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Four seasons of Events, Exhibitions & Experiences

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Spring

March

America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk
2.heart.org
Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade
uticasaintpatricksdayparade.org

April

Eggstravaganza
uticazoo.org
Harness Racing Season Opens
Vernon Downs
vernondowns.com
Prohibition Party
saranac.com
Tomato Pie Day
iloveuticany.com
Wine and Chocolate Festival
wineandchocolatefestivals.com

May

Antique Motorcycle, Tractor & Car Show
sylvanbeachny.com
Bikes at the Beach
Tuesday nights thru Summer
sylvanbeachny.com
Classic Car Cruise
Thursday nights thru Summer
sylvanbeachny.com
Erie Canal Half Marathon
eriecanalhalf.com
French & Indian War Encampment
Fort Stanwix National Monument
nps.gov/fost

And much more!

Summer

June

World Refugee Day
https://www.thecenterutica.org/
FrogFest 34
https://bigfrog104.com/frogfest/
Annual Kirkland Art Center Run & Walk
kacny.org
Farm Fest
https://www.facebook.com/Oneida-County-Farm-Fest-111759588903440/
International Boxing Hall of Fame
Induction Weekend
ibhof.com
Journey Along the Erie Canal
eriecanalway.org
Ride for Missing Children
give.missingkids.org
Wine in the Wilderness
uticazoo.org

July

Bavarian Festival
uticamaennerchor.com
CNY Irish Festival
https://www.cnyirishfest.com/
Mohawk Valley Blues Society Picnic
mvblues.org
Boonville-Oneida County Fair
boonvillefair.com
Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour
pnty.org
Honor America Days
romechamber.com
Munson Arts Festival
mwpai.org
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction Weekend
baseballhall.org
Pirates 5K Rum Runner
runsignup.com
Pirates Weekend
sylvanbeachny.com
Delta Lake Triathlon
runsignup.com
Utica Boilermaker Road Race
boilermaker.com
Vettes at the Beach
sylvanbeachny.com
World Series of BOCCE
toccolanaclub.com

August

Canal Fest
sylvanbeachny.com
Capitolfest 19 Film Festival
romecapitol.com
Clinton Arts & Music Festival
clintonnychamber.org
Jeeps at the Beach
sylvanbeachny.com
NYS Woodsmen‘s Field Days
woodsmensfielddays.com
Rome Canal Fest
facebook.com/RomeRotary/
Peak to Brew Relay
p2brelay.com
Utica Zoo Brewfest
uticazoo.org

And much more!

Fall

September

Cruisin’ into Waterville
cruisinintoWaterville.com
Fall Block Party
sylvanbeachny.com
Remsen Barn Festival
remsenbarnfestival.org
Sts. Cosmas & Damian Feast & Pilgrimage
Find us on Facebook
Utica Road Runners Falling Leaves 15K & 5K
uticaroadrunners.org

October

Cayo Industrial Horror Realm
cayoindustrial.com
Copper Wire Run
camdennychamber.com
Little Falls Cheese Festival
https://www.littlefallscheesefestival.com/
Fort Rickey Fall festival
fortrickey.com
Spooktacular Harvest Festival
uticazoo.org

November

Christmas on Main Street
christmasonmainstreet.com
Polar Express Train
adirondackrr.com
Sauquoit Valley Fine Arts Festival
svcraftshow.com
Shoppers’ Stroll and/or Holiday Parade
clintonnychamber.org

And much more!

Winter

December

Not So Tiny Nutcrackers Display
Oneida County History Center
https://oneidacountyhistory.org/not-so-tiny-nutcrackers
Victorian Yuletide
mwpai.org
Bank of Utica New Year's Eve Event
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January

Mitchell Invitational Bonspiel
uticacurlingclub.org
Mohawk Valley Antique Fest
Find us on Facebook
Toy Train Show
Find us on Facebook

February

Boonville Snow Festival
boonvillesnowfestival.com
Home Show @ the Utica University Nexus Center
http://homeshowatnexuscenter.com

And much more!

Nov. 13 2024

Oneida County <span>Holiday</span> Events Guide

Oneida County Holiday Events Guide

It’s the most wonderful time to experience the magic of the holiday season! Whether you’re traveling home for the holidays or visiting for the first time, there is so much to do in Oneida County, NY. We’ve pulled together the ultimate list of holiday celebrations that are crafted to bring merry moments to residents and… Read more

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Jun. 28 2024

Annual Fourth of July Carnival Moves From State Fairgrounds to Vernon Downs This Year!

A three-day Fourth of July weekend carnival featuring food, drink and rides — and two nights of fireworks — is moving this year from the New York State Fairgrounds to Vernon Downs racetrack in Oneida County. The Carnival Rides and Treats Independence Celebration will be held from Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6, at Vernon Downs,… Read more

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