Wayne County, NY Tourism - Wayne County Travel Information

Summer Reading Programs

Walworth-Seely Public Library,3600 Lorraine Drive, Walworth. Programs for kids of all ages and adults. Too many to list. Registration a must. Please call or visit the library for more information. (315) 985-1511

Wayne Ontario Saddle Club, Inc.

The Way-Ont Saddle Club has been in existence since 1948 and caters to family events whether you are a spectator or competitor and we welcome new members. We have many events throughout the month. Most events take place at our club, 5763 Clark Road, Newark. Visit www.way-ont.com for a complete list of events.

Supervised Beach Swimming at Sodus Point Park

Sodus Point Park, Wickham Boulevard in Sodus Point. Opens at the end of June for supervised swimming on both lakeside and bayside beaches. Red Cross certified lifeguards on duty. 11am to 7pm.

Wayne County Council for the Arts

Classes & Workshops for children and adults, 108 West Miller Street, Newark (315) 331-4593.www.waynearts.wordpress.com

Wayne County Grandslam Youth Fishing Derby

For ages 4-16 years. Must fish in Wayne County waters. For more information call 800-527-6510 or visit www.waynecountytourism.com

Museum of Wayne County History Exhibit:

"Wayne County Call of Duty: The War of 1812" will open. Call the Museum for more information. (315) 946-4943. www.waynehistory.org

June 2: Summer Kick-Off Craft Fair

Blossom View Nursing & Rehab. Center is holding their first outdoor craft fair, 10 am to 4 pm. Rain or Shine! Numerous artists from the surrounding area showing their ware as well as BBQ Ribs and Chicken from Lip Smacken' McCracken. 6885 Maple Ave., Sodus 14551

June 2: Butler Church Museum open for Visitors

10 am to 2 pm. Butler Center Road, Butler.www.bhpsbutlerny.org

June 2: Roe Cobblestone Schoolhouse Open for Visitors

10 am to 2 pm. Corner of Van Vleck Road and Route 89 in Butler.www.bhpsbutlerny.org

June 2: SALE Around the Point

Sodus Point community-wide garage sales. 9am to 5pm. http://www.greatsodusbay.org/Events-June2008.shtml

June 2: National Trails Day Celebration

Bike ride from Pultneyville to Sodus Point includes 1812 historic sites and International Peace Garden. Round trip is 24 miles. 1pm meet in Pultneyville, 4130 Mill St. Trail Works, Inc. (315) 589-5082. www.trailworks.org

June 2: Village Faire Day and Business Faire

Pie contest, tours of buildings, Willie the Clown, kids games, food and more! Heritage Square, 7147 Ontario Center Road, Ontario. Also a BUSINESS FAIR from 12pm to 4pm. www.heritagesquaremuseum.org

June 2: Chicken BBQ

East Palmyra Fire Department, 2145 Whitbeck Road, Palmyra 3:30pm to 6:30pm Adult $8.50 Children $5

June 2,3: Gem Fest NY-Style

Sat 10 am to 5 pm and Sun 10 am to 4 pm. St. Michael's School, 320 South Main Street, Newark. Fee: $3 Kids Under 12: Free. Hands on activities, vendors, displays. www.wcgmc.org

June 3: Bicentennial Celebration of the United Methodist Church of Macedon Center

The Macedon Academy will hold an Open house that afternoon from 2-4pm. 1160 Macedon Center Road, Macedon 14502

June 3: Canaltown Chorale Concert

Music of the 60's. Palmyra VFW, Route 31, East, Palmyra. 4pm to 5:30pm.

June 7: Spring Bird Walk

Join us for a serendipitous nature walk for stay-at-home moms/dads, retirees and people with flexible schedules. Participants will hike around the woods, grasslands and wetlands searching for spring waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. Space is limited. Registration required. 9am to 11am. Fee*: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family.  315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 7-9: "Just Paperbacks" Used Book Sale

Sodus Community Library, 17 Maple Ave. 10am to 5pm.

June 8: Montezuma Audubon Center 8th Annual Benefit

You are cordially invited to an evening in support of Montezuma Audubon Center honoring Matthew J. Driscoll NYS Enviornment Facilities Corporation President & CEO and Donald R. Gentilcore on behalf of Seneca Meadows. Cocktails, Hors D' oeuvres and Silent Auction. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Sherwood Inn, 26 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles

June 8-10: Upstate Fiddler's Picnic

The 1st annual Upstate Fiddler’s Picnic is a celebration of American bluegrass, folk, and acoustic roots music. 2 days and nights of live music on 2 stages, overnight tent and RV camping, arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, a kids activity area, songs around the campfire and more! Warner Road Farm, Marion, NY For more information: http://fiddlerspicnic.wordpress.com/

June 8,9: St. Michael's Annual Festival

North Main Street, Newark. Rides, food, games and raffle. Fri from 5pm to 9:30pm and Sat from 10am to 9:30pm. Chicken BBQ on Sun from noon to 3:30pm. (315) 331-6753

June 8-10: Newarkfest

 Canal Duck Race, Firemans Parade, features a carnival, arts and crafts exhibitors displaying and selling their wares, food vendors, 5K run, antique car show, entertainment and more.

June 8-10: Annual Newark-Arcadia Museum Open House

New exhibits. Fri from 4pm to 8pm; Sat. from 10am to 8pm and Sun. from 12pm to 3pm. Bake sale, antique on dealers. Newark-Arcadia Museum, 120 High Street, Newark.

June 9:  Chicken Barbeque

Walworth Fire Department, 2178 Church Street, Walworth. 4pm to 6pm

June 9: 7^th Annual Run for the Red 5K

Presented by Market Alternatives to raise funds for Local Disaster Relief provided by the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The fee is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the race. Registration will open at 8am at the Central Park Gazebo on Church St, Newark and the race will start at 9am. The events timing will be taken care of by Yellow Jacket Racing. Event information call (315) 331-3783 or visit www.waynecountyredcross.org.

June 9: Public Ghost Hunt with Auburn Group

Historic Palmyra will be hosting a Public Hunt by the Auburn Group. The hunt is 6 hours long and is $30 per person. Call for more information and reservations: (315) 597-6981  

June 9: Nature of Montezuma Lecture: NYS Purple Martin Project

The MAC is pleased to welcome Rick Marx from the New York State Purple Martin Project for a lecture and monitoring activity. The New York State Purple Martin project is a collaborative effort of partners educating citizens in the conservation of Purple Martins, with the goal of increasing the declining Purple Martin populations throughout New York State. Following an infomative presentation, Mr. Marx will demonstrate how to monitor Purple Martins housing units. Fee: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family, FREE for Friends of Montezuma Wetlands Complex. 

June 14:Summer of Roses Performances

A cultural event series on Thursday evenings during the summer. Each week will feature a different performer. Everyone welcome. Refreshments available. Admission is free, donations are welcome. 7pm to 8pm, Rose Union Community Building, School Street, Rose. Featuring: The North Rose- Wolcott Jazz Band

June 15: Pick Your Own Strawberries

 9am to Noon. Burnap's Farm Market, 7277 Maple Avenue, Sodus. (315) 483-4050. Ends July 4. www.burnapsfarm.com

June 16 - July 22: LOC Summer Derby

The Lake Ontario counties annually host a series of the world’s best freshwater tournaments known as the LOC Derby. Thousands of anglers hit the lake each year in pursuit of thousands of dollars in cash prizes for salmon, lake trout, brown trout and rainbow/steelhead trout. Registration sites and weigh stations are located along the entire southern Lake Ontario shoreline. www.loc.org. (888) 733-5246

June 16: Car Show, Flea Market & Silent Auction

Wayne County Nursing Home, Nye Road, Lyons 11am to 2pm. 50/50 raffle, prizes, food and beverages. www.waynecountynursinghome.org

 June 16: Wolcott Strawberry Festival

Northrup Park Wollcott

June 16: Side Walk Art Show

8420 Bay Street, Sodus Point. Free to the public and all artists. Lots of room to display your works. Rain date is following day. 9am to 5pm. For more info call Mike at (508) 776-5096.

June 16: Birding and Boating Series

We continue our series exploring the Montezuma wetland waterways.  Enjoy the last bit of spring birding on a leisurely canoe paddle.  We’ll be listening closely for the song of the cerulean warbler, a vulnerable species and one that nests at Montezuma. Take part in the monitoring this important bird! 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Fee: $7.50/child without boat rental; $12.50/adult without boat rental; $40/canoe rental (maximum 2 adults plus 1 child). 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 16: 13th Annual Canoe/Kayak Trip on Ganargua Creek

The Ganargua Creek is a wonderful natural resource in Wayne County. Plan to be in on the fun. Begin at 9am at Swift Landing Park in Palmyra, ending at Norsen Park. Registration at 9am, it will be a 3-4 hour trip. Free bus ride back to cars provided by Arcadia Transportation. Lunch available at the end of the trip for a small fee. Sponsored by Venture Crew 138 Boy Scouts of America. (315) 331-1071

June 16: Beyond Ghosts of Buffalo

 Public Event 7:30 pm to 2 am. Alling Coverlet 122 William Street Palmyra to meet and hunts will be at Market Street Museums. Tickets can be purchased online at www.BeyondGhosts.com    

June 17: Happy Father's Day From Long Acre Farms

Free Ice Cream Sundae and wine tastings for Dad. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. www.longacrefarms.com

June 20: Free Sailing with Susan Gateley

Cast off and sail on the wide waters of Lake Ontario. Space is limited so please call to reserve a space. 7PM Silver Waters Sailing, (315) 594-1906. www.silverwaters.com.

June 21- Historic Palmyra’s Ice Cream Social

Complimentary tours of all museums with grand opening of new exhibits. Begin at the Alling Coverlet Museum at 6:30pm and tour until 8:30pm with ice cream following your tours. Alling Coverlet Museum, 122 William Street, Palmyra (315) 597-6981. www.historicpalmyrany.com.

June 21:Summer of Roses Performances with Canaltown Chorale

A cultural event series on Thursday evenings during the summer. Each week will feature a different performer. Everyone welcome. Refreshments available. Admission is free, donations are welcome. 7pm to 8pm, Rose Union Community Building, School Street, Rose. Featuring: Canaltown Chorale Singers

June 21: Howland’s Island Bird Walk

Howland’s Island is 3,500 acres of state land located in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.  It offers countless recreational opportunities and it provides excellent habitat for many types of birds.  We’ll hike around the island and identify the birds we see on the way. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. 9am to 11am. Fee*: $3/child; $5/adult; $15/family. 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 22: Annual School's Out Celebration

Dust off your shorts and t-shirts because Summer Vacation is here! Celebrate with over 10 Back 40 activities, Special Summer Hayrides and Entertainment. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. www.longacrefarms.com  

June 23: Reception with Long-time Sodus Point Resident

Henry Zerbe, sharing Penn. RR history & photos. Sponsored by Neighborhood Association of Sodus Point. 2 pm to 4 pm. Information Center, Williow Park, Bay St., Sodus Point. Rain date is June 24.

June 23: Butler Historical Preservation Society Bake Sale

Located at Bob's Supermarket in Wolcott. 9 am till gone. www.bhpsbutlerny.org

June 23: Newark-Arcadia Museum Strawberry Social

Old fashioned strawberries and ice cream. Live music. Noon to 3pm. Newark-Arcadia, 120 High Street, Newark.

June 23: Summer Sailstice Celebration

Open house celebrating 15 years of sailing on a Great Lake. Free lessons & space is limited. Call to reserve your spot. 9AM to Noon.  Silver Waters Sailing. (315) 594-1906 www.silverwaters.com.

June 23: Montezuma Birding Van Tour

Breeding season is upon us and adult birds are busy caring for their young. Hop in our van for an excursion to Montezuma’s birding hotspots where waterfowl, raptors and songbirds can bee seen and heard! Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and binoculars. Expect to walk up to 3 miles. 8am to 11am. Fee: $7.50/child; $10/adult, $30/family. 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 23: Roc City Public Hunt

$30 per person. 132 Market Street, Palmyra. Sign up at (315) 597-6981. 

June 23,24: Finger Lakes Live Steamers Open House

See and ride large scale model trains. Food and souvenirs available. 10am to 4pm. Finger Lakes Live Steamers, 302 Clyde Marengo Road, Clyde. www.fingerlakeslivesteamers.org.

June 24: Rose Fire Department Annual Car Show & Chicken BBQ

Chicken bbq will begin at 11am until gone. Eat in or take out. Rose Fire Dept., Route 414, Rose.

June 25: Wayne ARC 3OTH Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

Wayne Hills Country Club, Gannett Road, Lyons. 10:30 registration, 12noon shot gun start. www.waynearc.org

June 25: Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association Annual Golf Tournament

The Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association is celebrating it's 56th year of summer camp, providing swimming and sailing instruction on Great Sodus Bay. Our tournament is one way that we can raise money to supplement the tuition and cover program expenses. As we move forward with the plans to expand the opportunities at SBJSA, we rely on fundraising to keep our tuition low. This also allows us to care properly for our equipment, expand our fleet, and save for the future. Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club does a great job of making the tournament special for our guests, as those that attended last year will attest.  A beatiful golfing venue, exciting prizes and shared fellowship in support of a great cause were enjoyed by all.   Please join us again for golf and dinner this year at 1 pm t o celebrate on the first day of our camp's 2012 season!

June 26: Sodus Point Park Opens

The official start of the swimming season for Sodus Point Park! Red Cross-certified lifeguards will be at both the bayside and lakeside beaches, 11am-7pm.

Humane Society Open House

Join us for an afternoon of fun, family games, speakers, food and animals. Humane Society of Wayne County, County House Road, Lyons. 12pm to 4pm. www.hswaynepets.org

June 27: Dragons of Montezuma

Dragonflies and damselflies are known to scientists as Odonates and observing these beautiful insects has become a popular pastime called “oding”.  Become an “oder” as we learn how to identify some of the many species that live at Montezuma.  Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras. 10am to 11:30am. Fee*: $3/child, $5/adult, $15/family.  315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 28: Shade Grown Coffee House and Open Mic Night

The Montezuma Audubon Center hosts a coffee house/open mic featuring local music and talent. Come relax and enjoy the music or sign up to perform. The coffee house will feature a brief presentation on grassland bird conservation. 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Fee: FREE! 315-365-3588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

June 28: Summer of Roses Performances

A cultural event series on Thursday evenings during the summer. Each week will feature a different performer. Everyone welcome. Refreshments available. Admission is free, donations are welcome. 7pm to 8pm, Rose Union Community Building, School Street, Rose. Featuring: Cowboy Roy-Weastern Swing and Beyond