August in the Finger Lakes is a fun place to be. There are lots of fun summer events and activities going on around the Rochester area. There are county fairs, music festivals, art festivals, wine festivals, stock car races, and of course, many fireworks displays all around Rochester and the Finger Lakes. August is a great time to catch a summer concert at CMAC or Darien Lake, visit a street fair, or just chill by one of the beautiful Finger Lakes. Check out this list of fun August events and activities going on in Rochester NY and the Finger Lakes…
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
Pumpkin Hook Carnival | Farmington
- August 1-3, 2024
- 135 Hook Rd. Farmington, NY
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- The Pumpkin Hook Fireman’s Carnival features a carnival with rides and games, live music, a Fireman’s parade on Friday Night, Chicken BBQ, Kiddie Parade, and Fireworks on Saturday at 10pm.
Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes | Phelps
- August 3, 2024
- Phelps Community Center – Banta St. Phelps, NY
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- The Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes is not only a fun event, but a charitable event benefiting the Habitat for Humanity of Ontario County and the Phelps Community Center.
Clifton Springs Auto, Truck & Cycle Show
- August 10, 2024 (10am-3pm)
- Wellspring Church Event Field – 22 Teft Ave. Clifton Springs, NY
- The Clifton Springs Auto, Truck & Cycle Show is a fund raising event to benefit Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy, Finger Lakes Area Counseling And Recovery Agency (FLACRA) , Wellspring Community Care (Food Distribution & Deacons Storehouse). Hundreds of vehicles, dozens of parts and craft vendors, food, DJ, raffles and fun.
The Pageant of Steam | Canandaigua
- August 7-10, 2024
- NY Steam Engine Association – 3349 Gehan Rd. Canandaigua, NY
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- At The New York Steam Engine Association’s Pageant of Steam you can experience working antique equipment and displays. Auctions, Parades, Tractor Pulls, one of the area’s largest Flea Markets & much much more. The Pageant of Steam features Steam Traction Engines, Antique Tractors, Shingle Making, Grain Threshing & Baling, Corliss Steam Engines, Antique Gas Engines, Plowing and Saw Mill demonstrations, daily tractor pulls, Flea Market & Craft Show, live auction and live music.
Tioga County Fair | Owego
- August 7-10, 2024
- Owego, NY
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Rochester German Fest | Spencerport
- August 9-10, 2024
- Spencerport Fireman’s Field – 75 S. Union St. Spencerport, NY
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- Celebrate the German culture at The German Fest of Rochester, NY with German beer, German food, German folk dancing.
Avon Rotary Corn Festival
- August 10, 2024 (10am-10:30pm)
- Genesee St. Avon, NY
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- The Avon Rotary Corn Festival features approximately 100 arts and craft vendors, about 25 food vendors, annual corn eating contest, Beer Garden, Corn Fritters, Cornhole tournament, Kid Zone and live music from The SkyCoasters.
Victor Music and Food Festival
- August 10, 2024 (4-10pm)
- Mead Square – Victor, NY
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- Victor Music and Food Festival is a free community event featuring live music, food, local beer, and wine.
Brockport Arts Festival
- August 10-11, 2024
- Main St. Brockport, NY
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- Brockport Arts Festival has over 100 artists and craftsmen, entertainment and food, Wine Garden, Craft Beer tastings, and Duck Derby.
Wayne County Fair | Palmyra
- August 12-17, 2024
- Wayne County Fair Grounds – Palmyra, NY
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Steuben County Fair
- August 12-18, 2024
- Steuben County Fairgrounds – 15 E. Washington St, Bath, NY
- https://www.steubencountyfair.org/
- Steuben County Fair, the oldest continually running fair in the US, features a carnival, harness racing, horseshoe tournament, tractor pull, Motocross, Talent contest, turkey call contest, pie eating contest, 4-H shows, flowers, and live music.
Flour City Brewers Festival | Rochester, NY
- August 16, 2024
- Rochester Public Market – 280 N. Union St. Rochester, NY
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- Flour City Brewers Festival is Rochester’s celebration of local craft beer and features hundreds of the finest local, regional, and state-wide craft beers available for sampling, including many specialties and small-batch brews. Also enjoy cider and wine tastings, live music, and local food trucks.
St. Mary’s Festival | Canandaigua
- August 22-24, 2024
- St. Mary’s Church – Main St. Canandaigua, NY
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- St Marys Festival in Canandaigua, NY features carnival rides, food, games, cake auction and raffles.
Fairport Music Festival
- August 23-24, 2024
- Downtown Fairport, NY
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- The Fairport Music Festival has live music, good food and more.
Ring of Fire – Canandaigua Lake & Keuka Lake
- August 31, 2024
- Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake, NY
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- The Ring of Fire is held on Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake the Saturday before Labor Day each year. The celebration starts at 9 p.m. On Canandaigua Lake, in Canandaigua, NY, the first fire is lit at the top of Bare Hill overlooking the lake. Shoreline residents then light flares, creating a glowing ring around the entire lake. There are plenty of private fireworks displays going on around the lake to enhance the celebration.
County Fairs in the Finger Lakes 2024