Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19 - features something for everyone: music lovers, water sports enthusiasts, lovers of arts and crafts, a sampling of festival foods, soap box derby competitors, activities and fun for children, skateboarding, weightlifting, parades - you name it - CayugaFest has it!
New events this year:
Community Ribfest
(Friday evening - July 18 in conjunction with Street Dance)
Peggy Sue's Classic Car Show
(Saturday)
Demonstrations in the Lower Park on Saturday Afternoon
Featuring dance, fitness and the martial arts!
Two Entertainment Stages:
Family entertainment in the Lower Park
Live entertainment for the Beer Garden in the Kinsmen Pavilion
Read on and explore what CayugaFest has to offer:
Street Dance
A wonderful outdoor kickoff to CayugaFest on Friday, July 18 from 8:00 p.m. until the wee hours with the fabulous dance mix of JD the DJ. Kick up your heels at the Kinsmen Pavilion on Ouse Street . We will be looking for you! Free entry!
Community Rib Fest Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m. and on: Feed the family and test and compare the ribs, chicken and other goodies in this first Community RibFest with meals available from Cayuga Foodland, The Back 40 and Twisted Lemon in hot - and tasty - competition! Racks and Half Racks available on the ribs! Main dish alternatives, and side dishes to make a full meal! Purchase required.
Boat Parade
On Friday evening, if you are a boater and want to join in the fun, then join the parade! Based on the theme "Christmas in July", decorate your boat and get the chance at prizes as boats are judged as you do a "sail past" of CayugaFest activities at the Pavilion. For more information and to register click here !
Firemen's Breakfast
A CayugaFest tradition early Saturday morning on July 19, come join the firemen at the Cayuga Firehall for a hearty breakfast from 7:00 - 10:00 . A great way to start the day!
Soap Box Derby
Beginning at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday on the Ottawa Street hill in front of the Anglican church in Cayuga. Come watch local soap box car competitors vie for trophies and prizes in their specially designed and constructed vehicles. Cheer on your favourite young racers - with age categories 8-10, 11-12, and 13+, this is a real family-fun event. To enter or for more information, click here .
Parade
a fabulous "Old Fashioned" parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19. With bands, horses, floats this is a wonderful time for everyone in the family. Pick out your spot, and put up your lawn chairs on the sidewalks of Munsee Street , Talbot Street (Highway 3) and Cayuga Street . Includes a "Decorated Bike" contest for kids! For further information or to join the parade click here
Weightlifting Competition
Organized by TC's Gym, competition begins at 12:00 noon in the Lower Park . This is the third year for this competition and it promises to be bigger and better than ever with a new class added. For information or to register, click here .
Following the Parade! (Approximately 12:00 noon through 6 p.m.)
Main Stage (Lower Park)
Headlined and emceed by Mark Crocker, ventriloquist extraordinaire, the afternoon's lineup of outstanding music includes The Darlings, The Taylors and special entertainment for kids. This lineup has something for everyone. Free entry. Click here for more information.
Children's Village
Hands-on participation and activity! Enjoy activities offered by local groups ranging from arts and crafts through to professional climbing wall. For a $5.00 wristband, kids ride free all day on inflatables, pony rides and an outstanding rock climbing wall offered by North Beach Volleyball from North York .
Skateboard Competition
For the fifth straight year, an outstanding competition for the skateboarders in our area. Begins at 1:00 p.m. For further information and entry form, click here .
Peggy Sue's Classic Car Show Wow! All afternoon on Saturday the 19 th Come see and visit with classic car enthusiasts and their incredible cars! At the entrance into the Lower Park .
CayugaFest Antique Road Show
At the County Museum on Echo Street from noon until 3:00 p.m. - bring along your valued items of interest and have them evaluated by experts.who knows what treasures you may have in your attic, basement, garage, barn.?
Lion's Fish Fry
Another CayugaFest tradition. From 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. ob Saturday the 19th, an affordable family meal to close out the day's festivities. Served at the Lion's Hall on Munsee Street .
Throughout the area?
Look for interesting arts and crafts vendors with a tempting array of handcrafts and gift ideas in an expanded area in the Lower Park . You will certainly see something that tickles your fancy! There are hidden treasures everywhere!
And more to come. This site is updated on a frequent basis, so watch here for more details!
