Festivals, concerts & meetings

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Americans for Restoring the Constitution (AFRTC), invites the public to our next meeting

Date: Monday, July 14 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m
Location: Vestal Public Library
Pharmacist and integrative health coach Joel Wood will speak about ‘Big Pharma–How it Has Replaced Natural Health and Wellness’.

Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance

Dates: July 17–20
Location: Trumansburg
A four-day festival featuring over 70 bands across various genres, including bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, and more.

Great Blue Heron Music Festival

Dates: July 4–6
Location: Sherman
Celebrating its 33rd year with a mix of blues, folk, and Americana music in a family-friendly setting.

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

Dates: July 17–20
Location: Oak Hill
A premier bluegrass festival featuring top artists, workshops, and family activities.

Sterling Renaissance Festival

Dates: Weekends, July 5–August 17
Location: Sterling
Step back in time with themed weekends, jousting, and period entertainment.

Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebrations

Dates: July 2–6
Locations: Medina, Utica, Seneca Falls, Fort Plain, Schuylerville
Free concerts and events commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.

Albany Symphony’s Water Music New York: More Voices Festival

Dates: July 2–6
Locations: Various canal towns
A series of free concerts celebrating the Erie Canal’s bicentennial.

New York State Fair

Dates: August 20–September 1
Location: Syracuse
A 13-day showcase of agriculture, entertainment, and technology.

Erie County Fair

Dates: August 6–17
Location: Hamburg
One of the largest county fairs in North America, featuring rides, concerts, and agricultural exhibits.

Pageant of Steam

Dates: August 6–9
Location: Canandaigua
An annual steam fair showcasing antique tractors, engines, and a large flea market.

CrossFit Games 2025

Dates: August 1–3
Location: Albany
The annual competition to crown the “Fittest on Earth,” held at MVP Arena.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Summer Season

Dates: July–August
Location: Saratoga Springs
Featuring performances by the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and popular artists.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

Dates: July–August
Location: Garrison
Outdoor performances of classic and contemporary plays in a scenic setting.

Old Songs Festival

Dates: June 27–29
Location: Altamont
A festival of traditional music and dance with concerts, workshops, and family activities.

Caroga Lake Music Festival

Dates: July–August
Location: Caroga Lake
A series of classical and contemporary music performances in the Adirondacks.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Summer Concerts

Dates: July–August
Location: Bethel
Concerts at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival.

Lake George Music Festival

Dates: August 11–22
Location: Lake George
Classical music performances by emerging artists in various venues around Lake George.

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival

Dates: July–August
Location: Cooperstown
Chamber music concerts featuring world-class musicians.

The Glimmerglass Festival

Dates: July–August
Location: Cooperstown
An opera and musical theater festival with innovative productions.

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas

Dates: July 20–27
Location: Tonawanda and North Tonawanda
A week-long festival celebrating the Erie Canal with parades, concerts, and fireworks.

Jazz Festival at Chautauqua Institution

Dates: August 16–18
Location: Chautauqua
A weekend of jazz performances in a historic lakeside setting.

Jazzmobile Summerfest

Dates: July–August
Location: Various NYC Locations
Free outdoor jazz concerts featuring renowned and emerging artists.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Dates: July–August
Location: Lincoln Center, NYC
A free summer festival featuring music, dance, and spoken word performances.

Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival
Dates: July–August
Location: Lincoln Center, NYC
A celebration of Mozart’s music with performances by renowned artists.

Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
Dates: July–August
Location: Various NYC Parks
Free outdoor recitals by Metropolitan Opera artists.

MoMA PS1 Warm Up
Dates: Saturdays, July–August
Location: Long Island City, NYC
An outdoor music series featuring experimental live music and DJ sets.

Queens International Night Market

Dates: Saturdays, July–August
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, NYC
A night market featuring food, art, and performances from around the world.

Shakespeare in the Park: “Twelfth Night”

Dates: July–August
Location: Central Park, NYC
Free performances of Shakespeare’s classic comedy at the Delacorte Theater.

SummerStage Concert Series

Dates: July–August
Location: Various NYC Parks
A series of free concerts and performances across New York City’s parks.

Coney Island Mermaid Parade

Dates: July 13
Location: Coney Island, NYC
A whimsical parade celebrating the beginning of summer with creative costumes and floats.

NYC Restaurant Week

Dates: July 22–August 16
Location: Various NYC Restaurants
A chance to enjoy prix-fixe meals at some of New York City’s top restaurants.

Bronx SalsaFest

Dates: August
Location: Various Bronx Locations
A month-long celebration of salsa music and dance in the Bronx.

New York International Fringe Festival

Dates: August
Location: Various NYC Theaters
A festival showcasing innovative and experimental theater productions.

Summer HD Festival at Lincoln Center

Dates: August
Location: Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC
Free outdoor screenings of opera performances from the Met’s Live in HD series.

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Dates: August 1–3
Location: Brooklyn, NYC
A celebration of hip-hop culture with performances, panels, and workshops.

Battery Dance Festival

Dates: August 11–17
Location: Battery Park, NYC
New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival.

Harlem Week

Dates: August 11–18
Location: Harlem, NYC
A celebration of Harlem’s rich cultural heritage with music, art, and community events.

Governors Island Jazz Age Lawn Party

Dates: August 16–17
Location: Governors Island, NYC
A 1920s-themed event with live jazz, dancing, and vintage fashion.