Celebrate, Learn, Enjoy!
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!
2019 Corridor-wide Events:
Featured Community Events
These events will give you reasons to head to the water and to canal communities again and again. In addition to this listing, please visit the NYS Canal Corporation for a complete canal calendar.
Rome Locktoberfest
October 5 >> Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome
Locktoberfest at Bellamy Harbor Park is the destination for music, art, and local CNY food and beverages set alongside the beautiful Erie Canal.
More > Water/Ways Tour
October 5 - November 17 >> Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, Amherst, NY
Explore the endless motion of the water cycle and its impact on New York's history, landscape and culture. The Smithsonian traveling exhibition will be touring New York State from 2019 to 2020.
More > Erie Canal Music and Stories
October 12 >> Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Museum, Amherst
Celebrate the bicentennial period with tales and music of the Erie Canal performed by Dave Ruch.
More > Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon
October 20 >> Riverview Orchards, Rexford
Run two miles, bike 17 miles, then run another two miles through beautiful fall foliage, then enjoy a barbecue dinner. Participate in the race as an individual or team and track your Canalway Challenge miles, or join the cheering section!
More > 3rd Annual Erie Canal Run
October 26 >> Sullivan Parks and Recreation Building, Chittenango
Dress up and hit the Canalway Trail for the Eerie Canal Towpath 15-mile and 5K runs. This scenic run will take you along the towpath of the Old Erie Canal. Don't forget to track your miles for the Canalway Challenge!
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Novemer 23 - January 5, 2020 >> Chapman Museum, Glens Falls, NY
Explore the endless motion of the water cycle and its impact on New York's history, landscape and culture. The Smithsonian traveling exhibition will be touring New York State from 2019 to 2020.
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