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Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend
April 24-26, 2009
Held by the Seneca Lake Wineries, this is a self-guided tour around the lake with 30 participating wineries. Visit www.senecalakewine.com for more information.
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Green Grand Prix
May 2, 2009
The Green Grand Prix is an educational and competitive event in Watkins Glen, NY including the only official SCCA Time-Speed-Distance Road Rally for Hybrid and Alternate Fuel Vehicles in North America. More information can be obtained at www.greengrandprix.com.
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Farm Sanctuary Memorial Day Open House
May 25, 2009
Spend Memorial Day at the Farm Sanctuary Open House and tour their peaceful pastures, browse the cruelty-free gift shop, and best of all, meet the animal residents who call Farm Sanctuary home. Guided tours will be offered free of charge every hour, on the hour, from 11a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Grand-Am – Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
June 5-7, 2009
Catch the first racing action for the 2009 season with the 28th Running of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen weekend, June 5-7. The KONI Challenge Series returns as a support series and will help get the weekend going with its feature race on Friday, June 5. The up-and-coming stars of the NASCAR Camping World East Series and the popular Daytona Prototypes and GT Class of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series will both hit the track for their featured races, the Tioga Downs Casino 125 at The Glen and the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, on Saturday, June 6. The combination of these three exciting series makes this weekend a must attend for all race fans.For more information call 866-461-RACE.
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Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta
June 20, 2009
A delightfully entertaining experience awaits you at the Seneca Harbor Park on the beautiful shores of Seneca Lake in downtown Watkins Glen. Enjoy a full day of activities for the entire family, highlighted by the Cardboard Boat Regatta. (Yes, brave mariners actually climb in and pilot their handmade cardboard boats around the race course!) In addition, you will find live music, vendors, a downtown parade and lots of family activities.Cardboard boat? . . . Yes!
The same cardboard that boxes are made of? . . . Exactly! As a matter of fact, it must be recycled cardboard! For more information, visit www.watkinsglen.com/promotions.
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Farm Sanctuary Pignic
July 4, 2009
Celebrate Independence Day with a barbeque that promotes life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for farm animals. Complete with cruelty-free veggie dogs and other vegan food, this festive event provides compassionate entertainment and free tours of the Farm, where giving pigs belly rubs is a must! Guided tours will be offered every hour, on the hour, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Reeling for Relief Fishing Tournament
July 11-12, 2009
Fishing Tournament to benefit the Red Cross. Visit www.redcrosselmira.org for more information.
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Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey’s Fancy New York’s Artisan Cheese
July 17-19, 2009
The Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey’s Fancy New York’s Artisan Cheese is the country’s largest showcase of New York State wines and is recognized as one of the premier wine festivals in the U.S. Shop, Sip and Savor over 500 wines from 80 wineries from around the region in one convenient location!If that wasn’t enough, The Festival also features culinary classes and cooking demos by the region’s hottest Chefs, educational wine seminars, some of the area’s best arts & crafts, a variety of vendors and live entertainmentFor more information call 866-461-RACE.
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27th Annual Wine Country Antique Boat Show
July 18-19, 2009
Hammondsport, NY July 17-19 27th Annual Antique Boat Show and Regatta hosted by Wine Country Classic Boats, Inc., a chapter of ACBS. The event features a display of antique and classic boats featuring boats from the 50’s on beautiful Keuka Lake. Judged show and parade Saturday, regatta and chicken barbecue Sunday. Contact Terry Holland at 315 548-9061 or WCCB2009BOATSHOW@aol.com. or visit our web site http://www.winecountryclassicboats.com/.
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Schuyler County Italian-American Festival
July 31- August 2, 2009
If Italian Festivals are what you love …..then you’ve come to the right place! The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival. Join us for the Schuyler County Italian American Festival in Watkins Glen, New York. More information at www.watkinsglenitalianfestival.com.
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Farm Sanctuary Country Hoe Down
August 1-2, 2009
Don’t miss out on this popular Farm event. The Country Hoe Down weekend is an excellent chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones, while learning about important animal protection issues. Also included among the event’s festivities are hayrides around the shelter, a chance to connect with the sanctuary animals, a Saturday night barn dance, delicious vegan meals and free camping on the shelter grounds. Check farmsanctuary.org for more information and registration instructions.
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Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen
August 6-9, 2009
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns in 2009 for the 23nd time and will once again turn left and right during its traditional weekend, August 6-9th. Catch some of the stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pull double-duty and challenge the famed 2.45-mile track in the Zippo 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on August 8. The weekend action kicks off as the Daytona Prototypes of the Grand-Am Rolex Series make their second appearance at The Glen for the Crown Royal 200 on August 7. Once again the track will host a free Saturday night concert included with admission and other activities. Families can check out the McDonald’s Family Zone with a no-smoking or alcohol grandstand paired with activities for kids. Visit the Glen on the web at www.theglen.com or call 1-866-461 RACE for tickets and more info!
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Pickin’ in the Pasture Bluegrass Festival
August 20-23, 2009
Come and experience four days of fun and world-class bluegrass music in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. Pickin’ In The Pasture hosts some of the finest professional bluegrass entertainment in the country. The event features legendary performers as well as exciting new artists. Pickin’ In The Pasture is known as “the destination” for traditional bluegrass music in NY State by the many fans that return year after year. Check ‘em out at www.pickininthepasture.com for more information!
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Sportscar Vintage Racing Association – US Vintage Grand Prix
September 11-13, 2009
The largest vintage racing event in the country and traditional season finale will commemorate will bring a close to the 2009 season at The Glen. The event is held in conjunction with the Grand Prix Festival presented by Cheung Canal Trust Co. race reenactment on the village streets of Watkins Glen on Friday evening.The weekend’s featured marques will be Morgan. The weekend’s featured guest has not been announced yet, so stay tuned for additional information.For more information call 866-461-RACE.
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Falls Harvest Festival
October 10, 2009
Enjoy a family friendly, day-long celebration of the harvest in the Finger Lakes! Free admission and tons of fun!The Festival will culminate with a firework display cascading from the top of Shequagua Falls in the center of the Village of Montour Falls following the live evening concert of original music by Ithaca’s COMMON RAILERS from 5:00-8:00pm.
The harvest theme is woven into all activities throughout the day including live music; silly contests such as Grape Stomping, Pie Eating; educational and entertaining exhibits; artistic demonstrations such as lacemaking and chainsaw wood carving, and more! On display will be seasonal and artistic creations made by and submitted by the general public of all age categories. These displays will feature entrants of various festival competitions: SCARECROW CONTEST, SHEQUAGUA FALLS ART COMPETITION, and a PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST.
All creative entries shall be on display throughout the day and judges will select award winners by 5:00pm. These winners will be announced soon after, from the festival’s music stage by WFLR’s Dick Evans, the festival’s Master of Ceremonies.
Please note, entry applications for all the above competitions are required in advance for proper placement on the festival grounds. Download entry form and guidelines at www.watkinsglen.com/promotions.
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Farm Sanctuary’s Thanksgiving FOR the Turkeys
November 21, 2009
Give the turkeys at Farm Sanctuary something to be thankful for by joining them at this year’s Celebration FOR the Turkeys, where our feathered friends are the guests of honor. Event participants will enjoy riveting speaker presentations, mouth-watering vegan meals, and the very special Feeding of the Turkeys Ceremony, where the birds feast on stuffed squash, pumpkin pie and cranberries. Check farmsanctuary.org for more information and registration instructions.
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Deck the Halls
November 20-22, 2009
A weekend of fun and festivities for sampling viniferous spirits and tasty treats. The wineries are decorated for the holiday season. Over the two day weekend event, visit up to 33 wineries and enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation.EACH TICKET includes a grapevine wreath and recipe book, to be picked up at your starting winery, then enjoy decorating your Christmas wreath with a unique ornament from each winery you visit. More info and tickets at www.senecalakewine.com!
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