Between fireworks, sports games, live entertainment, race week at The Glen and several surprising open accommodations, it’s not too late to plan you holiday weekend in Finger Lakes Wine Country.
Baseball is a favorite summer ritual that the entire family can enjoy. Come root for the home team, the Elmira Pioneers, at the Historic Dunn Field Station. The Pioneers will play the Allegany Nitros on July 3rd. Stay after the game for a Fourth of July fireworks show! Arrive a little before the start of the game at 7:00 to get a good seat and stock up on peanuts and crackerjacks. Tickets can be bought right at Dunn Station located on 546 Luce Street in Elmira. Children and senior citizens are only $2.00 while general admission is $4.00. Check out their web site for a season schedule, keep tabs on your favorite players and purchase season tickets.
Thanks to a dedicated group of Elmirans, we can enjoy the use of a newly preserved Eldridge Park this Independence weekend. There will be live music, dancing, classic cars and outdoor movies all summer long. To celebrate the holidays, Chad Levawitz will perform on Saturday from 6:00-9:00 pm. Sunday, July 5th Joe Cavallero’s Dixieland band will play from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Steve Southworth and the Rockabilly Rays will perform from 6:30 until the start of the fireworks show at 9:00 pm. There, you can enjoy picnic style food from one of the many vendors on site. Eldridge Park is located off of Eldridge Park Drive behind the Wegmans on Clemens Center Parkway.
Steuben County will have a fireworks show in Hornell’s James Street Park on the 4th of July. The park is located right off of State Rte. 36. For further directions, call the Steuben Chamber of Commerce at 866.463.6264. In Yates County, fireworks will go off at 10:00 behind the old elementary school in Branchport. For more information on times and directions call 1-800-868-YATES.
Corning is celebrating Independence Day with a fireworks show at Corning Memorial Stadium from 9:45-10:30. The stadium is located on Craumer Drive at Jacob Boulevard in Corning. Live musical entertainment will also be provided by two area bands at 7:00 until the fireworks start. Just in case they get rained out, fireworks will be moved to the following day.
At the south end of Seneca Lake, fireworks will go off at dark in Watkins Glen’s Clute Park. The park and campground is located right off of State Rte. 14 on E 4th St. The park is close to so many attractions in Watkins Glen that your family could easily spend the whole day here. Bring a picnic, relax and enjoy the holidays.
As race fans know, the IndyCar Series is returning to The Glen for the Camping World Grand Prix. The schedule is jam packed with non-stop action, just the way race fans like it. July 3rd kicks off the Indy-Pendence Celebration and is followed up by a live concert on the 4th. Presidents of The United States will appear on the Red Cat Summer Stage at 8:15 pm and end with a fireworks show at 9:45. General admission and reserved seating is still available. Call 866.461.RACE for more information on race schedules and tickets.
If you want to make your July 4th into a weekend getaway, there are still several opportunities to make accommodations in the Finger Lakes. Race fans should check out The Inn at Glenora, The Hilton Garden Inn in Horseheads and Elmira’s Painted Lady for easy access to the race track.
If you are planning a relaxing weekend, you should opt for a bed and breakfast. Victorian Reflections will provide a “home away from home” feeling by calling (607)821-2986. If you are interested in staying in the countryside off of Keuka Lake, call (315)595-2532 to make reservations at Country Comforts B & B. If you picture yourself spending your weekend in a stone mansion or a beautiful log cabin, call Gone With the Wine B & B at (607) 868-4603.
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