Canandaigua Events

2009 Downtown Canandaigua events schedule is below. To list events, merchant promotions contact our secretary.    Your event will be listed here, and on our widget (on the left). 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
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Featured Events for Downtown Canandaigua:

Saturday, June 20th  Historic Downtown Car Show
Over 50 American and Import cars to the wide sidewalks of Main Street in Downtown Canandaigua. Participants can register in advance or on the day of the show. Friday, June 26th Summer ArtWalk
Downtown Canandaigua art galleries, artist studios and boutiques open their doors to the public offering live art demonstrations, wine, food and music. FREE Admission
Friday, June 26th-Friday, August 28th Summer Concert Series
Friday evenings in the Commons Park enjoy outdoor music.
Monday, July 6th-Monday, August 31st Free Music Mondays
Music is provided by P.A.D.J. Music Service.
Friday, July 17th-Sunday, July 19th Canandaigua Art and Music Festival
Many artists line the wide sidewalks of Canandaigua's Main Street for this popular long running festival.  Also enjoy free music at the Commons Park Stage!
Saturday, October 3rd Fall Into Canandaigua
Downtown Canandaigua again hosts the Fall Into Canandaigua Festival.  The arrival of the Biggest Scarecrow around, along with other activities including best pie making contest make this a landmark event for the entire family.
Saturday, October 24th Costume Parade
Put on your Halloween costumes and parade up and down Main Street for free candy from the local merchants!
Wednesday, November 18th Taste of the Finger Lakes
Thirty Finger Lakes area restaurants, wineries, custom brew crafters 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 20th – Sunday Nov. 22nd Holiday Open House
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.

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Friday, November 27th Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting Ceremony
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