On Going Events for the Year

Mar 9 to Dec 14

Old Time Square Dance @ Medina Stone Farm, 225 N Gravel Rd, Rte 63, Medina. Fun for all ages - live music & caller! ONLY 2nd Sun 3-7pm AND 4th Sat 7-11pm, 585/798-9238, $

Mar 15 to May 17

Iroquois Observations, Third Annual @ Cayuga Pool Overlook in Wildlife Refuge, off Rte 77, Alabama. Come join experienced 'Birders' for guided driving tours, scope watches, bird walks & speakers during peak spring migration. Sat ONLY, 10am-4pm, 585/457-3228, Free

May 3 -

Bluegrass & Old Time Country Jam @ Medina Stone Farm, 225 N Gravel Rd, Rte 63, Medina. Sign-up slots. Come enjoy the music. 1st Sun ONLY, 2-6pm, 585/798-9238, $

May 24 to Oct 26

Orchard Train Rides @ Watt Farms Country Market, 3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion. Narrated train ride on colorfully painted 90 ft, 70 passenger train educates on how modern orchards are operated, u-pick seasonal fruit. Gift shop and greenhouse. Sat-Sun ONLY, 1-4pm, 800/274-5897, $

June 1 to Oct 19

Historical Museum Exhibits @ Medina Historical Society Museum, 406 West Ave, Medina. Open for tours, special demonstrations/exhibits TBA. 1st & 3rd Sun ONLY, 1-4pm, 585/798-4287, Free

June 6 to Aug 29

Cruise Nite & Music by the Erie Canal in Canal Basin, Medina. Display of fantastic cars in the canal basin, live music or 60's DJ, special Friday's TBA, antique boats invited. Fri ONLY, 6-8pm, 585/798-0220, Free

Aug 30 to Oct 19

Corn Maze Challenge @ Medina Stone Farm, 225 N Gravel Rd, Rte 63, Medina. Plus Labor Day & Columbus Day. Groups anytime by reservation. Pumpkins mid-Sept. Sat-Sun ONLY Noon-6pm, 585/798-9238, $

Sept 7 to Oct 26

Apple Pancake Breakfast @ Watt Farms Country Market, 3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion. A wonderful buffet w/fruit, apple pancakes and the works. Gift shop & greenhouse. Train rides 1-4pm. Sun ONLY, 9:30-Noon, 800/274-5897, $

Sept 20 to Oct 26

Fall Harvest Celebration @ Brown's Berry Patch, Rte 18, Waterport. U-pick apples, raspberries, pumpkins, hayrides, ponies, fall displays, clowns, scarecrow making, 'Kids Barnyard Adventure' $, apple pies, great family fun. Sat-Sun ONLY, 11am-6pm, 585/682-5569, Free

Feb

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Great Lakes Tributary Fly Tying Instruction @ Orleans Outdoor Fly Shop & Tackle, 1764 Oak Orchard Road, Rte 98, Albion. A six weeks course covering the basics: beginner to intermediate. Tools & materials provided. Pre-registration requested. Thurs ONLY, 6-8:30pm, 585/682-4546, $

23

Swap Meet, 3rd Annual @ East Shelby Fire Co, East Shelby Rd, off Rt 31A, Medina. Indoor automotive & tractor flea market where you will find anything automotive related. Tables & food available. Sun 9-3pm, 585/798-0445, $

March

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22-23

Maple Sunday Weekend, 8th Annual @ Flyway Farm, 10888 West Shelby Rd, Medina. Come taste, watch and learn about the craft of making pure maple syrup. Pride of New York Maple products for sale year round. Sat-Sun, 10-4pm, 585/798-0751, Free

22-23

Maple Sunday Weekend @ Maple Grove Farm, 4394 South Holley Road, North of Rte 31A, Holley. Visit the sugar house on our 5th generation family farm, where we make syrup and celebrate the 'Sweet Magic of Mother Nature'! Maple tastings, demonstrations and stories are fun & educational for 'kids of all ages'. Join us for a taste and tour. Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm, 585/638-6245, Free

23

Maple Sunday, 4th Annual @ Shelby Fire Hall, Rte 63, S of Medina. All you can eat and drink hungry man breakfast with everything and real Flyway Farms Maple syrup. Sun 8am-1pm, 585/798-2667, $

April

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Great Lakes Steelhead Fly Fishing Instruction @ Orleans Outdoor Fly Shop, 1764 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion. A one day course with the basics; run timing, fly tying, equipment & casting presentation. Pre-registration requested. Sat 8am-5pm, 585/682-4546, $

5

Jazz Night with the JNB Trio @ Medina Stone Farm, 225 N Gravel Rd, Rte 63, Medina. Sing along with the oldies, Sat 7pm, 585/798-9238, $

11-13

Open House, Second Annual @ Dawn's Gallery of Dolls, 14942 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Kent. Handcrafted porcelain dolls will join you for refreshments as you view the newest releases by hostess master doll artist Dawn Alello. Fri-Sun, Noon-5pm, 585/589-8020, Free

19

OneSong "Featured Artist Series @ Medina Stone Farm, 225 N Gravel Rd, Rte 63, Medina. A tribute to the music of Johnny Cash, Sat 7pm, 585/798-9238, $

25 to 5/4

'LOC' Lake Ontario Counties Trout & Salmon Derby, Lake Ontario. $10,000 Grand Prize. Categories: Salmon, Lake Brown and Rainbow/Steelhead Trout and youth division. 888/733-5246, $

26

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Open House, 1101 Casey Rd, off Rte 63, Alabama. Trail walks, Bald Eagle watch, exhibits and more. Enjoy a day of fun and learning. Sat 10am-5pm, 585/948-5445, $

27

AKC Sanctioned Match 'Amateur Dog Show', 4-H Fairgrounds, Rte 31, Knowlesville. Registration and fee day of match. Open to the public. Many dogs from near and far. Sun 9am-4:30pm, 585/638-5041, Free

May

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Lake Plains YMCA Antique Auto Show, 306 Pearl St, Medina. Register from 11-1, judging at 3pm sharp, no entrance fee. 'Cruise In' space available, food available. Sun 11am-3pm, 585/798-2040, Free

10-11

Lake Plains YMCA Craft Show and Chicken BBQ, 306 Pearl St, Medina. Chicken BBQ 11:30 Sunday. Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm, 585/798-2040, www.medina-ny.com/ymca, $

11

Mother's Day Brunch @ Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club, 15816 Lynch Rd, Holley. All you can eat buffet with carved beef & ham, reservations. Sun 11am-3pm, 585/638-4653 ex 11, $

11

Mother's Day Brunch @ Watt Farms Country Market, 3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion. A buffet with pancakes, French toast, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy. Gift shop, greenhouse. Sun 9:30am-12:30pm, 800/274-5897$

11

Mother's Day on the Farm @ Brown's Berry Patch, 14264 Roosevelt Hwy, Rte 18, Waterport. Free waffle ice cream cone for MOM! Hayrides, Seal the clown, 'Kids Barnyard Adventure' $, family fun. Sun 12-5pm, 585/682-5569, $

11

Mother's Day Season Opener @ Cobblestone Society Museum, Rte 104 & 98, Albion. The museum and buildings will be open to the public free of charge, special exhibits TBA. Sun 1-5pm, 585/589-9013, Free

11

Mother's Day Tea @ Hurd Orchards, 17260 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Holley. High tea served on antique china in a lovely setting. Reservations, three seatings 11, 1, 3. Sun, 585/638-8838, $

17

Open Llama Show @ Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds, Rte 31, Knowlesville. Sat 9am, 585/589-5561, Free

17

Train Races, Semi-Annual @ Ridge Road Station & Christmas Shop, 16131 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Holley. Model train races with the exciting rocket locomotives at 2pm. Vendors, demonstrations, refreshments. Fun for all ages. Sat 10am-5pm, 877/447-2253, Free

18

Jazz Festival, 7th Annual @ Apple Grove Inn, West Center St Ext, Medina. 6 1/2 hours of jazz by internationally known jazz stars and local talents. Sun 2:30-8:30pm, 585/682-4821, $

26

Memorial Day Parade on Main Street in Medina. 8am veterans 21 gun salute in cemeteries. 11am parade with veterans, community organizations, floats & bands, noon State Street Park dedication. Mon 11am, 585/798-0710, Free

June

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ARC Golf Tournament @ Hickory Ridge Golf and Country Club, 15816 Lynch Rd, Holley. Shot gun start! Hole-In-One on #18 and you will win a new car or truck. Sun 8am-5pm, 585/589-5516 ex 227, www.arcoforleans.org, $

1

Plane Rides & Pancake Breakfast @ Pine Hill Airport, 4906 Pine Hill Rd, Albion. Take a plane ride or watch flying activities with or without the all you can eat pancake & sausage breakfast. Sun 7am-noon, 585/589-7758, $

1

Ultralights 'Close Up' @ Gaines Valley Aviation, 2501 Gaines Rd, Rte 279, N of Rte 104, Albion. Demos of trikes, powered parachutes & gyrocopters. Ultralight training available, video in clubhouse. Food available. Sun 7-11am, 585/765-9413, Free

7

Open Horse Show @ Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds, Rte 31, Knowlesville. Come enjoy the show. Sat 9am, 585/589-5561, Free

7

Soap Box Car Race on S. Manning Rd Hill, off Rte 31A in Clarendon. Gravity youth operated car race, registration fee, 9am trials, fun filled event. Sat Noon, 585/638-6371 ex 100, Free

7

Village Yard Sale in Holley, Rte 31. Every household will be incited to participate in the village wide yard sale, maps will be available. Sat 10am-4pm, 585/638-8188, Free

7-8

Lake Ontario Sea Kayak Symposium Canoe & Kayak Expo @ Oak Orchard Canoe, Lake Alice, Waterport. An opportunity to experience the exciting sport of kayaking with representatives from the world's leading kayak manufacturers. Sat-Sun 10am-3pm, 800/452-9257, www.oakorchardcanoe.com, Free

13

Orleans County Historians Talk @ Pullman Church, Main & East Park St, Albion. During the Strawberry Fest. enjoy a little history in a historical church. Fri 7-8pm, 585/589-4174, Free

13-14

Strawberry Festival @ Historic Court House Square, Rte 98, Albion. Arts & craft show, antique & classic cars, parade, carriage rides, food court, chicken BBQ, free entertainment and much more. Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, 585/589-7727, Free

14

Hospice - Ducks Ahoy Race @ Canal Park, Albion. Come enjoy the Strawberry Festival and the race. Sat 3pm, 585/589-0809, $

7

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Youth Fishing Derby @ Ringneck Marsh Dike, Alabama. Fish for fun, kids 17 and under, on-site registration. Sat 7am-Noon, 585/948-5445, Free

14-15

Garden Tractor Pull @ Ridgeway Vol. Fire Co, 11392 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Medina. Souped up and ready to go. Sat call, Sun Noon, 585/798-2076, $

15

Father's Day Brunch @ Hurd Orchards, 17260 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Holley. Delicious meal featuring Dad's favorites baked ham, quiches, omelets, strawberry short cake and more. Reservations, three seatings; 11am, 1 & 3pm. Sun, 585/638-8838, $

15

Father's Day Chicken Barbecue @ Ridgeway Vol. Fire Co, 11392 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Medina. Dine in or take out dinners include 1/2 chicken, salad, bake beans, roll & dessert, car show. Sun Noon to sell out, 585/798-2076, $

15

Father's Day on the Farm @ Brown's Berry Patch, 14264 Roosevelt Hwy, Rte 18, Waterport. Free waffle ice cream cone for Dad! Hayrides, Seal the clown, 'Kids Barnyard Adventure' $, Family fun! Sun 12-5pm, 585/682-5569, Free

25-28

Firemen's Carnival @ Holley Fair Grounds, North Main St, Holley. Family fun with rides, games, music, parade on Fri @ 7pm. Wed-Fri 6pm, Sat Noon, 585/638-5359, Free

28

Family Fun Shooting Sports Event @ Holley Rod & Gun Club, Pumping Station Rd, signs from Rte 237S, Holley. Entire family has opportunity to enjoy shooting sport in a safe, structured, hands-on learning experience under the direction & supervision of experienced shooters & instructors. Sat 9:30am-3pm, 585/638-7401, $

July

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4th of July Lion's Celebration @ Central School Grounds, Lyndonville. Arts & crafts, noon parade, chicken BBQ, tractor pull, Bflo Philharmonic 7:30pm, fireworks. Village of Lyndonville celebrating it's Centennial. Fri 11am-10pm, 585/765-2875, Free

4

4th of July on the Farm @ Brown's Berry Patch, 14264 Roosevelt Hwy, Rte 18, Waterport. U-pick strawberries & sweet cherries, hayrides, 'Kid Barnyard Adventure'. Fresh fruit ice cream sundaes & pies. Fri 11am-5pm, 585/682-5569, $

4-5

Independence Day Weekend Family Fun Bash @ Eagle Creek Marina, 1033 Lakeland Beach Rd, Kendall. 'Vintage' classic rock concert & dance Friday night. Giant fireworks over Lake Ontario Saturday, park at Kendall Fire Hall, free busing to lake, rain date Sun. Weekend dock packages for boaters available. Fri 6-midnight, Sat 10-11pm, 585/723-5788, $

5-6

Annual Book Sale & Patriotic Program @ Cobblestone Society Museum, Rte 104 & 98, Albion. Museum & buildings open, special demonstration/exhibit TBA, patriotic program Sun. Sat-Sun 11-5pm, 585/589-9013, Free

6

Cherry Social & Pancake Breakfast @ Watt Farms Country Market, 3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion. Cherry season kick off, train rides 1-4pm, u-pick cherries, gift shop, greenhouse. Sun 9:30am-12:30pm, 800/274-5897, $

7-20

Erie Canal Fishing Derby between the mouth of the Niagara River and Main Street Bridge, Rte 98 in Albion. Grand prize; a boat, motor & trailer. Tagged fish $8,000 in prizes, one tagged for cash. 716/772-7972, $

9

Hospice Scramble Golf Tournament @ Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club, 15816 Lynch Rd, Holley. Wed 8:30am-6pm, 585/589-5392, $

9-12

Firemen's Carnival @ Kendall Fire Hall, Kendall Rd, Rte 237, N of Rte 104, Kendall. Small tractor dead pull, kiddie parade, beef & chicken BBQ, fireman's parade, live bands, midway. Wed-Fri 6pm-2am, Sat Noon-2am, 585/659-8082, Free

12

Christmas in July @ Provision's Upstairs Christmas Shoppe, 11 S Main St, Lyndonville. Storewide Christmas event, exclusive Boyds piece, double value Boyds Bucks & more. Sat 9am-5pm, 585/765-2492, Free

21-26

4-H Fair @ Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds, Rte 31, Knowlesville. Midway, stage entertainment, 4-H youth exhibits, food and fun for everyone. 10am-10pm, 589/589-5561, $

29

Jazz Concert @ Orleans County Marine Park, Point Breeze Rd, Rte 98, Kent. 'The Medina Jazz Ensemble' perform for your pleasure. Tue 7pm, 585/589-3199, Free

Aug

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Midsummer Tasting @ Hurd Orchards, 17260 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Holley. A delectable sampling of seasonal fruits, vegetables & herbs served by candlelight in our historic barn & orchards, reservations, seatings 6 & 8:30pm. Fri-Sat, 585/638-8838, $

2

Cobblestone Society Museum Exposition, Rte 104 & 98, Albion. The museum & buildings will be open with demonstrations and special entertainment TBA. Sat, 585/589-9013, Free

3

Peach Social & Pancake Breakfast @ Watt Farms Country Market, 3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion. Peach season kick-off, train rides 1-4pm, u-pick peaches, gift shop, greenhouse. Sun 9:30am-12:30pm, 800/274-5897, $

9-10

Wooden Boat Festival, 3rd Annual @ Orleans County Marine Park, Point Breeze Rd, Rte 98, Kent. In-water boat displays, tours, parade and rides, Taste of Orleans & more, slips available. Sat 1-7pm, 800/724-0314, Free

16-17

Orleans County Aviation Days @ Pine Hill Airport, 4906 Pine Hill Rd, Albion. Sky diving, ultra-lights and powered parachute show with vintage aircraft displays. Aircraft & balloon rides, crafts, camping, food Chicken BBQ Sat 4-7, USO show early evening, breakfast Sun 7-11am. Sat 7am-dusk Sun 7am-6pm, 585/589-7758, Free

9-17

Orleans County Rotary Fishing Derby, Lake Ontario and tributaries from Niagara River to west of the Genesee River. Grand prize $3,000, cash & prizes over $10,000. 585/589-9881, $

15-9/1

'LOC' Lake Ontario Counties Trout & Salmon Derby, Lake Ontario. $20,000 Grand Prize. Categories: Salmon, Lake Brown and Rainbow/Steelhead Trout and youth division. 888/733-5246, $

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Orleans Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament @ Hickory Ridge Golf and Country Club, 15816 Lynch Rd, Holley. The goal to build one home yearly to help alleviate inadequate housing in the county. A hand up not a handout with the home recipient repaying Habitat. Sat 8am, 585/638-4653 ex 11, $

17

Charlie Nesbitt Golf Tournament @ Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club, 15816 Lynch Rd, Holley. Orleans/Genesee Counties War on hunger. Shot gun start. Sun 9am, 585/638-4653 ex 11, $

20

Van Hungerford Memorial OMC Golf Outing @ Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club, 15816 Lynch Rd, Holley. Supports Eastern & Western Orleans County United Way. Wed 10am-7pm, 585/798-3140, $

30-31

'All breed AKC Dog & Obedience Show' @ Bullard Park, Rte 31, Albion. Pre-registration deadline early Aug. Sat-Sun, 8:30am-5pm, 585/638-5041, Free

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St. Rocco's Italian Festival on Hulberton Rd, Hulberton. Bocce tournament, spaghetti dinner, Italian food, bake goods, farmers market, game booths, kids game area and band 2-6. Sun 9am-6pm, 585/638-6718, Free