Events 2010
Feb 12th - 14th, Chocolate and Wine
Enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake. Pick up your gift item at your assigned starting winery then start sampling chocolates, or foods prepared with chocolate, creatively matched with their wines. Over the 2-1/2 day event, visit over 30 unique wineries and enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation. www.senecalakewinetrail.com
March 26th - 28th, Cruisin’ the Tropics Wine Weekend (CT)
Pull out your tropical shirts, put on your sunglasses, go sockless in your boat shoes, wear your favorite beach hat, and join us for a weekend of relaxation in the tropics . . . just remember, life is what we make it! Each ticket holder receives a gift item at their starting winery. A self-guided tour "cruising" around beautiful Seneca Lake, visiting over 30 unique wineries, each with their own tropical theme, over the 2-1/2 day weekend of "fun in the tropics".
April 23rd - 25th, Spring Wine and Cheese Weekend (WC)
The 2008 Spring Wine and Cheese Weekend was sponsored by our friends at McCadam Cheese, is an incredibly popular event, combining the classic tastes of wine and cheese into one delectable weekend. It is a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake and a chance to visit over 30 unique wineries. You start this event by picking up your gift item and recipe book at your assigned starting winery and receive your first sampling of a new wine release or perhaps a barrel wine sample!
May 1st through August 31st, Riesling to Visit Passport
Our region is known for literally some of the world's finest Rieslings. 2009 will sports it fourth year, the Passport is a terrific value. Armed with this little booklet, the Passport enables wine enthusiasts to enjoy a free flight of wines at each of the participating wineries, many of which may include a sample of Riesling. (As we get closer to the passport sale date, an updated list of wineries and maps will be provided.) For Passport info www.senecalakewinetrail.com.
The weekend of racing is capped off with the 3rd Annual Sahlen's Hot Dog Eating Contest and Saturday night concert. General admission for kids 12 and under is FREE and tickets go on sale on November 15. More Info
July 2nd, IRL - 2010 WGI Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen
The IZOD IndyCar® Series returns 4th of July weekend, featuring racing, autographs, concerts, camping, fireworks and more. The action ignites on Friday and Saturday with the F2000 Championship Series, SCCA World Challenge Series and Firestone Indy Lights. More Info
August 16th - 18th, Finger Lakes Wine Festival
Over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, music, culinary classes, and breweries all in one location.
Tickets for 2010 are on-sale now!
Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey's Fancy
August 5th - 8th, NASCAR at "The Glen"
NASCAR's biggest stars come to your backyard on their traditional weekend at The Glen August 5-8, 2010. Don't miss "King of The Road" Tony Stewart as he goes for an unprecedented sixth win at The Glen. More Info
September 9th - 12th, U.S. Vintage Grand Prix
Celebrate racing's history at the largest vintage racing event in the country featuring historic cars of the past from as far back as the 1930's. Held in conjunction with the Grand Prix Festival in the Village of Watkins Glen. More Info
November 19th - 21st - Deck the Halls Wine Weekends (DTH)
Our co-sponsor for both Deck the Halls Weekend events, for the third consecutive year, is Elmira New York's very own Christmas House! The Christmas House, located only about 40 minutes from the southern tip of Seneca Lake is a truly unique destination unto itself. Located in a beautifully restored "painted lady" style home originally built in 1894 The Christmas House carries an enormous variety of holiday-themed products from Annalee Mobilitee Dolls to Jillian’s Clay Collectibles to Vaillancourt Folk Art and dozens of other lines between. This year The Christmas House will also, once again, be part of our "12 Wine Days of Christmas" program
December 3rd - 5th (DTH)
Decorated in Holiday themes and new varieties from fall grape harvests, 35 Seneca Lake wineries throw open their doors not once but twice for Holiday cheer and magic. In the spirit of the season Magnolia Place B & B will have a warm fire crackling in the guest main living room fireplace, decorations throughout the ‘halls’, and the aroma in the air of fresh baked cookies waiting for your return. Contact us for a suite to stay, as you taste, and fulfill your shopping list with bottles of wine for friends and family…or maybe a fine bottle of wine or two as a present…just for YOU.
