From local flavors to live music, August events in the Finger Lakes showcase the very best of the region’s culture.
Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend
The former sauerkraut capital of the world makes its annual homage to its history with the Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend (81 Main St., Phelps, N.Y.) on Jul. 30-Aug. 2, 2026. The annual festival is a carnival with games, rides, food, entertainment, a special parade, and more. And it’s not just a celebration of sauerkraut—Sauerkraut Weekend also hosts the Krauter 5K/20K race, the oldest race in the Finger Lakes.
Geneva’s Glorious Garlic Festival
If garlic is the one thing you can’t leave off your grocery list, you won't want to miss Geneva’s Glorious Garlic Festival held at the Geneva Lakefront (Lake St., Geneva, N.Y.) on Aug. 1-2, 2026. Enjoy live music, beer, food, and wine with more than 50 farms and vendors in this garlic paradise. It’s the chance to celebrate and learn about this delicious ingredient right in the heart of garlic harvest season.
Victor Music & Food Festival at Mead Square
Experience the 5th Annual Victor Music & Food Festival at Mead Square in downtown Victor (39 West Main St., Victor, N.Y.) on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. Pack your car with camp chairs and bring your friends to enjoy this music celebration from 4-10 p.m. Parking is available at Firemen's Field (Maple St., just south of Adams St., Victor, N.Y.), municipal lots, and Main St.
Pageant of Steam
Enjoy Pageant of Steam from Aug. 5-8, 2026, presented by the New York Steam Engine Association (3349 Gehan Road, Canandaigua, N.Y.). This four-day celebration features a large outdoor display of operating farm machinery dating back to the early 1900s, along with a variety of special displays and activities such as plowing and sawmill demonstrations, daily parades, a flea market and craft show, live music, and more.
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