Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors celebrate their canal heritage at a variety of canal-related festivals and events each year. 
 
Join the fun at these 2010 Corridor-wide events:
 
Cycling the Erie Canal, July 11-18
Join 500 riders of all ages and from all over the country for this 8-day, 400-mile bike tour across New York State.
Visit Cycling the Erie >>
 
Canal Schooner Lois McClure Returns! July 24 - October 17, 2010
The majestic 88-foot canal schooner, Lois McClure, is traversing the Erie Canal and the New York State Canal System this summer, offering free tours and festivities at 20 ports-of-call. The vessel's journey will culminate at the World Canals Conference in Rochester 9/17- 9/22.
visit Lake Champlain Maritime Museum for tour schedule >>
 
Canal Splash, August 13-15
Guided walks, bikes and cruises, museum and gallery exhibits, canoe and kayak paddles, canalside festivals, performances and more are offered throughout the Corridor to celebrate the history, culture, and recreational appeal of the NYS Canal System.
Download Canal Splash Event Planning Tips [pdf] >
 
New York State Canal Corporation >>
 
Yearly Events
 
Canal Clean Sweep Weekend, April 16-18
Volunteers are always welcome to help with canal-wide cleanup and beautification projects.
visit Parks and Trails NY >>
 
Canalway Trail Celebration- June 5
Celebrate the Erie Canalway Trail at one of the many special events highlighting the growing prominence of the Erie Canalway Corridor as a world-class recreationway and tourist destination.
visit Parks and Trails NY >>