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Geneseo hosts many festivals and events to delight visitors and residents of all ages and interests. Follow the events throughout the year as listed below.
Kiwanis Antique Sale and Show. Fifty top dealers from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada participate in this show. Selection of antiques is varied and of exceptional value. Held in mid-March and mid-October.
Memorial Day Parade. Parade travels along Main Street from Village Park to Civil War Monument and then returns to the Village Park for a ceremony.
Geneseo Art Strolls. Stroll along historic Main Street while meeting and talking with artists, enjoying local musicians, visiting shops, and sampling food from cafes. Chalk art opportunities for children. Held the Friday closest to the first day of summer in June and the Friday closest to the first day of autumn in September from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
Conesus Lake Ring of Fire. Held on July 3, Lake homeowners light up the lake for holiday celebrations.
Geneseo Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sales. Teddy Bear Parade on Saturday, games and crafts for children, sidewalk sales, vendors, live entertainment, concerts, and refreshments provided by local churches. 2nd weekend in July.
Geneseo Air Show; the Greatest Show on Turf. Six hours of non-stop flying demonstrations of World War II planes for 2 days. See vintage planes up close and talk with pilots. Visit the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum, which is also located at the Geneseo Airfield. Second weekend of July.
Fiddlers’ Picnic. Long Point Park at Conesus Lake. Multiple stages highlight old time country music. Off stage jam sessions encouraged. Fiddlers of all ages are invited. Last Saturday August. Free admission and parking.
Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Road Race; Kids Fun Run. Sponsored by the Genesee Valley Conservancy, this race takes participants through historic Geneseo village streets and surrounding rustic roadways. Held Labor Day weekend.
Genesee Valley Hunt Races. Pony, steeple, and flat races. Stick horse races, wagon rides, and mingling with the Hunt hounds for children. Terrier competitions, tailgate picnics, vendors. Nations Road, off Route 39. Saturday of Columbus weekend. Small charge for entry.
Opening Meet of the Genesee Valley Hunt Club, oldest Hunt Club in the country. Hounds precede the formally dressed Hunt Club members on horseback as they proceed down historic Main Street at 7:30 am on the last Saturday of September.
Halloween Parade. Children gather at Village Park and parade down Main Street to the Bear Fountain. Prizes and refreshments
ChristmaSing. Everyone assembles at the Village Park to see the lighting of the Christmas trees. Caroling, led by Rotary members, begins at the Park and continues as the group strolls down Main Street to the Bear Fountain. Trees in the Fountain are trimmed by Geneseo Garden Club members and SUNY students with Christmas decorations made by the kindergarten and third graders of Geneseo. Everyone gathers around the Fountain singing carols before Santa Claus arrives. Each child has a chance to meet Santa and everyone enjoys free refreshments. 1st Friday in December.
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