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!
2018 Corridor-wide Events:
Featured Community Events
Head to the water and to canal communities for these featured 2018 events! Visit the NYS Canal Corp for a complete canal calendar.
Locktoberfest
dates TBA >> Lockport, Seneca Falls, Rome, Phoenix, Fort Edward
Celebrate the harvest and the end of the canal season at events in Lockport, Seneca Falls, Rome, Phoenix, and Fort Edward.
More > Genesee River Romance Weekend
October 5-7 >> Rochester
Explore Rochester's favorite waterway and celebrate the Genesee River's storied history and promising future. Enjoy tours, paddling, or cycling; and listen to live music throughout the weekend.
More > Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon
October 14 >> Riverview Orchards, Rexford
Each year the Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon attracts top regional multi-sport athletes, as well as recreational runners and bikers for this USAT sanctioned event. Event includes 2 mile run / 17 mile bike / 2 mile run to the finish. Two person teams are welcome: a runner and a cyclist.
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