Finger Lakes Welcome Center

05/31/2026

From luxury hotels to must-visit attractions, New York State offers all kinds of ways to save in May!

05/30/2026

Ordinarily quiet streets suddenly buzz with energy, patios of local cafes fill with visitors, world-renowned amphitheaters welcome premiere performances, and once frozen lakes now sparkle beneath

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

🍇 Celebrate National Grape Day with the ultimate Finger Lakes flavor lineup! 🍇

Looking to level up your pantry game? Look no further than Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery. We are unpacking the absolute best of Naples, NY grape heritage today, and your tastebuds are invited. 👇

🥧 Grape Pie Filling allows you to bring the magic of the famous Naples Grape Festival straight to your kitchen. Made from sweet, juicy Concord grapes, this vibrant filling makes it effortless to bake a legendary, authentic regional grape pie at home. Just pour, bake, and enjoy!

🔥 Concord Grape BBQ Sauce is where sweet meets savory in the best way possible. This signature sauce blends the deep flavor of Concord grapes with a smoky, tangy kick. Brush it onto grilled ribs, glaze your chicken wings, or use it as a dipping sauce to instantly upgrade your next backyard barbecue.

🍬 Gourmet Grape Taffy is the perfect sweet finish! This chewy, nostalgic treat bursts with that classic, bold grape flavor you know and love. It is the ultimate bite-sized reminder of harvest season in the Finger Lakes.

05/27/2026

The 49th Annual Ithaca Festival starts tomorrow! ✨🪩

Join us at 6 PM on Cayuga Street for the highly anticipated Ithaca Festival Parade, followed by live music at the Bernie Milton Pavilion featuring The Comb Down ! Bring your dancing shoes and celebrate this year’s theme: Downtown Disco!

Be sure to stop by the Ithaca Festival merch table to grab this year’s official Downtown Disco merch, featuring artwork by local artist Leonora Petronzio . Grab your Festival button too and register it on our website for a chance to win a raffle basket worth over $600, filled with gift cards and items from local businesses!

Ithaca Festival Merch locations:
Thursday in Dewitt Park
Friday–Sunday on The Commons

Visit https://ithacafestival.org/ for the festival map, vendor lists, performance schedule, and more.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this weekend! ✨

05/27/2026

05/24/2026

SUNDAY FUNDAY

05/22/2026

Sip your way through the Finger Lakes! 🌲✨

While our world-class wine trails get plenty of love, the FLX craft beverage scene is booming with incredible, small-batch creators. Local makers are serving up crisp hard ciders, inventive farm-to-glass craft beers, and artisan spirits—all utilizing fresh, regional ingredients.

Whether you are looking to enjoy a cold pint on a sunny deck with lake views (HINT HINT you will want to join us) there is an unforgettable drink waiting for you.

🍻 Where to start: Try local favorites like these and more at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center --- YES slushies are back!!!

Tag your favorite drinking buddy in the comments! 👇