Summer in the Finger Lakes

Summer in the Finger Lakes is an unforgettable experience. There’s something special about the way sunlight dances on the water and warms your skin—whether you’re kayaking across a lake or relaxing on a swing bench with a scoop of local ice cream. Treat yourself to a Finger Lakes summer filled with kayaking, paddleboarding, wine tasting cruises, outdoor festivals, live music, and even alpaca yoga. In or out of the water, Ontario County and the region offer sun-kissed adventures for everyone.

Celebrate summer with outdoor events and festivals that highlight local arts and culture, like the Canandaigua Art & Music Festival and the Indigenous Music & Arts Festival in Victor. For live music lovers, Hollerhorn Distilling, CMAC and various community parks host performances by local, national, and world-class artists.

If soaking up sunshine is your summer priority, explore the Finger Lakes by hiking the trails, kayaking, horseback riding, zip-lining at  Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures, doing alpaca yoga at Lazy Acre Alpaca, or teeing off at one of the golf courses in Ontario County. After the adventure, treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa experience at Willowbrook Spa, located within The Lake House on Canandaigua.

Savor the region’s fresh produce and farm-to-table flavors by stopping by local farmers markets or the annual Ontario County Fair, which celebrates the best of agriculture and community. And to bring those local ingredients to full splendor, dine at one of the area’s restaurants or wineries, where seasonal menus and Finger Lakes wines come together in the ultimate summer setting.