Finger Lakes Music Festivals

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The Finger Lakes region of New York hosts several music festivals throughout the year, showcasing a diverse range of musical genres and attracting visitors from both near and far. Here are some examples of music festivals in the Finger Lakes:

1. GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance - Held annually in Trumansburg, just outside of Ithaca, GrassRoots is a multi-day festival featuring a diverse lineup of music, including folk, roots, bluegrass, reggae, and world music. The festival also includes dance performances, workshops, and local food vendors.

2. Ithaca Reggae Festival - In June, Ithaca Reggae Fest raises awareness for the protection of Cayuga Lake through a celebration of Ithaca’s legendary reggae community and its history at Stewart Park over two days.

3. The Great Blue Heron Music Festival - Located in Sherman, New York, near the western edge of the Finger Lakes region, The Great Blue Heron Music Festival is a family-friendly event featuring live music on multiple stages, workshops, arts and crafts vendors, and camping. The festival showcases a mix of genres, including folk, rock, blues, and Americana.

4. Sterling Stage FolkFest - Taking place in Sterling, New York, the Sterling Stage FolkFest is a three-day camping festival featuring folk, bluegrass, Americana, and jam band music. The festival also includes camping, art vendors, and outdoor activities in a scenic wooded setting.

5. Naples Grape Festival - While not solely a music festival, the Naples Grape Festival in Naples, New York, features live music along with grape-related activities, food vendors, arts and crafts, and a grape pie contest. The festival celebrates the region's grape harvest and wine industry.

6. Finger Lakes Country Music Festival - Usually the first weekend of June, organizers bring together nationally headlining acts and regional favorites to the Erie Canal-side village of Palmyra for a landmark event.
7. Skaneateles Festival - Joyful, inspiring and engaging. Skaneateles Festival has showcased world-class muscians each summer over a 4-week period for 40 years.
8. Geneva Music Festival - High degree of artistic quality has been a guiding principle of Geneva Music Festival over its 14-year run, featuring a distinguished list of artists spanning the classical and contemporary.

These are just a few examples of music festivals in the Finger Lakes region. Additionally, there may be other smaller festivals and events throughout the area that feature live music as part of their programming. Find musical performances at venues across the Finger Lakes at FLXMusic247.com.