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Festivals & Family Events



TREE PEONY FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
June 9 -10, 9 AM - 4 PM
Linwood Gardens

Every spring Linwood Gardens welcomes the public to enjoy the collection of Japanese and American tree peonies in full bloom during the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers. The garden landscape was designed in the early 1900s, with an Arts and Crafts style summerhouse, walled gardens with pools and fountains, ornamental trees, and an open view of the valley below.

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ARTISANS ON MAIN
June 9, 10 AM - 3 PM
Downtown Caledonia
 
This is the Second Annual "Artisans on Main". This amazing event is held outdoors on Main Street in Caledonia where artists gather to show and sell their original artwork. Outstanding local food, children's activities and music. Free admission!

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GERMAN BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
June 10, 12 PM - 7 PM
2375 Pond Road, Lima
     
This is Lima's 85th German Blossom Festival. Gates open at 11 AM with food, soft drinks, coffee, and desserts available. Beer service begins at 12 PM. Featuring music for your listening and dancing pleasure by The German-American Musicians!  
 
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GENESEE VALLEY FARE & WARE FESTIVAL
June 16 & 17, 11 AM - 6 PM
Letchworth State Park
 
This is the Second Annual Genesee Valley Fare and Ware Festival presented by Genesee Valley Council on the Arts! Celebrate and enjoy all that our region has to offer including the work of local farmers, chefs, brewers and artists! There will be live music and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
 
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WNY POTTERY FESTIVAL
June 16 & 17, 10 AM - 4 PM
Studio Sales Pottery
 
The 7th annual Western New York Pottery Festival is a juried, clay-exclusive show that consists of over 20 regional and national ceramic artists. Events will consist of: paint your own raku, firing demonstrations and a Clay Olympic competition Saturday and Sunday, and wood kiln unloading at noon on Saturday. Kid's clay activities will take place throughout the entire weekend.

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: CELTIC FAIRE & ROCK CONCERT
June 16, 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Genesee Country Village & Museum

Join in on the fun to celebrate the culture, history and traditions of the Scots and Irish through musical performances, dance demonstrations and an array of authentic food and drinks. Festival runs 10 AM-5 PM with after-hours rock concert from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM.

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Live Entertainment
THE BLUES BEATLES
June 7, 8 PM - 10 PM
The Geneseo Riviera

  Don't miss this one of-a-kind show combining classic Beatles music with a blues twist! Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. Get your tickets while they are still available!

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NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST "JOE QUICK"
June 8, 9 PM
CB's Bar & Grill
 
  Solo acoustic artist that takes requests all night long playing your favorite Country music! If you missed him last time you won't want to this time. He has a great voice, engages the crowd and is very unique!
 
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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
June 8, 5 PM - 9 PM
Dublin Corners Farm Brewery   
 
  Tim Bucci & the Gang will be at Dublin Corners with the tunes and Reminisce Soda Fountain will be on site with great food to go with your beer!

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OPEN MIC PERFORMING ART SERIES FEATURING SEAN THOMAS DOUGHERTY
June 8, 6 PM - 8 PM
Dansville Artworks
 
  An Evening with Author Sean Thomas Dougherty features the poet on his self-described 2018 road trip. Following Sean's reading, audience members are invited to participate in the open mic portion with family friendly performances. Light refreshments. Free and open to the Public.
 
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RIDING SHOTGUN
June 9, 9 PM
CB's Bar & Grill
 
Riding Shogun will perform on the outdoor stage at CB's Bar & Grill so come on out and dance to all your favorite new country songs.
 
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MUSIC & MORE
June 9, 5 PM - 8 PM
Dublin Corners Farm Brewery

Saturday June 9 Dublin Corners will feature local musician Don Griffin. The Chowhound Food Truck will be back as well serving up a tasty menu.

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LAKESIDE LUAU
June 9, 7 PM - 11 PM
The Beachcomber
 
  Join the Beachcomber on June 9 for live music by Flying Boxcar and a bonfire! Nothing beats a Saturday evening on Conesus Lake.

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REBEL'S POSSE
June 9, 8 PM
Wadsworth Grill
 
  Rebel Posse returns to The Wadsworth Grill Friday Night Under the Stars at the Tiki Bar!

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NAME THAT TUNE
June 14, 6 PM
Lima Family Restaurant

Come play "Name That Tune" just like the game show at Lima Family Restaurant!

For more information call 585-624-9123


DINNER & SHOW WITH FRANK'S RAT PACK
June 16, 6 PM - 10 PM
The Avon Inn
 
Join the Avon Inn for an evening celebrating the past. Dinner will be followed by the performance of Frank's Rat Pack and dancing in the ballroom. Come enjoy one of the longest nights of the year in style! Limited seating is available.  
 
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LIVE AT FANATICS

June 5, 7 PM - Albert Castiglia
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June 9, 7 PM - Charlie Ellis
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June 10, 4 PM - Shakey: Neil Young Tribute
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June 12, 7 PM - JP Soars & the Red Hots
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June 15, 8 PM - Gordon Munding
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June 17, 4 PM - Michael Charles
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Summer Concert Series
VITALE PARK, LAKEVILLE
Every Sunday of the summer starting June 24 at 6 PM  
Up next: June 24 - The Probables
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WILLIAMS PARK GAZEBO, DANSVILLE
Every Monday of the summer starting June 18 at 7 PM  
Up next: June 18 - 78 R.P.M   
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TOM WAHL'S
Every Tuesday of the summer starting June 19 at 7:30 PM 
Up next : June 19 - Bobby & The Einstein's  
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HOOK AND SPOON
Every Wednesday of the summer starting June 6 at 6 PM    
Up next: June 6 - Mike Pappert, June 13 - Miche Fambro
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(July - August bands to be announced)  
Flying Boxcar - Every Sunday of the summer starting June 3 at 1:30 PM
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LEICESTER GAZEBO 
Every Wednesday of the summer starting June 13 at 6 PM
Up next: June 13 - YCS Jazz Band & Show Chorus
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DEER RUN WINERY
Every Thursday of the summer starting June 7 from 6 PM - 8 PM.
Up next: June 7 - Travis Prinzi Band , June 14 - Industrial Blues Band 
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GENESEO VILLAGE PARK
  Every Friday of the summer starting June 22 at 7 PM
Up next: June 22 - Bob's Brother's Band
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Tastings & Pairings
APOG BEER & WINE TASTING
June 8, 7 PM - 10 PM
26 2nd Street, Geneseo 
  
Join the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo for this beer and wine tasting! Wine provided by Good Spirits Wine & Liquor, food and sangria by GioVanna's, and beer by Silver Lake Brewing Project and the Village Tavern. Music by Reef Airs. Tickets are $25 . You must be 21 or older. APOG will also auction the very first granite art cut from the base of the original Bear Fountain!
 
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Classes & Workshops

INDIAN STORYTELLING & COMMUNICATIONS HISTORY
June 7, 6:30 PM
North Dansville Town Hall

Hear and learn about Native American storytelling by host, "Seeker" at 6:30 PM on June 7 in the North Dansville Town Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

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BEGINNER BELLY DANCE
June 8, & 15  6 PM - 7 PM
Adventures & Art: Center for Creativity
  
Learn the art of belly dance fusion through a choreographed dance - all skill levels welcome! You'll have fun whether you're trying something new or have experience. Cost is $8 per class.

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Outdoor Activities
WEGMANS INTERPRETIVE HIKE # 10
June 9, 10 AM
Genesee Valley Greenway
 
  Hike #10 Oakland Rd to Short Tract Rd. This hike is in Livingston County and starts in the Hamlet of Oakland. Park and meet at the parking area on the west side of Oakland Rd just north of Route 436. Easy, flat trail with grass surface.

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Arts & Crafts

LIVINGSTON COUNTY KNIT IN THE PARK DAY
June 9, 10 AM
Al Lorenz Park

A registered World Wide Knit in Public Day event! Knitters, crocheters and other crafters are invited for a day of sharing the love of crafting together! New knitters welcome!
 
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PAINT & MILKSHAKE
June 10, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Applebee's

This event is fun for the whole family! Each participant receives a milkshake and if you buy tickets in multiples of two you receive a discount. Be sure to register in advance so you don't miss out on this awesome experience!

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PAINT & DRINK
June 14, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fratelli's Restaurant

This painting is perfect for all occasions! Come out with a group of friends and paint on one canvas, have a date night, or bond with a friend or family member and paint a full flower together. This one is going to sell quickly!
 
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Kids Corner
BOOK SIGNING & AUTHOR READING
June 5, 6 PM - 8 PM
Avon Free Library
 
  Meet the author of "Horses of the Sea," Patricia Gleichauf, from 6 PM to 8 PM and join her for a special reading of her children's book at 7 PM.

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COPS FOR KIDS DAY
June 16, 12 PM - 4 PM
Long Point Park

Come join the fun on June 16 at Long Point Park on Conesus Lake for a fun-filled day of activities for kids! There will be: popcorn, hot dogs, karaoke, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, balloon ladies, bounce houses and pizza! Everything is free for kids.

Contact Deputy Phyllis Applin for more information: 585-243-7132


Summer Markets

LIMA FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 3 PM - 6 PM
June 19 - October 16 
7295 West Main Street, Lima 
 
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GENESEO FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays, 3 PM - 6 PM
June 21 - October 18
Lower Center Street, Geneseo

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DANSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Fridays, 11 AM - 4 PM
May 25 - October 5
50 Maple Street, Dansville
 
 

MOUNT MORRIS FARMERS MARKET
Fridays, 12 PM - 6 PM
May 25- September 28
103 Main Street, Mount Morris
 
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SPRINGWATER FARMERS MARKET
Fridays, 3 PM - 6 PM
June 22 - October 25
The Four Corners in Springwater

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NUNDA FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, 9 AM - 1 PM
June 2 - October 27
4 Massachusetts Street, Nunda
 

EAST AVON FLEA MARKET
Sundays, 7 AM - 2 PM
May - October     
Route 15, just North of Route 5 & 20
 
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EXIT 9 FLEA MARKET
Sundays, 8 AM - 3 PM
May - October 
Avon, Just North of Exit 9 off 390 South
 
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Letchworth State Park



16TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM DAY   
June 9, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
 
Join the Corps of Engineers & the Canyon Camera Club for a day of picture taking & learning. Pack a lunch & enjoy photo seminars, photo walks, & interesting subjects. This is a free public event!  
 
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 NEW YORK STATE YOGA FESTIVAL
June 9, 10 AM - 6 PM
 
A truly inspirational day full of yoga instruction by various teachers in several locations throughout the park culminating with one huge yoga class at Archery Field overlooking the gorge. Food and holistic products vendors. 10 AM to 6 PM. In collaboration with HIKYOGA.  
 
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Fundrasiers
ANNUAL JUNK & FUNK SALE
June 8 - 9, 8 AM - 4 PM
3075 Main Street, Caledonia
 
Come find treasures and support the Big Springs Museum! The sale is a few houses west of the Museum at 3075 Main Street. There's something for everyone! Both Friday & Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM.
 
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Did You Know About...
 
 SUPER SUNDAY AT MINNEHAN'S FUN CENTER 
 
Every Sunday from June 1st - October 1st, Minnehan's Fun Center at 5601 Big Tree Road in Lakeville offers a "Super Sunday" deal. Pay only $15.00 for unlimited events for any two hours between 2 PM and 6 PM. Events include:
 
Cruiser & Indy Go-Carts
Miniature Golf
Batting Cages
Discovery Zone
Bounce House  
 
Plan your fun family Sunday now!
 
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Letchworth State Park photos taken by Larry Tetamore
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