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A Yacht entering Lock E-15 of the Erie Canal.
A Yacht entering Lock E-15 of the Erie Canal.

Below you will find annual and specific canal events sorted by date. If you want to create an event, please do so by adhering to the style below, and if your description is more than three lines, create a page and use a link too.

[edit] April

  • Canal Clean Sweep
    The Annual Canal Clean Sweep will is held in conjunction with Earth Day to clean up the Canalway Trail and public areas along the New York State Canal System. For more information on how to participate, please contact Parks and Trails NY at canalsweep@ptny.org.

[edit] May

[edit] June

  • Fairport Canal Days
    The Fairport Canal Days festival is one of the premier annual Arts and Crafts festivals in the Northeast, attracting nearly a quarter-million visitors each year! It is held annually during the first full weekend of June in beautiful Fairport, NY, along the banks of the historic Erie Canal.
  • Feeder Canal Canoe and Kayak Race
    Go back in history in this 5 mile race along the old Feeder Canal in Glens Falls. This is a race for people of all skills, including classes for those seeking recreation and those how race competitively.
  • Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum Canal Fest
    Annual Chicken BBQ, Craft Demos (Blacksmithing, Tinsmithing, Basket Weaving, Woodworking, Broom Making, Chair Caning, Quilting, Spinning), Weaving, Art Show, Horse-drawn Wagon, Rides, Kids Games, Puppet Show, Lucille Mule, Children's Magician, Sculptured Balloons.

[edit] July

Biking along the canal in Brockport.
Biking along the canal in Brockport.
  • Statewide Cycling the Erie Bike Tour
    The annual “Cycling the Erie Canal” from Buffalo to Albany. Riders cover 40-60 miles per day and there are numerous events planned along the way. For more detailed information, visit the New York State Parks and Trails Website.
  • Tonawanda Canal Fest
    Canal Fest of the Tonawandas Inc. along the Erie Canal. Celebrates the history of the canal with the food, crafts, music and more!
  • Oswego Harborfest
    Oswego's renowned event that is topped off by its Entergy Nuclear Northeast Fireworks Spectacular.
  • Spencerport Canal Days
    The annual Spencerport Canal Days featuring a canal canoe race, music, vendors, car show, kids events, and more! Check out the Spencerport Canal Days web page for more information.

[edit] August

The Mavret H at Waterford. One of the many tugboats found along the canal and Waterford's Tugboat Roundup.
The Mavret H at Waterford. One of the many tugboats found along the canal and Waterford's Tugboat Roundup.
  • Canal Splash
    Fun recreational events are held throughout the state by local groups over the same week.
  • Rome Canal Fest
    Bring your children, your parents,your friends, or your neighbors, and spend a fun day at the waterfront, an evening listening to music, and finish the night with fireworks! The festival is family oriented with non-stop music and entertainment, karaoke contests, cake and cookie baking contests, youth bands, a kayak race, a duck race, a classic car exhibition, cotton candy, thrilling rides for children of all ages, and much more!

[edit] September

  • Palmyra Canaltown Days
    The Palmyra Canaltown days is a family event that features canal rides, arts & crafts, a flea market, a parade, and much more!

[edit] November

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