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2013 Canal Splash EventsAugust 9 - August 11, 2013

(Updated 8/7/2013)

Erie Canal Events (west to east)

Niagara County

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Community Movie Night At Gasport Vets Park

Event Location: 7992 State St., GasportEvent Date: Friday, August 9, 2013Event Time: Snack Bar open at 7:30pm, Movie starts at 9pm

Event Cost: FreeEvent Description: Snack Bar opens at 7:30pm to enjoy family priced snacks for $1.00each or 12 items for $10. Play at the park and then stay for the free movie Ice AgeContinental Drift. Movie starts at 9pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.For More Information: Phone: 716-628-7273

Orleans County

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Canal Summer Concert Series 2013

Event Location: East Avenue, HolleyEvent Date: July 12, 2013 August 25, 2013

Event Time: 7:00pm 9:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: From July 12, 2013 through the end of August you can sit by thebeautiful picturesque Erie Canal in the Village of Holley and listen to the sounds of Jazz,Big Bands, Country, and a little bit of Rock n Roll. Friday evenings 7:00 9:00 pm.Bring your dancing shoes and a few friends for an enjoyable evening.For More Information: Phone: 585-638-6367www.villageofholley.org


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Life on a Canal Boat from a Female Perspective Presented by Dee Robinson

Event Location: 14389 Ridge Road, AlbionEvent Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013Event Time: 2:00 pmEvent Cost: Free

Event Description: This talk is based on the accounts of a girl whose family ran a boat onthe Erie Canal. This program is in connection with the Erie Canal Exhibit at theCobblestone Museum which is sponsored by the Hoag Library and the Erie CanalwayNational Heritage Corridor.For More Information: Phone: 585-589-9013www.cobblestonemuseum.org

Monroe County

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The Pittsford Summer Concert Series 2013

Event Location: William A. Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford, PittsfordEvent Date: Every Friday through August 9, 2013Event Time: Concerts begin at 7pm in July and 6:30pm in AugustEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: The Pittsford Summer Concert Series continues from this Fridaythrough August 9th. You can sit along the Erie Canal and enjoy a wonderful range ofmusic and grab something to eat while youre at it. Join us and enjoy what the Town ofPittsford has to offer.For More Information: Phone: 585-248-6280www.townofpittsford.org/community_events_2013

Pittsford Summer Concert Series Finale Pittsford Fire Department Band

Event Location: William A. Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford, PittsfordEvent Date: August 9, 2013Event Time: 6:30 p.m.Event Cost: FreeEvent Description: Come enjoy the finale of the Town of Pittsford Summer ConcertSeries performed by the Pittsford Fire Department Band. This final concert will be funfor the whole family. Bring friends, food, and celebrate the end of a great summer.For More Information: Phone: 585-248-6280www.townofpittsford.org/community_events_2013


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Germanfest

Event Location: Firemans Park, SpencerportEvent Date: August 9, 2013 & August 10, 2013Event Time: 3:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. & 11:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.Event Cost: $5.00

Event Description: Annual Germanfest celebrating the music and food of Germany.Additional Comments: This event is produced by the Rochester German Federation andheld annually in the Village of Spencerport.For More Information: Phone: 585-426-7835www.rochestergerman.com

Brockport Arts Festival, 19th

Annual

Event Location: Main Street, BrockportEvent Date: August 10 11, 2013Event Time: August 10: 10am 5pm, August 11: 10am 4:30pmEvent Cost: Free

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annual local arts festival has over 125 quality arts and craftvendors, many festival food vendors, live entertainment, Family Fun Center, largeFarmers Market, canal activities, Sunday Duck Derby, community based entertainmentfrom baked sales to a beard contest.Additional Comments: Completely volunteer run, profits go to local projects supportedby BISCO, a not for profit emphasizing projects benefiting children in the westernMonroe area. The 17th Duck Derby offers the best prizes around for this type of event.The festival is a community wide event.For More Information: Phone: 585-395-0837www.BrockportArtsFestival.com

Swim The Canal at the Maplewood YMCA Meet & Greet

Event Location: Genesee Valley Waterways Center, RochesterEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 2:00 pm 4:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Swim the Erie Canal Challenge invites our members to contributeto our annual Invest in Youth campaign. Swimmers sign up, get a swimmer cut out, tracktheir own mile progress by swimming (70.1 lengths = 1 mile) in our Maplewood pool.At their 25 mile mark, they receive their authentic I swam the Erie Canal @ theMaplewood YMA t-shirt. On Canal Splash day our Canal swimmers will meet andgreet each other at Genesee Valley Park on the Erie Canal for an Ice Cream Social.Kayaking and canoe rentals will be available through the Genesee Waterways Center.Additional Information: Each Canal swimmer gets a Canal historical pamphlet & acanal map. Swimmers count from May 1st, opening day of the Canal to calculate theirmileage. We plan to swim the entire 363 mile distance, through the seasons fromAlbany to Buffalo however long it takes us. Swimmers will sign up again, May 2014 andcontinue to 363 miles. YMCA prizes are awarded every 50 miles.For More Information: Phone: 585-277-1659www.rochesterymca.org


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Erie Canal Trail and the Genesee Riverway Trail

Event Location: 1200 Edgewood Ave., RochesterEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 9:00am

Event Cost: FreeEvent Description: A slow & easy ride of the RBC. 16 miles mainly flat with a few verylow climbs to downtown Rochester for a rest stop.Additional Comments: Park in the back row of the JCC parking lot. (Jewish CommunityCenter, 1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, NY 14618)For More Information: Phone: 585-461-5363https://rbc.wildapricot.org/

Wayne County

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Palmyra Pirate WeekendEvent Location: Port of Palmyra Marina, PalmyraEvent Date: August 9 10, 2013Event Time: August 9th: from 7pm 11pm, August 10th: All DayEvent Cost: Free, but some activities may require an entry feeEvent Description: Historic Palmyras Pirates of the Erie Canal invade Palmyra, NYduring the seventh annual Palmyra Pirate Weekend, bearing a boatload of family-friendlyfun for all ages. Bed racing, 5K race, Pirate Kazoo Band Parade, Captain Kids gamesand treasure hunt, canal trail tours, Historic Palmyra pirate tales, museum tours and more.Additional Comments: The jolly good fun begins on Friday night at dusk with a freescreening of The Goonies (1985 film) in the Palmyra Village Park.For More Information: Phone: 585-368-8081www.eriecanalpirates.com

Pirate Weekend 9th

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& August 11th

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you on a spirit walk on Friday night and on Saturday events from 11am 4pm.

Sunday visit the Lois McClure 10-5pm and Sunday night Lois McClures Art Cohn

will speak at Alling Coverlet. Dont miss all this

Event Location: 132-140-1/2 Market Street, PalmyraEvent Date: August 9 & 10 & 11 2013Event Time: 8/9: 8-10pm Market St., 8/10: 11am 4pm, 8/11: 10-5pm and 7:30pmprogram.Event Cost: Walk cost 2 hours $10 per person. Pirate event museums tours special price.Event Description: August 9th, walk with spirits 8-10 Market Street, August 10th, Stories,treasure hunt, museum tours 11-4pm. August 11th, 10-5pm Lois McClure tours August11th, 7:30pm Program at Alling by Art Cohn Lois McClure n/c. A great weekend offun. Begin with your walk and maybe Pirate Whitley will show up.For More Information: Phone: 315-597-6981www.historicpalmyrany.com


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Celebrating Butterflies

Event Location: 78 W. Main St., MacedonEvent Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013Event Time: 2:00 PMEvent Cost: Free

Event Description: Books, ETC will have an event Celebrating Butterflies onSaturday, August 10 at 2pm. This will be a program about the life cycle of the butterflyand the various types of butterflies one will see on the Macedon Butterfly Nature Trail.For More Information: Phone: 585-474-4116

Music in the Park with The Dady Brothers

Event Location: Palmyra Village Park, Main St., PalmyraEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 2pm 4:30pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: John and Joe Dady are The Dady Brothers; the name is synonymous

with fine musical talent and fun! This versatile duo plays a wide range of music stylesincluding: Country, Bluegrass, Folk and Irish. Their on-stage wit and wide musicalrepertoire make every performance too short!Additional Comments: Rain location for Music in the Park will be at the Town Halllocated at 1180 Canandaigua Road, Palmyra, NYFor More Information: Phone: 315-597-4849www.palmyrany.com

Music on the Erie

Event Location: T. Spencer Knight Canal Park, NewarkEvent Date: Friday nights, 7/5/13 8/30/13Event Time: 6:00pm 8:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: The Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce and Reliant CommunityFederal Credit Union presents the 5th Annual Music on the Erie Series. Schedule is asfollows:July Sponsors: Spinco & Finger Lakes Technology GroupFriday, July 5, 2013: The Slow Riders - 6:00pm 8:00pmFriday, July 12, 2013: The Flock 6:00pm 8:00pm (band sponsored K&D Disposal)Friday, July 19, 2013: Its My Party 6:00pm 8:00pmFriday, July 26, 2013: Nick Gillette 6:00pm 8:00pmAugust Sponsor: Reed Eye AssociatesFriday, August 2, 2013: The Ghost Riders 6:00pm 8:00pmFriday, August 9, 2013: J.B. and Company 6:00pm 8:00pm (band sponsor FLCC)Friday, August 16, 2013: Wolf Mountain 6:00pm 8:00pmFriday, August 23, 2013: 93 Miles to Empty 6:00pm 8:00pmFriday, August 30, 2013: Marbletones 6:00pm 8:00pmFor More Information: Phone: 315-331-2705http://newarknychamber.org/events/music-on-the-erie-seriesTompkins County:


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Cayuga County:

Canal Splash Montezuma Historic Canal Walking Tour

Event Location: High Street, MontezumaEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 9:00 amEvent Cost: No CostEvent Description: Historic Walking Tour in Montezuma Heritage Park featuring severaltrails leading to the early remains of canal sites including the original Clinton Ditch, Lock62, Richmond Aqueduct, paper mill, Enlarged Erie Canal, drydock, and the Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock 11. Mike Riley, Canal Historian will lead the tour.Additional Comments: Following the walk tour a dish to pass picnic will be held inMemorial Park Pavilion, Dock Street. Canal Crooners Band will provide entertainment.Plans for park development and connecting trails will be featured.

Event Website: http://canalsplash.blogspot.com orhttp://montezumaheritagepark.blogspot.comFor More Information: Phone: 315-776-4656

Museum Open House Our Hometown as the Erie Canal Grew

Event Location: 8943 North Seneca St. - Historical Society Museum, WeedsportEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: Noon to 4:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: OBHS Museum is two floors of extensive displays, with 30 manikinsin storied vignettes portraying life during the 1800s. Canal boat cabin interior, toolsused to build the Erie, many other displays of a canal villages early years. Models of acanal lock, aqueduct, and a stump puller. Murals by Dawn Jordan. Continuous showingof video, Along The Erie Canal, recorded by Tom Grasso, 1997. Light refreshments willbe available.Additional Comments: We may have canal music recorded supplementing the video,depending upon interest. Our museum is air conditioned and handicapped accessible.We are non-profit and operated by volunteers.For More Information: Phone: 315-834-9342 M/T 9-12 or 834-9836 docent home.

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Cruise to Seneca Falls with the Erie Canal Museum and Mid-Lakes Navigation

Event Location: 7415 Hillside Road, BaldwinsvilleEvent Date: August 9, 2013Event Time: 9:00am 6:00pm

Event Cost: $110.00Event Description: Join us as we celebrate the history, culture, recreational appeal, andbeauty of the New York State Canal System and Erie Canalway Trail by taking a ride toSeneca Falls. The price of the ticket includes breakfast, lunch, snack, return by motorcoach, and other activities occurring on the boat.Event Website: http://eriecanalmuseum.org/event/canal-splash-cruise-to-seneca-falls/For More Information: Phone: 315-471-0593 ext. 15

Towpath Day, In the Good Olde Summer Tyme

Event Location: 5750 DeVoe Road, CamillusEvent Date: August 10, 2013

Event Time: 10am 4pmEvent Cost: Admission and Parking FreeEvent Description: 9:00 A.M. Camillus Rotary Mule Skinner 5K Run/Walk,demonstrations, crafters, wagon rides, boat tours over the aqueduct, steam exhibit,raffles, Kids stuff, Alpacas, strolling entertainers Thornden Morris Dancers, music theSoda Ash Six, Dixieland Jazz Band and Blue Grass by Diamond Someday.Event Website: www.eriecanalcamillus.comFor More Information: Phone: 315-391-7020

Madison County:

Canastota Canal Town Mural Mania and Park DedicationEvent Location: 122 Canal St., CanastotaEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 2-5pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Dedication of the Canalscape Enhancement & Interpretationproject that includes two large historic Canastota Canal murals and park along CanalStreet. There will be entertainment and the opening of an Art Show of local artists andfeaturing works of muralist Corky Goss, Professor of Studio Art at Cazenovia College.Additional Comments: The project was a result of a grant awarded by the Erie CanalwayHeritage Fund and donations from local businesses and organizations.For More Information: Phone: 315-697-5002www.canastota-canal.com

Oneida County:


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Rome Community Theater presents WONDERLAND, a Musical for Children

Event Location: 8911 Turin Road Route 26 North, RomeEvent Date: August 8, 9, 10, 11 2013Event Time: August 8, 9, 10: 7:30 p.m. / August 11: 2:30 p.m. Matinee

Event Cost: Adults: $8.00, Children: $5.00Event Description: The Rome Community Theater Childrens musical production,WONDERLAND is based on Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass. Ticketswill be available at the door beginning one hour before curtain.For More Information: Phone: 315-337-5920www.romecommunitytheater.com

Before the Canal, There Was the Carry

Event Location: 100 N. James St., RomeEvent Date: August 9, 10, 11 2013Event Time: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

Event Cost: No CostEvent Description: We can get there from here! In a special 45-minute program, travelacross a portion of the Oneida Carrying Place, an ancient portage linking east and west,and discover how trade, politics, and the need to connect led to the evolution of traveland trade through New York State and beyond!For More Information: Phone: 315-338-7730www.nps.gov/fost

Capitolfest 11

Event Location: 220 W. Dominick St., RomeEvent Date: August 9-11, 2013Event Time: VariousEvent Cost: $8 for a childs single session to $55 for an adults full weekend pass.Event Description: Capitolfest is Central New York's premier summer Cinephile filmfestival - a place to see rarely-shown and newly-discovered films of the silent and earlytalkie era. It is held at the historic 1,788-seat movie palace, Rome Capitol Theatre, whichopened in December of 1928Additional Comments: The goal of the Capitol Theatre's film series is to not onlyshowcase vintage films, but to re-create the experience of seeing movies as when theywere new. All of the films at the Capitol are shown in 35 mm prints on the theatre'scarbon-arc, variable-speed projectors.For More Information: Phone: 315-337-6453http://www.romecapitol.com/capitolfest.html

Oneida County Public Market


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Event Location: 321 Main Street, UticaEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 9:00am 2:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: This weekly public market features the farmers and producers of

Oneida and surrounding counties. Fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised andprepared meats and cheeses, mouth watering fresh baked goods, and ready to eat mealsawait you at the Oneida County Public Market at Union Station, in downtown Uticashistoric Baggs Square East.Additional Comments: Find us at facebook.com/oneidacountymarket or on the web atwww.oneidacountymarket.com. See the best of what Oneida County has to offer!For More Information: Phone: 315-798-3639www.oneidacountymarket.com

Utica to Thendara with Layover Train

Event Location: 321 Main Street, Utica

Event Date: August 10, August 11, 2013Event Time: 9:30am 7:00pmEvent Cost: $37.50 adults, $35.50 seniors age 62+, $27.50 youths age 2-12Event Description: Travel and see all of the hidden beauties of the Adirondacks. Spend afull afternoon in Old Forge enjoying the outdoors and visiting local shops and restaurants.A fun-filled outing for all ages! This trip is handicapped accessible; however, shuttle busfrom Thendara Station to downtown Old Forge is not.For More Information: Phone: 315-724-0700http://adirondackrr.com/Utica/featuretrains/uticaThendaraLayovoer.html

Childrens Museum in Utica, NY Summer Activities

Event Location: 311 Main St., UticaEvent Date: Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat. in AugustEvent Time: 9:15am 12:15pmEvent Cost: $6 Children 3-17, $7 Seniors & Vets, $8 Adults, Children 2 and under Free.Event Description: The Children's Museum, Utica NY, open summers Mon., Thurs., Fri.,Sat. 9:15am - 12:15pm. In order to view the 100's of enjoyable interactive exhibits on all4 floors, last admission is 11:00am. View online calendar. Additional info. On ourwebsite www.museum4kids.net. Fees to view and interact with all 4 floors is only $6.00children, $7.00 Seniors and Vets, $8.00 adults. Children 2 and under Free.Additional Information: The Children's Museum in Utica NY is not far off the UticaThruway or the Utica NY Canal landing, a short distance over the bridge, next door to theUtica train station.For More Information: Phone: 315-853-5092www.museum4kids.net

Herkimer County:


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Annual Little Falls Canal Celebration

Event Location: 15 Jackson St., Little FallsEvent Date: August 5 11, 2013Event Time: Varies

Event Cost: VariesEvent Description: City wide celebration focusing on canal heritage. Featuring parade,fireworks, arts & crafts, food, live entertainment, car show, foot races, fishing derbies, artshow, historical tours, boat rides, beauty pageant, and family events.For More Information: Phone: 315-823-1740www.littlefallsny.com

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Annual Canal Splash Weekend 2013

Event Location: 800 Mohawk Street, HerkimerEvent Date: August 9, 10, 11, 2013Event Time: 10:00am 6:00pm

Event Cost: FreeEvent Description: Celebrating the 8th Annual Canal Splash with a historical flare. Giftbasket giveaway, special tasting.For More Information: Phone: 315-717-0077www.GemsAlongTheMohawk.com

Chicks Along the Canal, sponsored by Little Falls Canal Celebration

Event Location: Sterziner Park, Canal Place, Little FallsEvent Date: August 10-11, 2013Event Time: Saturday, 10am 5pm / Sunday, 11am 4pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Chicks Along the Canal features creative women entrepreneurs in aglorified outdoor flea market setting with live music, food and more. As part of LittleFalls Canal Celebration, the Chicks show is just one of many exciting events happeningin the City of Little Falls during the weekend.For More Information: Phone: 315-823-0718http://chicksalongthecanal.webs.com/

Montgomery County:


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Walking Tour -- "African American Life and the Abolitionist Movement in

Canajoharie"

Event Location: Corner of Route 10 and Mohawk Street, CanajoharieEvent Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013

Event Time: 11:00 amEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Montgomery County Historian/RMO Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar willlead a walking tour in the Village of Canajoharie. The tour will highlight various sitesassociated with the African Americans who lived in Canajoharie during the 19th centuryas well as potential abolitionist activity. Brochures will identify the sites on a map of theVillage of Canajoharie and the walking tour will include a portion of the sites, not all, butthe brochures/maps will be available long after the walking tour. We will meet at theNBT Bank parking lot on the corner of Route 10 and Mohawk Street (site of HotelWagner and the former drive-thru bank). There will some hills involved in the walkingtour and it is expected to last approximately 1 hour.

Additional Information: This tour is made possible with funds from the MontgomeryCounty Occupancy Tax administered by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors.For More Information: Phone: 518-853-8186

Standing Strong: A River Through Time A fundraiser in support of flood victims

along the Otsquago CreekEvent Location: Haslett Park & Unity Hall in Fort Plain, the Arkell Museum parking lot,the West Hill School and MVC Tourism Information Center in Canajoharie Fort Plain& Canajoharie.Event Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 10am 5pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: The fundraiser benefiting area flood victims features tours of ourproject sites, Unity Hall in Fort Plain & West Hill School in Canajoharie, musicalperformaces, an Underground Railroad tour & tour of architecturally significantbuildings, geocaching scavenger hunt, an antiques/crafts fair, vendors, chickenbarbeques, raffles, $1,700 worth of prizes, ribbon-cutting, more.Additional Comments: Originally branded as The Mohawk Valley: A River ThroughTime, this event was meant to showcase historic & cultural assets of the area. After theraging torrent slashed through the landscape & eroded the foundations of residentshomes, property and security, we changed our focus. The Mohawk Valley Collective is agroup of like-minded individuals, private business owners and non-profit organizationsthat have banded together to promote the arts and culture, tourism, employmentopportunities, and team work in the Mohawk Valley and surrounding area.For More Information: Phone: 518-275-3606https://www.facebook.com/StandingStrongRTT

Riverlink Summer Concerts Series


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Event Location: Riverlink Park, Front Street, AmsterdamEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 7:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Riverlink Concerts are presented every Saturday during July and

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, we are pleased to present Skeeter Creek Metrolands BestLocal Country Band for 2012.Additional Comments: Directions: NYS Thruway exit 27, right on Route 30 Northapproximately 1.6 miles. Riverlink parking on upper level of Riverfront Center, entry onright opposite Post Office. For boat docking info., call 518-337-9228.For More Information: Phone: 518-866-4999www.riverlinkconcerts.com

Schenectady County

Cirque Eloize - CIRKOPOLISEvent Location: 432 State Street, SchenectadyEvent Date: August 7 24, 2013Event Time: VariousEvent Cost: $20 - $65Event Description: With Cirkopolis, Cirque Eloize presents a show that combines theworlds of circus, dance and theatre. Twelve acrobats and artists rebel against monotony,reinvent themselves and challenge the limits of the factory-city.For More Information: Phone: 518-346-6204www.proctors.org/events/cirkopolis

Albany County:

Saratoga County

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The Canal Heritage Celebration and Concert Under the Stars

Event Location: Waterford Harbor Visitors Center, 1 Tugboat Alley, WaterfordEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 4:00pm 9:00 pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: 4-5pm FREE -Music Workshops Folk Music and Irish Languagethrough Music 5:15-6:30pm The Boys of Wexford in Concert featuring Irish, Canal andAmericana themed music.7-9pm- The Back 40 Band in Concert Playing aboard the Grand Erie Food and drinksavailable for purchase.For More Information: Phone: 518-238-0809www.waterfordmuseum.comBike the Byway


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Event Location: From 360 Riverview Road, RexfordEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 1:00 pmEvent Cost: Free, but normal rate plan charges from your cell phone carrier will apply.Event Description: Tour a portion of the Mohawk Towpath Byway by bicycle. This is a

26 mile bike ride in the Byway corridor. New this year: the stops will be narrated bylocal residents on a cell phone based audio tour. Meet at 1pm at the Vischer Ferry FireHouse, 360 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry, Rexford postal address.For More Information: Phone: 518-371-7548www.mohawktowpath.org

Waterford Harbor Farmers Market

Event Location: 1 Tugboat Alley, WaterfordEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 9:00am 1:00pmEvent Cost: Free

Event Description: Stop by the Waterford Harbor Farmers Market for waterfrontshopping: produce, baked goods, wine, soaps, art and more! Enjoy live music byNobody for President. Kids can try their hand at Canal Splash the Cans! Attendees get afree chance on a Canal Splash raffle. Free coffee for Senior Citizens.For More Information: Phone: 518-665-8344www.waterfordmarket.org

Champlain Canal Events (north to south)

Essex County:

North Star Underground Railroad Museum Tours

Event Location: 1131 Mace Chasm Rd., Ausable ChasmEvent Date: August 9 11, 2013Event Time: 9am 4pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: The North Star Museum reveals the hidden history of the ChamplainLine of the underground railroad. Poignant exhibits portray compelling stories offugitives from slavery who passed through Northeastern New York and the ChamplainValley on their way to Quebec and Ontario Canada.Additional Comments: Special groups are welcome and special programs can be

arranged for student groups.For More Information: Phone: 518-834-5180www.northcountryundergroundrailroad.com

Especially for Children Stories of the Underground Railroad


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Event Location: 1131 Mace Chasm Rd., Ausable ChasmEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 10am 3pmEvent Cost: Donation SuggestedEvent Description: Learn about the history of the Underground Railroad with stories,

discussion and crafts. All ages are welcome.For More Information: Phone: 518-834-5180www.northcountryundergroundrailroad.com

North Star Underground Railroad Museum Open House

Event Location: 1131 Mace Chasm Rd., Ausable ChasmEvent Date: August 9 11, 2013Event Time: 9am 5pmEvent Cost: Donation SuggestedEvent Description: Stories of the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad.Multimedia, exhibits and informed docents tell little known stories of the underground

railroad in Northeastern New York and the Champlain Valley.For More Information: Phone: 518-834-5180www.northcountryundergroundrailroad.com

Warren County:

Modern Nature: Georgia OKeeffe and Lake George

Event Location: 161 Warren St., Glens FallsEvent Date: Now through September 15, 2013Event Time: Tues-Sat: 10am 5pm and Sun: 12 noon 5pm. Closed Monday andnational holidays.Event Cost: $12.00Event Description: This extraordinary exhibition is the first ever to explore thesignificant body of artistic work created by OKeeffe during her years at Lake George.Fifty-eight original oils. Curated in partnership with the Georgia OKeeffe Museum,Santa Fe.Additional Comments: Also on view Family Album: Alfred Stieglitz and Lake GeorgeFor More Information: Phone: 518-792-1761www.hydecollection.org

Exhibition Reception Georgia On My Mind at The Shirt Factory

Event Location: 71 Lawrence St., Glens FallsEvent Date: August 9, 2013Event Time: 5-7pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Opening reception for current exhibition Georgia on My Mind.Additional Comments:For More Information: Phone: 518-907-4478www.shirtfactorygf.comGeorgia On My Mind at The Shirt Factory


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Event Location: 71 Lawrence St., Glens FallsEvent Date: August 9th through September 14th, 2013Event Time: 11am 6pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Featuring artwork inspired by Georgia OKeeffes art, in conjunction

with They Hyde Collection exhibit of Georgia OKeeffe.For More Information: Phone: 518-907-4478www.shirtfactorygf.com

Faraway Nearest One, Stieglitz to OKeeffe, OKeeffe to Stieglitz, A Reading of the

Letters

Event Location: Charles R Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens FallsEvent Date: August 9-10, 2013Event Time: 7:30pmEvent Cost: $Event Description: Starring Carolyn McCormick and Bryon Jennings. A reading of

selected letters edited by Sarah Greenough, Senior Curator, Department of Photographsat the National Gallery of Art. As part of The Hyde Collections My Summer Place.For More Information: Phone: 518-874-0800www.arfestival.org

Farmers MarketEvent Location: South St. Pavilion, South and Elm Sts., Glens FallsEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 8:00am 12:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Locally grown product, maple products, baked goods, milk, cheeses,eggs, meats. Locally roasted coffee, locally crafted soaps, scents, hand-crafted woodproducts.For More Information: Phone: 518-792-0438www.gffma.com

Parchments, Papers and Prints, 200 Years of History from the Warren County

Archives

Event Location: Chapman Historical Museum, 248 Glen St., Glens FallsEvent Date: Continuing thru September 1, 2013Event Time: Tuesday through Saturday: 10am-4pm, Sunday: 12-4pmEvent Cost: DonationEvent Description: As part of the Warren County Bicentennial Celebration. An exhibitof rare manuscripts, maps and legal documents, many of which date back to the earlydays of the county. Featuring sixty five historic documents selected by guest curatorTom Lynch, who served as Warren County Records Manager.For More Information: Phone: 518-793-2826www.chapmanmuseum.org

Hyde House Themed Guided Tours


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Event Location: The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens FallsEvent Date: August 9 11, 2013Event Time: 1:00pmEvent Cost: Free with Museum admissionEvent Description: Enjoy a docent-led, one hour tour of historic Hyde House. An

American Renaissance mansion built in 1912 and was the home of Charlotte and LouisHyde.For More Information: Phone: 518-792-1761www.hydecollection.org

Washington County:

Saratoga County

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Annual Cardboard Boat RaceEvent Location: Fort Hardy Park, SchuylervilleEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 8am 3pmEvent Cost: Spectators Free, Fee for SailorsEvent Description: This family friendly event is a day of music, creativity, cooperation,and usually swimming. Live music, food, boat building and sailing will make amemorable day to benefit Hudson Crossing Park.For More Information: Phone: 518-695-4539www.hudsoncrossingpark.org

Spin Til You Dye Day

Event Location: Route 32 S, SchuylervilleEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 11am 3pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: The Rock Day Spinners will demonstrate the dying of wool usingnatural dyes over wood fires at the Historic General Philip Schuyler House.For More Information: Phone: 518-698-3211

Schuylerville to Ft. Edward Bicycle Tour


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Event Location: Hudson Crossing Park north of SchuylervilleEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 9:30 a.m.Event Cost: $10.00 suggested donationEvent Description: This 28-mile tour will follow the scenic Hudson River and stop at

historic sites from the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War. Learn aboutRogers Rangers, the story of Jane McCrea and ride the route Gen John Burgoynes armytook on the way to the Battle of Saratoga. Also learn about efforts to build the ChamplainCanalway Trail. Terrain is flat to rolling with one climb. Casual pace with lunch stop.Helmet required. Preregistration required. Expect to return to Schuylerville by 4:00 p.m.Additional Comments: Pre-register by August 8 by calling 518-225-4209 or [email protected]. Meet at Hudson Crossing Park near Lock 5 off Rt. 4 just northof Schuylerville. Sponsored by the Champlain Canalway Trail Working Group with helpfrom the Albany Bicycle Coalition and funding from the Erie Canalway NationalHeritage Corridor.For More Information: Phone: 518-225-4209

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Century Day

Event Location: Route 4 S, SchuylervilleEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 12pm 5pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: The 1777 Schuyler House on Route 4 in Schuylerville, will be thesetting for dozens of artisans demonstrating their crafts much as they were plied over 200years ago when household items were handcrafted. Visitors to the 35th annual EighteenthCentury Day will be able to enjoy free tours of the Schuyler House, listen to music of theperiod, see Punch and Judy puppet shows, plus see artisans demonstrating 18th centurycrafts such as tinsmithing, blacksmithing, broom-making, beekeeping, beer brewing,spinning, dyeing, sewing, quilting, butter-making and sheepshearing.Phone: 518-698-3211

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Jazz Fest

Event Location: Fulton War Memorial, NYS Rte. 3, Fulton

Event Date: August 9-10, 2013Event Time: 5pm 11pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Two nights of amazing music, great food, and good times! Bringyour lawn chairs/blankets. Please leave your pets and coolers at home.Additional Comments: Presented by the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.For More Information: Phone: 315-343-7681www.oswegofultonchamber.com

Magic in Minetto

Event Location: River View Park, Rte. 48, Minetto

Event Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 11am 3pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: A fun family event at Minetto River View Park along the OswegoCanal and River. Music, food, crafts, classic cars, Minetto Fire Dept. cancelation stamp,history and more. Free ice cream for children. The featured event is a 1.5 milesrecreational canoe and kayak race, for individuals and families.For More Information: Phone: 315-343-4565www.townofminetto.net

Fulton Farmers Market

Event Location: Canal Landing Parking Lot, NYS Rte. 481, FultonEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 8am 1pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: The market features a variety of vendors.For More Information: Phone: 315-343-7681www.oswegofultonchamber.com/farmmarket

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Event Location: Veterans Memorial Park in West Linear Park, OswegoEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 10am 1pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Local author/photographer Spider Rybaak and Mike McGrath of

McGrath & Associates Carp Angling services are pairing up again this year to offer theirpopular free kids fishing classes in Oswego County.Running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., two classes will be offered:*Fishing with worms and lures*Carp fishingShakespeare rods and reels, and bait and tackle by Berkley, Marukyu Baits of Japan,Alvey, Mustad, and Cortland Line Co. will be available free for the day. Or bring yourown. Students aged 16 and over must possess a valid NYS fishing license. Spider willhave signed copies of his book Fishing Eastern New York for sale.For More Information: Mike McGrath (882-1549, [email protected]) or Spider([email protected].)

Trains in the Garden

Event Location: 102 Mohawk Ave., Central SquareEvent Date: August 10, 2013Event Time: 11:00am to 4:00pmEvent Cost: Free/Donations acceptedEvent Description: G scale trains running through small villages and around two ponds.Great for the kids and adults.www.CNYLSRS.com

Henly Park Canal Splash

Event Location: 55 State Street, PhoenixEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 11:00am 1:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: This includes a chicken BBQ for $8.00 and craft tables 9:00 2:00.Fun times!For More Information: Phone: 315-695-1308

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The Mill Girls of Seneca Falls

Event Location: The Gazebo at Peoples Park. Water Street, Seneca Falls

Event Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013Event Time: 10:00 amEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Explore the lives of 19th century mill girls in Seneca Falls usingphotographs, objects, and documents that filled their lives.For More Information: Phone: [email protected]://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm

Whats in a Park? Kids Hike

Event Location: Womens Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center, 136 Fall St.,

Seneca FallsEvent Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013Event Time: 11:00 amEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: There are many different types of Parks, and Park Rangers in theNational Park Service, each of which play an important role in educating the public andprotecting different types of resourcesFor More Information: Phone: [email protected]://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm

Canal Ecology

Event Location: Ludovico Sculpture Trail on Bridge Street, Seneca FallsEvent Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013Event Time: 2:00 pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: A tour of how the Canal has changed the habitat of animals aroundthe Canal and how it affected the population of some animals.For More Information: Phone: [email protected]://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm

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Event Location: The Chamberlain House, 1 Seneca St., Seneca FallsEvent Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013Event Time: 10:00 amEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: Tour an active lock chamber, learn how they operate, and discover

the history of the Cayuga-Seneca Canal.For More Information: Phone: [email protected]://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm

The Canal System and the Growth of the Empire State

Event Location: The Gazebo at Peoples Park. Water Street, Seneca FallsEvent Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013Event Time: 2:00 pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: A program about the effects of the Canal System on the growth of

New York State in the early to mid-nineteenth century. The program explains how thecreation of the Canal System led to population and economic expansion in Western NewYork including places such as Buffalo, Rochester, and Seneca Falls, and made New YorkCity one of the greatest seaports in the nation.For More Information: Phone: [email protected]://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm

Unveiling of the Bronze Bust of Mrs. Hillary Clinton by Dexter Benedict, sculptor,

on Sculpture Trail

Event Location: Bridge Street, Seneca FallsEvent Date: August 11, 2013Event Time: 3:00pmEvent Cost: FreeEvent Description: This event is the unveiling of a sculpture to be placed on the Trail, abronze bust of former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. We are alsosigning a poster to be displayed later along with the sculpture. Refreshments will beavailable for the guests.For More Information: Phone: 315-568-8204

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