Save the date for our 4th annual

Finger Lakes Winter Carnival

January 17, 18 & 19, 2025

The Finger Lakes Winter Carnival is a three-day event celebrating winter

We’re focusing on the region’s unique appeals, including its robust local shops, food, and beverage offerings that will be punctuated by live music, lakefront fire pits, and more.

A host of family-friendly activities and a chance to meet the small business owners from the entire Finger Lakes region, including craft makers, chefs, winemakers, and craft beverage innovators.

SHOP

Location: Bristol Mountain

SIP & TASTE

Location: NY Kitchen

CARNIVAL

Location: The Lake House Event Barn

Friday, January 17th & Saturday, January 18th

Shop the Finger Lakes

 
 

NEW THIS YEAR

Shop the Finger Lakes will be held at Bristol Mountain

Event Schedule

  • Friday, January 17th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Saturday, January 18th | 9:00am - 1:00pm

Event Details

There will be no fee to enter - stop by the Mountain to see what local vendors have to offer!

Vendor Application

Interested in being a vendor? Fill out the application HERE.


Saturday, January 18th & Sunday, January 19th

Sip & Taste the Finger Lakes

 

NEW THIS YEAR

Sip & Taste the Finger Lakes will be held at NY Kitchen

Event Schedule

  • Saturday, January 18th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Sunday, January 19th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Event Details

There will be no fee to enter - stop by NY Kitchen for beverage and food tastings. Plus, vendors will be selling their products for you to take home!

Vendors

Local vendors are being hand-selected by the NY Kitchen team.

 

Saturday, January 18th & Sunday, January 19th

WINTER CARNIVAL

NEW THIS YEAR

We’re bringing fun and games to this year’s Winter Carnival! This event will be held in the barn at The Lake House. Gather your family and head over to experience carnival themed games, a mechanical reindeer ride, snow cones and more!

Event Schedule

All events listed above will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. See below for a schedule of special events along with their specific times.

  • Saturday, January 18th

    • Face Painter | 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    • Magician | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    • Caricaturist | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Sunday, January 19th

    • Caricaturist | 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    • Magician | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    • Face Painter | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Event Details

Entry is $5 per person and is free to children ages 3 and under.

Ticket sales will begin soon - check back for more details!

Spots may become limited, purchasing your ticket ahead of time secures your entry into the event. Guests may be turned away at the door based on occupancy of the barn.

 
 

Event Parking

Parking for the event is located at 699 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY.

Public parking is available throughout Downtown Canandaigua.

Event Location
Throughout Downtown Canandaigua

Our Hosts

The Finger Lakes Winter Carnival is presented by Winter in Canandaigua.

 
 

Contact Us.

 
  • Fill out the vendor application here.

  • Email Jessica at jthompson@lakehousecdga.com