Are you a fan of Netflix's Stranger Things or do you just like to find odd, quirky and offbeat things to do? Although Cayuga County is miles away from the fabled, faux town of Hawkins, Indiana, we think you will like it here! We certainly do! To the best of our knowledge we don't have any Demogorgons and the upside down may only be a figment of the imagination. Don't forget to like and follow {on
Farmers Markets
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:00 AM by Staff

Farmers Markets are important to the vitality of a community and the Auburn Farmer's Market is no different! Located across from the iconic Curley's Restaurant just off of Routes 5&20 West, the market is open for business on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, from June to October. Auburn is indeed a great place to live, and the farmer's market brings life and vitality to our beloved city!
What are
11 Stranger Things to See and Do in Cayuga County
Monday, October 7, 2019 10:00 PM by Maureen McEvers

Are you a fan of Netflix's Stranger Things or do you just like to find odd, quirky and offbeat things to do while you are on vacation? Although Cayuga County is miles away from the fabled, faux town of Hawkins, Indiana, we think you will like it here! We certainly do! To the best of our knowledge we don't have any Demogorgons and the upside down may only be a figment of the imagination. Check out
Autumn Harvest in the Finger Lakes
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 12:00 AM by Staff

One of the best times to visit Cayuga County and the Finger Lakes is during the autumn harvest, when you can sample, pick and buy the freshest produce and enjoy the glorious fall foliage for which the region is so well known. You can even become part of the harvesting process by picking your own apples and pumpkins or stomping grapes.
Wine tours are one of the most popular visitor activities
Top 5 Places to Leaf Peep in Cayuga County
Monday, September 16, 2019 4:00 PM by Meg Vanek

Owasco Lake- Route 38 South
Owasco Lake may be one of the smaller Finger Lakes, but is certainly not short on awe-inspiring views. Begin just south of the City of Auburn at Emerson Park at the northern tip of Owasco Lake. Head south on NY 38 and enjoy the dazzling foliage display as you leisurely drive down the western shore of the lake toward Moravia. End your leaf-peeping excursion at Fillmore
Best Places to Go Leaf Peeping in Cayuga County
Monday, August 19, 2019 4:00 PM by Meg Vanek

To be honest to go leaf-peeping in the Finger Lakes, you do not really need to go anywhere- virtually everywhere you turn during the first two weeks of October, you’ll be surrounded by lush landscapes of red, yellow and bright orange. But for particularly magnificent views, check out these favorite spots.
Fillmore Glen State Park, located in southern Cayuga County, is known for its spectacular
The Grape Harvest – A Great Time to Visit the Finger Lakes
Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:00 AM by Staff

As September settles in you can feel fall in the air and the magical display of colors starts to spread every so slightly across the rolling hills and valleys that make up the Finger Lakes Region.
The first crushing of the grapes can start as early as mid-August and depending on weather and fruit quality can continue into November and even December and January for the prized ice wines. But, fall
Wine & Dine during Fall Harvest in the Finger Lakes
Monday, October 1, 2018 5:00 PM by Meg Vanek

This time of year, the grapes are hanging heavy on their vines in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, and harvest time is here. Vineyard owners are working 18-hour days picking, destemming and crushing grapes, then siphoning the juice into holding tanks and fermenters. All in all, it’s a pretty hectic time.
The Finger Lakes grape harvest typically lasts about a month, so a harvest started
Leaf Peeping Road Trip in New York’s Finger Lakes Region
Monday, September 26, 2016 12:00 PM by Staff

As the weather cools down in the fall, leaf peepers get ready to hit the road to witness nature’s display of dazzling colors and there is no place better than Cayuga County in New York’s Finger Lakes Region to view the amazing reds, golds, yellows and oranges of autumn.
Tips for a Fall Foliage Adventure in the Finger Lakes
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Some of the area’s best leaves can only be seen when you get off the
Celebrate the Fall Season at Treleaven
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 8:00 PM by Michelle Kokot

Wine, food and live entertainment come together the second weekend of October at the annual Harvest Fest at Treleaven by King Ferry Winery. The two-day celebration will kick-off on Saturday, October 10 and run until Sunday, October 11 with the good times beginning at 10AM each day.
The whole weekend will be packed with events for friends and families of all ages. From the all-ages grape stomp to
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