summer fun
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This presentation will give you a good overview of the attractions available in the Fort Drum area. The list is by no means comprehensive but go out and see what you can find for yourself!TRANSCRIPT
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BIGGEST LOCAL MYTH:BIGGEST LOCAL MYTH:
““THERE’S NOTHING TO DO HERE!!”THERE’S NOTHING TO DO HERE!!”
Wrong!!
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In no way do we endorse any of these events and/or destinations. We are simply letting you know about some (not by any means all!) of the “things to do” around the North Country over the summer months. This brief is meant to be a starting point – we encourage you to go out and find and share other fun “things to do” with your friends and Family!!
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Farmers MarketsFarmers Markets• WatertownWatertown – around State Office Building on Washington
Street – Wednesdays, 6:30am to 3pm – starts 30 May
• WatertownWatertown - @ Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Coffeen Street – Saturdays, 9am – 2pm, starts the end of June
• CarthageCarthage - @ Farmers Market Pavilion on Riverside Drive – Fridays, 7am to 2pm – starts 25 May
• ClaytonClayton - @ Frink Park – Thursdays, 4pm – 8pm – starts the end of June
• Cape Vincent Cape Vincent - @ the Village Green – Saturdays, 8am – 2pm – starts June 23
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ParadesParades• Armed Forces Day Parade Armed Forces Day Parade – Watertown – Public
Square – 19 May @ 10am
• Memorial Day ParadesMemorial Day Parades
- May 27th, Theresa @ 3pm
- May 28th, Alexandria Bay @ 11am
- May 28th, Lowville @ 10am
• Jefferson County Dairy Festival Jefferson County Dairy Festival – Watertown – State Office Building on Washington Street, June 3 @ 6:30pm
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FishingFishing• Clayton Northern Pike Fishing Tournament Clayton Northern Pike Fishing Tournament – Saturday,
May 5th, phone 315-783-5126 for info
• Cape Vincent Fishing DerbyCape Vincent Fishing Derby, Saturday, May 26th, phone 315-654-2481 for info
• 1000 Islands Bass Open1000 Islands Bass Open, Gananoque, Ontario, July 7-8, www.canadasproangler.com/BIGBASS.html
• Basic Fishing ClassBasic Fishing Class, Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, 26 May, 16 June, 11 August, 1 September – 11 am to 1pm, email: [email protected]
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Music & EntertainmentMusic & Entertainment• Homegrown Live Music Festival Homegrown Live Music Festival – May 12, Kingston,
Ontario – www.downtownkingston.ca
• DPAO Summer Concert Series DPAO Summer Concert Series – Watertown Fairgrounds, www.dpao.org- Blake Shelton, July 6
- Bill Cosby, July 28
- Journey, August 14
• Marshall Tucker Band Marshall Tucker Band – August 17, Clayton Opera House – www.claytonoperahouse.org
• Rockin the Bay Rockin the Bay 23-26 Aug & Blues in the Bay Blues in the Bay 30 Aug – 3 Sept, www.visitalexbay.org
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WineWine• Thousand Islands WineryThousand Islands Winery, Alexandria Bay
www.thousandislandswinery.com
- Grape Blossom Festival, Saturday, May 26
- Winery Birthday Bash! (bbq, music & wine), July 14
• Coyote Moon WineryCoyote Moon Winery, Claytonwww.coyotemoonvineyards.com
- 3rd Annual Howl at the Moon, Saturday, July 28
- Bluegrass in the Vineyards, 25-26 August
- 2nd Annual Shore Dinner (benefits the TI Museum), July 20, 5pm – 8pm, dinner, hayrides, live music & wine!
www.timuseum.org
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Independence Day FireworksIndependence Day Fireworks
• ClaytonClayton – 3 July @ dusk
• Alexandria Bay Alexandria Bay – 4 July @ dusk
• Sackets Harbor Sackets Harbor – 4 July @ dusk
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County FairsCounty Fairs
• Jefferson County: Jefferson County: 10 July – 15 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown
• Lewis County: Lewis County: 17 July – 21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds, FREE ADMISSION, parade & fireworks opening night, www.lewiscountyfair.org
• St. Lawrence County: St. Lawrence County: usually the first week of August, Gouverneur, www.gouverneurfair.net
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Craft Fairs Etc.Craft Fairs Etc.
• Alexandria Bay Craft Fair Alexandria Bay Craft Fair – Scenic View Park Pavilion, 21-22 July, 10 am – 5pm, www.visitalexbay.org
• Can-Am Festival Can-Am Festival – Sackets Harbor – music, food, crafts and fireworks! 21-22 July
• 3434thth Annual TI Stamp, Coin, Postcard, Jewelry, Gem & Annual TI Stamp, Coin, Postcard, Jewelry, Gem & Collectables Show Collectables Show – Clayton Rec Arena, 28 – 29 July
• Stone Mills Craft Fair Stone Mills Craft Fair – LaFargeville, 3 – 5 August
• 3030thth Annual Craft Show & Sale Annual Craft Show & Sale – Clayton Rec Arena, 25 - 26 August
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Drive-Ins and IMAXDrive-Ins and IMAX
• Alexandria Bay Drive-Ins: Alexandria Bay Drive-Ins: – www.baydrivein.com (double features, tickets prices range
from $2 - $6, 6 and under free)
• Black River Drive-Ins:Black River Drive-Ins:– www.blackriverdrivein.com (double or tripe features, tickets
prices range from $2 - $7, 6 and under free)
• MOST IMAX Theater MOST IMAX Theater – Syracuse – www.most.org
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ZoosZoos• Watertown – NYS Zoo at Thompson ParkNYS Zoo at Thompson Park
– Parties and Picnics all summer
– www.nyszoo.org
• Syracuse – Rosamond Gifford ZooRosamond Gifford Zoo– Penguin Palooza & Asian Elephant Extravaganza!
– www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org
• Toronto, Canada – Toronto ZooToronto Zoo– Only about 4 hours away
– www.torontozoo.com
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NY State ParksNY State Parks
Did you know there are 2525 NYS Parks in the Thousand Islands Region??!?
www.nysparks.comwww.nysparks.comOffering hiking, biking, camping, golfing, nature trails, nature
center activities, beaches, pools, kayaking and canoeing!!
Empire Passports = $65
Daily Pass = from $8 - $10 per car load
***Families with deployed Soldiers qualify for a FREE EMPIRE PASSPORT – details are on the web site
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PotpourriPotpourri• Horne’s Ferry Horne’s Ferry – Cape Vincent
– Ferry to Wolf Island, Canada
– Opens May 1, www.hornesferry.com
• Highway Legends Car, Truck & Bike Show Highway Legends Car, Truck & Bike Show – Clayton– 18 – 20 May, www.highwaylegends.us
• STRAWBERRY SEASON!!STRAWBERRY SEASON!!– End of June - U-PICS ALL OVER
• Thousand Islands Hydroplane Regatta Thousand Islands Hydroplane Regatta – Brockville,Ontario– Speeds up to 170mph!
– 30 June – 1 July, www.brockvillehydroplaneracing.com
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PotpourriPotpourri
• Made in NY Festival Made in NY Festival – Sackets Harbor/Madison Barracks– 7 July - 75 NY State Product Vendors
• New York State Hog RallyNew York State Hog Rally – Alexandria Bay– 12 – 14 July, www.nyshogrally.com
• 4444thth Annual French Festival Annual French Festival – Cape Vincent– 14 & 15 July - food, crafts, parade, fireworks!
• 4848thth Annual Boat Show & Auction Annual Boat Show & Auction – Clayton– 3 – 5 August, Antique Boat Museum, www.abm.org
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PotpourriPotpourri
• Woodsmen Field Days Woodsmen Field Days – Boonville– 17 – 19 August, www.starinfo.com/woodsmen
• Pirate Invasion Pirate Invasion – Alexandria Bay– 10 – 19 August, www.visitalexbay.org
• Bobcats, Bears & Brews Bobcats, Bears & Brews – Watertown– NYS Zoo at Thompson Park
– 11 August, www.nyszoo.org
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Destination Fun:Destination Fun:
• NYS Fair NYS Fair – 23 August – September 3, www.nysfair.org• Watkins Glenn Race Track Watkins Glenn Race Track – races and wine festivals!• MontrealMontreal and QuebecQuebec! Ooh la la!• Finger Lakes Wine ToursFinger Lakes Wine Tours• Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge, NYEnchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge, NY• Adirondacks/ Lake PlacidAdirondacks/ Lake Placid• Niagara Falls, BuffaloNiagara Falls, Buffalo• Lake George – The Great Escape Theme ParkLake George – The Great Escape Theme Park• Saratoga Springs – Horse Racing & Concerts (SPAC)Saratoga Springs – Horse Racing & Concerts (SPAC)• Burlington, VT (Ben & Jerry’s!!!)Burlington, VT (Ben & Jerry’s!!!)
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Resources:Resources:
www.visit1000islands.comwww.visit1000islands.com
www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/eventswww.watertowndailytimes.com/section/events
www.wwnytv.com/features/craigs-to-do-listwww.wwnytv.com/features/craigs-to-do-list
www.newzjunky.com (local events @ left margin)www.newzjunky.com (local events @ left margin)
www.watertownny.comwww.watertownny.com
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Good Luck!Good Luck!
Be Safe!Be Safe!
Have fun!Have fun!
Enjoy the Summer!!Enjoy the Summer!!