market Street for one block.

From NYS Thruway take Rte 21 North to the Village. Right on Rte 31East.  Left on Market St for one block.

By Boat: Dock your boat at Erie canal Lock 29/Aqueduct Park (1 mil west of event) and walk or take a free shuttle to the Port of Palmyra Marina

The Streets Where We Live

• Location: Cayuga Museum
• Date: Friday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: Noon – 5:00pm
• Admission: Donations accepted.
• Organization: Cayuga Museum
• Contact:
• Tel: 315-253-8051
• Email:
• Website: www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum

Directions: 203 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021

Auburn Doubleday’s Baseball

• Location: Falcon Park, Auburn, NY
• Date: Friday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: Fri. 7:00pm, Sat. - Sun. 6:00pm  
• Admission: Adults $4.50, Children/Seniors $4
• Organization: Minor League Baseball
• Contact:
• Tel: 315-255-2489
• Email:
• Website: www.auburndoubledays.com

Description: Class A professional baseball

Directions: Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St., Auburn, NY 13021

Directions to Falcon Park:
Falcon Park - 130 N. Division St., Auburn, 13021

FROM THE NORTH: Take I-90 to exit 40 Weedsport), on route 34 south. Go 8 miles to York Street (Auburn). Take right on York, left on North Division Street. Falcon Park will be on the left hand side of the road.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take Route 34 (South Street) north to Auburn. Make a left turn on route 5 & 20. Take a right on North Division Street. Falcon Park will be one mile ahead on the right hand side of the road.

FROM THE EAST: Take route 5 (west) to Auburn. Route 5 will turn into route 5 & 20, take a right on N. Division Street. Falcon Park will be one mile ahead on the right hand side of the road.

ALTERNATE ROUTE FROM THE EAST: Take route 20 West (Genesee Street) to Columbus Street. Take a right on Columbus Street. Go across Route 5 & 20, turns into North Division Street. Falcon Park will be one mile ahead on the right hand side of the road.

FROM THE WEST: Take Route 5 & 20 East to Auburn. Take a left on North Division. Falcon Park will be one mile ahead on the right hand side of the road.

Cut-a-thon

• Location: 9673 Main St. Rt. 11 Brewerton
• Date: Saturday Aug. 11
• Time: 8am-2pm
• Cost: Women $10.00, Men $7.00, Children 10& under $5.00
• Business: The Hairport
• Contact:  Karen Colucci
• Tel: 315-676-4554
• Email:  kayce@twcny.rr.com 

Description:  Wash and go haircuts for the entire family!!

Quick cut and go haircuts for boaters, kayaker's, bicyclists or anyone in town celebrating the Canal Splash days.  10-15 Minute deep heat conditioner for your Sun-beat hair is FREE!! Complimentary drinks and snacks while you wait.

Driving directions:  9673 Main St. Rt. 11 Brewerton New York

Route 81 north to Brewerton Exit 31. Turn right onto Bartell Rd. Follow to the end (the "T") at McDonalds turn right onto Rt. 11. Appox. 1/8 mile on left before you come to the bridge. We are located one block from the Bridge that goes over the canal on the south side of the bridge in The Brewerton Pharmacy Plaza. Just a minute walk from the State Docks!!

Canal Splash-Arts n' Blues n' Harpist too!

• Venue: Oneida Lake Artisans, 9570 Main St. Rt. 11, Brewerton, N.Y.
• Date: Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Sunday Tea Tasting is $1.00 to sample 6 organic Divinitea teas.
• Organization: Oneida Lake Artisans & The Brick House Cafe
• Contact: Ginny Stewart-Gordon
• Tel: 315-676-2360
• Email: pvgordon@aol.com
• Website: www.oneidalakeart.com

Description: Arts and Blues Festival on Friday and Saturday from 10-4. Blues band playing in the afternoon.  Sunday a harpist will be playing from 12:30-2:30 while afternoon tea is served.  Harpist is complimentary, $1.00 to sample 6 organic Divinitea teas. Delicious foods, desserts, specialty coffees and teas will be available throughout the weekend.  Belladerma Wellness Spa will be offering services for those interested in pampering themselves throughout this three day extravaganza!

Directions:  Route 81 north to Brewerton exit, #31 (NOT route 31!)

Right on Bartel Rd. to Rt.11. Right on Rt. 11, first brick house on right. Two blocks from the canal, easy walk from state docks.

Note: Handicap Accessible, Pre-registration required

Scottish Games

• Venue: Riverside Long Branch Park, Liverpool
• Date: Saturday, August 11
• Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Onondaga Lake Park
• Tel: 315-453-6712
• Email:
• Website: www.onondagacountyparks.com

Description: Attractions at Central New York’s most visited public park which are open during the Canal Splash weekend.  Featuring the Salt Museum and Sainte Marie among the Iroquois Living History Center, the Onondaga Lake Skatepark, Bicycle and inline skate rentals, Wegmans Playground and free tram rides along the miles of picturesque shoreline trials at this metropolitan jewel.

Towpath Day

• Venue: Devoe Rd, Camillus
• Date: August 11, 2007
• Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Camillus Canal Society
• Contact: Fenton Hanchett
• Tel: 315 6725782
• Email: fentjoan@twcny.rr.com

Description: Art and craft fair, lock demonstration, children games, boat rides, wagon rides, museum tours, steam engine exhibit.

Driving directions:  Venue Street Address, Thruway exit 39, 690 east to 695 west to Rt 5 bypass(toward Auburn). Camillus exit, right on Newport Rd, then next right on Devoe Rd to Camillus Erie Canal Park.

Note: All welcome. Handicap accessible, food and beverages available.

Barge Canal Exhibit

• Location: Erie Canal Museum, Syracuse
• Date: Friday, August 10, Saturday, August 11, Sunday, August 12
• Time: Fri & Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun:10 - 3
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Erie Canal Museum
• Contact: Sarah Roberts
• Tel: 315-470-0593
• Email: sarah@eriecanalmuseum.org
• Website: eriecanalmuseum.org

Description: Discover how the Erie Canal became the present day canal system enjoyed by millions.

Directions: 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13202. Follow visitor signs.

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Boat Tours Along the Canal

• Location: Baldwinsville, NY  13027
• Date: May 30, 2007-September
• Time: Daylights hours
• Admission: $10. - $25.00
• Organization: Night Heron Boat Tours
• Contact: Maureen Doyle
• Tel: 315-730-7498
• Email: mjdoyle@twcny.rr.com

Description:  44 passenger single deck tour boat with windows along both sides.  Pontoon style boat.  US Coast Guard Certified.  Tour along the NYS Canal System in Central New York.  Tour through locks, Onondga Lake, along the Seneca River to Cross Lake and more.  Group discounts available.

Driving directions: NYS Thruway (I-90) to Exit 39 (Interchange 39 - Syracuse - Baldwinsville - State Fair).  Take Route 690 towards Fulton.  Take the NYS Route 370 off 690.  Turn east onto Route 370 (towards Baldwinsville).  Go 1/2 mile.  Just past Cooper's Marina on right.

Note: Pre-Registration for large groups and private parties. Under 16 years of age with adult. Food and beverages available.  Private parties available including catering. Parking available across the street in the Fireside Inn parking area. Handicap Accessible.

Canastota Kid's Day Festival

• Location:  Firemen's Park and Canastota Canal Town Museum
• Date: August 11
• Time: 10:30-5:30
• Admission: Free to the Museum
• Organization: Sponsored by the Canastota Kid's Day Organization
• Contact:  Richard L. Rossi
• Tel: 315 6978847
• Email: jdigiorgio@twcny.rr.com 

Description:  The Canastota Canal Town Museum is participating in a community-wide Kid's Day Festival.  The museum is hosting a canal scene youth game.  Adults in attendance at the canal game with their children will be given complimentary passes to the museum that can be used at any time.  Admission to the museum will be free during the festival from 11am-3pm.  The festival will have live entertainment, kid's games and rides, crafters, raffles and picinc food. All day ride passes will be available.  

Driving directions: The museum is located at 122 N. Canal Street, in Canastota and the Firemen's is near by.  Take Exit 34 and follow the Canal Historic Signs to Canal Street.

Public Transportation:  Go north at the junction of routes 5 and 13 in Canastota at the corner of the Community Park.

Canalfest 2007 & visit by the Urger

• Venue: Sylvan Beach
• Date: Saturday, August 11, Sunday, August 12
• Time: All day
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Sylvan Verona Beach Resort Association
• Contact: Pat Goodenow
• Tel: 315-762-5212
• Website: www.sylanbeachny.com

Description: Free entertainment through out the weekend. Crafters, entertainment in the Village bandstand, Classic cars in the Park. Flagship of the NY State Tugboat Fleet “Urger” Educational exhibit. Free tours from 11:00am.

Directions: Exit 34, right onto Route 13. 5 miles north.

Fort Stanwix Summer Programming

• Location: Rome, NY
• Date: Friday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Admission: Free
• Organization: National Park Service
• Tel: (315) 338-7730
• Website: http://www.nps.gov/fost/index.htm

Description: Join us from every day through out the summer, until Labor Day for summer programming and tours. We encourage you to take advantage of our summer program schedule and experience life 230 years ago.

Directions: 100 S James Street, Rome, NY 13440

From the West: Take I-90 (NY Thruway) to Exit 33 (Verona-Rome). Turn Right onto Rt. 365 E. Follow Rt. 365 for approx. 10-15 min., veering left as Rt. 365 merges with Rt 69 at the fork in the road. This will take you over an arterial bridge into the City of Rome. Fort Stanwix NM will be across Erie Blvd. on the right side of James St. Parking will be in the open lot or in the parking garage on the left side of N James St.

From the East: Take I-90 (NY Thruway) to Exit 32 (Westmoreland). Turn Right onto Rt. 233 N. Follow Rt. 233 6 mi., then make a left onto the Rt. 49N/Rt. 69W/Rt. 365W ramp. Continue on Rt. 49N for 0.1 mi. and bear right on ramp to Rt. 49N/Rt. 69W first 0.2 mi., then 1.2 mi. Turn Right onto Rt. 26 (N James St.).  Fort Stanwix NM will be on your right, parking will be in the open lot or parking garage on the left side of the street.

From the North (Rt. 26): Follow Rt. 26 into the City of Rome (the name will change into Turin Street.). When Turin St. intersects at a "Y" with N James St. turn Right onto N James and follow the road down three blocks. On the Left you will see Fort Stanwix NM. Parking will be to the Right in parking garage or the open lot off of W Dominic St.

From the North (Rt. 46.): Follow Rt. 46 into the City of Rome (the name will change into Black River Blvd.). Continue down Black River Blvd. approx. 5 mins. Fort Stanwix NM will be on your Right across from the city fire station. Continue to the intersection of Black Rive with Erie Blvd. Turn Right at the next two lights till you are on N James St. There will now be parking to your left in an open lot and in a parking garage. 

Parking: Buses, RV's, and other large vehicles -- in open lot on N James Street. Cars -- Either the open lot or parking garage on N James Street

Handicap Accessible and Bus Pull-off:

A pull-off is available for visitors with limited mobility. This pull of is also large enough to accommodate two full sized school buses or one coach bus. The pull-off for buses is located on N James Street directly beside the Willett Center. For Handicap Accessibility the pull-off on N James Street is available as well as on located on Erie Blvd West directly in front of the fort main entrance.

Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site

• Location: 7801 State Route 69, Oriskany, NY 13424
• Date: Friday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: 9 a.m.- 5p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m
• Admission: Free
• Organization: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
• Tel: (315) 768-7224
• Website: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=23

Description: Considered to be a significant turning point in the War of Independence, the Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777, has been described as one of the bloodiest battles of the war. A monument was dedicated on August 6, 1884, to serve as a memorial to those who fought so bravely and tenaciously to preserve freedom. Oriskany Battlefied was designated a New York State historic site in 1927. In recognition of the site's exceptional historic value, the battlefield was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963. Today, visitors to the battlefield can walk the site, read a series of interpretive signs, and visit a historic encampment during special events.

Directions: On Rte. 69, 2 miles west of the Village of Oriskany

Historic Canal Cruise and BBQ Lunch Combo

• Venue: Gems Along the Mohawk
• Date: 8/11 and 8/12
• Time: BBQ lunch starting at 11:30 am thru 5pm--cruises at 1pm and 3pm
• Admission: Cruise and lunch combo--$23. adults--$19.  children under 10   
• Business:  Erie Canal Cruises aboard Lil' Diamond II and The Waterfront Grille
• Contact:  Kim and Jerry Gertz
• Tel: 315-717-0350
• Email: info@eriecanalcruises.com
• Website: www.eriecanalcruises.com

Description: Celebrate the historic Erie Canal with a specially priced combo ticket----BBQ lunch under the "Big Tent" plus a 90 minute cruise on the Erie Canal on Lil' Diamond II, a brand new 60 passenger United States Coast Guard Certified vessel. Hear a full historic narration and actually travel thru Lock 18.  Be raised and lowered 20 feet--its the smoothest elevator ever! Cruises are at 1 and 3 pm. Lunch begins at 11:30 am and continues until 5pm. Either eat first and then cruise or cruise first and eat later.

Driving directions: 800 Mohawk Street, Herkimer NY  13350

We are located directly at Exit 30 of the NYS Thruway.  Once through the tollbooth continue straight thru the light to our parking lot and Gift shop

Handicap:  Yes

Note:  Pre-Registration recommended. Call for reservations. Food, beverages and free parking available. Handicap accessible.

A Gem of a Canal Splash - A Grand of a Give-a-way

• Location: Gems Along the Mohawk
• Date: August 11th and August 12th
• Time: All day
• Admission: 
• Organization:  Gems Along the Mohawk
• Contact: Dr. Renee' Scialdo Shevat
• Tel: 315-717-0175
• Email: diamonds@ntcnet.com
• Website: www.gemsalongmohawk.com

Description: $1000.00 A Grand of a Give-A-Way, Special discounts at 68 shops; special family fun activities, special Lil'Diamond Boat Cruises (60 passengers) and special BBQ at Waterfront Grille (along with other menu items). Ask about our special Canal Splash Weekend Packages!

Driving directions:  Directly off Herkimer Thruway Exit 30!  (at the beginning of the Route 28 Scenic Byway)

Note: Food and Beverages, Parking Available, Handicap Accessible

Herkimer Diamond Mines Mardi Gras Festival

• Location: Herkimer Diamond Mines, Rte 28N, Herkimer, NY
• Date: Sat & Sun
• Time: 9am - 5pm
• Admission: Fee varies per activity
• Tel: (315) 717-0175
• Email: diamonds@herkimerdiamond.com
• Website: www.herkimerdiamond.com

Description:  Mardi Gras Festival with jewelry sales, music festivities, special Herkimer Diamond prospecting rates.  KOA Kampground specials.  Crystal Chandelier Restaurant Specials.

Driving directions:  NYS Thruway exit 30 (Herkimer).  Follow signs for Route 28 North.  Herkimer Diamond Mines is located 7 miles from exit 30.

Handicap:  Yes

Liberty’s Hero – “Commemorating The Life and Death of General Nicholas Herkimer

• Location: Herkimer Home State Historic Site
• Date: Sunday, August 12
• Time: Sun - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Admission: Event is Free (House Tour: $4–Adults, Seniors & Students- $3, 12 & under are free
• Organization: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
• Tel: (315) 823-0398
• Website: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=12
• Email: thomas.kernan@oprhp.state.ny.us

Description:  Visit the Georgian-style mansion that was the home to courageous Revolutionary War hero, General Nicholas Herkimer. He completed construction of his mansion about 1764 in the Mohawk Valley frontier. General Herkimer's place in history was assured in 1777. Herkimer was en route to help defend Fort Stanwix when he and his men were ambushed by British-allied Loyalists and Iroquois at Oriskany. Although seriously wounded in the leg, Herkimer kept command during the fierce combat. After the battle, Herkimer was carried home and his leg unskillfully amputated. Hours later, when Herkimer died reading from his Bible, he was immediately regarded a martyr to the cause of American freedom, and his home became a shrine.

Directions: 200 State Route 169, Little Falls, NY 13365.

Rte 169, 1/4 mile off Thruway Exit 29A, east of Little Falls.

Concert Series: Riverlink '07

• Venue: Riverlink Park, Amsterdam
• Date: Saturday, August 11
• Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• Fee: Free
• Organization: Amsterdam Waterfront FOundation
• Contact: Paul Gavry
• Tel: 518-842-7461
• Email: mgavry@nycap.rr.com
• Website:  www.amsterdamwaterfront.org

Description:  Free outdoor concert in Riverlink Park amphitheatre. Double bill: Green Hill Tribe (original rock) and Mike MacDonald and the Widowmakers (alt-country).

Driving directions: NYS Thruway exit 27, take route 30 north, see Riverlink Park from the Mohawk River Bridge.

Note: Food and drink in the Park at Pasqualli's Riverlink Cafe.

Not Just For Kid’s Storytelling

• Venue: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Fort Hunter
• Date: Sunday, August 12
• Time: 6:00pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
• Contact: Janice Fontanella
• Tel: 518-829-7516
• Email: Janice.fontanella@oprhp.state.ny.us
• Website:

Description: Alan McClintock will share tales from near and far, a colorful tapestry of stories from long ago and around the corner.

Directions: Exit 27 – Amsterdam. Turn right onto Rte. 30. Immediately turn right onto Rte 5S ramp. Turn onto Rte 55, follow for 5 miles to Fort Hunter’s Main St. Bear to the right. Turn left onto Railroad St. Visitor Center on right.

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

• Location: 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY
• Date: Friday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 pm & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 pm
• Admission: Varies
• Organization: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
• Tel: 518-829-7516
• Website: www.nysparks.state.ny.us

Description: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the Erie Canal as one of the 19th century's greatest commercial and engineering projects. The Visitor Center exhibit traces the history of the Erie Canal and its impact on the growth of New York State and the nation.

Directions: From New York: Rte. 5S turn into Fort Hunter, (Main St.), then turn left onto Railroad St., follow around to the right (Schoharie St.), Visitor Center is on the right.

BLOTTO in concert

• Venue:  Freedom Park
• Date:  August 11, 2007
• Time:  7:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Free
• Organization:  Freedom Park
• Contact:  Nell Burrows
• Tel:  518 372-5656
• Email:  nburrows@schenectadychamber.org
• Website:  www.freedomparkscotia.org

Description:  "I wanna be a lifeguard...don't you?"  Well you can tonight as we bring back Sarge, Bowtie & Lee Harvey to perform all of their hits from the 80's. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the outdoor amphitheater right on the bank of the Erie Canal-Mohawk River in Scotia.

Driving directions:  Schonowee Avenue, next to Jumpin' Jacks in Scotia. Exit 25 from the Thruway.  Take I-890 to exit 4C - Scotia.  Turn left at the light onto Route 5.  Cross the bridge and turn right onto Schonowee.  Ample free Parking is available. Take the first left - down Beach Road.

Public Transporation: Bus stop in front of the library.  Walk back one block to the Park.

Handicap:Yes

Note: Plenty of free parking. Food available at Jumpin' Jacks Drive-in. No alcohol.

Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

• Venue: Freedom Park
• Date: August 12, 2007
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Freedom Park
• Contact: Nell Burrows
• Tel: 518 372-5656
• Email: nburrows@schenectadychamber.org
• Website: www.freedomparkscotia.org

Description: These dancers delight audiences of all ages with movement that celebrates rhythm, energy, and musicality. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the outdoor amphitheater right on the bank of the Erie Canal/Mohawk River in Scotia.

Driving directions:  Schonowee Avenue, next to Jumpin' Jacks in Scotia. Exit 25 from the Thruway.  Take I-890 to exit 4C - Scotia.  Turn left at the light onto Route 5.  Cross the bridge and turn right onto Schonowee.  Ample free parking is available.  Take the first left - down Beach Road.

Public Transportation:  Bus stop in front of the library.  Walk back one block to the Park.

Note:  Plenty of free parking. Food available at Jumpin' Jacks Drive-in. No alcohol.

Mabee Farm Historic Site

• Location: Rotterdam Junction, NY
• Date: August 10-11, 2007
• Time: 10am-4pm
• Admission: $3.00 
• Tel: 518.887.5073
• Email: mabee@nycap.rr.com
• Website: www.mabeefarm.org

Description: The Mabee Farm Historic Site, one of the oldest farms in New York State.

Driving directions: From Albany - Take NYS Thruway (I-90 West) towards Buffalo to Exit 25 (Schenectady). Take I-890 towards Amsterdam to Exit 1A (Route 5S). The Farm is 2.7 miles on your right.

From Amsterdam: Take NYS Thruway (I-90 East) towards NYC to Exit 26 toward Rotterdam Junction. Take Exit 1A to Route 5S. The Farm is 2.7 miles on your right.

By Boat: The Mabee Farm is located on the south side of the Mohawk River about 1 mile east of Lock E-9 and four miles west of Lock E-8.

Caribbean Carnival

• Location: Central Park, Schenectady
• Date: Saturday, August 11
• Time: 12pm – 8:30pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: Capital District Caribbean American African Alliance, Inc.
• Tel: (518) 346-7625
• Email: info@carama.org
• Website: www.carama.org

Description: CARAMA is a production of the Capital District Caribbean American African Alliance, Inc. The Alliance is a non-profit charitable and cultural community organization dedicated to furthering the cultural heritage and the well being of its members through various cultural activities. It promotes Caribbean music, culture and new talent to the mainstream market in New York’s Capital District, Western, Northern and Central New York, and Western Massachusetts and Vermont.

Ogle An Eagle

• Location: Lock 7, Niskayuna
• Date: Saturday, August 11
• Time: 12noon-4pm
• Admission: Free
• Organization: NYS Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Tel: (518) 475-0291
• Email: cdthomps@gw.dec.state.ny.us
• Website: www.dec.ny.gov

Description: Description:  Come take a gander at our fine feathered friends along the enchanting Mohawk River. Bird experts from NYS DEC Five Rivers Environmental Education Center will staff a viewing station to help you tell the gulls from the buoys.

Directions: Lock 7, Niskayuna

Handicap Accessible.

Note: In case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled

Chicken BBQ

• Location: 1180 Main St., Rotterdam Jct.
• Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007
• Time: 12noon - 6 pm
• Admission: $ 8.00/Dinner and donations for museum tours
• Organization: Keepers of the Circle, Inc.
• Contact: Jesse LaPan
• Tel: 518-887-2590
• Email: keeperofcircle@aol