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All events and schedules
subject to change without notice
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| April 12 |
Easter
Sunrise Service held outside at 7 AM
in the Sykes Pavilion. The public is invited
and there is no charge to attend. This is the
only event open for the day.
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May 13 |
Student group tours begin by reservation
only. |
May 23 |
Memorial Day Weekend. Summer schedule
hours begin.
| Wednesday - Saturday |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. |
The Village is closed
Monday and Tuesday. |
Memorial
Day &
Labor Day |
12:00
noon - 5:00 p.m. |
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| June |
June
6 |
Canalway
Trail Celebration for national trails day.
The Canalway Trail Celebration is a coordinated
series of local events centered on communities
located along the Canalway Trail System. Rome
Event: "Discover the Erie Canal Waste Weir"
– Costumed interpreter will explain the
history of Erie Canal Village Waste Weir at 2:30 p.m.
5789 New London Road, Rt.
49, Rome. |
June 21 |
Father's Day. Dad's receive free admission and/or boat ride, a
free glass of lemondae, a free souvenir, and a free lunch in Bennett's Tavern.
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| July |
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July 2 |
Bargain Thursday. (Does not apply to school groups.) $3.00 off each admission ticket to the village (seniors, adults and children). Free glass of lemonade at Bennett's Tavern. |
July 4 |
Celebrate
Independance Day.
- Free admission to the Village
- Free lemonade at Bennett's Tavern
- Free samples of Erie Canal Village cheese
- Play 19th century games
- Free exhibit from Wood Creek Reptiles from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Also available:
- Horse drawn boat
- Train rides
- Horse drawn wagon rides
- Food in Bennett's Tavern
- Souvenirs at the Erie Canal Village Museum Shop
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| July 11 |
Half Price Day. Half price admission to the Village (seniors, adults and children). Half price Boat Ride ticket and/or Train Ride ticket. |
| July 16 |
Cycling the Canal. Join over 500 cyclists, from around the world, as they explore Erie Canal Village, during their week long trek from Buffalo to Albany. |
| July 17 |
Erie Canal Village closing at 3:00 PM. |
| July 23 |
Bargain Thursday. (Does not apply to school groups.) $3.00 off each admission ticket to the village (seniors, adults and children). Free glass of lemonade at Bennett's Tavern. |
| July 25 |
Honor America Day. Erie Canal Village
will offer FREE ADMISSION to the historic buildings, video and blacksmith
demonstration. There will be a $6.00 charge
per person for the boat ride (ages 5 and up).
Book Signing from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
with several local authors. |
| July 30 |
Bargain Thursday. (Does not apply to school groups.) $3.00 off each admission ticket to the village (seniors, adults and children). $1.00 off total purchase at Museum Shop. $1.00 off each Boat Ride ticket. Free glass of lemonade at Bennett's Tavern.
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| August |
| August
1 & 2 |
Civil
War Encampment. The 12th Regiment US Infantry
will be at Erie Canal Village for the weekend.
Walk through the soldier's camps, shop at
the sutler's tents, watch army scenarios throughout
the day and stay for the battle at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and 1:00 p.m. Sunday. |
| August 6 |
Bargain Thursday. (Does not apply to school groups.) $3.00 off each admission ticket to the village (seniors, adults and children). $1.00 off total purchase at Museum Shop. $1.00 off each Boat Ride ticket. Free glass of lemonade at Bennett's Tavern. |
| August 8 |
Dairy Festival. Tour the New York State museum of cheese, make and sample homemade butter and ice cream. Many children's activities, petting area for goats and cows. Cheese tasting provided by Erie Canal Village. |
| August 13 |
Bargain Thursday. (Does not apply to school groups.) $3.00 off each admission ticket to the village (seniors, adults and children). $1.00 off total purchase at Museum Shop. $1.00 off each Boat Ride ticket. Free glass of lemonade at Bennett's Tavern. |
| August 15 & 16 |
Rootin-Tootin Horse Play Weekend. Free admission. Round up your family, friends, and neighbors, and come joing the excitement at Erie Canal Village, on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Learn about horses through lectures and clinics, given by professional equine club members. We will have several breeds of horses, from drafts to miniature horses.
- Breed demonstrations
- Kids Corral, featuring games, stick horse races, piñata drop, coloring pages, riddles, puppet making and more
- Horeshoeing and Blacksmith demonstrations
- Wagon rides
- Vaulting demonstration and clinic by the Root Farm
- Pony rides from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Historic buildings and museums open for visitors
- Train rides
- Museum shop
- Horse drawn boat rides
- Refreshments at Bennetts 1850's Tavern
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| August 20 |
Bargain Thursday. (Does not apply to school groups.) $3.00 off each admission ticket to the village (seniors, adults and children). $1.00 off total purchase at Museum Shop. $1.00 off each Boat Ride ticket. Free glass of lemonade at Bennett's Tavern. |
| August 22 & 23 |
Holistic
and Psychic Fair Weekend. Through
seances and photography sessions we have found
orbs and strong energy throughout the historic
site.
During the day explore the 19th century buildings, blacksmith
demonstrations, and orientation film, along
with access to our fair vendors. Vendors include:
- Dennis Cole, Psychic Intuitive Astrologer
- Kris and Judy Faso, Stone Reader, Seer
- Sandy Argus, Tarot Reading and Numerology
- Kathryn Hapton, Seer, Spirit Reader
- Dawn Lynn, Medium and Spiritual Healer
Our event will reopen Saturday evening from
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for an Erie
Canal Most Haunted session.
This will include background information of
our investigations.
Presention by Central New York Ghost Seekers, with our photos,
stories about ghosts along the famous Erie
Canal, and the event will conclude with a candlelight
tour and photo session. The Central New York Ghost Seekers are a professional group of paranormal investigators, specializing in ghost photography and research.
Bring your own camera and see what you can find on this historic site.
Admission
Prices |
Village
and Fair (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) |
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> Adults |
$7.00 |
| > Children (ages 5-17) |
$5.00 |
| Canal Boat Cruise |
$6.00 |
| Erie Canal Most Haunted
(7:00 to 9:00 p.m.) |
$10.00 |
| Combination (Village,
Fair & Most Haunted) |
$15.00 |
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| August 27 |
Bargain Thursday. (Does not apply to school groups.) $3.00 off each admission ticket to the village (seniors, adults and children). $1.00 off total purchase at Museum Shop. $1.00 off each Boat Ride ticket. Free glass of lemonade at Bennett's Tavern.
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| September |
September 5 & 6
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Harvest
Festival. This is a celebration of 19th
century life at the end of the farming season
featuring various demonstrations held throughout
the event including quilting, old fashioned
rug hooking, blacksmithing, haying, open hearth
cooking, and baking. Visitors are invited
to help make and sample cider squeezed in
our 19th century press. Bennett's Tavern will
be serving refreshments and snacks.
Witness operation of 1880 vintage Keystone
threshing machine, powered by circa 1900 Leffel
portable steam engine. View various antique
farm machinery and engines. Follow the process
of grain from sheaves in the field to homemade
bread baked in an 1850’s brick oven.
(Samples of the bread are available in Bennett’s
Tavern.)
Antique Farm Machinery Exhibit. Mike
Milewski, blacksmith and farrier, will present
an exhibit on antique farm machinery, including
an 1880 thrashing machine as well as several
other implements dating through the 1930's.
Quilt Show. Open 12:00 noon
to 5:00 p.m.
Elsa Kiepert and Sarah Warner will
exhibit 25 various style quilts dating
from 1909 -2006. |
| September 7 |
Labor Day.
Specials featured in The Tavern and Museum Shop.
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| October |
October 3 - 31
Scarecrow
Tavern Menu |
Available
Friday, Saturday and Sundays
Only |
Hot
Dogs
$2.00 |
Chips
$1.00 |
Pretzel
$2.00 |
Pizza
$2.00 |
Hot
or Cold Cider
$1.00 |
3
Donut Holes
$1.00 |
Soda
$1.00 |
Candy
Apples
$2.00 |
Popcorn
$1.00 |
Coffee
50¢ |
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Awesome Autumn Adventure. This event is geared towards families with young children.
| Wednesday - Friday |
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For groups by reseveration. |
| Saturday |
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Columbus Day |
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Halloween Day |
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Call now for reservations and your $5.00 class trip special! |
Train Ride to Pumpkinville
- Free Pumpkin (while supplies last) or Pumpkin Treat
- Corn Maze
Country Fair
- Free Treats
- Activities
- Games
Horse Drawn Wagon Train
- Free Souvenir
- Meet Live Halloween Characters
Also Available:
- Refreshments at Scarecrow Tavern
- Tillie the Talking Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Patch Playground
- Petting Zoo
Attractions – $2.75 each
Ages 3 and Up
Educators: Make
your reservations early. $5.00 per person
includes train ride, wagon ride, donut hole, cider, free pumpkin and all exhibits.
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