Celebrate the start of summer in Historic Downtown Canandaigua during Canandaigua In Bloom on Saturday, June 6. Enjoy the opening day of the Canandaigua Farmers Market, family activities, Chalk the Walk, and live music throughout the day. Enjoy the return of the Sip & Stroll tasting event from 3–6 PM. The day wraps up with the Grand Opening of Central on Main featuring food, drinks, and live music.

Bring the whole family and experience a day filled with flowers, art, local food, music, and community celebration in beautiful Downtown Canandaigua. 🌸

Stroll through Historic Downtown Canandaigua and discover vibrant local art, live demonstrations, and creative pop-ups as shops and galleries open their doors for a community Art Walk celebrating local talent.

Stroll through Historic Downtown Canandaigua and dine at all of the incredible international restaurants. Enjoy classic and vintage cars manufactured prior to 2001 cruise down Main Street and line up on display. 

Please see the lineup below and more information here.

*NOTE: Tickets may only be purchased through the above link/website. No third-party sales or transferred tickets.

Come celebrate our nation’s birth in Downtown Canandaigua! Our annual 4th of July Parade brings the community together to celebrate independence with service members, floats, local organizations, live music, special guests, and more in a parade from the top of Main Street at City Hall through the business district. 

Visit with Santa in his Santa Village at The Commons Park.

Visit with Santa in his Santa Village at The Commons Park.

Enjoy Hallmark-style horse-drawn wagon rides around Historic Downtown Canandaigua. No charge.

Join us at The Central on Main for this special musical celebration of festive holiday favorites beautifully performed by euphonium, tuba, sousaphone and baritone players. FREE for the public to attend.

*Performers, please see the link below to register.

**If inclement weather, the concert will be held inside at Acquilano Wine Cellars, 143 S Main St.

Our local breweries will light up the holidays with a Keg Tree Lighting at each of their locations at varying times!

The Illuminate Light parade begins at City Hall, bringing Santa, his elves, and loads of holiday cheer. The traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the Commons Park. Enjoy caroling, food, and fun as we Light Up Canandaigua!

Illuminate Canandaigua Light Parade with Santa’s arrival at Commons Park and the Tree-lighting Ceremony all beginning at 6:00 PM.

Kick off the holiday season with a dazzling display of holiday lights as Downtown Canandaigua Illuminates the night. Enjoy a spectacular procession of illuminated floats, fire trucks, antique cars, and local organizations. The parade begins at City Hall bringing Santa, his elves, and loads of holiday cheer. The traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the Commons Park. Enjoy caroling, food, and fun as we Light Up Canandaigua!

Shop Small is BIG in Canandaigua! When you support your local community, you support your local economy. Shopping with Canandaigua-owned small businesses this holiday season, you'll enjoy friendly service from knowledgeable staff and find quality merchandise and gifts.

Plaid Friday

Taking the threads of the community and weaving them together to support independent shops on this Friday after Thanksgiving. As an alternative to Black Friday, Plaid Friday encourages individuals to do their holiday shopping with locally owned and independent businesses. Enjoy personalized service and discover one-of-a-kind gifts.

Plaid Friday

Kick off to Whoville

Downtown Canandaigua will be transformed into Whoville and Celebrating Whobilation all Season! Downtown Canandaigua is transformed into Whoville, to celebrate Whobilation. Storefronts are decorated with incredible artwork, 1000's of dazzling lights illuminate Downtown Canandaigua, Grinch Village, and Santa’s Village are bustling with excitement and visitors. Come wander South Main Street to experience it all and incredible shopping and dining throughout the entire district.

It’s a Refreshing, Relaxing, and Really Fun Way to Spend an Afternoon Strolling Downtown Canandaigua!

Breweries & Wineries | Mouthwatering Small Bites | Mocktails & Spirits | Passport to be Entered to WIN $500 in Downtown Gift Certificates to Enjoy Some Local Shopping!

Tickets on Sale NOW. There will be a limited supply.

A local favorite playing mix of pop, rock, soul, guaranteed to get you on your feet.

Bid and take home any of the 4-foot hand-painted butterflies from the Butterfly & Bloom Trail.

It’s a Refreshing, Relaxing, and Really Fun Way to Spend an Afternoon Strolling Downtown Canandaigua!

Breweries & Wineries | Mouthwatering Small Bites | Mocktails & Spirits | Passport to be Entered to WIN $500 in Downtown Gift Certificates to Enjoy Some Local Shopping!

Tickets on sale NOW! While supplies last.

Featuring...

Joe Beard (supported by Swam Road Jukes )- Rochester's legendary blues guitarist and vocalist

Soul Hammer - a playful hard edge twist on rock & blues

The Movers - a cohesive force of Blues, driven by soul

Music by Charismatic Entertainment, Games & More!

Bunny Bonanza by REPCO Wildlife Encounters

🎤 Youth Performance Spotlight | 6:00–6:45 PM
Start the night with a powerful set from Girls Rock! Rochester. This nonprofit helps girls and LGBTQ+ youth build confidence through music, performance, and creativity. Come support these inspiring young musicians as they take the stage and rock out!

🎸 Headlining Band: 6 Feet Apart Band | 7:00–9:00 PM
6 Feet Apart Band is a locally popular, 8-piece Funky Soul Dance Cover Party Band formed during the pandemic—and they’ve been igniting dance floors ever since! With over 200 years of combined professional musical experience, this powerhouse group delivers tight grooves, infectious energy, and nonstop fun.

Presented by ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail…

Craft Bev Fest - August 28th from 5-8pm …An Exclusive VIP Ticketed Experience from 4-5pm...

Specialized tastings, a collectible glass, a passport to the ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail (value $250), Meet the Makers, chances to WIN in drawings and giveaways. Tickets $25 in advance. General admission from 5-8pm. Live Music by the Swooners Quartet from 6-8 pm, with high-energy, top-tier talent, and a performance that will leave you wanting more!

(Rain date September 11th)