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🗓 Sunday at 1pm was the clear winner for our next Finger Lakes Effect meetup!

Thanks to everyone who voted—I've locked in the date and set up the RSVP page.

📍 Stewart Park → Ithaca Farmers Market
📅 Sunday, July 20th at 1pm

It’s a casual out-and-back walk along the Waterfront Trail. We’ll go from Stewart Park to the Farmers Market, hang out for 30–45 minutes, and make our way back on our own time.

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Fitnell BBQ - After some delicious pulled pork at the Finger Lakes 50s this weekend, my happy stomach reminded me I need to eat Fitnell BBQ more often—and so should you! Tell them Jeney & Adam sent you. 😀

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📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING

⭐ Top Weekend Picks

1. 2nd Saturday on the Greater Ithaca Arts Trail

2. Movies on the Homer Green @ Homer Village Green 

3. FREE Music Friday: Hello City @ Lincoln Hill Farms

Wednesday

• Live Music Sunset Cruise @ Ithaca Boat Tours (Ithaca) – Live music golden skies and drifting vibes your perfect summer night set sail with sunset magic on the water.

• WINNING Wednesday @ Corning Museum of Glass (Corning) – Glass meets gas at this family-friendly night of flameworking, classic cars and a NASCAR cameo at the Corning Museum.

• Taste of Armageddon 2025 @ Sharkey’s Bar & Grill (Liverpool) – Powerman 5000, Ill Niño, and more bring face-melting riffs and chaos to upstate with this all out midweek metal show.

• 20th Annual TSB Car & Truck Show @ East Waverly Ball Park (Waverly) – Celebrate 20 years of chrome classics and community with this free evening car and truck show full of vintage style.

• Geneva Sings: Patrisha Blue & The MLK Memorial Choir (Geneva) – Uplifting gospel harmonies and lakeside soul fill the air in this joyful summer concert of unity and inspiration.

• Grapes, Griddles, & Fiddles @ Fox Run Vineyards (Penn Yan) – Wine, food, and fiddle tunes fill the vineyard air at this midweek event blending sunset views music and local flavor.

Thursday

• Fabi @ South Hill Cider (Community Concert Series) (Ithaca) – Afrobeat, Latin grooves, and world rhythms meet cider views and farm-to-table fare for a joyful summer evening.

• 2025 DICK’S Open @ En-Joie Golf Course (Endicott) – Kick off the PGA Champions Tour weekend with this major golf event bringing pro players and summer vibes to Endicott.

• Big Yellow Taxi: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell @ Westcott Theater (Syracuse) – Celebrate the music of Joni Mitchell in this soulful Thursday night tribute concert led by Big Yellow Taxi’s vocals.

• Pride Celebration Day @ Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) (Rochester) – Celebrate community and color with free art, rainbow flair, and outdoor joy at this family-friendly Pride party.

• Frank Raponi and Peter Glanville Live @ Grist Iron Brewing Company (Burdett) – Laid-back grooves and local brews flow together as Frank Raponi and Peter Glanville light up the patio scene.

• Thursday Night Music Series @ Silver Thread Winegarden (Lodi) – Live music, wine, and sunset views make this lakeside Thursday night series a perfect summer ritual through August 28.

• Music in the Square @ Centerway Square (Corning) – Live music fills downtown Corning every Thursday through August 21 with food, shops, and small town summer charm.

• Movies on the Homer Green @ Homer Village Green (Homer) – Free outdoor movie nights Thursdays from July 10–Aug 21 in the heart of Homer—popcorn, Pixar, and summer magic.

Friday

• Notorious Stringbusters @ Hopshire Farm & Brewery (Freeville) – Foot stomping bluegrass and cold brews come together for a family friendly Friday night with food and fiddle fire.

• The Comb Down @ South Hill Cider (Golden Hour Series) (Ithaca) – Groove into golden hour with vintage funk, smooth cider, and soul shaking rhythms at this high energy outdoor show.

• The Small Kings @ Finger Lakes Cider House (Interlaken) – Cider views and feel good grooves collide as this beloved local band blends rock reggae funk and vocal harmony.

• Fête Champêtre: à l'envers @ Northville Arts Center (King Ferry) – Fête Champêtre garden party in King Ferry with wine, bites, mocktails, and outdoor elegance.

• FREE Music Friday: Hello City @ Lincoln Hill Farms (Canandaigua) – Free Music Friday at Lincoln Hill Farms with Hello City, a Barenaked Ladies tribute + $6 food & drinks.

• Friday Sunset Music Series: Whiskey Business @ Wagner Vineyards (Lodi) – Live tunes with Whiskey Business as the sun sets over Seneca Lake while you sip local wine at Wagner Vineyards.

• Hangtime Concert Series: Hollywood Nights @ Treleaven Wines (King Ferry) – Hollywood Nights brings classic rock, Seger nostalgia, and electric summer energy to this open-air vineyard stage.

• Creed @ Lakeview Amphitheater (Syracuse) – Rock anthems, loud crowds, and full-on nostalgia as Creed reunites for a night of fists-in-the-air classics.

• Music on the Mall ft. The Arena @ State Street Bandshell (Auburn) – Downtown turns up the volume with epic rock anthems and open-air energy at this free Friday night concert.

• YETSU Live @ Hazlitt Oasis (Hector) – Live rock and roll meets wine slushies and lake views for the ultimate summer night soundtrack and vibe.

• Trans Am Speed Tour @ Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen) – Trans Am Speed Tour at Watkins Glen Intl July 11 to 13 with high-horsepower racing across multiple classes.

• Ghost Tours of Auburn @ Seward House Museum (Auburn) – Eerie tales and haunted history come alive on July 11 and 25 with candlelit ghost tours through Auburn’s dark past.

Saturday

• Matt Venuti @ Trumansburg Conservatory Outdoor Series (Trumansburg) – Soothing soundscapes and cosmic visuals blend in this free outdoor concert with food, drinks, and soulful ambiance.

• Racker Rivals Big Red @ Cornell’s Lynah Rink (Ithaca) – NHL stars, Cornell hockey, and local legends hit the ice in this charity game supporting early childhood programs.

• Classic Cruisers Car Show @ State Street (MLK Blvd) (Ithaca) – Shiny chrome, vintage vibes, and downtown strolls meet in this laid-back summer car show with hometown flair.

• The Wizard of Oz @ Auburn Public Theater (Auburn) – Lions, witches, and ruby slippers await in this feel-good stage trip down the Yellow Brick Road.

• Hometown Hoedown @ The Loom (Waverly) – Grab your boots for live music, dancing, and backyard-style fun at this down-home summer hoedown.

• Microtones Free Outdoor Party @ Stewart Park (Ithaca) – All-day grooves, sunshine, and community vibes unfold lakeside with Microtones in Ithaca’s Stewart Park.

• 2nd Saturday on the Greater Ithaca Arts Trail (Ithaca) – Explore studios and meet local artists on this free self guided art trail.

• Classic Cruisers: A State Street Car Show (Ithaca) – Stroll through vintage cruisers and modern EVs at this free Saturday car show steps from the Ithaca Commons

• Sunset Eco-Tour @ Myers Park (Lansing) – Paddle into golden hour and explore nature’s wonders on this Saturday sunset eco tour.

Sunday

• Vintage Market @ South Hill Cider (Ithaca) – Cider, curated vintage, fresh eats, and DJ vibes meet at this stylish Sunday hangout hosted by The Evergreen Social.

• Summer Sundays Music Series @ Wagner Vineyards (Lodi) – Wine flights, acoustic vibes, and Seneca Lake views set the tone for a perfect summer Sunday at the vineyard.

• Daryl Hall with Glenn Tilbrook @ Point of the Bluff Vineyards (Hammondsport) – Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook bring smooth harmonies and golden-hour nostalgia to the vineyards of Keuka Lake.

• Bastille Day Organ Concert @ St. Luke Lutheran Church (Ithaca) – French organ music meets wine, cheese, and sweet treats at this charming Bastille Day celebration in Ithaca.

• Honky Tonk Sunday @ Deep Dive (Ithaca) – Line dancing, local twang, and cowboy hats come together for this boot-stompin’ Sunday honky tonk party.

• The Fog Live @ Point of the Bluff Vineyards (Hammondsport) – Live tunes, local wine, and vineyard views create the ultimate chill Sunday escape at Point of the Bluff.

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Thanks for being part of the Finger Lakes Effect!

Adam Moody

Finger Lakes Effect

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