Celebrating 200 Years of Yates County in 2023!

"Two hundred years. That’s the equivalent of ten generations that non-indigenous peoples have called Yates County home. Yet over those two hundred years, the population has remained remarkably steady. There were approximately 20,000 people living in Yates"

You can visit the traveling Bicentennial display in various locations throughout the County in 2023. Currently, it's on display at the Town of Benton office on Rt. 14A. Next month it will be on display in the County's office building along with a year long photographic exhibit about the history of Yates County.

Grand opening for the exhibit is February 8th at 5:00 PM during Business After Hours. Souvenirs and the book "Changes and Returns", a history of Yates County, can be purchased at the Historian’s Office or at the Yates County History Center.

The Yates County Bicentennial Committee has exciting plans to help commemorate the milestone throughout the year. For up to date information about bicentennial events visit their social media pages! Be sure to check out the video produced by Aaron Mumby and Heather Tillman, of Penn Yan Academy, that can be found on the County website and Facebook.

HAMMONDSPORT/BATH KOA RESORT

A beautiful, guest-friendly campground and vacation destination designed to accommodate every camper, from tents to RVs. The resort also has charming cabins, cottages and lodges available for guests who want a few more comforts of home, making it a favorite destination for travelers and locals alike. Our all-inclusive amenities, along with our themed weekends and a complete activities program, offer our guests a relaxed atmosphere to do as much or as little as they like.

MUSTANG MINI STORAGE

Offerings 70 newly built, state-of-the-art self-storage units located in Penn Yan. 

In addition to standard self-storage units, they offer large-size, pull-thru units for indoor boat and RV storage. They also have ample space for outside, surface storage for larger vehicles.

SKELLY PROPERTIES, LLC

Unique vacation rentals along Keuka Lake providing an unforgettable experience that’s more than just a place to lay your head. Stay in a Luxury Yurt, Authentic off-grid Log Cabin, Covered Wagon & more.

Join us for the first Business After Hours of 2023 at Finger Lakes Premier Properties.

Location: 103 Horizon Park, Penn Yan

Date: Wednesday, January 11th

Time: 5:00-7:00 PM

Let's chat about what you have planned for the new year over refreshments, drinks, and great company! There will be tastings from Relative Risk Brewing and Bravery Wines.

Finger Lakes Premier Properties is celebrating 30 years in 2023! Tours will be provided of the facility throughout the event for whoever would like one.



Make sure you bring your business cards and cash for our prizes and 50/50 raffle.

In 2023, are you celebrating a milestone anniversary? Do you have exciting updates coming we should know about? What's new and in the works?

Let us know! Email, call, stop by, or come to any Business After Hours. We can't promote and share all the great things you do if we don't know.

Penn Yan Academy's Class of 2023 Operation Graduation

Penn Yan Academy's Operation Graduation Committee for the class of 2023 is busy planning a great all-night, safe, substance-free party for the graduating seniors.

The success of the event depends largely on funding and donations from businesses and individuals in the community which will be put towards food, entertainment, raffles, and prizes on the evening of PYA’s 2023 Commencement in June.

Yates Community Center Releases Rendering of the Proposed Event Complex

The complex will feature multi-purpose turf and two hard courts and will also feature an elevated walking track. The proposed $6 million complex will allow the community center to offer year-round community programming such as fitness classes, sports tournaments, pickleball, clubs/leagues, birthday parties and community events and fairs.

WENY Features Penn Yan Businesses in "This Week in Wine Country" Segments

Because of the partnership between the Yates County Tourism Office and Finger Lakes Wine Country, Yates County businesses are included in this unique segment that airs every Saturday morning on WENY News various times throughout the year.

The past four weeks, Keuka Candy Emporium, Beehive Antiques, Main Deck, and Cole's Furniture & Floor Fashions were featured.

Keuka Lake Wine Trail Partners With Destination Experience Company

The Keuka Lake Wine Trail worked with Bandwango to create a brand new digital tasting passport. The passport entitles the ticket holder to a tasting at the five particiapting wineries, as well as exclusive discounts. The purchase and user experience is seamless and creates a way for visitors to conveniently travel along the wine trail.

Bank of the Finger Lakes Ribbon Cutting

On December 14th during the last Business After Hours of 2022, a ribbon cutting was held at the newest location of Bank of the Finger Lakes at 225 Main Street in Penn Yan.

Congratulations to the Bank of the Finger Lakes on this accomplishment! We're happy to have you a part of the Yates County community.

Pictured (from left to right): Andrew Rice, Kyle Ackart, Pam Donnells, James Donnelly, Heidi Westfall, Deena Sullivan, Katy Doan, and Aubrianne Crawford

January 10th, 5:30-7:30 PM

JGUA Education Series at Keuka College: Protecting Your Wealth From Yourself

Location: Keuka College Commons Room 133 or virtual

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Sundays, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

New Class! ELEVATE Youth STRONG

$15/session or $5 drop-in

Location: Yates Community Center

January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2023

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January 28th, 3:00-6:00 PM

FLX on Ice

Ice sculptures, live music, wine & food pairing stations. fire pits, horse & carriage rides

Location: Point of the Bluff Vineyards

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January 29th, 1:00-4:00 PM

Writer's Workshop

Individual writing time, craft tips, handouts, discussion, and house made farm-to-table noshes with wine. 

Location: Hunt Country Vineyards

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