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APRIL AND MAY<\/p>\n
Low Bridge, High Water: A Canal Opening Celebration Village of Waterford\/Riverspark Canal Fest 2013 Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day JUNE<\/p>\n Palmyra\u2019s Path Through History6\/1\/13 Hudson River Paddle Canal Fest: Pirates on the Erie! The Impact of the Erie Canal on Farming in the Valley Journey Along the Erie Canal <\/p>\n JULY<\/p>\n American Wind Symphony Cycling the Erie Canal Canal Days 2013 <\/p>\n AUGUST<\/p>\n 5th Annual Riverlink Jamboree Rome Rotary Canalfest ’13 2013 Canal Splash Weekend! Canal Heritage Celebration & Concert Under the Stars \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Canal Splash Following the Flow Historic Canal Walking Tour Towpath Day 9th Annual Cardboard Boat Races- A Canal Splash! Event CanalFest 2013 <\/p>\n SEPTEMBER<\/p>\n
\n4\/28\/13-5\/5\/13
\nVillage of Brockport- Multiple Locations
\nInaugural festival will include a variety of events to celebrate both the annual opening of the canal and the heritage, arts, and recreational assets that the canal provides to residents and tourists within the Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor.
\nwww.brockportny.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n5\/11\/2013
\nWaterford Harbor Promenade, Lock 2, Button & Battery Parks
\nCelebrate the opening of the canal with a day of family fun on the Erie Canal, including vendors, children’s\u00a0activities, music, pony rides and more!
\nwww.waterfordny.org\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\n05\/25\/2013-05\/30\/2013
\nVillage of Waterloo- Multiple locations throughout the village and along the Seneca Cayuga Canal
\nEnjoy family friendly activities, including living history along the Seneca Cayuga Canal, arts and craft show, family entertainment, classic, antique and Woodie car show, 5k race, Culinary Tent and more.
\nwww.waterloony.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHistoric Palmyra, 132-140 Market Street, Palmya
\nCelebrate\u00a0Path Through History Weekend\u00a0with music, historic characters, and tours. Additional programs throughout the summer celebrate Palmyra\u2019s canal heritage.
\nwww.historicpalmyra.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
\n6\/8\/2013
\nHalfmoon Lighthouse Park, 597 Hudson River Road, Halfmoon
\nThe Town of Halfmoon and the City of Mechanicville with hold an inaugural Hudson River Paddle starting at the Mechanicville City Dock and ending with a festival at Lighthouse Park in the Town of Halfmoon. A great introduction to paddling along the Champlain Canal\/Hudson River!
\nwww.townofhalfmoon.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n6\/16\/2013
\nChittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, 7010 Lakeport Road, Chittenango
\nLearn about real bandits and high adventure on and along the Historic Erie Canal through games, crafts, a play, and a pirate scavenger hunt.
\nwww.clcbm.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n6\/20\/2013
\nMabee Farm, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction
\nSee how the Erie Canal Changed the landscape of farming in the Mohawk Valley forever through this interactive program.
\nwww.mabeefarm.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n6\/23 through 7\/8\/13
\nBuffalo to Albany
\nCome out and cheer as\u00a0Our Ability\u00a0leads a cross state bike ride from Buffalo to Albany along the Erie Canalway Trail to raise awareness for people with disabilities.
\nwww.ourability.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n7\/4-7\/6\/2013
\nLauraville Landing, Water Street, Village of Clyde
\nBring folding chairs and blankets to the canalside and watch in fascination as the shell of the orchestra\u2019s floating arts center,\u00a0Point Counterpoint II, opens and the music begins.The American Wind Symphony will perform as part of it farewell tour along the Erie Canal. The tour includes\u00a0multiple stops from June 17-August 5.
\nwww.americanwindsymphonyorchestra.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n7\/7-714
\nBuffalo to Albany
\nThe premier cross canal cycling event, with\u00a0500 riders\u00a0of all ages and from all over the country cycling from Buffalo to Albany along the Erie Canal; organized by Parks and Trails New York.<\/p>\n
\n7\/13\/2013
\nSchoharie Crossing State Historic Site Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter
\nJoin us for Canal Days 2013 for some old fashioned fun with live music, food, an engine show, history exhibits, displays, and demonstrations. A special daytime fireworks show will celebrate the site\u2019s 30th anniversary.
\nwww.nysparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8\/3\/2013
\nRiverlink Park, Amsterdam
\nA musical romp featuring bluegrass, old-timey and traditional music along the Mohawk River\/Erie Canal.
\nwww.riverlinkconcerts.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n08\/02\/2013-08\/04\/2013
\nBellamy Harbor Park, Mill Street, Rome
\nHonor America Day\u2019s Annual Canalfest features local food, music, art, history, and a wide variety of canal activities.\u00a0\u00a0Participate in a fishing derby, biathlon, dog show, boat races, waterskiing show, rides, fireworks and good old-fashioned fun for all ages.
\n\/www.romerotaryny.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8\/9-8\/11
\nMultiple Locations- see below for several local events sponsored by ECNHC
\nNearly 100 events throughout the canal corridor celebrate the history, beauty, and recreational appeal of the canal. Sponsored by the NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.<\/p>\n
\n8\/10\/13
\nWaterford Harbor, Waterford
\nA free day long cultural lollapalooza with musicians who will perform songs which reflect canal\u00a0heritage; local artisans and crafters, venders and food. Great for the whole family.
\nwww.waterfordmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8\/10\/13
\nMontezuma Heritage Park, 8115 High Street, Montezuma
\nExplore historic sites in the 140 acre park with historian Mike Riley who will bring history alive as he interprets each site along the tour. Canal music and community picnic following the tour.
\nwww.montezumahistoricalsociety.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8\/10\/2013
\nCamillus Erie Canal Park, 5750 DeVoe Road, Camillus
\nThis year\u2019s theme, \u201cGood Olde Summer Tyme,\u201d is brought to life with special activities including: demonstrations from traditional blacksmiths, weavers, spinners and woodworkers; square dancing and folk music; games for the kids; wagon and canal boat rides for the family.
\nwww.eriecanalcamillus.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8\/10\/2013 (Rain Date 8\/11\/13)
\nFort Hardy Park, Schuylerville
\nThis fun event is a day you won\u2019t forget, as a “sailor” or spectator, it’s a fun-filled day that is worth spending on\u2014or in\u2014the water!
\nwww.hudsonrivercrossingpark.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8\/10\/2013-8\/11\/2013
\nAlong the Canal and on the Village Green, Sylvan Beach\/Verona
\nThe 10th\u00a0annual Sylvan Beach CanalFest will celebrate the recreational attributes of Oneida Lake and the canal by holding the Boati Gras Parade that will include decorative boats and a lead music boat. Spectators can take part in the parade or listen to music, visit the canal-side amusement park or patron the local vendors and crafters.
\nwww.sylvanbeach.org<\/a><\/p>\n