Category: Festivals

A WONDERFUL 10+ YEARS: It’s A Wonderful Run 5K Memory Reel (video)
While the 2020 It’s A Wonderful Life Festival and It’s A Wonderful Run 5K cannot be held due to the pandemic, we hope these memories of the past decade of events will raise your spirits in anticipation of being together again in ... MORE

“It’s a Wonderful Life” LEGO prototype could be built if it gets enough votes
The timeless Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the movie, could be immortalized in a different way if one local family has their way. Jason and Tina Middaugh, along with their daughter Jane, have been working tirelessly promoting the LEGO prototype, which ... MORE

It’s A Wonderful Life committee gives $24,000 to vital, local programs in Seneca County
This past weekend would have been It’s a Wonderful Life festival in Seneca Falls. Organizers said everything was moved virtual this year – including the race and other special events. But that didn’t stop the It’s A Wonderful Life Committee from giving ... MORE

“It’s A Wonderful Life” virtual festival this weekend
This year the whole world can come to Seneca Falls for the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Festival – Virtually. A detailed program and information on registration can be found at www.wonderfullifemuseum.com. Admission is free but everyone needs to register. Information on registering ... MORE

StarShine canceled in Penn Yan due to COVID-19
Starshine will not take place in 2020. The event, which is a holiday staple in Penn Yan was canceled last week after significant considerations. “As 2020 comes to a close the annual StarShine celebration in Penn Yan will not be taking place ... MORE

Officials, Lott Farm stunned by Lee’s decision to move Empire Farm Days out of Seneca County
Hours after the announcement that Empire Farm Days would be leaving Seneca Falls — officials with the host site say they were taken by surprise at The announcement came suddenly in a farm publication – taking residents of Seneca County by surprise ... MORE

FLX WEEKLY: Kelly Guilfoyle & Drink Like a Girl Backyard Brewfest (podcast)
Geneva native Kelly Guilfoyle formed “Drink Like a Girl” and the organization’s events are created around craft beer and in celebration of women with a specialty in city events. Kelly will be in-studio with Sydney Rogers and Jim Sinicropi to preview the ... MORE

Series of public forums on policing in Seneca County will take place this month
The Seneca County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboration has announced three dates for community forums. The events will be held Monday, September 21st at the Ovid Fire Department; Wednesday, September 23rd at the Seneca Falls Community Center; and Thursday, September 24th at ... MORE
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Women take the stage coast-to-coast in free concert on centennial of the 19th Amendment
On August 26 at 9:00 PM, top musicians, change-makers and activist icons gather for a virtual broadcast with one vital call to action: women must focus on voting. Women Take the Stage is a free, multi-ethnic concert and rally to increase voting ... MORE

Grand Prix Festival in Watkins Glen cancelled due to COVID-19
At the end of the week Watkins Glen Promotions announced the cancelation of the Grand Prix Festival, which was scheduled for September 11th at Watkins Glen International. “Our committee members worked for months to try and identify ways we could host our ... MORE

Naples Grape Festival won’t happen this fall due to COVID-19
Organizers of the Naples Grape Festival say 2020 will not be a summer for them. The announcement came that the fall staple will not take place this year. Ordinarily, it’s held in September. Festival organizers say they will reach out to vendors ... MORE

Cuomo says NYS Fair is a ‘no go’ right now, but leaves door open for possibility
Governor Andrew Cuomo says it’s not looking likely that the New York State Fair will take place in August. However, he left the door open – citing that there’s still a chance it could happen. “Right now, we’re not in a position ... MORE

Ithaca Festival canceled due to Coronavirus Pandemic
The 2020 Ithaca Festival has been canceled. That came as uncertainty loomed regarding the status of mass gatherings. Large festivals like the Ithaca Festival are likely to bring in a large crowd. “It is with great sadness that we have to announce ... MORE

Another event scrapped at New York State Fair as uncertainty looms for massive attraction
The 8th annual Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the New York State Fair isn’t happening. While the fair hasn’t been cancelled, the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition said it would not take place this year due to uncertainties connected to the Coronavirus ... MORE

Yates County Fair joins list of those cancelled this year due to COVID-19
There will not be a Yates County Fair this year. Officials announced cancellation of the 181st edition of the fair this week, noting that it would be held off until 2021. Other counties – like Seneca and Cayuga – moved to cancel ... MORE