Canandaigua Events

2008 Downtown Canandaigua events schedule is below. For a more complete listing of community wide events and merchant sponsored sales and in-store promotions click here our online calendar.  Would you like to Sponsor an Event?  Promote your business by supporting local events!  For more info call Nicole Mahoney today at 585-396-0300 or email her at nmahoney@frontiernet.net

Friday November 7th to Sunday November 9th Christkindl Market at Granger Homestead
100 juried artists and craftsman, holiday ornament and decor display.  Food, wine, and beer. Carriage rides and shuttles running to Downtown Canandaigua and back.

PLUS FESTIVAL OF TREES OPENING WEEKEND

Friday November 7th to Sunday November 9th

Holiday ArtWalk

Friday: 2pm-9pm
Saturday: 10 am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

Description:   Downtown art galleries, artist studios and boutiques open their doors to the public offering live art demonstrations, wine, food and music. Location:            South Main Street – Historic Downtown Canandaigua. FREE Admission

Wednesday, November 19th  6:30PM – 9:30PM

Taste of the Finger Lakes

Description: Thirty Finger Lakes area restaurants, wineries, custom brewcrafters and specialty food vendors will be on hand offering delicious samples. With thirty tasting booths, attendees should plan to bring an appetite. People’s Choice awards will be given in four categories, Best Taste, Best Sip, Best Specialty Food and Best Display. In addition to the tasting booths, attendees will be able to bid on over 60 silent auction items  At The   Inn On The Lake. $40/ advance $45/ door

Friday, November 21st – Sunday Nov. 23rd 

Holiday Open House  Visit Here for more info

Description:   Downtown merchants are stocked and ready for the holiday shopping season. Get a jump start and visit during the annual Holiday Open House. Pre-holiday specials, refreshments and entertainment add to the ambiance of the weekend.  Historic Downtown Canandaigua.  FREE Admission.

Friday, November 28th

Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting Ceremony

Description:   Visiting Santa is a holiday tradition for many families in the area. Celebrate his arrival with a tree lighting ceremony and live entertainment. 1:00PM – 5:00PM South Main Street – Historic Downtown Canandaigua. FREE Admission