Saturday, July 12, 2008
AuroraFest
Our village's annual festival, featuring an eclectic parade, a "Taste of Aurora", the blessing of the
boats, a race/swim, games for the family and an incredible outdoor concert, capped off by spectacular
fireworks!

9 a.m. - AuroraFest Run
10:30 a.m. - AuroraFest Swim
11:15 a.m. - Blessing of the Boats, First United Ministries Church
12 - 2 p.m. - Taste of Aurora, Main Street
2 - 4 p.m. - Games
4 p.m. - Parade, Main Street
5 p.m. - midnight - Live Music
9:45 p.m. - FIREWORKS!

FREE.
For more information, call 315-364-8815.

Thursday, July 3, 2008
Syracuse Symphony & Fireworks on Owasco Lake
Join us as the Syracuse Symphony performs on the lawn at Emerson Park, immediately followed by
a large fireworks show along the shores of Owasco Lake.

Free Admission, $5 per car for Emerson Park parking
Emerson Park, Auburn, NY

Saturday, July 5, 2008 & Sunday July 6, 2008
4th Annual Wine & Cigar Weekend at CJS Vineyards
Pair handcrafted wines with fine cigars. Complimentary cigars with wine purchase.

CJS Vineyards, 6900 Fosterville Road , Auburn , NY
Visit www.cjsvineyards.com or call 315.730.4619 for more information

Monday, July 7, 2008 – Friday, July 25, 2008
New York State Dance Festival
Every summer, people from around the world gather in Auburn, Geneva, Syracuse, and Rochester,
NY for the annual New York Dance Festival. This annual Multicultural Festival brings the
explosively diverse dance, drum, and music scene of New York City, and the world, to beautiful
Upstate New York.

Free Admission
Visit www.nyide.com/New_York_Dance_Festival.html or call 315.252.4420 for more info.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 & Thursday, July 17, 2008
Summertime with the Syracuse Symphony
Pack a picnic and chairs and join the Syracuse Symphony on the lawn at Emerson Park for an 8pm performance.

Free Admission, $2 per car for Emerson Park Parking
Emerson Park , Rt. 38A , Auburn , NY 13021

Thursday, July 17, 2008 – Sunday, 20, 2008
Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival
The festival is presented over a four day period, on four stages, to accommodate the 60 some bands
that play the festival. The band selection reflects the eclectic tastes of our 'amorphous committee', a
difficult to nail down group of musicians and artists who lean toward roots related & world music.

Ticket prices vary.
Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Trumansburg , NY
Visit http://www.grassrootsfest.org/festival for more information

Friday, July 18, 2008 – Sunday, July 20, 2008
Finger Lakes Wine Fest
The Finger Lakes Wine Festival is one of the largest showcases of New York State Wines. Shop, Sip,
and Savor over 500 wines from over 75 New York State Wineries, watch live cooking demos or take a
hands-on culinary class, attend an educational wine seminar or relax and enjoy live music while
sampling gourmet foods, all in one convenient location.

Ticket prices vary
Watkins Glen International Track, Watkins Glen, NY
Visit http://www.flwinefest.com for more information

Thursday, July 24, 2008 – Saturday, July 26, 2008
Jazz in the Square
A music city atmosphere will take over downtown Syracuse with staged performances, strolling
musicians, after hour pub jams and more!

Free Admission
Clinton Square , Syracuse , NY
Visit http://www.jazzinthesquare.org/home.aspx for more information

Thursday, July 24, 2008 – Sunday, July 27, 2008
Grapehound Wine Tour
“The Cayuga Wine Trail is hosting its third annual celebration of greyhound adoption, The Grape-
hound Wine Tour. This unique wine tasting event promotes greyhound adoption in the region and
brings together greyhounds and their owners with visitors who have never considered adopting a
greyhound. Attendees will receive a commemorative greyhound wine glass and enjoy wine tasting
and food pairings at each winery throughout the weekend.”

Tickets $25.00 per person
Visit https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/cwt_register.taf for more information

Friday, July 25, 2008 – Sunday, July 27, 2008
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show
Sparkling clean water, beautifully restored wooden boats, live music filling the air, a feeling of yesteryear....join us for the 30th Annual Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show!

Free Admission
Downtown Skaneateles , NY
Visit http://www.skaneateles.com/boatshow.html for more information

Sunday, July 27, 2008
Finger Lakes Antique Car Show
Join the Finger Lakes Antique Car Club from 9am to 4pm and see more than 400 antique cars,
motorcycles and trucks. Don’t miss the flea market, and food tent.

Free Admission, $2 per car for Emerson Park parking
Call 315.253.5611 for more information

Merry Go-Round Playhouse
June 15 – July 18 - Les Miserables
July 23 – August 15 - The Producers
Known as Broadway in the Finger Lakes , The Merry Go-Round Playhouse will open its 37th
season of performances in the Historic Carousel building at Emerson Park on Owasco Lake .

Ticket prices vary
Emerson Park , Auburn , NY
Visit http://www.merry-go-round.com or call 315.255.1785 for more information

Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, August 17 (Saturdays and Sundays only)
Sterling Renaissance Festival
“Meet more than 200 professional actors and stagehands who recreate an authentic  English
Renaissance Village for you to experience.  You will revel in the raucous doings at every corner you
turn. Join the merriment at the pub sing, jousting match, wench auction, and trial & dunk.”

Ticket prices vary
15385 Farden Rd , Sterling , NY
Visit http://www.sterlingfestival.com or call 800.879.4446 for more information

Thursday, July 31, 2008 – Saturday, August 2, 2008
Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival
Outstanding bluegrass music featuring local, regional & national pickers! Food, music & fun for all!

Ticket prices vary
Lafayette Apple Fairgrounds, Lafayette , NY
Visit www.cnyba.com for more information

July 2008 & August 2008
Summer Concert Series
Pack a picnic and chairs and enjoy free regional musician performances, some followed by movies.

Free Admission
http://auburnny.virtualtownhall.net/Public_Documents/AuburnNY_RecPrograms/bandconcertschedule