Brockport Welcome Center

12/05/2025

Holiday of Lights Parade this Sunday!
Stay for the Christmas tree lighting after the parade with COCOA & COFFEE compliments of Tim Hortons!
Fireworks to follow!

09/29/2025

The Village of Brockport was selected as one of the Finger Lakes region’s recipients of a $4.5 million NY Forward grant. NY Forward is a statewide initiative that provides funding for high-priority projects designed to boost local economies and transform village centers where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live, work, and raise a family.

The fifth and final Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting for the Brockport NY Forward effort will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center at the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (152 Main Street, Brockport, NY 14420). At this meeting, the committee will hear community feedback from the public workshop and online survey. They will receive updates on proposed projects and finalize the list of project proposals that they will recommend to the State for NY Forward funding. This meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.

For more information, please visit the project website: www.brockportforward.com

The Village of Brockport is committed to hosting open, inclusive, and accessible meetings. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Leigh Ann Kimber at [email protected]

09/29/2025

How would you spend $4.5 million in downtown Brockport?

Click this link to take the survey! https://brockport-survey.vercel.app/

The Village of Brockport was awarded $4,500,000 from New York State through the NY Forward Program to revitalize downtown. Several projects have been proposed for funding. This survey allows you to give your input by choosing which projects you think would most benefit downtown revitalization. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Responses will be kept anonymous, and a summary will be provided to the Local Planning Committee (LPC) at their October 7th meeting, where they will decide which projects to recommend to the State for funding.

The survey will be open until Thursday, October 2nd at 11:59pm.

The next meeting of the Local Planning Committee is Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center and the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (152 Main Street). This meeting is open to the public and there will be time reserved at the end for public comment.

09/26/2025

Come visit us at the Brockport Welcome Center to see the replica of the historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. Tours are going on until 7:00 PM

09/26/2025

To join in on the journey of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief click the link: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:9638383/zoom:10

You will be able to track the Erie Canal Seneca Chief live by following the CL Churchill, the tugboat that moves the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief.

The Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, a full-sized replica of the original canal boat that made the inaugural journey on the Erie Canal in 1825. This historic vessel is embarking on its Bicentennial Voyage from Buffalo to New York Harbor, and Brockport is one of its official stops.

Join us in celebrating this significant milestone in New York State history! The event is open to the public and is a fantastic opportunity for all ages to experience a piece of the past and learn about the canal’s enduring legacy.

TODAY, Friday, September 26, 2025, Location: Brockport Welcome Center at 11 Water Street, Brockport, NY

Approximate Schedule:

3:00 PM: Arrival of the Seneca Chief
3:00 – 5:00 PM: Music by Patty Stirk
3:30 PM: Welcome Ceremony
4:00 – 7:00 PM: The boat will be open to the public for tours and on-shore activities.
Big Ditch Brewing Company will be traveling with the boat and selling “Long Haul,” the official beer of the Bicentennial Voyage. Stop by the beer tent for a sample and purchase of the “Long Hall” special brew!

For the full press release click here:https://brockportny.org/wp-content/uploads/Press-Release_-Buffalo-Maritime-Center-Big-Ditch-Brewing-Announce-Bicentennial-Voyage-Beer.pdf

09/24/2025

Coming to the Brockport Welcome Center on Friday, September 26!

Approximate Schedule:
3:00 PM: Arrival of the Seneca Chief
3:00- 5:00 PM: Music provided by Patty Stirk.
3:30 PM: Welcome Ceremony

Following the Ceremony: The boat will be open to the public for tours and on-shore activities.

Big Ditch Brewing Company will be traveling with the boat and selling “Long Haul,” the official beer of the Bicentennial Voyage. Stop by the beer tent for a sample and purchase of the “Long Hall” special brew!

Send a message to learn more

09/23/2025

THIS FRIDAY! September 26th the Erie Canal Seneca Chief Boat is coming to the Brockport Welcome Center along with Big Ditch Brewing Company!

The Erie Canal Seneca Chief boat, a full-sized replica of the original canal boat that made the inaugural journey on the Erie Canal in 1825. This historic vessel is embarking on its Bicentennial Voyage from Buffalo to New York Harbor, and Brockport is one of its official stops.
Join us in celebrating this significant milestone in New York State history! The event is open to the public and is a fantastic opportunity for all ages to experience a piece of the past and learn about the canal’s enduring legacy.

Approximate Schedule:
3:00 PM: Arrival of the Seneca Chief
3:30 PM: Welcome Ceremony
Following the Ceremony: The boat will be open to the public for tours and on-shore activities.

Big Ditch Brewing Company will be traveling with the boat and selling “Long Haul,” the official beer of the Bicentennial Voyage. Stop by the beer tent for a sample and purchase of the “Long Hall” special brew!

For the full press release click here: https://brockportny.org/2025/09/19/mark-your-calendar-september-26th-erie-canal-seneca-chief-boat-is-coming-to-brockport-along-with-big-ditch-brewing-company/

08/07/2025

📢 TONIGHT! Summer Serenades in Brockport! 📢

Join us this evening, Thursday, August 7th, at 6:30 PM, for a free, family-friendly event as part of the Village of Brockport's Summer Serenades series!

Tonight's special event is the Flotsam River Circus Barge! This unique performance will be at Harvester Park, by the Brockport Welcome Center, on the Erie Canal, just off Main Street.

Remember to bring your folding chairs or blankets for comfortable seating along the canal. We recommend planning ahead for parking, as this is expected to be a popular event!

Don't miss out on this wonderful evening of entertainment by the canal! See you there!

07/23/2025

📢Get your poster! Get your poster!📢

Have you heard? The Canal Corporation announced today that starting August 1, more than 100 locations across the Canal System will have limited quantities of this beautiful Erie Canal bicentennial commemorative poster, designed by the ever-talented Dr. Tyler Nordgren, available to you for FREE.

The Erie Canal has been around for 200 years, but these posters won’t be at these locations for two centuries – so make your plans to ensure you secure your piece of Erie Canal history!

📌Get your posters here: http://bit.ly/4kSUls4

07/23/2025