Waterloo / Finger Lakes KOA Holiday Events

Waterloo New York is the Birthplace of Memorial Day and is the perfect place to commemorate and celebrate. 
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A Sampling of our Vendors & Offerings: Locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, and flowers. Eggs, meat, and dairy products. Baked goods including: breads, pies, cookies, and pastries. Canned goods including: jams, jellies, pickles, salsa, and honey. Handcrafted items including: rugs, blankets, pottery, signs, jewelry, soaps & lotions.

Join us for an unforgettable summer celebration as 12 outstanding wineries come together to present a wine and food pairing experience like no other. Set against a backdrop of sunny skies and warm breezes, this event will highlight seasonal wines perfectly paired with delicious summer-themed and barbeque fare.Each wine tasting ticketholder receives a wine and food pairing, plus an additional three tastings at each participating winery. Designated drivers receive the food offering at each participating winery, plus non-alcoholic beverages along the way.

The Lyons Farmers' Market, located in the heart of downtown Lyons, allows local farmers and crafters to share their products with the community.  Join us for our weekly summer market on Church Street between Central Park and the courthouse on Saturdays from June 14th to October 25th. Hours are from 8 to 12 pm.

Finger Lakes Country Music Festival CLAM BAKE!  Starts at 4:30 until sold out $12.50 per dozen,
Saturday June 14, 2025

Forth Annual Finger Lakes Country Music Festival
Dustin Lynch
Special Guests
- RaeLynn
- Eric Van Houte
- David J
Saturday June 14, 2025

DEC designates several dates throughout the year as free fishing days, which allows anyone to recreationally fish without a freshwater fishing license in New York State! Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2025 are designated free fishing days. This offers the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, for getting back into the sport after taking a break, or for taking a friend or the whole family along to fish!

IRONMAN 70.3 Musselman is the perfect race for athletes who want to experience an urban, upstate adventure. You'll start your race with a swim in Seneca Lake followed by a bike course that takes you into the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes Region, boasting incredible views of both Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. The run course will lead you on a journey along the shores of Seneca Lake and through the vineyard region before completing the day with a picturesque finish on the shores of one of the most iconic Finger Lakes. It's not just about finishing – it's about experiencing all this beautiful area has to offer and making memories along the way.

Please check out this 2023 Seneca Monster Race Drone Video by Paul Tomblin at Flyercitydrone.com for a view of our campground as the starting point of the race!

The 181th Seneca County Fair will take place July 16-19, 2025. Join us for a week of agriculture, friendly competition, display of crafts and projects, the demolition derby and much more! This year there will be many new and exciting events to include the Rodeo. There will be daily entertainment for kids with playland amusements, live music, square dancing, and many craft vendors. We anticipate many nights of family fun, memories to be made, and local animal shows to enjoy!

The history of peppermint oil unfolds in the local small town of Lyons, NY. The town celebrates all things peppermint during annual Peppermint Days festival. The weekend celebrations include tastes from local food vendors, a parade through the heart of town, and a massive fire works display. About a half hour drive from the campground, this unique celebration is a wonderful must see while camping at the Waterloo Finger Lakes KOA.

The Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls in 2025 will be celebrated as "Convention Days 2025: Ripples of Reform" on July 18-20, commemorating the 1848 convention. The event will focus on the impact of the Erie Canal on Central and Western New York, highlighting its role in facilitating the movement of ideas and people during social movements.

This free festival honoring cabbage's cousin has been the first weekend in August for 58 years.

Who knew garlic could be enjoyed in so many ways! Bring the family to the Geneva Lakefront to experience food demos, live music all day, local wine, beers, ciders, wine slushies and cider slushies, long with plenty of food. 50+ farms and vendors will be represented. It's the garlic harvest season, and there's so much to learn about this delicious food.

SOOOOO Much going on you MUST go to the website to find out more!  Who doesn't love a county fair?

“To educate and promote agriculture, industry, and youth through community involvement; to motivate, develop, and recognize the leaders of today and tomorrow through competitive entries and wholesome activities.”

Gone to the Dogs Tasting Pass 
We're bringing together two things you love – dogs and wine – for a doggone great time on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!Over seven days – August 18-24, 2025 – pass holders can enjoy visiting and sampling wines at 14 participating wineries, during each winery's regular business hours. Your ticket includes wine tasting, dog biscuits, and a special bandanna for your dog! You can come for a day or two, or spread your visits out over the entire event duration (though your ticket only entitles you to a tasting at each winery once).The group size maximum for this event is 6 people.

The Wine Country Circuit Dog Show is an AKC-licensed event and is one of the largest circuits in the country. The show is hosted by three kennel clubs, each holding their all-breed dog shows, obedience, agility and rally trials on consecutive days of the circuit.
Annual Wine Country Circuit Dog Show
Sampson State Park, 6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY
The event is free and open to the public. Spectators are welcome. Enjoy the beauty of Sampson State Park, located in the central Finger Lakes Region of New York, in the heart of wine country.
The Wine Country Circuit dog show in September 2025 will feature the Finger Lakes Kennel Club on Thursday, September 26, the Elmira Kennel Club on Friday, September 27, and the Kanadasaga Kennel Club on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, all at Sampson State Park.

DEC designates several dates throughout the year as free fishing days, which allows anyone to recreationally fish without a freshwater fishing license in New York State! September 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) is a designated free fishing day. This offers the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, for getting back into the sport after taking a break, or for taking a friend or the whole family along to fish!

Ready to rosé all day? Come to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and spend 5 week-days sampling rosé and other fabulous Seneca Lake wines! The  Rosé in May tasting pass is valid Monday, May 5, 2025 through Friday, May 11, 2025. At each participating winery, the Rosé in May tasting includes one rosé plus three additional wines. With 22 participating wineries and the pass cost of $50, that's less than $3 per tasting!