Happy weekend, Finger Lakes! In today’s happening-today edition: Cardboard boat regatta, FLX Pride Festival, and a waterfront Victorian on Owasco Lake + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Business milestone in Penn Yan: Penn Yan home services company celebrated growth with an open house and new Lake Street sign, reflecting expanded services, a bigger team, and long-term commitment to Finger Lakes communities -- tour the new Lake Street sign.
Infrastructure investments advance: Rep. John Mannion announced $4.1 million in federal funding for Cayuga County, backing a Deauville Island bridge replacement and Sennett water upgrades to improve access, safety, and future growth -- see the funding breakdown.
Local bakery earns recognition: State Sen. Lea Webb honored Ithaca’s Via’s Cookies with the New York State Empire Award for growth and community impact, recognizing vegan and gluten-free offerings and donations supporting underrepresented communities -- see Via’s Cookies honored.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Tune up that swing: Hillendale Golf Course has Tompkins County’s largest practice facility, with a 350-yard driving range, a 2,500-square-foot putting green, and a practice bunker to hone your short game. Then take it to the course, an 18-hole public layout tucked right here in the Finger Lakes.
Seafood with soul: Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar brings ITH-Orleans energy to your week with hyper-fresh East Coast oysters, Southern comfort plates, and a lively neighborhood crowd that actually knows each other. A solid move when you want a little celebration on a random weeknight, or any day you need a mood lift.
Weekend reset, close to home: When you need a quick unplug, Spruce Row Campground brings the family-friendly vibes with a super-size pool, mini golf, a fishing pond, and a playground, plus cabins, RV rentals, and theme weekends that keep the kids busy while you actually finish a book.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🪑 Canandaigua Antique Show & Sale @ Greater Canandaigua Civic Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your living room or porch is craving character, stroll the Canandaigua Antique Show, where 60-plus dealers bring furniture, garden decor, folk art, vintage clothing, estate jewelry, stoneware, and advertising. A treasure hunt where stories are free, and the patina costs extra.
⛵ Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta @ Seneca Harbor Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says lake life like cheering on cardboard contraptions heroically attempting buoyancy at Seneca Harbor Park. Watkins Glen's Waterfront Festival returns for its 33rd year with live music, craft and food vendors, free family fun, and an awards ceremony for the gloriously soggy.
🏳 FLX Pride Festival 2026 @ Ontario County Fairgrounds (Canandaigua) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Celebrate 12 years of FLX Pride with a free, full-hearted festival that turns our backyard into a rainbow. Expect big color, bigger smiles, and enough joy to make your grouchiest neighbor compliment your outfit. Very FLX, wonderfully welcoming, an easy yes.
🌞 Summer Solstice Celebration Market @ Star Cider (Canandaigua) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Whether you chase the solstice like a druid or just want tunes without chaos, this afternoon market serves magic, music, and genuinely sunny vibes. Local makers, cold sips, and the smug joy of being outdoors on purpose, sunscreen and sarcasm included.
🏃 Stache Dash 5K @ Twisted Rail Brewing (Canandaigua) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Pre-game Father's Day with an evening 5K that swaps treadmill glare for Canandaigua Lake views. It is a trot, not a time trial, so bring dad jokes and a stache, real or borrowed. Bonus, proceeds support local families through Blue Foundation, money that stays here.
👨 Father's Day Celebration @ Lincoln Hill Farms (Canandaigua) | Saturday (6/20) – Skip the fancy brunch and take Dad to Lincoln Hill Farms for a no-fuss Father’s Day, Finger Lakes breezes, and easygoing fun. Expect wide-open views, cold drinks, maybe some tunes, and zero pressure to pretend you love kale chips.
🚗 Father's Day Car Show @ Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park (Canandaigua) | Sunday (6/21) – Treat Dad to a parade of classic chrome on the Mansion’s shaded south lawn, with plenty of oohs, ahhs, and stories that start with back in '72. Bring the family, wander the gardens, and let him window-shop like it’s a sport. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Finger Lakes report Weather forecastToday — High: 73°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 14 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 2 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 75°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis year-round waterfront Victorian on Owasco Lake pairs classic charm with smart updates, including a renovated kitchen, spa-like bath, hardwoods, custom cabinetry, and built-ins. With 83 feet of private frontage, a lakeside porch, wrap-around entertaining space, a three-season sleeping porch, and a four-car garage with storage above, it delivers serious Finger Lakes style.
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