It's Official...

Summer has arrived in Cayuga County



From historic landmarks and scenic hiking trails to local wines, amazing festivals, and can't-miss music series, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the summer season.


Now's the perfect time to start planning your summer adventure!


The Tour Cayuga team is here to help—reach out with any questions or request a free Visitors Guide. [Click here to download your copy.]

Summer Celebrations and Events

Start Planning Today!

Sweet Treat Trail Saturday Market Take-Over

June 28

9am-1pm

Don’t miss the Sweet Treat Trail takeover of the Saturday Market. Meet many of our 2025 Sweet Treat Trail Partners, enjoy sweet treats, music and more!

The Downtown Auburn Saturday Market is held at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center, South Street.



The Erie Canal Bicentennial is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the canal that shaped America’s history.


 We invite you to take part in a year filled with unforgettable celebrations, presentations, captivating musical performances, and remarkable journeys.


Visit our dedicated webpage page and discover: Explorers Guide,

Blogs

Itinerays

Events Listing

and Photo Contest!

Clinton's Ditch : The Story of Building the Erie Canal Play


Clinton’s Ditch: The Story of Building of the Erie Canal is an original historical drama. The play narrates the canal’s creation from its original vision to its monumental completion in 1825 under the leadership of New York State Governor Dewitt Clinton. It will commemorate the Erie Canal’s profound impact across New York State and engage audiences in celebrating our shared heritage.

The REV Theatre Company

Broadway in the Fingerlakes!

This season of the Rev Theatre at the Merry-go-Round Playhouse is off to a amazing start with Jesus Christ Superstar! Barnum next! For more information click on the link below

Seward House Museum Ghost Tours


Ghost tours aren’t just for Halloween! Taking a different route and sharing different stories than the Fall Haunted History series, costumed guides bring the more macabre tales from Auburn’s past to life. Is “History’s Hometown” haunted? Evening outdoor walking tours will be held: July 11 and 25, at 7:30 and 8:30pm

Click here for more info

Sterling Nature Center Summer Calendar of Events


Discover forests, wetlands, meadows, and nearly two miles of stunning Lake Ontario shoreline.


Explore guided hikes, hands-on workshops, and the beauty of the natural world.



Click here for more information

Music, Music, Music


Hoopes Park Summer Concerts


State Street Music on the Mall


EPIC Summer Series


Click on Event Name for more Info.

Sterling Renaissance Festival


Family, Fantasy & Adventure!

Travel back in time to 1585 Warwick and enjoy jousting, crafts, & food at the Sterling Renaissance Festival.

Click here for more info.

Fourth of July Celebrations


Colloca Winery has a full weekend of fun planned starting with the Bay Goes Boom on Thursday, July 3 and ending Sunday, July 6 with Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band)


Fair Haven Celebrations


Emerson Park Fireworks and Syracuse Orchestra


For more celebrations planned in Cayuga County check out our events page. This page is updated daily!

Looking for more to do in Cayuga County?

Visit our Events Page! Festivals, Lectures, Music, Theatre, Route 90 Garage Sale and more!

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Cayuga County Office of Tourism
25 South Street
Auburn, NY 13021
800-499-9615 | 315-255-1658
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