Events

Route 12 next to Kinney Drugs. Every Friday.

Fruit-Vegetables-Baked Goods-Wine

315-482-9531

Otter Creek
Preserve

Explore the ways that flowers and their pollinators are perfectly suited to one another on this interactive walk at Otter Creek Preserve.

Bees are easily the most recognizable pollinators, but did you know that the Thousand Islands is home to many other pollinators?

Embark on an afterschool adventure along the nature trails at Otter Creek Preserve as we learn about the numerous insects and animals that are responsible for pollination in New York.

Discover how some species have adaptations for special plants and learn how others make liquid gold with the nectar they collect.

We will meet at 3:30pm at our Otter Creek Preserve and Macsherry Trail main parking area: Map and Directions

Please register by emailing treks@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up on the TILT website at www.tilandtrust.org.

Wild Wednesday’s afterschool programs are offered the last Wednesday of the month through May 2023. These free programs are made possible by the support of the Ferguson Foundation, the Fresh Sound Foundation, and the RBC Foundation – USA. Each month features a fun, nature-based learning activity at a different TILT Preserve or partner location. Get outdoors and get WILD with TILT afterschool!

The Clayton Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday from June 1 – October 12, 2023 (10am – 4pm) on Mary Street at the Village Park Circle. Come browse and purchase local produce, homemade foods as well as arts and crafts.

Questions about becoming a vendor at the Farmers’ Market? Please Mike at 315.686.3771 or email mike@1000islands-clayton.com.

STYX draws from over four decades of barn burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a STYX set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones.

Eddie Montgomery, formerly of the duo Montgomery Gentry, and his band, The Wild Bunch, will take the stage to play the hits he and the late Troy Gentry made together, as well as tunes from his raucous solo debut, the rock-driven “Ain’t No Closing Me Down.” Billboard said of Eddie Montgomery’s solo career, “Montgomery pours a lot of life and emotion into every song on the album, matching his philosophy on living life to the fullest.” With help of some of Nashville’s best honky-tonk-flavored writers, he has fashioned new music – including the song “Higher,” a duet with country legend Tanya Tucker – that is both a tribute to Montgomery Gentry’s past and a rowdy reach into the future.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $55/$65/$75 (Side/Center/Premium)

Learn about the latest research on water quality within the Indian River Lakes Watershed. Listen to speakers and join in the conversation about how we will protect the Indian River and Indian River Lakes watershed. Lunch will be provided. Tickets will go on sale soon.

Walk around and enjoy the beautiful view of the St. Lawrence River while being immersed in 1000 islands food, drinks, crafts, jewelry & more! There will also be live music from RANSOM at the Pavilion. If you are Interested in being a vendor, email.

• Savanna – swanbayresort@gmail.com

Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Join us June 3rd for 1000 Islands Family Free Day
FREE ADMISSION / Museum Open 10 – 5 / Event Activities 10 – 3

Activities, crafts, and games for kids
$5 boat rides 10 – 3
Light picnic lunch for nominal fee (while supplies last)
Tour ABM galleries and preview new exhibits
Learn about ABM summer educational programs
Local organizations present to promote summer activities including US Coast Guard Auxiliary, TI Arts Center, Clayton Opera House, Save The River, Clayton Fishing Guides Association, New York State Police, Clayton Chamber of Commerce and more!

Yard sales will be taking place throughout the Village of Alexandria Bay and the surrounding areas.

Check back for a list of sales!

Clayton Fire Hall – 855 Graves Street, Clayton NY

Gifts, Home Decor, Jewlery, Ornaments, Handbags and Much Much More!

Sponsored by Clayton Lion’s Club.

The flag raising ceremony is a staple of inclusion in Brockville. At the beginning of every Pride week, the Pride Committee and members of City Council come together on-top of Brockville’s famous Railway Tunnel to raise the rainbow flag. #pride

Come join us at the Brockville Public Library for the Rainbow Kids Program.  This event is for all ages and kicks off Pride week with stories, music, crafts and lost of colorful supplies to get your signs ready for the Pride Parade!  #pride

A unique Farmer’s market experience along the St. Lawrence River. Join us at The Village Green.

Norm Foster Premiere
Comedy about a couple’s attempt to move in together.

This three-day festival is a celebration of all things New York food and beverage, featuring vendors from as far away as Buffalo and Long Island, along with live music daily.

This fun family-friendly festival is the largest of its kind in the area and features more than 70 exhibitors including 30+ wineries from Long Island to Buffalo and the Finger Lakes to the Canadian border. Celebrating quality “Made in New York” food and wine products, festival goers can enjoy candy, cheese, meat, nuts, dips and sauces, herbs and spices, maple products, cookies, fudge, desserts, soda, coffee, jerky, popcorn, wine flour, distilled spirits and, of course, New York State wines.

Cerow Recreation Park Arena • 615 E Line Rd, Clayton, NY 13624
Show Hours: Friday: 3 P.M. – 8 P.M. | Saturday: 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. | Sunday: 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Admission: Adults $20 • Children 13 & up $5 • Under 12 Free

Jukebox Saturday Night is a celebration of the music of iconic Big Bands during the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. The show revives great melodies and lyrics as performed by an energetic group of instrumentalists and vocalists. Jukebox Saturday Night offers the greatest hits recorded by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and more. Vocal selections include songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Bob Eberly, Helen O’Connell, Rosemary Clooney and other vocal idols.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $30/$35/$40 (Side/Center/Premium)

Maps will be available at the Chamber Office.

Questions call 315-654-2481.

Join us in the Fun, let’s keep our Beautiful St. Lawrence River clean for generations to come!

Cannonball Crush Races Through More of Fort Henry Than Ever Before!
Early-bird registration for Cannonball Crush opens.
February 15, 2023, at 11:00 A.M.
Kingston, Ontario – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is excited to welcome Cannonball Crush back to Fort Henry on Saturday, June 10, 2023. This year, Cannonball Crush racers will experience more of the race’s historic backdrop with five new obstacles and a revamped course that runs through more of the Fort than ever before.

Cannonball Crush is an exciting and limit-testing 5 km race with more than 15 formidable obstacles which take strength, determination, and team spirit to overcome. Only those who crush these challenges and cross the finish line can claim to have conquered the Fort!

Designed for 18+ racers of all fitness levels, the race will take place Saturday, June 10, 2023, in advance of YGK Craft Beer Fest, where Cannonball Crush vanquishers receive complimentary admission and fast-lane access as part of their registration. Racers can compete alone or in teams, facing this year’s new obstacles and returning favorites, such as the giant Slip ‘n Slide and the Cannonball Carry.

For those who are eager to crush this uphill battle, registration opens online today, February 15, with discounted early-bird pricing in effect until March 28, 2023. Competitors are encouraged to register early to guarantee their spot. Regular pricing runs March 29 to June 2, 2023, and registration will not be available on the day of the event.

To learn more, visit www.cannonballcrush.ca

About Fort Henry
Fort Henry was built between 1832 and 1837, designed as the key site in a network of fortifications for the defense of the Rideau Canal and the Kingston harbor. British soldiers were garrisoned there until 1870, followed by Canadian troops until 1891. In 1936, the Fort underwent restoration and opened as a living history museum in 1938. Now a National Historic Site, Fort Henry has seen millions of visitors pass through its gates, entering the realm of 19th century military life. Guests experience self-guided tours, scenic views, heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard, a highly disciplined group of student recruits trained as British soldiers from 1867.

In 2007, an Endowment Fund was created with the Northern New York Community Foundation for TIPAF. The fund is designed to ensure that live performing arts will be presented in the 1000 Islands for generations to come.

This event will include a silent auction, complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and beverages.
*All ticket and silent auction money will go toward the Endowment and will contribute towards a $10,000 matching contribution from the Northern New York Community Foundation.

About Whitney Road:
Whitney Road is an original musical project that blends Americana, folk, country and rock genres with an emphasis on vocals and great harmonies. The husband-and-wife team of Ann Whitney O’Connor and Doug O’Connor make up the heart of Whitney Road. The band released its third studio album of all-originals, titled “Lean In,” in April of 2022. The release features many Central New York musicians, as well as members of Doug and Ann O’Connor’s family, and the album has received great reviews and is currently trending favorably on Spotify. Whitney Road is currently working on a new album slated for release in late 2023.

$100 per person before 6/5, $125 after $1,000 for a reserved table of 8
Kindly RSVP to the Box Office by June 5

The Pride Run/Walk is a fantastic way to get outside and celebrate being happy, healthy, and full of pride! Bring your entire family.

The run/walk takes place on the walking trails beside John Machin Soccer Park. Lots of parking is available, just look for the pride flags!

The run is ~5k (or however much you want to do), and the walk is ~2k.

Prizes provided by Cher-Mere Day Spa will be awarded to the top three finishers, and participants will all receive a gift for attending! Thank-you Cher-Mere for your sponsorship! #pride

Matt Nakoa is an award-winning songwriter, soulful singer and multi-instrumentalist who appears regularly with folk music icon Tom Rush. Born in New York State, he trained to be a concert pianist before accepting a scholarship to Berklee College of Music as a vocalist. In Manhattan’s all-night piano bars, he developed an ability to command the attention of any audience. His most recent albums, “Antique Dances” and “Casting Shadows,” offer original piano pieces with classical influences and compelling pop/soul vocals, respectively.

Sponsored by 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, Allan Newell, and Samaritan Medical Center
Tickets are $15/$20/$30 (Side/Center/Premium)

Explore TILT’s Rivergate Trail with a family-friendly bike ride! Enjoy ever-changing views as we cross the Trestle bridge
and ride past the wetlands. Riders must provide their own bikes and helmets.

The ACM “new vocal duo/group of the year” nominee … PARMALEE … comes to Watertown for an indoor concert on Friday, June 16 at the Watertown Fairgrounds Arena. Parmalee is one of country music’s most successful acts: the platinum-selling band of brothers is one of only four groups since 2001 to earn three consecutive Top 10 Singles from a debut country album!

Join us as we welcome in the summer strawberry season Friday June 16 10:30 – 7 and Saturday June 17 10:30 – 3 pm. Chicken bbq, grill food, strawberry desserts, bake sale, craft show, petting zoo and more. More info call 315-767-1295

Start the party early with our Watertown Pride Kick-off party at the Paddock Club in downtown Watertown!! This event has been the energetic start of our Pride weekend every year and this year Robert is starting it earlier. DJ, Music and themed drinks…. and much, much more. Meet your friends early and help us start up 2023 PRIDE AT THE PADDOCK!! #pride

AMBER SKYY’S Watertown Pride show! One performance – up to 500 people!! Ticket information and the cast will be announced soon. Mark this one on your calendar! #pride

Join hundreds of your friends for our annual flag raising ceremony at Watertown City Hall. Bring your friends, family, allies and community and lets continue making this the incredible event that is has been each year for Watertown Pride! #pride

OUT IN THE PARK is our family-friendly event held outside in Watertown’s beautiful Thompson Park. Events include a DJ, color-run, vendors, food trucks, beer tent, lemonade/drinks, face painting and play area for kids. Also Amber Skyy will do a children-friendly show at 2pm. #pride

Sign up for the 2023 COLOR RUN. Family-friendly event happening during OUT IN THE PARK in Watertown’s Thompson Park. You do need to register for the run. See our facebook page for the link to register/pay. $25 adult, $15 children (under 12). t-shirt included. Go around the course, walk it, run it…. and get blasted with color powder. Part of the course goes through Zoo NY. #pride

Start your engines! One group of Queens will travel in style to 4 different bars in Watertown to perform starting at 6pm. The venues will be announced later. #pride

Head to the fairgrounds to watch, or grab your favorite spot around the city to see our fireworks show!! #pride

Come out to the 47th Annual Bass Opener fishing derby and show us your Small Mouth Bass, Walleye or Brown Trout!

A NYS Path Through History Day at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield historic site featuring the 1812 Marine Guard living history camp. Follow the history trail to see “Art Inspires Poetry Walk” to experience “Meaning, Sound & Rhythm” through the arts. Co-sponsored with Hay Memorial Library.

Join us at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site for Hay Memorial Library’s Art & Poetry Walk a NYS “Path Through History”: event

End 2023 Watertown Pride where it all started. The idea to start an LGBTQ Pride weekend in Watertown was born at Garland City. Wind down the weekend on the outdoor patio and enjoy drinks, music and celebrating with our friends! #pride

Join TILT at our Foster-Blake Woods Preserve for a ‘De-stress in Nature’ workshop!

Participants are invited to celebrate the summer solstice with a walking meditation session lead by instructor BJ Mosher.

Bring yourself mindfully into the present moment surrounded by the mixed hardwood forest and the River vistas of the dramatic shoreline area known as the Palisades. Catch a glimpse of the blue-green jewel tone waters of the St. Lawrence River through the trees and delight in the mosses and summer wildflowers emerging along the trail.

Join us at Foster-Blake Woods Preserve, located in the town of Clayton:

37373-37351 NY 12-E, Clayton NY 13624

Please register in advance by emailing treks@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up below.

REGISTER NOW

Mountain Heart is a hybrid bluegrass band that has revolutionized the way acoustic music can be presented and played, gaining legions of fans as a result of noteworthy musicianship and incendiary live performances. Mountain Heart and individual members of the band have been nominated for Grammy, ACM and CMA awards. They have appeared on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in excess of 130 times, sharing the stage with acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, The Avett Brothers, Yonder Mountain String band, The Punch Brothers, Levon Helm, John Fogerty and many more.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $25/$30/$35 (Side/Center/Premium)

Enjoy a nice evening in beautiful Cape Vincent with a night of Drag Bingo at The Osprey Public House! #pride

Seaway Splash is a popular dog jumping competition featuring Ultimate Air Dogs.

Seaway Splash has seen dogs from across the state, as well as Vermont, New Hampshire, Ontario and Quebec take part in the competition since its inception.

The event quality and concept will remain the same with the Splash, Catch It, Fetch It and Chase It competitions. Participation costs are lower in an effort to encourage more locals and non-competitors to try their dogs at the sport of dock diving. It is always fun and entertaining for the whole family! Ultimate Air Dogs is widely known and has been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman. The competition will feature categories similar to those held in Clayton in the past.

The river is calling all Bikers! Ride to the “16th River Run

Sunset Cruise aboard Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour’s triple decker with a DJ on the top deck. Pick up and drop off in Clayton. #pride

Tickets are FREE (limit 2 per person) and made possible by Jim Ledger, in memory of Dianne Peckham and Scott Struwing  

Description: Take a Ride on Swan Bay Resort’s Shuttle Bus and get chauffeured to 4 different local tasting rooms in the 1000 Islands Region. The tour is $30/person (cash only) and registration is required the day before.
Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

The Antique Boat Museum’s 1000 Islands Concours d’Elegance celebrates the Golden Age of Sports Cars in 2023! Come see beautiful classic cars displayed on the ABM’s waterfront campus, side by side with antique boats. Visitors will vote for their favorites and awards will be presented at 3:30 PM. From 10am-12pm, ABM will host a Cars & Coffee gathering on the south side of campus. Cars & Coffee is open to all cars and visitors, no registration or admission ticket required.  Regular admissions rates apply to visit the Concours.

Bloody Mary Social at Spokes on the River, French Bay Marina, 530 Theresa St, Clayton #pride

Flag ceremony and Boat Parade, Clayton at Centennial Park, Riverside Drive (To the left of the condos next to Bella’s)
Guest Speaker: TBA

Boats gather in front of Centennial Park. Pride Boat begins when flag ceremony ends. Parade featuring antique boats from the Antique Boat Museum and members of our River community proudly sporting pride flags on their boats! #pride

Come join us in Thousand Island Park 2023 Pride Flag Ceremony!  #pride

Family activities including arts & crafts, face painting, balloon animals, and story-time at The Little Bookstore on Riverside Drive in Clayton. #pride

The Hops Spot will be hosting a piano bar! #pride

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will kick-off its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with The Sacci Band, performing on Sunday, June 25, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

The Sacci Band is a beloved group from Watertown that formed nearly 50 years ago. The band is dedicated to the performance of popular jazz styles from the “Golden Age of Swing.”

The Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

Di Prinzio’s Kitchen in Clayton. Show times and tickets TBA. #pride

River Brain Trust blends bluegrass, folk, and Americana in a rollicking style they call “Gray Roots Music.” The band features veteran North Country musicians Leean Carbone (bass/vocals), Bryant Kayser (guitar/mandolin/dobro/vocals), Tom Richter (banjo/guitar/vocals), and James Rooney (guitar/mandolin/vocals). Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music along the lake at Bicentennial Park in Chaumont.

Alexandria Bay’s Summer Concert Series offers free musical entertainment every Wednesday evening in June – Sept from 7 – 8:30pm at Scenic View Park … Bring a lawn chair and join us.

HUGE CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re so excited to announce that Loverboy is coming to the 1000 Islands Regatta as the Friday night headliner for Canada Day weekend 2023

A.J. Croce is a piano man first and foremost, a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. His appreciation for and connection to multiple musical genres is clear, whether it’s blues, soul, pop, jazz or rock ’n’ roll. He toured with B.B. King and Ray Charles before reaching the age of 21, and over his career, he has performed with musicians such as Willie Nelson, the Neville Brothers, Béla Fleck and Ry Cooder. He has released 10 studio albums and charted 20 Top 20 singles. He is the son of the late Jim Croce.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Sponsored by Allan Newell
Tickets are $30/$35/$40 (Side/Center/Premium)

For over 10 years, The Cadleys have been entertaining audiences with their powerful mix of traditional
bluegrass, “new acoustic” a la Alison Krauss, and originals. The group features singers/
instrumentalists John and Cathy Cadley along with mandolinist Perry Cleaveland and bassist John
Dancks. The Cadleys deliver a show that offers hair-raising harmony singing, virtuoso musicianship,
and entertaining rapport, bringing their audience a truly special musical experience.

The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2023
Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays on the Cape Vincent village
green from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Rain location is the fire hall on Broadway St.) Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy live music in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. For more information, call 315-654-2413.
New this year: The concerts will utilize a full, professionally run sound system to enhance the listening
experience for the audience.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with Ruby Shooz, performing on Sunday, July 2, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

Ruby Shooz is New York’s classic 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll show band, and they bring back the great sounds and looks of the 50s and 60s with a high energy and delivery. The band has performed around the northeast and at the New York State Fair for more than 20 years.

The Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs

Clayton Chamber of Commerce and The Phinney Charitable Foundation present Clayton’s Fireworks July 3rd, at dusk.

Set off from a barge in front of Riverside Drive.

SAVE THE DATE! Get ready for another amazing fireworks show this year over Boldt Castle!  At dusk.

Starting July 5th- August 9th Every Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM

Come listen to live music at the Adams Fire Dept, Main St. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy the sound of music performed by local artist! Concerts are free!

Frink Park, Riverside Drive, Clayton NY
Thursdays, 6pm-8pm (Weather Permitting)

Put the pedal to the trail and embark on a fun, family-friendly bike ride to explore TILT’s Rivergate Trail.

BYO-Bike and gear up to go the distance on this historic railway bed. Cross the newly restored Trestle bridge and catch a glimpse of the sparkling McCarn creek below. As we ride past the wetlands, keep your eyes open for waterfowl and early-blooming wildflowers. Participants will continue on to enjoy the tree-lined corridor and grassland views that flank the trail.

Riders must provide their own bikes and helmets. Remember to bring a water bottle and sunscreen.

Please register in advance and let us know you’re coming by emailing treks@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up below.

REGISTER NOW

Although Roomful of Blues lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the business. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, Roomful of Blues also includes soulful vocalist Phil Pemberton, bassist John Turner, Carl Gerhard on trumpet, drummer Mike Coffey, keyboardist Rusty Scott, and saxophonists Alek Razdan and Rich Lataille. With the masterful combination of horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it is no wonder Count Basie called Roomful of Blues “the hottest blues band I ever heard.” The band has earned five Grammy Award nominations, seven Blues Music Awards and the Downbeat International Critics Poll for Best Blues Band.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $20/$25/$30 (Side/Center/Premium)

Find your center on a gentle sunny hike through the grasslands at the Zenda Farms Preserve, on the Zenda Spur Trail
followed by a yoga session with an instructor from River Yoga.

By Marcia Kash & Douglas E Hughes
Designers Jane & Sybil rent a hotel room to display their underwear line for a big contract when it all goes wrong.

Friday night, July 7th, begins the festival weekend with a family Block Dance featuring a live band on Broadway St. in front of the Cape Vincent Fire Department at 241 E Broadway. Craft Vendors, Pastries, Parade, Fireworks. Come join us for French Inspired Fun.

Join Mark Manske of Adirondack Raptors and his educational birds for an exceptional opportunity to get up close and personal with live birds-of-prey!

Another exciting weekend of performance boating returns to the 1000 Islands region. Poker Runs America and Power Boating Canada brings 2 days of power on these majestic waterways! The poker run boats depart Gananoque on Saturday 10 AM and start to return as early as 3pm.
You can view these spectacular boats at all the card stops, or from the comfort of your own boat as part of the spectator fleet. For route details and more information please visit.

Gananoque Poker Run July 7-8, 2023
Kingston Poker Run August 4-5, 2023

The Battle of Henderson Harbor presented by Patrick Wilder inside the Henderson Historical Society Museum.

Sign up today for the Henderson Harbor Sprint Triathlon.  Click the link below to sign up today!

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra, performing on Sunday, July 9, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra is a 12-piece band led by Bronx-born bassist Alex Torres. The group has been celebrated for their infectious blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and it has received numerous awards over the years, including the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award, the New York State Music Achievement Award, and the Governor’s Excellence in Arts Award.

Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra has shared the stage with such well-known acts as Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, Branford Marsalis, and the Count Basie Orchestra. In addition, the band’s music has also been featured in the motion pictures “Old Dogs” and “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby,” as well as the television series “Ugly Betty,” “Human Target,” “Mistresses,” and “The Blacklist.”

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

This program is an opportunity for teens to engage with the forests and waters of the Indian River watershed. It is five summer weeks of exploration, muddy boots, and kayak adventures guided by a variety of environmental professionals. The program takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays July 11th – August 11th

Boating Poker Run in the beautiful 1000 Islands that raises money for Make-A-Wish Central NY & the River Community Wellness Program at River Hospital. Mark your calendars for this year’s event – July 14-16, 2022, in Clayton, NY!

The setting, boating, event, people and the cause will all be memorable on this charity run. Money raised will support Make-A-Wish of Central NY and the River Community Wellness Program at River Hospital.

https://www.facebook.com/1000islandscharitypokerun

With transcendent skills, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro explores jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk and even classical music on the ukulele, having taken the instrument to points previously thought impossible. Many call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.” He has gone from playing clubs to headlining the world’s most prestigious concert venues and performing on network TV shows. He has also released numerous award-winning, chart-topping albums. He was recently nominated by President Joseph R. Biden to serve as a member for the National Council on the Arts.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Sponsored by Allan Newell

55th Annual Decoy Show. Decoys, flat art. carving wood & tools, demonstrations, contest, live auction and silent auction and many different styles of artwork.

The Museum’s iconic houseboat La Duchesse turns 120 this year and you’re invited to a birthday party in her honor on July 14^th at 4:00pm!  At La Duchesse’s 120^th birthday party on July 14^th, guests will be able to walk through her, enjoy music played on the Steinway piano in the parlor, have a slice of cake and refreshments, and be entered to win a John Miller III souvenir paddle featuring La Duchesse at the Boldt Yacht House.  During the hour of the birthday party, admission to the Museum is free.

TILT is once again looking for volunteers to help count the local common loon population for the annual loon census!

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation collects data from throughout northern New York in order to study trends in the population and implement management efforts if indicated.

Volunteers are encouraged to head out to their favorite place on the River from 8:00-9:00 am and complete the ACLC survey form. Observations can be from boat or land.

Please register to volunteer in advance with the TILT office so that we may send you the necessary forms for reporting.

Register by emailing volunteer@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up below.

The Cemeteries of Henderson presented by Henderson Town Historian, Eric Anderson.

Join us for a fun filled day with music, food, and entertainment, featuring talented buskers and performers.

If you’re a musician, dancer, or any other type of performer, we would love to have you showcase your talent on our stage.

Tas Cru has been called one of the most unique and accomplished blues musicians performing today;
the singer/guitarist is an international touring musician who calls Chaumont home. Mary Ann Casale is
a talented and soulful singer/guitarist specializing in blues and Americana music. The duo are longtime
collaborators, including on Tas Cru’s latest album Riffin’ the Blue (2023).

The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2023
Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays on the Cape Vincent village
green from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Rain location is the fire hall on Broadway St.) Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy live music in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. For more information, call 315-654-2413.
New this year: The concerts will utilize a full, professionally run sound system to enhance the listening
experience for the audience.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with Atlas, performing on Sunday, July 16, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

Atlas is an upbeat group performing a variety of genres, from 80s party music to soul to rock. The band was formed in 1981 as the Atlas Linen Company, and it has opened for many prominent performers through its history, including Michael McDonald, Chaka Khan, Kool and the Gang, Patty LaBelle, and Earth, Wind and Fire.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen, then refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony – that’s “Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre.” The three-man act features lush symphonic arrangements of songs from modern and classic musicals like “Wicked,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Jersey Boys,” “42nd Street,” “Miss Saigon,” “The Greatest Showman,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Les Miserables” and many more. Starring New York City’s top theatrical talent, “Bachelors of Broadway” offers a fresh take on beloved “Great White Way” favorites.

Sponsored by Jeremy Smith
Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

Jean Fahey, President of the Central New York Mycological Society, will be at the Nature Center to teach people about the many species of wild mushrooms that grow on Wellesley Island. The program will include a brief talk where she introduces people to the different forms of mushrooms and explains a little about their life cycle. She will then lead the group on a hike to search for mushrooms along our trails. If you are at all interested in wild mushrooms, then this program is not to be missed!

Listen to fun and exciting folktales about nature from around the world, retold by professional storyteller Lynn Morgan. Her tall tales are interactive, involving songs and audience participation. Stories are for all ages. Lynn will entertain the whole family!

RUNNERS & WALKERS:
Check-in at the “Anchor” of the Village Green: 357 Broadway

You will receive your bib, pins, tee, and a goodie bag – come early so that you can check-in and hand-off your bag before 9AM.

Take a Ride on Swan Bay Resort’s Shuttle Bus and get chauffeured to 4 different local tasting rooms in the 1000 Islands Region. The tour is $30/person (cash only) and registration is required the day before.
Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Celebrating 20+ Years of Community Betterment!
We share your passion for giving back to our community, creating and nurturing great friendships, enjoying the outdoors and living the best life possible on the St. Lawrence River. That’s why, in July 2001, the Alexandria Bay Chapter of The Foundation for Community Betterment was born—hosting its first annual “Paddle for Betterment” in the heart of the 1000 Islands. As one of the first events ever held through the newly formed national organization, Alexandria Bay’s Paddle for Betterment has become a true “River” community tradition. The Paddle represents all that our Betterment network hopes to always achieve, as it brings together volunteers and participants of all ages while generating the spirit of philanthropy at a local level.

Formed in 2006, the members of FFOG (“Five F’n Old Guys”) have played music since their teens. They
continue to play the music of their era by bands such as Lynyrd Skynrd, ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers,
and other classic rock legends. The band is Larry Goodwin (guitar), Larry Coburn (guitar/bass/vocals),
Barry Smith (guitar/bass/vocals), Gary Sikes (vocals/percussion), and Chad Dudley (percussion/vocals).

The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2023
Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays on the Cape Vincent village
green from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Rain location is the fire hall on Broadway St.) Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy live music in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. For more information, call 315-654-2413.
New this year: The concerts will utilize a full, professionally run sound system to enhance the listening
experience for the audience.

The iconic Fort Henry Tattoo showcase returns as a renewed celebration of performance, music and dance. Honouring military tradition while celebrating the diversity of the cultural arts, performers and acts from Ontario and Québec will fill the Parade Square at Fort Henry National Historic Site for one night only. An explosive fireworks show is the grand finale of the evening.

This year’s event will showcase the bright, colourful and energetic Desna Ukrainian Dance, Dancers of Algonquin First Nation Kitigan Zibi, and Korean drum and dance groups Navillera Korean Dance Company & Samulnori Canada Team. Returning to Tattoo are Kingston’s own Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers, Hamilton’s Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band, Petawawa’s 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Pipes and Drums, and host performers, the Fort Henry Guard.

Tickets available through the Fort Henry website.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with The Jess Novak Band, performing on Sunday, July 23, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

Jess Novak is a triple-threat singer, songwriter, and musician who performs with a fiery fiddle, powerful vocals, and a fierce band behind her. Along with Novak, the band is made up of Byron Cage, Anthony Saturno, Jabare McKinstry, and Gavin George. The Syracuse-based band performs pop, rock, and soul, and they’re known for their energy, superb musicianship, and engaging songs.

The Jess Novak Band concert is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

This popular North Country band covers songs from the ’60s to today, performing a wide variety of music from rock to country to R&B. Their talent and high energy have gained them a large following across the region.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music along the lake at Bicentennial Park in Chaumont.

Join the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) on a unique paddle through the DEC’s French Creek Wildlife Management
Area. This paddle will include basic kayak instruction and is appropriate for all-levels. A limited number of single and
double kayaks is available for a $15 rental fee, in partnership with Boomerang Bike & Kayak Rentals.

French Creek WMA car-top launch on 12E /Zenda South

The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is excited to host the 6
th Annual ‘Mutt Strut’ on the Rock Ridges Trail in Thousand
Island Park. Well-behaved, vaccinated dogs on leash are welcome to participate.

After 15 years and at the top of their game, members of Irish folk band The High Kings – Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and Paul O’ Brien – sell out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. The High Kings have set the bar extremely high for Irish folk bands across the world and are widely regarded to be at the forefront of the genre. The High King’s most recent recording is “Home from Home,” featuring the band in live performances.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield historic site staff prepare for the “path of totality in 2024” with this summer’s first evening of star-gazing. This telescopic astronomy evening with Si-Tech Center of NNY staff introduces the night sky. Site staff relate the history of earlier eclipses that Sackets Harbor citizens and military personnel in the community had experienced. Location is the lawn west of the red barn. Bring a red-light for way-finding, binoculars & insect repellant. If inclement weather, event moves to Sat July 29.

By Shelley Hoffman & Stephen Sparks
A young city realtor attempts to persuade a farmer to sell his property.

Community wide yard sales hosted by South Jefferson Historical Association.

Village wide sales throughout Adams – Adams Center.

Ginger Bread House Competition – Sponsored by The Colleen’s Cherry Tree- all entrees must be at The Cherry Tree at 8:00 am
6pm – 8pm – Band in the Bay – Barry Smith and Friends playing music along the shores of Henderson Bay on a pontoon boat

TENTATIVE 2023 SCHEDULE for the NYTBF
Saturday June 10 Lake Champlain at Chazy Landing Points #1
Saturday June 24 St. Lawrence at Cape Vincent Points #2
Sunday June 25 St. Lawrence at Cape Vincent Dick Garlock Team Open
Saturday July 29 Lake George at Mossy Point Points #3
Sunday July 30 Lake George at Mossy Point Collegiate Team Open Fundraiser
Sat-Sun August 12-13 Championship Qualifier Port Henry
TBF District 14 Semi-Final (NY, PA and Ontario), Sept., exact date and site TBA

A day full of beer, booze, games and live Country music from Josh Breen at the Tiki Bar. Saddle up and head over to Swan Bay Resort for some good ole’ fashioned country fun!
Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Meet the artists and tour their galleries and studios! There will be refreshments served and art raffles.

A Talk by author Tim Lake inside the Henderson Historical Society Museum.

11:00 – Hospice Poker Run- with Henderson Harbor Yacht Club
12:30– Classic car parade on Harbor Road
1:00pm – 5pm – Classic car show, with music by THE FFOG Band, Vendors, Raffles, Food and drinks-
Sponsored by The Henderson Harbor Performing Arts Association on the field.
5:00pm – Jet Ski parade along the shores of Henderson Harbor with Santa’s
7:45pm – Blessing of the fleet
7:45pm – Christmas boat parade and Henderson home, camp, and business
Decoration Celebration
9:30pm – Fireworks in the Harbor

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield historic site brings to the North Country a renowned living history presenter Paul Supley. How did the changing seasons guide the farmers planting? Learn about farming practices of the earliest North Country settlers.

TENTATIVE 2023 SCHEDULE for the NYTBF
Saturday June 10 Lake Champlain at Chazy Landing Points #1
Saturday June 24 St. Lawrence at Cape Vincent Points #2
Sunday June 25 St. Lawrence at Cape Vincent Dick Garlock Team Open
Saturday July 29 Lake George at Mossy Point Points #3
Sunday July 30 Lake George at Mossy Point Collegiate Team Open Fundraiser
Sat-Sun August 12-13 Championship Qualifier Port Henry
TBF District 14 Semi-Final (NY, PA and Ontario), Sept., exact date and site TBA

LPAC’s annual BBQ ‘n’ Blues event will take place Sunday, July 30 from noon to 5:00 p.m.  at the Chaumont Fire Hall, 11385 State Route 12E. Music will be provided by acclaimed veteran blues artists the Tas Cru Band and the Ron Spencer Band. In addition, there will be vendors selling a variety of merchandise. The event is presented in partnership with the Chaumont Volunteer Fire Department.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with Letizia and the Z Band, performing on Sunday, July 30, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

Letizia and the Z Band are a high-energy band, showcasing standards of the 40s, rock ‘n’ roll of the 50s, Motown, 70s disco, and 90s techno. Performing together for nearly 20 years, Letizia’s astounding vocals are supported by an in-house horn section, guitar, and alto and tenor saxophone.

This concert is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

One evening over 30 artists-all original artwork under 8 by 6″

Music and Light Refreshments.

Tisa Gallery

412 Merrick Street

Clayton, NY 13624

Contact number 315-749-6155

Do you have what it takes to be an Ichthyologist?

Join TILT and Dr. John Farrell and the crew at the Thousand Islands Biological Station (TIBS) during the 9th annual “Ichthyologist for a Day” KidsTrek and learn what it takes to be a fish scientist!

Enjoy a boat ride and morning on Governor’s Island while meeting some new aquatic friends that live in the St. Lawrence River! Learn all about the native fish that call the Thousand Islands home and why they’re important to the health of the River and its creeks, streams, and wetlands. Discover how scientists at TIBS and partner organizations monitor local fish populations and water quality, and what we’re doing to make sure that we are living in harmony with our finned friends.

You may even get to see a muskie!

Spaces are limited for this trek and advanced registration is required.

Register by emailing treks@tilandtrust.org, calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up below.

The TK Fringe Lottery is now open!

When you get chosen for the TKFRINGE:
Upon winning a spot from the lottery, and once my Festival Fee is deposited and my application accepted, your will be permitted to perform in the 2023 THEATRE KINGSTON FRINGE FESTIVAL (“the festival”); Your will have the right to a theatre space, technical equipment, box office services, and general festival publicity without any further charges.
THEATRE KINGSTON will provide you with a theatre space and a theatre tech to run your lights and sound.
Every ticket sold will provide $12 to your company if sold full price and $11 to your company if sold as part of the package. Fellow artists and reviewers are comped into your show if seating is available. The final ticket price to the customer will be determined based on additional box office fees, and taxes but will be kept as low as possible to encourage a “FESTIVAL FEELING” where people will be encouraged to see as many shows as possible.
You will be provided with a minimum of 6 performance opportunities and a guarantee of at least 50 seats per performance. All companies will be treated equally within the Fringe.
Your set must be able to be put up and come down within 15 minutes by your company.
You are responsible for providing publicity materials, bios, an image, information about your show. The TK Fringe will have a poster dedicated to the Fringe, but you may put up your own show specific flyers and posters, which must carry the TK Fringe logo and the Kick and Push Logo.

Upon acceptance the TKFRINGE FESTIVAL FEE is $325 plus HST. You may play this upfront, or it can be taken out of your box office revenue.
Rosemary Doyle, Theatre Kingston’s Artistic Director is available to answer any questions. rosemary@theatrekingston.com

Jim Messina’s musical legacy spans five decades, and he helped to create, define and refine the musical genre known as “country rock.” He was a member of three bands, Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins, before venturing out on a solo career. His latest release, “In the Groove,” includes selected hits from all three of his previous bands, including a new take on the infectious Loggins and Messina hit “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” as well as several of his solo works.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $45/$50/$55 (Side/Center/Premium)

Join ABM at the 59^th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction to celebrate all boats and engines from non-powered craft to speedboats including related boating objects! The 59^th Boat Show will feature Old Town, Correct Craft, and Herreshoff. Shop the nautical marketplace, attend a forum and bid on a boat at the auction Saturday at 1pm. The show concludes Sunday with a grand parade along Clayton’s waterfront at noon.

August 4-6, all day Friday & Saturday, 9-1pm Sunday

Join Mark Manske of Adirondack Raptors and his educational birds for an exceptional opportunity to get up close and personal with live birds-of-prey!

SAVE THE DATES!
The 54th Annual Stone Mills
Arts and Crafts Fair will be August 4,5,6.!
More information and applications will be coming to you soon!

For more than 37 years the 1000 Islands Poker Run is an all-star event that attracts thousands of spectators and some of the world’s fastest offshore boats. This is one of the most anticipated events for both participants and spectators with 75+ performance boats on display in the Confederation Basin Marina, Kingston, Ontario. Also, free to the public is a Friday afternoon street display and exhibits. The poker run fleet will depart Kingston on Saturday morning at 10am and start to return as earliest as 3pm.
You can view these spectacular boats at all the card stops, or from the comfort of your own boat as part of the spectator fleet. For route details and more information please visit.

Gananoque Poker Run July 7-8, 2023
Kingston Poker Run August 4-5, 2023

Making their North County debut, Nuthin Fancy is the 38th most popular cover band in Rochester.
They draw from multiple rock-n-roll genres from the ’60s to the ’00s, playing the hits as well as
forgotten gems. From Prince to Pink Floyd, STP to the Stones, Foo Fighters to Foreigner, there is
something for everyone. The band is Jeff Olson (guitar/vocals), Lou Englert (bass/vocals), and Vinnie
Fittos (drums).

The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2023
Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays on the Cape Vincent village
green from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Rain location is the fire hall on Broadway St.) Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy live music in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. For more information, call 315-654-2413.
New this year: The concerts will utilize a full, professionally run sound system to enhance the listening
experience for the audience.

Save the date for our annual fundraiser and dinner. Farm-to-Table dinner by local Chef Gabe Aubertine and live music! Silent auction, live auctions, and raffles to add to the fun! More details coming soon.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with Hot Club of Saratoga, performing on Sunday, Aug 6, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

The Capital Region’s premier gypsy swing ensemble, Hot Club of Saratoga plays a repertoire that reflects the spirit and style originated by Django Reinhardt and Stephané Grappelli in The Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Most of the tunes Hot Club of Saratoga performs were written or recorded by Django Reinhardt, and the band explores his style throughout the range of its roots while also subtly expanding the genre. Hot Club of Saratoga will bring the audience to their feet with its range of sweet, soulful balladry and hard-driving swing and fiery tempos.

This concert is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

1000 Islands Plein Air Artist’s Competition at Orion, and throughout the 1000 Islands

Opened in May of 2021, Orion Art Gallery & Studio is located in the 1000 ISLANDS on the St. Lawrence River, in Upstate New York. With it’s 2900 SF of fuly equipped classroom space, complete ceramics studio, and spacious display rooms, Orion has become a leading center for celebration of the arts of all kinds in Upstate New York.

HOURS:

Monday – Saturday 11AM – 5PM

​Sunday 12PM-3PM

​Open 7 days – year-round, please join us for our continuous scheduled events, programs, and classes throughout the coming winter and spring 2023!

William Christopherson, Managing Partner, Orion Art Gallery, 42901 NY Rt. 12, Alexandria Bay, NY. 13607.

Ph: Mobile: 315-783-5077

Gallery: 315-215-4099

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH

11am – 8pm KIDZ ZONE
11am – 10pm Vendor Village & Food Booths
11am – 11pm Beer Tent
3pm-11pm Live Entertainment

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH

11am – 8pm KIDZ ZONE
11am – 10pm Vendor Village & Food Booths
11am – 11pm Beer Tent
11am-11pm Live Entertainment
6pm Rib Eating Contest

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH

8:30am Brockville Hyundai Beach Volleyball Tournament
9am -12pm Cops’ & Kids’ Fishing Derby
10am – 8pm KIDZ ZONE
11am-2:30pm Arm Wrestling Competition
11am – 10pm Vendor Village & Food Booths
11am – 11pm Beer Tent
6:30pm Ribfest Idol
11am-11pm Live Entertainment

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH
8am Piggy Run Registration
9am Piggy Run Road Runners 5km Run
11am – 6pm KIDZ ZONE
11am – 6pm Vendor Village & Food Booths
11am – 6pm Beer Tent
11am– 6pm Live Entertainment
Noon – 3pm Rib Winners Announced & West Jet Draw

Brockville Ribfest is one of the largest food festivals that takes place every summer in Brockville, Ontario! The festival will include 8 ribbers as well as many other vendors from August 10-13 in Hardy Park. There will be live entertainment throughout the weekend as well as fan favourite events including a rib-eating contest, fishing derby, volleyball tournament, kids zone and the 2nd annual Ribfest Idol! With free admission to the festival and daily activities, there will be something for everyone!

Thursday, August 10th 11:00-11:00
Friday, August 11th 11:00-11:00
Saturday, August 12th 11:00-11:00
Sunday, August 13th 11:00-6:00

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Musical icon Judy Collins has inspired audiences with her sublime vocals, vulnerable songwriting, personal triumphs and social activism. After a half-century in the music industry, she has amassed a 55-album body of work. Her most recent work, a collaboration with Norwegian folk artist Jonas Fjeld and the bluegrass band Chatham County Line, is 2019’s “Winter Stories.” “Winter Stories” is a collection of classics, new tunes and a few surprises, featuring Ms. Collins’ spirited lead vocal turns, breathtaking duets and stunning harmonies.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm

Sponsored by Allan Newell & Eric and Judy Mower along with Bill and Maria Bonisteel, Bill Cosgrove, Martha and Jim O’Donnell, and anonymous.

Alexandria Bay is the proud home of the Famous “Bill Johnstons Pirate Days. Get out your Pirate gear and join us in Bay.

Listen to fun and exciting folktales about nature from around the world, retold by professional storyteller Lynn Morgan. Her tall tales are interactive, involving songs and audience participation. Stories are for all ages. Lynn will entertain the whole family!

Join TILT, the Friends of Rock Ridges, and local musicians for this unique TILTKids Trek. Discover ways to get creative and
connect with all of the naturally musical sounds of the Thousand Islands.

The festival is a combination of TIAC’s long-running craft and antique shows. After 55 years for the antique show and 37 years for the craft show, the Board of Trustees and staff, responding to the changing marketplace, decided it was time for a change. The festival will combine the best of both events and offer craft demonstrations, the St. Lawrence River Quilters and a new food vendor.

Vendors will showcase a wide variety of art, craft, antiques and collectibles. The juried show specializes in an array of handmade goods ranging from woodworking, pottery, glassworks and handmade soaps to fiber arts, paintings, jewelry, food, antique furniture and more. The two-day show will also offer spinning and weaving demonstrations.

Live music, food, vendor showcase, at Orion Art Gallery.

Select the full two day vendor registration, or the single day option. Festival runs Saturday, August 12, and Sunday August 13, 2023. 10AM – 6PM Saturday, 10AM-5PM Sunday. Set up times Friday, 4PM-7PM, Saturday 8AM-10AM, Sunday 8AM-10AM.

Opened in May of 2021, Orion Art Gallery & Studio is located in the 1000 ISLANDS on the St. Lawrence River, in Upstate New York. With it’s 2900 SF of fuly equipped classroom space, complete ceramics studio, and spacious display rooms, Orion has become a leading center for celebration of the arts of all kinds in Upstate New York.

HOURS:

Monday – Saturday 11AM – 5PM

​Sunday 12PM-3PM

​Open 7 days – year-round, please join us for our continuous scheduled events, programs, and classes throughout the coming winter and spring 2023!

William Christopherson, Managing Partner, Orion Art Gallery, 42901 NY Rt. 12, Alexandria Bay, NY. 13607.

Ph: Mobile: 315-783-5077

Gallery: 315-215-4099

Arrival from Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and busiest ABBA show bands. The band has toured in over 70 countries, with nearly 100 successful tours in the U.S., and has appeared on TV and radio all over the world. ABBA’s hits are delivered with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the original ABBA on stage. Arrival from Sweden is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song, “Just A Notion,” directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA.

Sponsored by Tricia’s Rondette
Tickets are $50/$55/$60 (Side/Center/Premium)

Henderson Heritage Day on the ground of the Henderson Historical Society

Segue is a Watertown-based 5-piece group that plays jazz and other great music (Frankie Valli to
modern pop-funk). The group is comprised of brothers Steven (drums) and Kevin (keys/vocals) Elliott,
Steve’s daughter Sarah Cole (keys/vocals), Steve’s son-in-law, Joe Foy (bass/ vocals), and Bob Harvell
(sax,/reeds/flute).

The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2023
Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays on the Cape Vincent village
green from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Rain location is the fire hall on Broadway St.) Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy live music in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. For more information, call 315-654-2413.
New this year: The concerts will utilize a full, professionally run sound system to enhance the listening
experience for the audience.

U.S. Navy Life on Board Ship” and “Union Troops on Land” presented by living history specialists at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield historic site.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with the Kim Pollard Band, performing on Sunday, Aug 13, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

Kim Pollard is a talented songwriter and performer from Eastern Ontario, Canada. Together with her band, she primarily performs her original music, which ranges in style from blues, jazz, and funk to ballads and spirituals with strong melodic style.

The Kim Pollard Band concert is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) invites you to an exciting kayak paddle through the beautiful wetlands of
Crooked Creek. This paddle will include basic kayak instruction and is appropriate for all-levels. A limited number of
single and double kayaks is available for a $15 rental fee, in partnership with Riverbay Adventure Inn.

By Norm Foster
Hilarious & heart-warming comedy about an unforgettable family reunion.

Prohibition in Southern Jefferson County presented by Debbie Quick inside the Henderson Historical Society Museum.

Join us for Sidewalk sales, Live music performances, food and drinks and much more.

If you’re interested in getting involved as a volunteer. Please send us an email with your name, contact information, and a brief description of what you would like to contribute

Comprised of soldier-musicians from the Army’s 10th Mountain Division (Fort Drum), the band
performs a lively mix of concert band material including marches, Broadway hits, pop, classical and
American music.

The Cape Vincent Arts Council is proud to present another summer of outdoor live music with its 2023
Concerts on the Green series. The free concerts take place Saturdays on the Cape Vincent village
green from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Rain location is the fire hall on Broadway St.) Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy live music in beautiful downtown Cape Vincent. For more information, call 315-654-2413.
New this year: The concerts will utilize a full, professionally run sound system to enhance the listening
experience for the audience.

Come out and for the Summer Slam fishing derby and show us your Bass (Largemouth or Smallmouth) Walleye or Salmon!

“History Beneath Our Feet: The Archaeology of Battlespaces” with archaeologist Dr. Tim Abel offers a battleground hands-on learning lab immersion experience at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield historic site.

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield historic site visiting volunteer reenactors bring the story of the Spanish-American War and World War I to Sackets Harbor. Hear about the connection these conflicts had to the North Country.

The Sackets Harbor Historical Society will continue its 2023 Concerts on the Waterfront series with the 10th Mountain Division Band, performing on Sunday, Aug 20, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, located at 504 West Main Street.

A perennial favorite, the 10th Mountain Division Army Band is composed of 41 soldier-musicians, capable of performing in a variety of configurations, styles, and venues.

The Historical Society’s Concerts on the Waterfront series run on Sunday afternoons, from June 25 through Sept 3, 2023. Like all those in the series, this concert is free and open to the public. It’s held outdoors at the Battlefield, so remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

Train is a multi-GRAMMY and Billboard Award-winning band from San
Francisco that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 list since the
release of their debut self-titled album. Train’s climb to the top began
in 1994, as the original 5-member band tenaciously built a loyal
hometown following, leading up to their debut album, released by
Columbia in 1998. The tumbling wordplay of “Meet Virginia” gave
them their first unlikely radio hit and 2001’s Drops of Jupiter brought
them to multi-platinum status thanks to the double-Grammy Award
winning title song that spent 10 months in the Top 40, has been
certified 7x platinum in the US, and earned the 2001 GRAMMY Award
for Best Rock Song.

TILT and conservation partner, Save The River, need volunteers to help dismantle the nesting grid on Eagle Wing Shoals and Tidd Island. Each spring, gull exclusion grids are erected over choice nesting areas to provide protection and safe nesting spaces for this species. By late summer, Common Tern chicks have fledged and the grids must be removed for winter.

We will meet at the TILT office at 8:45 am for boat transportation to the shoals. Please wear clothing suitable for outdoor work and non-slip shoes. Also, if you have work gloves and snips, please being them. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. This event is weather dependent – we will call registered participants to confirm the date.

Please register by emailing volunteer@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up below:

All events are FREE! Watch the Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Live or In Person. Outdoor expo opens at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Boats and Motor Demo, Interactive B.A.S.S Sponsor Displays, Prizes giveaway’s and more.

Join us at Antique Boat Museum-750 Mary Street-Clayton

Join the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) for the annual Birkhead Lecture!

Stay tuned for more details.

The annual Birkhead Lecture is made possible by the generosity of Guthrie and Louise Birkhead and is free to the public.

To ensure we have enough seating available, please register in advance for this event by emailing treks@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up below.

Do you remember the days of 8 tracks & cassette tapes? Come to Alexandria Bay and remember those days with Rockin’ the Bay!

This is a classic rock & classic car weekend. Free Live music 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Alan (aka “Al”) Jardine, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of the California-based group The Beach Boys, playing rhythm guitar and singing harmony vocals. In 2010, he released his solo album, “A Postcard from California,” which featured guest appearances from many artists, including all the remaining Beach Boys. He was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019, having spent a number of years of his childhood in Rochester before his family moved west. He now tours with his Endless Summer Band.

Sponsored by Clayton Country Club
Tickets are $50/$55/$60 (Side/Center/Premium)

Wayne Newton is one of the most popular singers in the nation and remains one of the best-known entertainers in Las Vegas.  His well-known songs include “Danke Schoen” (1963), “Summer Wind” (1965), “Red Roses for a Blue Lady” (1965), “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast” (1972) and “Years” (1980).  “Danke Schoen” is Newton’s signature song and was notably used in the 1986 movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

SIP, SHOP & DINE in Downtown Cape Vincent all day!

Starting at 10am – Sidewalk Sales, Artists Demonstrations & Free Children’s Entertainment

Take a Ride on Swan Bay Resort’s Shuttle Bus and get chauffeured to 4 different local tasting rooms in the 1000 Islands Region. The tour is $30/person (cash only) and registration is required the day before.
Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Political satire continues upward with DC’s Reflecting Fools – the new musical parody group created by the co-writer and performers from The Capitol Steps. Members of DC’s Reflecting Fools hold up a mirror to the current political culture, providing song parodies and foolish reflections. Audiences may recognize some cast members from past seasons of The Capitol Steps performing breakneck-speed costume changes, over-the-top impressions, all-new song parodies reflecting the day’s news and the show-ending backward talking spoonerisms.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $45/$50/$55 (Side/Center/Premium)

Albert Dowker presents The Story of the Unknown Road inside the Henderson Historical Society Museum.

Cycle the St Lawrence​ – by the water’s edge I will lay my head…..​listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul.

Come ride with us along the waters of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Our cycling event will start with a sunrise over St. Lawrence, and as you ride, continues with views of storybook castles and lighthouses from the river, with vineyards and Amish Farms on the shores of Black Lake. Your day will end with an after-party celebration at Bonnie Castle with music, delicious food, and a breathtaking river-view sunset.

This ride is in the heart of the 1,000 Islands, where the St. Lawrence River’s headwaters begin flowing from Lake Ontario; connecting The Great Lakes to the North Atlantic.
​Three routes are available, with both recreational and competitive timed options for each:

The St. Lawrence Seaway Century, 100 Miles from Alexandria Bay looping through Ogdensburg, along Black Lake to Clayton, with the finish line at Bonnie Castle.
Le Fleuve Saint-Laurent Metric Century, 62 miles of river and lake views, with Bonnie Castle hosting the finish and after-party. ​
Lighthouses & Castles, 35 miles of the best views the 1,000 Islands have to offer, also ending at Bonnie Castle.
This ride is presented by the Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club. Our mission is to promote enjoyment, training, education, and advocacy for the sport of cycling to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Northern New York State.

With a combined 110 years of music experience, Paul Ferguson (keyboard/bass/vocals) and DJ Rogers (drums/vocals) play “the music you grew up with” including classic hits from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music along the lake at Bicentennial Park in Chaumont.

The Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Annual Blues in the Bay Festival during Labor Day weekend.

Wrap up your summer with this annual event. The fabulous four-day music festival features spectacular waterfront views, a pleasurable atmosphere, and fantastic blues music.

Time for the Autos on the River, Vintage & Classic automobile show, in Cape Vincent!

The time and place are the same as year’s past, we’re just changing it up a bit to make it more family-friendly and welcoming.

Don’t miss our annual fall craft fair at the Scenic View Park Pavilion, overlooking the beautiful St. Lawrence and iconic Boldt Castle!

ONNY, the only year-round professional symphony orchestra in the North Country, has performed more than 400 concerts in three decades and has educated and entertained thousands. The orchestra consists of approximately 70 professional musicians from New York State, Canada and New England, along with faculty and student apprentices from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Many ONNY musicians have performed with the Montreal Symphony, Toronto Symphony, National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse Symphonies, and other major orchestras.

A Sidney T. Cox memorial Concert sponsored by the Northern New York Community Foundation.
Tickets are $30/$35/$40 (Side/Center/Premium)

Join us for a Boston-qualifying Marathon and Half Marathon through the scenic lake-side village of Sackets Harbor and the surrounding area. This is an out-and-back course with the START and FINISH of both races on Pike Road along the Madison Barracks Polo Field in Sackets Harbor, NY. You will enjoy many of your miles along Lake Ontario before heading out to some beautiful country roads. Because the views along the lake are so awesome, you will run lakeside again, through the village, with a magnificent finish back at the Polo Field.

Everyone saw the duo potential in Charleston, South Carolina native Matt Chase and small town
Washington, Georgia’s Chris Rogers before they saw it themselves. Before morphing into the musical
outfit now known as Southerland, the two had been playing college towns and dive bars together for three years. They met through mutual friends and their music compatibility is what has kept the two working and playing together since 2016. They have developed, quite naturally, into a duo that relies heavily on lyrical content, while melodically blending classic and pop country. The two create music that takes the storytelling of traditional country music and gives it a relatable, modern country feel.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $20/$25/$30 (Side/Center/Premium)

The Thousand Islands International Piano competition will be celebrating its 20th competition since 2002 along the beautiful St. Lawrence River when it holds the 2023 competition at Maple Grove Estate in Cape Vincent. The primary focus of this event is to provide a venue for exceptional young pianists who perform and share their music in the nurturing and confidence-building atmosphere provided in this St. Lawrence community. In return, these budding young artists bring the joy of live classical music to the Thousand Islands. Each year a special bond is created between community residents and performers.

Plan to attend and support this year’s exciting competition:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2023.

At the Maple Grove Estate, 596 West Broadway St., Cape Vincent, NY.

Free to the Public/Come and Go as you like.

Competition begins each day at 9:00 AM. There is a lunch break around the noon hour. Friday’s and Saturday’s competitions continue through late afternoon. Sunday’s Competition finishes at approximately 12:00 noon with the winners being announced at the Awards Ceremony in the early afternoon.

Audience Prize!

Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite performer. Ballots will be counted at the end of the competition and a prize will be awarded to the pianist in each division with the most votes tallied.

How can you support this competition and the young competitors?

There’s a place for everyone who would like to be a part of this unique opportunity. We welcome your help, interest and support.

Funding for the competition comes from community donors, area businesses and fund-raising events. If you would like to make a donation to sustain this competition, call the Cape Vincent Arts Council at 315-654-2413 or use the Donate link at the bottom of the page.

The Thousand Islands Competition is a result of the hard work of volunteers. We would welcome your help as: 1) a host family to a competitor, 2) a provider of practicing space if you own a piano), 3) a volunteer on a given competition day, or 4) being part of the listening audience.

General Information

Applications are being accepted starting April 1, 2023. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2023. The competition is limited to 14 contestants (possible exceptions decided by the Artistic Director and Competition Committee) and complete applications will be accepted in the order they are received.

If you have any questions, please email Cape Vincent Arts Council at the address below.

The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) invites you to Zenda Family Movie Night. Watch the classic family film,
Charlotte’s Web, projected on the side of the Haybarn under the stars. This family-friendly fundraiser will support
stewardship and education programs at Zenda Farms Preserve.

Yard sales will be taking place throughout the Village of Alexandria Bay and the surrounding areas.

Check back for a list of sales!

The Annual Rollin’ Street Thunder weekend will take place September 11, 2023, downtown Alexandria Bay. Sunday, classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts …

By Willy Russell
A bored housewife dreams of chasing her dreams in far off Greece.

Vintage & Classic Street Meet! Open to all Vehicles & Bikes – All Makes, Models & Years! All day fun for the whole family.

Riverside Drive – Clayton, Rain Date September 17th.

The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) has teamed up with the Traditional Arts of Upstate New York (TAUNY) to host the
first ever Natural Dyeing Day at Zenda Farms Preserve. Enjoy workshops on foraging for natural dyeing plants, learn how
master weavers create patterns on the loom, try your hand at spinning fibers. Join the crochet circle and learn a new
skill, see how working sheepdogs manage the flock, and more.

Celebrate Art, Music, and Culture at the “King West Arts Festival”
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant display of art,  Music and Culture?
The King West Arts Festival is a celebration of creativity and community, and it’s not to be missed. Whether you’re a lover of cultural diversity, art or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this festival has something for everyone. So, join us this summer and discover the magic of the King West Arts Festival!

The Weight Band features members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band’s performances are composed of The Weight Band’s original songs as well as fan favorites from The Band’s catalog, including “Up on Cripple Creek,” The Weight” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” Originating in 2013, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The band also includes gifted, seasoned musicians Michael Bram on drums and vocals, Brian Mitchell and Matt Zeiner on keyboards and vocals, and Albert Rogers on bass and vocals. The Weight Band’s origins continue to be tied to Woodstock and some of its most famous musical participants.

7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Tickets are $30/$35/$40 (Side/Center/Premium)

Rolling Stone hailed Riley Green’s musical perspective as “Drinks-in-the-air Nineties Country at an Alabama vs. Auburn tailgate,” and that is just the type of energy fans have come to expect from the country star.  Raised on the sounds of traditional Country, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel music, the Jacksonville, AL native learned the spirit of songwriting and performing at a young age while spending time with his grandfather, Bufford Green, who ran the Golden Saw Music Hall.  That stage laid a foundation for the songs Riley would craft in the years to come and values learned from another generation.

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Annual Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Celebration. Genuine German oompah band, NY wineries and breweries, volunteer fire dept food stand, kids section.
The Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce proudly presents their annual Oktoberfest Celebration. Featuring the Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers, NY State Wineries and Breweries, kids’ section and Farmer’s Market. Held under the on the Village Green in downtown Cape Vincent

Take a Ride on Swan Bay Resort’s Shuttle Bus and get chauffeured to 4 different local tasting rooms in the 1000 Islands Region. The tour is $30/person (cash only) and registration is required the day before.
Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Do you love Potters Beach? You can be part of the effort to protect it for future generations! Volunteer with TILT at our Fall Stewardship Day on Saturday, September 23rd at 10 am.

Get out in nature with us and help maintain the health and beauty of the Thousand Islands. TILT is once again working with the Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-a-Beach Program to clean up Potters Beach on our Grindstone Island Preserve as part of the larger International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteer with TILT to contribute data to this organization, which will be used to help prevent pollution and protect the watershed we call home.

Wear work clothes and be sure to bring gloves and tools (snips, pliers, etc.) if you have them. Lunch will be provided. Please meet at the TILT office at 10 am for transportation to Grindstone Island.

Thank you for your interest in our Fall Stewardship Day at Potters Beach. At this time, registration has been closed. If you have questions or would like to join and can provide your own transportation to Potters Beach Preserve on Grindstone Island, please call the office at 315-686-5345

Join us for the 1st annual October Fest in Henderson Harbor!

Traditional German food and beers with pumpkin activities and vendors!
Location: The Pavilion at Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Join us at the Nature Center for this family-friendly fall day! Enjoy craft and food vendors, live music, petting farm, arts and crafts, a scarecrow contest, birds-of-prey demonstration, and more! Admission fees apply.

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that he is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. The Chicago Tribune says, “Sedaris’s droll assessment of the mundane and the eccentrics who inhabit the world’s crevices make him one of the greatest humorists writing today.”

Sponsored by Peggy and Dan LeKander
Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)

The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) invites you to a family-friendly fall walk on the beautiful Macsherry Trail, located
on the Crooked Creek Preserve in Hammond. Learn about mushrooms, mosses and lichens in our climate.

Take a Ride on Swan Bay Resort’s Shuttle Bus and get chauffeured to 4 different local tasting rooms in the 1000 Islands Region. The tour is $30/person (cash only) and registration is required the day before.
Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

DuffleBag Theatre’s interactive show for young audiences.

By Marshall Button & Sandie Gillis
Lucien & Jimmy, the Janitor recount the goings-on of the past 3 years.

A Spooktacular Halloween festival with a haunted hayride, trick or treating, site decoration contest, pumpkin carving, food, speciality drinks and more!
Location: Swan Bay Resort – 43615 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Every Fall, thousands gather in downtown Clayton, NY for the Annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival!

Bring your school-aged kids for their very own Cup of Joy during Cape Vincent’s annual Trek-n-Treat! We’ll have our fun and festive Hot Cocoa Bar available rain or shine 🦇 🌧

Join the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) for our last Trek of the year with our first annual Campfire Stories Night!
Enjoy a bonfire share over cups of warm cider while we tell family-friendly tales.

5 Pine Street, Brockville

Friday Nov 3 – 4 pm – 8 pm
Saturday Nov 4 – 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday Nov 5 -12 pm – 5 pm

Free Admission
Come view the beautiful artwork of our very talented local artists.

Come to Cape Vincent and shop and dine, Visit all our local small businesses!

This Nov 25th, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, that celebrates small businesses. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without customers like you joining us.

So mark your calendar for Nov 25th — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — and get ready to Shop Small® in Clayton. Grab a friend or family member and enjoy a fun day shopping Clayton’s shops.

You can help get the word out and celebrate Small Business Saturday by using #ShopSmallClayton on Facebook, Instagram, and all your social networks.

Thank you for all your support, and we’ll see you Saturday, Nov 25th!

The River of Lights is free holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which transforms the waterfront for the month of December. The show is made up of thousands of twinkle lights and flood lights to make the trees in the park dance to music. The lights are choreographed to the music, and each song brings a unique experience. The show is approximately 45 minutes in length before repeating the set. Park your car, turn off your headlights, tune in your car radio, and sit back to enjoy the show!

Frink Park, Riverside Drive.

Join us for an evening with family and friends as we celebrate the start of the holiday season in Cape Vincent!
There will be Christmas caroling, Entertainment from local musician…

Nutcracker on Ice … for two performances on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2. See skaters present this classic, timeless story of the Nutcracker, one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous and beloved pieces of music indoors at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown.

Downtown Clayton

Get ready to jingle all the way to downtown Brockville for the most magical event of the year – “Come Home for Christmas”! We have tons of festive activities that will make your holiday season merry and bright, including a Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Market, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Holiday Shopping, and Festive Performances. So mark your calendar so you can join us for an unforgettable experience in the heart of downtown Brockville!

Henderson Historical Society Annual Christmas Party-Open House.

By Leisa Way
New Christmas Concert of Yuletide songs

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, Community Christmas Parade, Pictures with Santa.

Ornament is an 11-piece Rock Orchestra specializing as a tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Ornament is a full musical production complete with a full sound system and a light show consisting of dozens of lights, strobes, lasers, fog machines.

Join us for our Inaugural River Santa Festival!

There will be activities all day long including wagon rides!

Stick around for a special visit from Santa Claus!!

1000 Islands River Santa will take place December 16, 2023, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Upper James Street in Alexandria Bay!
Every child deserves to believe in Santa and to have a real Christmas. Our goal this year is to reach out to every child along the river and/or every child in need from anywhere in Northern New York. When Santa arrives at the village dock in Alexandria Bay by boat with a United States Coast Guard escort, he will be bringing gifts purchased with your donations and sponsorship. This committee is 100% volunteers and every dollar raised will go directly toward the purchase of gifts and the Backpack Program.
This money fed so many children in need through this wonderful program and the schools were beyond grateful for this additional help. This year with your help, we hope to put gifts in the hands of all the children again and to hopefully continue feeding as many children in need as possible through the Backpack Programs. We are also going to donate to three non-profit organizations in the area with the extra donation.
Take a look at the video of the link listed below and you will get an idea of what we accomplished in just four days the first year. This year will again be a festival with food and drink and music on a closed Upper James Street. Hay wagon rides will be offered as well. Many merchants will be open for shopping and eating.