Stroll through Historic Downtown Canandaigua and dine at all of the incredible international restaurants. Enjoy classic and vintage cars manufactured prior to 1999 cruise down Main Street and line up on display. 

Live cultural performances and music will be held on Maxion Stage at the Commons Park including Irish Dancers, African Drumming, Chinese painting, and so much more. 

Participate in International Passport and BINGO to participating businesses and win prizes.

Discover a wide variety of the season's best, including quality fruits and vegetables, meats and eggs, and beautiful vibrant flowers. You'll also find a delicious assortment of locally produced gourmet foods such as sauces, specialty mustards, jams, pickles, maple products, honey, and baked goods. The Canandaigua Farmers Market runs every Saturday from June thru October from 9 am to 12 pm and is located under the Mills Street Pavilion in Downtown Canandaigua.

Finger Lakes Authors and Readers Experience (FLARE), presents to you, Words in Bloom. Stop by the Plein Air Bookstore at Central on Main, a showcase of books set in the Finger Lakes or written by authors from the region. Stroll around to meet the authors, browse available books to purchase from multiple genres, and get autographs. Have fun with the Author Garden Scavenger Hunt and enter to win prizes. Bring the kids for storytime with a special meet and greet. Also planned are free sessions of poetry reading and a poetry writing workshop as well as an information session on writing and publishing.

The Central on Main is an outdoor community gathering place where once seated, you may order take-out food from many of our fabulous restaurants within Historic Downtown Canandaigua and have your food delivered right to your table. Downtown Canandaigua’s outdoor dining venue is open from May-October. Order a drink at the Beer & Wine Garden and enjoy live music.

Spend a relaxing and fun afternoon strolling the Historic Streets in Downtown Canandaigua. Enjoy hand-crafted beverages and tasty small bites at multiple locations. From local brews and wines to memorable mocktails, bring your friends for a passport experience that takes you to multiple stops and enters you into a chance to WIN up to $500 in Downtown Gift Certificates…Discover unique gift shops, galleries, breweries, wineries, and restaurants along the way!

Come celebrate our nation’s birth in Downtown Canandaigua! Our annual 4th of July Parade brings the community together to celebrate independence with service members, floats, local organizations, live music, special guests, and more in a parade from the top of Main Street at City Hall through the business district.

Illuminate Canandaigua Light Parade with Santa’s arrival at Commons Park and the Tree-lighting Ceremony all beginning at 6:00 PM.

Kick off the holiday season with a dazzling display of holiday lights as Downtown Canandaigua Illuminates the night. Enjoy a spectacular procession of illuminated floats, fire trucks, antique cars, and local organizations. The parade begins at City Hall bringing Santa, his elves, and loads of holiday cheer. The traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the Commons Park. Enjoy caroling, food, and fun as we Light Up Canandaigua!