Upcoming Wayne County Events

May 7-August 17
Wayne County Grandslam Youth Fishing Derby - For ages 4-16 years. Must fish in Wayne County waters. For more information visit www.waynecountytourism.com or call 800.527.6510.

June, July & August
Baseball Games. Newark Pilots. Colburn Park, 1160 East Union St., Newark. www.newarkpilots.com.

July 4
Sodus Point Celebration - Sodus Point revs up for July 4th. Kiddie Parade on the 3rd at 10am. Annual 5k run and walk begins at 7:30am at lighthouse. Children's 5k and fun walk begins at 10am at the lighthouse. Breakfast on the bluff will be served from 7am to Noon. Arts and craft vendors will be set up from 10am-4pm. Free concert on the lawn of the lighthouse featuring Gap Mangione Big Band from 2pm to 4pm. www.soduspointlighthouse.org. Fire Works Display - Village of Sodus Point. 9:30pm on 7/3.

July 17
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series and Ice Cream Social - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

July 23
The Annual Fund Raiser for the Neighborhood Association of Sodus Point will be held on Saturday, in Willow Park and on the Oscar Fuerst Field from 3:30-10pm. The event includes: An Old Fashioned Baseball Game with the Genesee Country Players, a barbeque, live and silent auctions, a bake sale and live and DJ music. The entire family will find something to enjoy.

July 24
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

July 29
2nd Annual Sampling Soiree - 5pm-7pm; take the opportunity to try freshly prepared dishes and over 40 gourmet products, free of charge, offered throughout the market, tasting room and Sweet Cone Shop. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. www.longacrefarms.com.

July 30
Wine and Cheese Tasting and Ice Cream Social - Heritage Square, 7147 Ontario Center Road, Ontario. Blue Ridge Country Ramblers will perform. www.heritagesquaremuseum.org.

July 31
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

August 4-6
Brantling Bluegrass Festival 2011 - Enjoy three days of great bluegrass music. The festival takes place on the grounds of Brantling Ski Slopes. 4015 Fish Farm Road, Sodus. www.brantling.com.

August 5, 6
Palmyra's Erie Canal Pirate Weekend - Port of Palmyra. Live and dead pirates, skulls and treasures suitable for the children. FREE Movie in the park on Friday night (The Goonies!). On Saturday, bed races, Pirate & Kazoo Band Parade, vendors, kid's games, canal boat rides and more. Full schedule at www.eriecanalpirates.com.

August 6
CNY Wine & Jazz Fest - Wolcott Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club presents a Wine & Jazz Festival on Main Street and Northrup Park. Music by well known jazz artists. Upscale vendors and food booths throughout the park. 11am-8pm. www.wolcottny.org.

August 7
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

August 8-13
Wayne County Fair - Palmyra Fairgrounds. Agricultural events, 4H exhibits, animals, rides, vendors, parade, animals and more. www.waynecountyfair.org.

August 14
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

August 14
Sodus Point Triathlon - Swim, bike and run. Start time 8:30am. Register early! Wetsuits are recommended. Call 585.732.1090 or visit www.yellowjacketracing.com.

August 19
Maze Opening Day! Maze & Back 40 open Thursday- Sunday 12pm-6pm through Labor Day. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. www.longacrefarms.com.

August 20
Jammin' with the Animals . 6th Annual Music Fest at Cracker Box Palace - Put on your happy feet and come on down and DANCE the afternoon away at our annual Music Fest at the farm. Loads of bands, great food, raffles, drawings, hayrides and fun! Bring you lawn chair; picnics and coolers are welcome (no glass please!). Admission: Donation. Gates open at Noon and the bands will play till the cows come home! www.crackerboxpalace.org.

August 21
18th Annual Sweet Corn Festival & Ultra Lite Fly- In - Enjoy FREE fresh roasted sweet corn all day. Meet the Sweet Corn Princess from 12-2pm. Celebrate all things corn with corny games, corny food, and corny entertainment. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. www.longacrefarms.com.

August 21
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

August 25
Artisan.s Faire - Artisan's will fill the museum and, weather permitting, the lawn of the Museum and will be demonstrating and selling their work. Booth space is $20 or Artisan's can donate an item of equal value for the raffle. Wayne County Museum, 21 Butternut Street, Lyons. 315.946.4943. www.waynehistory.org.

August 28
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

September 3
Ontario Barn Bluegrass Festival - 513 Whitney Road, Ontario. Live, food, arts & crafts, ice cream, face painting. Admission $10. Under 17 is free. 11am-7pm. www.ontariobarnfestival.com.

September 4
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Free Summer Concert Series - www.soduspointlighthouse.org.

September 10 & 11
Macedon Center Lumberjack Festival - Gates open both days at 8am. Amateur competition begins at 9am on Saturday. ESPN Professionals competition begins at 11am on Sunday. Greased pole climb both days at 5pm. Events include log-rolling, twoman crosscut, chain sawing, bow sawing, log chop, tree felling, spring board. Craft and collectibles sale. Commercial exhibitors. Pancake breakfast both days. Church services on Saturday at 5pm-9:30am on Sunday. Route 31F, (Macedon Center Road and Canandaigua Road). 315.986.3732. www.macedoncenterfire.org.

September 11
Mutt Strut 2011 - An afternoon of social activities for both you and your dog with events and prizes. Visit sponsor booths, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, live music and food. Sponsored by the Wayne County Humane Society. Event takes place at Silver Hill Technology Park, Route 88, Newark. www.hswaynepets.org. 315.946-3389. Noon-3pm.

September 15-17
Heritage Square Museum Fall Barn Sale - Lots of great bargains. Thursday and Friday: 9am-4pm; Saturday: 9am- noon. Heritage Square, 7147 Ontario Center Road, Ontario. www.heritagesquaremuseum.org.

September 16-18
Alasa Academy Fall Community Camping Weekend - Rustic, wooded and fireside campsite for tents and campers. Open to the public, bring your family. Saturday events include: chuck wagon dinner, karaoke, haunted orchard walk and bonfire all starting at 4pm. www.ALASA-Academy.org.

September 16-18
Savannah Potato Fest - At the Savannah Fireman's Field. Friday will be the Fall Floral Contest and the Photography Contest. Saturday will be the Parade, Cake Booth, Potato Wrestling, Potato-peeling Contest, and Fireworks. A winetasting event will be a new feature this year. Sunday will the Golden Potato Hunt Contest, and the Silent Auction by the Chamber. Music and plenty of Food for the Weekend. For more information contact Scott Kolcynski at 585.730.0396.

September 17
Williamson-Pultneyville Community Garage Sale - 9am-4pm rain or shine. Food vendors, exhibits and arts and crafts. 315.589.9892. www.w-phs.org.

September 17
Animal Faire and U-Pick Apple Kickoff at Cracker Box Palace - Informational seminars and booths representing all kinds of animal care and interest groups. Loads of craft and business vendors, food, kids' activities, face painting, hay rides, and more! 10am-4pm. www.crackerboxpalace.org.

September 17 & 18
Palmyra Canaltown Days - Historical community celebration on the Erie Canal. Arts, crafts, food, Parade, canal boat rides and more! www.palmyracanaltowndays.org.

September 24 & 25
Finger Lakes Live Steamers Fall Open House - See and ride large scale model trains. Food and souvenirs available. See website for map. 302 Clyde Marengo Road, Clyde. 10am-4pm. www.fingerlakeslivesteamers.org.

September 24 & 25
Lake Ontario Wine Trail's Harvest Celebration Weekend - www.lakeontariowinetrail.com.

October 1
Harvest Festival at Heritage Square - 7147 Ontario Center Road. Noon-4pm. Explore the nine historic buildings. 25 vendors displaying a wide variety of crafts, collectibles and antiques for sale. See them in the barn, train station and on the lawn. Horsey Bingo, bake sale, Kids games & activities, hot dogs. www.heritagesquaremuseum.org.

October 1
Farm Frenzy Walk-a-Thon - Line up some sponsors and join us on this FUNdraising hike! Walk your dogs or mini-horses too! Picnic at the farm following the walk. Cracker Box Palace, Shaker Road, Alton. www.crackerboxpalace.org.

October 7-10
Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour - The 14th annual Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour tasting weekend. Travel our scenic country roads, ablaze in autumn glory from market to market. Take this opportunity to explore the essence of the apple. Apple taste testing is one way to learn the differences in apples including taste, texture and scent. Shop for gift items and crafts and participate in the door prize drawings. Each stop is unique, as is the taste and texture of apples. Discover the flavors, colors, and sizes apples are as individual as we are! We are thrilled to have three of Wayne County's finest wineries on the tour. Plan on tasting a variety of wines including some amazing fruit wines. Enter to win prizes along the way. Free gifts and more. Call 800.527.6510 for map. www.waynecountytourism.com.

October 7
Moonlight Maze - Tickets from 5-9pm Ages 12 & up $10 Ages 5-11 $8. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. www.longacrefarms.com.

October 8
Horse Show at Cracker Box Palace - Registration 9am; show starts at 10am. - This is a "Fun" show featuring Barrel Races, Egg & Spoon Pleasure, Musical Bags, and more! Preregistration required for participants; nominal entry fee for each class. No charge for spectators but donations are welcomed! Food and beverages will be available. www.crackerboxpalace.org.

October 14
Moonlight Maze - Tickets from 5pm-9pm Ages 12 & up $10 Ages 5-11 $8. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. www.longacrefarms.com.

October 14 & 15
Historic Cemetery Walk - Newark-Arcadia Museum.

October 14 & 15
Historic Palmyra's Famous Cemetery Walk - Come meet famous and infamous cemetery residents. Use Vienna Street entrance. Approx. 1 hour for each walk beginning at 6:30pm and 7:45pm. 2 shows each night. Price is $7 per person 315.597.6981 www.historicpalmyrany.com.

October 27
Clyde Fall Harvest Fest - Last Farmer's Market of 2011. Haunted house, face painting, hay rides, costumes, spooky store front windows. 8am-5pm.

October 28 & 29
The Haunted Jail - Come walk through the haunted Jail of the Wayne County Museum. Refreshments served! 21 Butternut Street, Lyons. 6pm-9pm. 315.946.4943, www.waynehistory.org.

October 28-30
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Burnap's Farm Market - 7277 Maple Avenue, Sodus. Judging on the 30th. 9am-6pm. 315.483.4050. www.burnapsfarm.com.

October 30
Seventh Annual Brew Ha-Ha Family Halloween Event - Fun and activities at the library followed by a costume parade into the center of town and trick or treating at local merchants. 2pm-4pm. Ontario public Library, Ridge Road, Ontario. http://ontariopubliclibrary.org.

November 5, 6
33rd Annual Fall Harvest Antique Show & Sale 50 quality dealers from 8 different counties. Glass and china restoration both days. Antique appraisals on Sunday from Noon-4pm. Food available. Hours are Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Williamson High School, Route 21, Williamson.

November 12, 13
Winter Wonderland Shopping Fling - Get ready to shop for the holidays. Many Wayne County gift shops will be open special hours for the weekend and offering refreshments, free gifts and drawings. Each shopper will also receive a special surprise from each shop just for visiting. 10am-5pm. For a complete list of participating shops visit www.shoppingfling.net.

November 17-19
Historic Palmyra's Holiday Bazaar - Vendors welcome $20 per table, luncheon, special gifts, antiques and crafts. No charge for admittance. Alling Coverlet Museum, 122 William Street, Palmyra. Thursday and Friday: 10am-5pm with luncheon at 11:30am until gone (about 1:30pm); Saturday: 10am-2pm 315.597.6981. www.historicpalmyrany.com.

November 25 - December 23
Annual Winter Show and Sale - Wayne County Council for the Arts, 108 West Miller Street, Newark 315.331.4593. www.wayne-arts.com.

November 26
Blue Moose Silent Auction & Spaghetti Dinner - Get a jump start on your holiday shopping; forget the malls.come to the Blue Moose at the Wallington FD. A great meal, great deals. To benefit Cracker Box Palace. Enjoy a delicious dinner while you bid on hundreds of items for people of all ages and pets too! Donations needed. Wallington Fire Department, Ridge Road, Wallington. 5pm-8pm. www.crackerboxpalace.org.

December 2-4
Holiday Boutique - Wayne County Museum, 21 Butternut Street, Lyons. Artisans and crafters fill the three floors of the museum. Perfect place to find your holiday gifts. Friday and Saturday lunch served 11am-2pm. Desserts, coffee and tea served all day. 315.946.4943. www.waynehistory.org.