Water & Wine Weekly • Penn Yan, New York • July 27-August 2, 2026 • Issue 9
Be Totally Rad & Support the Saunders Finger Lakes Museum this Saturday
The Finger Lakes are known for breathtaking scenery, world-class wineries, and unforgettable outdoor adventures. Each summer, those three elements come together at the Paddle Keuka 5K Race, an exciting paddlesports event that welcomes competitors and spectators alike to one of New York's most iconic lakes, Keuka Lake.
This year is the 10th Annual Paddle Keuka 5K! Whether you're an experienced racer, a recreational paddler, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a summer morning, Paddle Keuka 5K offers an incredible opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the region from the water—or from the shoreline. You can register here to race: https://www.fingerlakesmuseum.org/paddle-keuka-5k Spectators are welcome and encouraged to gather along the Townsend Grady Wildlife Preserve nature trails that overlook Sugar Creek to watch competitors race to the finish. The race begins at 9am, arrive early to get a great viewing spot!
All proceeds from the event go directly toward funding the museum's educational programs, exhibits, and the ongoing development of their campus and wetland preserves. Get out this Saturday and support the Saunders Finger Lakes Museum!
Sip, Savor, Shop Local
From locally crafted libations to boutique gift shops, and everything between, there is something for every traveler to discover & every local to rediscover in Penn Yan. Here are my tried, tested, and true picks for the week:
Weekly Events List
9am-3pm • Artist Adventures for Kids at Sunny Point - Week Program • Arts Center of Yates County
9am-4pm • Porch Sale • Yates County History Center
10am-5pm • Pretzel & Wine Pairing • Fulkerson Winery
11am-4:30pm • Tabora Cookie & Wine Pairings • Tabora Farm & Winery
5-7pm • Open Mic • Abandon Brewery
6-8pm • Tapas on the Deck • Fox Run Vineyards
6-8pm • FLX Trivia • Casa Mezcal
6-9pm • Live Music with Madelyn Rose • Lake Life Brewery
6:30pm • Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn • Yates County Courthouse Park on Main Street
9am-3pm • Artist Adventures for Kids at Sunny Point - Week Program • Arts Center of Yates County
9am-4pm • Porch Sale • Yates County History Center
10am-5pm • Pretzel & Wine Pairing • Fulkerson Winery
11am-4:30pm • Tabora Cookie & Wine Pairings • Tabora Farm & Winery
5-7pm • Thursday’s Farmer’s Market • Point of the Bluff Vineyards
5-7pm • Family Bowling Night • Brock’s Bowl & Pizzeria
5-8pm • From Bouquet to Still Life with Holly Fusco & Corinn Marriot • Arts Center of Yates County
9am-Noon • Artist Adventures for Kids at Sunny Point - Week Program • Arts Center of Yates County
9am-4pm • Porch Sale • Yates County History Center
10am-5pm • Pretzel & Wine Pairing • Fulkerson Winery
11am • Food & Wine Experience: Summer Series • Fox Run Vineyards
11am-2:30pm • Cackle & Oink Food Truck • Yates County Office Building
11am-4:30pm • Tabora Cookie & Wine Pairings • Tabora Farm & Winery
12:30-3:30pm • Live Music with Meg Williams • Bully Hill Vineyards
3pm • Open Doors: Farm Tour • Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
4-7pm • Live Music Friday with Adam Knows • Weis Vineyards
5pm • Concert: Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - Advance Tickets Required • Lincoln Hill Farms
5-7pm • Music with Brian Tomaszewski• Abandon Brewery
5-8pm • Farm Dinner Series • Dean Lane Dining
6-8pm • FLX Trivia • Lyonsmith Brewing Company
6-9pm • Live Music with Public Water Supply • The Switz
6-9pm • Music and Wine Series - Jon Lamana • Keuka Spring Vineyards
7:30am-Noon • 10th Annual Paddle Keuka 5K • Saunders Finger Lakes Museum
8am-12pm • Green Doctors Farmer’s Market • Lake Street Plaza
8am-4:30pm • Farmer’s Market & More • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market
9am • Saturday Yoga • Hunt Country Vineyards
8:30am • Yoga on the Porch at Sunny Point • Arts Center of Yates County
9am-1pm • Farmer's Market • Yates County Office Building
10am-3pm • Chicken BBQ • Oak Hill
10am-5pm • Pretzel & Wine Pairing • Fulkerson Winery
11am-4:30pm • Tabora Cookie & Wine Pairings • Tabora Farm & Winery
2pm • Concert - Ben Folds - Advance Tickets required • Point of the Bluff Vineyards
1-4pm • Live Music with Trever Stribing • Bully Hill Vineyards
3-6pm • Live Music with Stone Soup • Abandon Brewing
6pm • The Days Between: Concert Series - Advance Tickets Required • Lincoln Hill Farms
5-8pm • Farm Dinner Series • Dean Lane Dining
5-8pm • Live Music with Jimmy Rogers Band • Seneca Stag Brewing
6-9pm • Music and Wine Series - Jim E Leggs Trio • Keuka Spring Vineyards
9:30am • Sunday Morning Yoga • Abandon Brewing
10am-5pm • Pretzel & Wine Pairing • Fulkerson Winery
11am • Boozy Coffee Flights • Crooked Leyk Distilling
11am-3pm • Sunday Brunch • Castle Grisch
11am-4:30pm • Tabora Cookie & Wine Pairings • Tabora Farm & Winery
Noon - 12pm • Over Easy Afternoons with Connie • Bravery Winery
Noon-4pm • Bloody Mary Sundays • Krooked Tusker Distillery
1pm • Suncatcher Extravaganza - Craft a Suncatcher • Abandon Brewing
1-4pm • Music and Wine Series - States Apart • Keuka Spring Vineyards
2-4pm • Sunday Music with Jason Dufair • Miles Wine Cellars
2-4pm • Music with Adam Henne • Abandon Brewing
4-7pm • Live Music with UnParallel Band • The Switz
6pm • The Days Between: Concert Series - Advance Tickets Required • Lincoln Hill Farms
Thank you for joining me for another week of Water & Wine Weekly! This week marks 3 months of Water & Wine and I can’t thank you all enough for your support. Now get out there, enjoy something new, and let me know what you experienced this week! Email me at claudia@waterandwineweekly.com or find me on Facebook & Instagram!!
Claudia
Curating your experience in Penn Yan, New York
