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Sip Into Spring on Seneca Lake: A Flexible Wine Tasting Experience Across 17 Wineries
Seneca Lake, NY — Spring is calling—and it tastes like wine! The Seneca Lake Wine Trail invites wine lovers to celebrate the season with the Sip Into Spring Tasting Pass, a flexible, all-inclusive tasting experience available May 10–21, 2026. With one digital pass, guests can enjoy one standard tasting at 17 participating wineries around Seneca Lake, making it easier than ever to explore, discover, and sip at their own pace. Designed for both first-time visitors and longtime fans of the Finger Lakes,
Town of Torrey 175th Anniversary Time Capsule Contribution Deadline Approaches
Town of Torrey 175th Anniversary Time Capsule Contribution Deadline Approaches Dresden, New York, Town of Torrey - As the Town of Torrey honors the 175th Anniversary of its founding within Yates County in 2026, a Commemoration Committee is organizing a Time Capsule to be filled with appropriate memorabilia to be opened in 2051, the 200 Year Anniversary of the Town of Torrey’s establishment. Among the items being collected for inclusion in the Time Capsule are official Town records such as budgets,
Pedal Palooza Sets the Wheels in Motion for Summer in Dundee
Pedal Palooza Sets the Wheels in Motion for Summer in DundeeOn Saturday, May 30, the Dundee Library will host a community-wide event known as “Pedal Palooza.” This bike safety program will feature a brief presentation by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, along with various games and activity stations, free helmets, and even free ice cream. Kick off the summer with the Dundee Library at Pedal Palooza on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.“We’ve partnered with other local organizations and
FLX Retreats Announces July Opening of The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge
FLX Retreats Announces July Opening of The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge FLX Retreats has announced the upcoming opening of The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge, a new weddings and events venue situated on the company’s private treehouse property overlooking Seneca Lake. The Lodge will officially open its doors this July, offering a modern-rustic setting designed for weddings, corporate gatherings, retreats, and celebrations. The Seneca Lake Treehouse Lodge features wooded lake views, natural timber
'State of the Lake' Registration Now Open!
The Finger Lakes Institute is pleased to partner with Keuka Lake Association to present the public information session 'State of Keuka Lake: Water Quality Summary.' Led by Lisa B. Cleckner, Ph.D., director of the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) at Hobart and William Smith (HWS), this presentation will provide a comprehensive summary of the past several years of water quality monitoring of Keuka Lake and streams in the surrounding watershed. This event highlights the collaborative water quality monitoring
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of WaxPax Records in Penn Yan
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of WaxPax Records in Penn Yan The Yates County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official ribbon cutting for WaxPax Records on Friday, March 27, welcoming the new record shop to downtown Penn Yan at 112 Main Street. Community members, local leaders, and supporters gathered to mark the opening of the business, which brings a vibrant addition to Penn Yan's Main Street retail scene. Owned by Mark Collier, WaxPax Records brings a love of music and vinyl culture to the Finger
Music and Meatballs on the Menu at 2nd Rock for Kidneys Fundraiser
Music and Meatballs on the Menu at 2nd Rock for Kidneys Fundraiser (Geneva, NY) Local bands Rockin’ Boots, Rossi Acoustix and the Dapper Rats will bring the tunes, and Sons & Daughters of Italy’s resident chef Peter Gillotte will supply the meatballs and sauce at this year’s Rock for Kidneys, Saturday, April 25. The open-to-all event benefits the Dialysis Center at Geneva General Hospital. The first Rock for Kidneys last year raised $3500.00 and was the brainchild of musician Michael Rossetti of Seneca
2026 Celebrate Service, Celebrate Yates
For more than 25 years, Keuka College and the Yates County Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to host Celebrate Service ... Celebrate Yates (CSCY), an annual day of community service which has provided hands-on help to dozens of Yates County non-profit agencies, thanks to hundreds of volunteers from the College and local community. With support from the College and local merchants who underwrite costs, CSCY volunteers join hands each spring, serving collectively to meet the needs of Yates County
Tourism Grant, Round 2 of 2026 - LIVE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 20, 20262026 Yates County Tourism Grant Applications – Round 2 Now AvailableThe Yates County Tourism Grant Program is now accepting applications for the second round of 2026! This change in structure allows applicants to apply to better align with a project schedule. Organizations, municipalities, and businesses with projects that promote tourism and draw visitors to Yates County are encouraged to apply.New this year: The application process has been updated to improve clarity
FLBM Announces 2026 Summer Day Camp Dates
FLBM Announces 2026 Summer Day Camp Dates Registration is open for youth ages 10 to 15 to join this popular camp July 6-10 FINGER LAKES, February – Registration is open for Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s Summer Day Camp program to be held Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, 2026. Youth ages 10 to 15 will participate in activities at Museum boat shops, exhibit halls, and the Hammondsport waterfront as experienced camp staff and volunteers introduce campers to Finger Lakes boat-building history
Dundee Library Receives Multiple Grants
Dundee Library Receives Multiple Grants Small Community. Small Victories. Large Results. DUNDEE, NY – January 30, 2026 Over the course of the winter, the Dundee Library has been awarded several local and regional grants to support programming and services across multiple areas. Through the Southern Tier Library System, the library received a joint award with Penn Yan Public Library totaling $2,000, split equally between the two institutions. The purpose of the award is to support outreach to
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Launches New Community Gift Card Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYates County Chamber of Commerce Launches New Community Gift Card ProgramPenn Yan, NY — The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the new Community Gift Card Program, designed to encourage residents and visitors alike to support local Chamber Member businesses. Available for purchase directly through the Chamber’s website or in person, this digital gift card can be used at a variety of participating Chamber Member locations across Yates County and
Leadership Yates County Program Announced to Build Next Generation of Local Leaders
A new initiative aimed at developing and connecting Yates County’s next generation of leaders will launch in January of 2026, through the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center (FLEDC). The program, called Leadership Yates County, is designed to equip emerging and established professionals with the skills, insight, and community perspective needed to lead effectively within their organizations and throughout the region. The six-session program, hosted at Keuka College, will feature a curriculum
Yates County History Center New Exhibit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30th , 202 5 FOR MORE INFORMATION Julia Yount , (315) 536 7318Yates County History Center New Exhibit “The World Turned Upside Down: 250 Years After the American Revolution" is the Yates County History Center's newest exhibit. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the war in 1775, this exhibit is open to the public Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 AM - 4 PM, 107 Chapel Street, Penn Yan. Available through the end of 2026. Suggested donation $5.00. Funded in part by a kind
Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century
New Design and Timeline Announced for Replacement of Iconic Footbridge The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced today that the current Sentry Bridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park will be replaced next year. A new, sustainable span will be built to last through the next 100 years, replacing the 1908 span that has been compromised by time and weather. "When coming to Watkins Glen, we want visitors to have the full park experience so they can enjoy
