CANAL SPLASH
Fri, August 7 - Sun, August 9, 2009
New York State Canal Corporation's Signature Event
ERIE CANAL REGION
1st Friday @ Albany Institute of History and Art
125 Washington Avenue, Albany
Friday, 5pm-8pm
Free, (518) 463-4478, www.albanyinstitute.org
1st Friday As part of 1st Fridays, the arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany, the Albany Institute will remain open until 8:00 pm and offer free admission to our galleries from 5 to 8 pm. The event is free and open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. Please call (518) 463-4478 for more information.A Day in the Life of Cohoes – An Overview of the Industrial and Canal Eras
58 Remsen Street, Cohoes
Saturday, 1pm
Free
A great prelude to the walking tour; providing an overall sense of how people lived, worked, played, and moved through and around Cohoes. You’ll also get a map that enhances the walking tour which begins promptly at 2:00 p.m.
A Walking Tour to Erie Canals, Boyden Turbine Room, and Cohoes Falls
Cohoes Visitor’s Center, 58 Remsen Street (ground floor of the historic Cohoes Music Hall), Cohoes
Wear good walking shoes
Saturday, 2pm
Free
Walk through the former canal prism of the original Erie Canal, the Harmony Mill #3 Boyden Turbine Room (across from this park). Then, walk or drive to the enlarged Erie Canal Lock 18 for a walk through the inside of this 19th century lock chamber and then see the Cohoes Falls.Duck into History - Hudson 400
Quackenbush Square, Albany
Friday, 10am
518-462-3825, www.albanyaquaducks.com
A journey up the Hudson with Henry (Hudson) and the stars. Join in the 400th anniversary of Hudson´s discovery of Albany and the 400th anniversary of Galileo´s first observations.History Speaking! Ben Franklins Visit to the Mansion
32 Catherine Street, Albany
Sunday, 12-5pm
Adults - $6, Seniors/Students - $5, Kids - $1, 518-434-0834, www.nysparks.com
When Benjamin Franklin made a visit to Schuyler Mansion is the inspiration for this special tour!The Industrial Age of Cohoes - Hudson 400
Harmony Mill District, 100 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes
Friday, 2pm
518-237-7999
Tours of the Mill District, the Erie Canal, and a visit to the Turbine room at Mill 3.Senior Sundays in the Park
Corning Preserve, Albany
Sunday, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Concert is free, lunch is $2.50, 518-465-3325, www.seniorservicesofalbanyny.comThe City of Albany and Senior Services of Albany present Senior Sunday at the Corning Preserve, a concert and BBQ for older adults. The concert is free, lunch is $2.50. Reservations required for lunch, call 465-3325. Transportation available through Senior Services of Albany at 434-4219. Entertainment by Guytonno.
$200 Pontoon Boat Rental Special
Amherst Marina, 1900 Campbell Blvd., Amherst
Friday-Sunday, 9am-5pm
716-691-6707
Discounted rate for one day pontoon rental at Amherst Marina!2009 Canal Summer Concert Series - Hollydaze
East Niagara Street, Tonawanda
Friday, 7pm
Free, 716-743-8189, www.gatewayharbor.net
Buddy Holly tribute band.
22nd Annual Little falls Canal Celebration
15 Jackson St., Little Falls
Saturday & Sunday, various times
315-823-1740, www.Littlefallsny.com
22and Annual canal celebration parade, canoe races, boat cruises, adults/youth fishing derbies, car show, foot races, bike race live music ,great food, fireworks, family fun throughout the city.Gems Along the Mohawk
800 Mohawk Street, Herkimer
Friday & Sunday
Free, 315-717-0077, www.gemsalongmohawk.com
$500 gift basket give away representing our associates from five counties. Herkimer Diamond Mines, Meyda Tiffany, Cherry Valley Designs, Dipstix Chocolates, Otesaga Hotel & Golf Course, Gansevoort Books and Syracuse Soapworks.Mardi Gras Festivities
4601 St. Rt. 28N, Herkimer
Friday - Sunday
Varied prices, 315-891-7355, diamonds@ntdcnet.com
Stay at our award winning KOA Campground for the week and participate in all Mardi Gras Festivities - crafts, parade, site decorating contest and music.
2009 Annual German Fest
Firemen’s Park, Spencerport
Friday, 5pm-11pm, Saturday, 3pm-11pm, Sunday, 1pm-5pm
3pm, (585)-426-7835, www.rochestergerman.com
Celebration of the German culture with live entertainment , German dance groups , food and drinks; games and activities for the kids.4th Annual Fairport Tapas Pub Crawl
Various restaurants throughout Fairport
Saturday, 7pm until ?
$10 per person, 585-377-6010, www.fairportpartnership.org
Looking for an evening of great food and fun? Find It In Fairport at the 4th annual Tapas Pub Crawl. Enjoy signature dishes of some of Fairport's finest restaurants including, Donnelly's Public House, Mulconry's Irish Pub and Restaurant, Blue Cactus Mexican Grille, and Fairport Village Inn.Canal Splash Celebration at Red Bird Market
130 Village Landing, Fairport
Saturday, 9am - 7pm
Free, 585-377-5050, www.finditinpfairport.com
Free chair massage by Full Circle Massage & Wellness from 9am-10am. Book signing of Fairport and Perinton: Then and Now, by Keith Boas and William Keeler from 11am-noon. $1 off purchase of $10 coupon available at www.finditinfairport.com.Canal Splash Heritage Day
2888 Ridgeway Avenue (lodge on the green), Rochester
Sunday, 3:30pm
$20,includes tour, dinner, and raffle ticket, (585) 227-7272, www.greecechamber.org
(2) Guided 2.5 mile walking tours, 3:45pm and 4:00pm (approx, 90 minutes). Tours start and finish at Lodge on the Green and are followed by 1/2 chicken BBQ dinner, Dessert, and Iced Tea. Rain or shine Arrive 15 minutes early.Center Stage Concert Series
1100 Ayrault Road- Outdoor Amphitheatre, Fairport
August 9, 6pm, 585-223-5050, www.perinton.org
Outdoor Concert at the Amphitheater. Food concessions featuring pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers and scoops ice cream. Bring your blankets.
COOL KIDS! Day and CAN-imals On PARADE!!!
South Main Street near the railroad bridge, Brockport
Saturday, 10am-6pm
Free, 585-637-3984, www.generationcool.biz
The grand finale' to Cool Kids series! A HUGE block party ALL for kids! Over 30 FREE activities incl: World Drum Jams! 2' high chess games! Scrap Art! WILDLIFE shows! LIVE stages! And CAN-imals!!!--the coolest canned goods sculpture contest--benefit for food shelves! Win prizes! SEE HUGE animals made of cans! ! The ONLY kids festival on the canal!!
Cool Kids presents: FAMILY ADVENTURE YOGA!!
Sagawa Park, Main Street, Brockport
Friday, 7pm
Free, 585-637-3984, www.generationcool.biz
Cool Kids! is every Friday all Summer long in downtown! FREE! FAMILY! Cultural COOL! From African Drumming to Catskill Puppets--its all COOL! This week: Its not just Yoga! It's ADVENTURE YOGA! An African Safari! With stories! Music! FUN! For the whole family! And its BACK by Popular demand! No mats needed! Tonsa stretching, silly fun!Lockapalooza
2797 Clover Street, Pittsford
Saturday & Sunday, 10am to dusk
Free for spectators! $15 for kayakers, (585)-328-3960 or (585)-586-4330, www.geneseewaterways.org
lockapalooza is a celebration of Rochester’s white water kayaking community. Lockapalooza 2008 is a two day event that offers a variety of activities for kayakers including free instruction for participants organized races , and free style competition. The course itself has a set of well defined squirt lines, two waves and two holes. The holes enable vertical movies (cartwheels), front flips (loops) and lots of other tricks. The best of all, we have consistent water all summer long. The event is a big attraction for spectators and a great place to see the possibilities of our growing sport. GWC’s lock32 whitewater park provides opportunities for youth and adults of all abilities to get on the water! Gennesee waterways center … bringing people to the water!Mary Jemison Dinner Cruise
290 Exchange Blvd., Rochester
Friday & Saturday, 6:30pm - 9pm
$40+, 585-262-5661
Encounter American history and an urban community's futureThe Town of Brighton Canal Festival
700 Meridian Centre Blvd, Town of Brighton
Sunday, 11am - 2pm
Free, 585-784-5260, www.townofbrighton.org
Join us in the beautiful outdoor settings of Meridian Centre Park in Town of Brighton. Travel back in time to the exciting era of teh Erie Canal's early years! Hear the intriguing stories of historical re-enactors as canal boaters; get your juices flowing with your family witha performance by Allen Hopkins at 11:30am and have some good old-fashioned fun playing games, enjoying food, and learning about the Erie Canal. There will be plenty of food and fun for the entire family! All activities are free and open to the public, concessions available for a fee.
Tour of the Historic Adams Basin Inn Cir 1815
425 Washington Street, Adams Basin
8-7-09 and 8-8-09, 1pm to 5pm
free, (585) 352-3999, www.adamsbasininn.com
Tour the only intact Erie Canal Tavern and Learn about the inn and Canal through pictures and artifacts.
Nature Crafts Under the Big Tree
129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter
Saturday, 10:30am
$1.OO per child, 518-829-7516, www.nysparks.com
Branchs of family :Learn about genealogy using the families who once lived along the Erie Canal in the Fort Hunter area, then use the same techniques to trace your own family tree. For children aged 4-12. Meet at the visitor center.Not just for kids story telling
129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter
Sunday, 6 PM
www.nysparks.com
Story telling by Jackson GillmanThe Town of Brighton Canal Festival
700 Meridian Centre Blvd., Rochester
Sunday, 11am-2pm
Free,concessions availalbe for a fee, 585-784-5260, www.townofbrighton.org
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; Enjoy music by Alan Hopkins at 11:30 am; and have some good old-fashioned fun playing games, enjoying food, and learning about the historic Erie Canal. There will be plenty of food and fun for the entire family!
Waterski Show, Historic Tours, Boat Rides, Family Activities, Music, Fireworks and more!!
Freedom Park, Scotia
Mabee Farm, Main St., Rotterdam Jct.
River Link Park, Amsterdam
Guy Park Manor, Route 5, Amsterdam
Saturday & Sunday, times vary
Free, www.lock7-12canalfest.com
Celebrate with Schenectady and Montgomery Counties on the Erie Canal. Multiple sites offer activities for everyone including: Waterski Show, Historic Tours, Boat Rides, family activities, music, fireworks and more!!
2009 Canal Concert Summer Series - Lovin' Spoonful
84 Sweeney Street, N. Tonawanda
Saturday, 8:30pm
Free, 716-743-8189, www.gatewayharbor.net
#1 hit band of the 60's and 70's
Flight of Five Walking Tour
24 Church Street, Lockport
Friday, 10am
$6, 716-439-0431, www.niagarahistory.org
Take a stroll along the towpath and discover Lockport's holy grail of 19th century engineering, the Flight of Five locks. This hour long tour includes the original locks that created the community and the two working locks that brought transportation into the 20th century. Tour of the Erie Canal Discovery Center included.Miniature Circus Extravaganza
180 Thompson St. North Tonawanda
Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday, 12pm-4pm
$5 Adult, $ 4 senior ,$ 2.50 child (ages 2 -12),www.carrouselmuseum.org
Enjoy 25-30 miniature circus displays throught the museum .Watch owen,The Juggler at 2 Saturday and DODO the clown at 2pm Sunday. Make circus related crafts in the children’s gallery ,and of course , ride our 1916 hand carved carousel and listen to the magical sounds of our Wurlitzer band organ.
Honor America Days
City of Rome, Rome
Various event times
Friday, Saturday &Sunday, various timesVillage of Sylvan Beach, Sylvan Beach
Sauturday & Sunday
Free, 315-762-5212, www.sylvanbeach.org
Free entertainment all weekend, giant Craft show, vendors,classic cars, Boati Gras, lots of events all weekend. Free and open to the public.
41st Annual Canal Day
5400 Butternut Drive, E. Syracuse
Saturday, 9am-10pm
Free, 315-446-9250, ext. 9, www.townofdewitt.com
Family-oriented event features children's entertainment, carnival games, nature education demonstrations and exhibits, a fishing derby, a duck race for prizes, information booths and food vendors. Evening activities include a concert and a fantastic fireworks display.68th Central New York Scottish Games & Festival
Long Branch Park section of Onondaga Lake Park
Saturday, 9am-6pm
$10 adults, $ 7 senior citizens, $4 children 5-12, 4 and under free,
215-463-8876, www.CNYScottishgames.org
Annual celebration features athletic and bagipipe band competions as well as ethnic foods, Scottish memorabilia. and traditional Scottish entertainment throughout the day by Fieldstone and the Flying Column. Shaded grounds on the Onondaga Lake outlet which accesses Seneca
River and the Erie Canal. Options including tram rides, skatepark, historic facilities, Wegmans Boundless Playground and signature paved trails based in Wegmans Landing section of park.Brunch Cruise on the Erie Canal
9700 Walnut Street, Brewerton
Saturday, 11:30am
$36.50 p/p, 315-934-4157, www.seawaynavigationandtours.com
Enjoy a great buffet and sightseeing on this 2 hour cruise!
Canastota Canal Town Musuem
122 Canal Street, Canastota, NY
Saturday, 11:00 AM -3:00
$3, children under 12, 315-697-2567
Located along side a remnant of the original canal, the museum is filled with authentic memorabilia, art and other exhibits explaining Canastota's contributions to the canal, business, industry and agriculture in both state and national histories. Along with the self guiding tour the public will have an opportunity to take a picture in a canal scene prop along the "Old Erie Canal".CNY Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Onondaga Lake Park's Long Branch section, 3813 Longbranch Road
Saturday, 9am-6pm
Admission: $10 adults, $7 seniors, $4 ages 5-12, under 5 free...ADVANCE sale tickets $1.00 off on seniors and children, $2.00 off on adults!, www.CNYScottishGames.org
Come to Syracuse, NY and allow us to bring Scotland to you. The aroma of Scottish and American Food, the skirl of pipes, the cadence of the drums, the awe of massed bands, the beauty and form of the dancers, the strength of the athletes and the feeling of clanship all contribute to hours of nostalgia and pure enjoyment! The day is full of activities.. the earlier you get there the better the parking place you'll get.. but if you can't spend all day.. about 10:00 to ... would still be enough time.Erie Canal Cruises Aboard the Emita II
100 Hillside Drive, Baldwinsviklle
Friday - Lunch Cruise, 11am - 1 pm, Sightseeing Cruise - 2 pm, Dinner Cruise - 6-9 pm.
Saturday, Dinosaur BBQ Cruise - 6-9 pm.
Sunday - Brunch Cruise - noon - 2 pm, Dinner Cruise - 6-9 pm.
800-545-4318 or 315-685-8500, www.midlakesnav.com
Reservations, please.K-Rock presents K-Rockathon 14
Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.
Saturday, 12:30pm
$37 General Admission, 315-472-9111, www.krockathon.com
All day music festival including the bands: 3 Doors Down, Papa Roach, Chevelle, Street Sweeper Social Club, Atreyu, Sick Puppies, Framing Hanley, 10 Years and Since October. Tickets now on sale, visit the official K-Rockathon website (www.krockathon.com) for ticket info and more details.
Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise on the Erie Canal
9700 Walnut Street, Brewerton
Saturday, 5:30pm
$55 p/p, 315-934-4157, www.seawaynavigationandtours.com
Come aboard the double decked 60' M/V Mystere for dinner and a show for a time you will soon not forget!Sightseeing Cruise on the Erie Canal
9700 Walnut Street, Brewerton
Saturday, 1:30pm
$15 p/p, 315-934-4157, www.seawaynavigationandtours.com
Experience locking through one of the busiest locks on the Canal System on this 1 1/2 hour cruise!
Towpath Day - A Salute to the Irish
5750 Devoe Road, Camillus
Saturday, 10am-4pm
Free, 315-672-5782, www.eriecanalcamillus.com
Activities for all ages. Demonstration of old time crafts such as blacksmith, spinning, weaving, and woodworking. Children's activities: face and rock painting; games; ice cream and butter making; wagon and boat rides. Browse through the steam engine exhibit. Blue grass music. Visit with crafters.
Medina Canal Heritage Day
Canal Port, Medina
Saturday, 9am-8pm
Free, 585-798-2118, www.villagemedina.org
Don't miss this wonderful celebration of Medina's Heritage as a canal town. A full day of activities, demonstrations, food & entertainment. Start the day with a 5K run along the canal, Walking tours of historic downtown Medina. Enjoy the Creek Bend Band and the Dady Brothers at 6:00 pm. Visit our website for more details.Not Your Average Cruise Night
South Main Street / Route 98 - American Legion Parking Lot , Albion
Saturday, 5pm-8pm
Free, 585-331-1653
We welcome anything on wheels at our cruise night! View hundreds of cars in the historic village of Albion along the Erie Canal. Great food, beverages, live music, and stores open late. Fun for the entire family. Join us downtown!
Waterford Heritage Day and Old Fashioned Firemen's Muster
Burton Avenue, Waterford
Friday, 6pm, Saturday: parade at 10am
Free, 518-238-0809, www.waterfordheritageday.com
Waterford Heritage Day is part of a week long celebration of Waterford's Heritage, please see our website for complete details. Friday night at the Waterford Visitor Center there will be a concert, food, antique fire engines on display and fireworks are tentatively planned. Saturday will start with antique fire engine parade at 10am through the Village of Waterford to Garret Field where there will be family events including an old fashioned firemen's muster.
Canalfest at the Mabee Farm Historic Site
Route 5S
Friday 8/7/09: Pre-Festival Dance
Saturday & Sunday, 12-5pm
Free, 518-887-5073, 518-887-5073, www.lock7-12canalfest.com
August 8 - Pat WIctor (blues), Mike & Ruthy, Annie and the Hedonists, River Rambers
August 9 - Scott Ainslie, Red Molly, Black Creek and Mariaville Cattle Company
Both Days - Historic Boat Tours - $12 p/p, hayrides, artisansCARAMA 2009: Tenth Annual Caribbean Carnival/Festival
Music Haven, Schenectady Central Park
Friday 8/7/09: Pre-Festival Dance
Saturday 8/8/09: Post Caribbean Midnight Cruise down the Hudson
Free, 518-346-7625, www.carama.org
Carnival Parade, DJ Music, The Chosen Few Reggae Band and Lady G, a Calypsonian coming from the Virgin Islands, Multicultural vendors, Children activities, Raffle, Giveaways. Vending Opportunities available. Masqueraders invitedE. S. Ski. N
Jumpin' Jack's , Scotia
Saturday, 5pm
Free
The U.S. Water Ski Show Team presents E. S. Ski. N. An action packed water ski show full of Barefooting, Jumping, Pyramids, and Swivel skiing!
FETCH! Lab: What Gives? @ Schenectady Museum
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady
Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Free with museum admission, 518-382-7890, www.Schenectadymuseum.org
Build a suspension bridge out of cardboard that won’t collapse under a pile of books at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH!™ Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show!Waterski Show, Historic Tours, Boat Rides, Family Activities, Music, Fireworks and more!!
Freedom Park, Scotia
Mabee Farm, Main St., Rotterdam Jct.
River Link Park, Amsterdam
Guy Park Manor, Route 5, Amsterdam
Saturday & Sunday, times vary
Free, www.lock7-12canalfest.com
Celebrate with Schenectady and Montgomery Counties on the Erie Canal. Multiple sites offer activities for everyone including: Waterski Show, Historic Tours, Boat Rides, family activities, music, fireworks and more!!Lunar Odyssey Planetarium Show @ Schenectady Museum
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady
Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm
Free with museum admission, 518-382-7890, www.Schenectadymuseum.org
NEW Show! Let experts in lunar mythology, history, science, and astronomy take you on a guided tour of the awesome beauty and mysteries of Earth’s nearest neighbor in space, the Moon. This show will run at 2:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday through November 21.
3rd Annual Palmyra Pirate Weekend
144 East Main Street, Palmyra
The Erie Canal's premier pirate party storms back into the streets and waterways of Palmyra, New York - Queen of Canal Towns. The fun starts at dusk on Fri. Aug 7 with a free outdoor screening of The Goonies, followed by bed racing on Sat. Aug 8, Cap'n Kid's games on Sun. Aug 9, a parade, music, food, craft vendors and more!
Friday, dusk, Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Free, 315-597-4849, www.eriecanalpirates.comTreasure Trial
Corner of Market and Canal Street, Palmyra
Saturday, 9am -12:30pm
Free, 315-3318415, www.eatwellplayhardwayne.org
During the Palmyra Pirates of the Erie the Eat Well Play Hard Community project will be holding the 3rd annual Treasure Trail. Walking along the Eire canal and find treasure card. Come back to the registration table to receive your loot or see if you have won a treasure. Open to all ages.
