Brave Women Week
Noah Howard: Tour Cayuga, PR Manager
Brave Women Week returns March 1–8, 2026, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the Finger Lakes’ special role in the women’s rights and suffrage movement through a full week of themed events, exhibits, tours, and shopping specials honoring brave women, past and present.
In Cayuga County, travelers can follow in the footsteps of pioneering women connected to the region’s legacy of social progress, while also supporting today’s women-owned businesses and creators. Visitors can explore heritage sites including the Equal Rights Heritage Center, the Seward House Museum, and other destinations tied to the stories of Harriet Tubman, Emily Howland, and Frances Seward.
Organizers encourage the public to browse the full week’s lineup and plan ahead using the official event listings and Cayuga County’s Brave Women FLX hub.
“During the month of March at Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co. we are proud to be highlighting several amazing local female artists,” says Kristen Lunkenheimer-Slocum co-founder of Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co. “With eight different live performances taking place on Sunday afternoons and Friday evenings. Join us for “The She Sessions,” as we amplify women’s voices and celebrate their impact, all month long and all year round!”
Featured Cayuga County Highlights
Brave Brews Festival (Auburn), March 6–8, 2026
Brave Brews returns to Auburn with a weekend focused on celebrating women and non-binary individuals in the craft beverage industry. The weekend kicks off with Pink Boots Collaboration Collective Brew Day and Auburn Downtown Partnership’s First Friday, followed by the Seward House Museum’s The Real Housewives of Auburn specialty tours and Prison City Brewing’s FIRE & ICE Craft Beverage Festival on Saturday. Brave Brews was nominated by USA TODAY as a top Readers’ Choice beer festival in the nation, including a No. 5 ranking in 2025! Visit bravebrewsfest.com for more information.
The She Sessions (Weedsport), March 2026
Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co. will host The She Sessions, a month-long live music series during Women’s History Month celebrating women performers and community connection. Female artists include Jess Novak, Sydney Irving, Jackie Pop, Amanda Ashley, and Ashley Cox, plus an Open Mic Night. Readers are encouraged to visit lunkenheimercraftbrewing.com for the full schedule and details.
Plan your Brave Women Week
For a complete list of Brave Women Week events and specials across the region, visit the official Brave Women Week listing. For Cayuga County ideas, featured sites, the Which Brave Woman are You? Quiz, and ways to support local women-owned businesses, visit Tour Cayuga’s Brave Women FLX page.