For More Information Regarding
Special Events Call 315-337-3999
— 1973 to 2010 —

Monthly Calendar of Events

April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct

April
April 4 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
May 19

Student group tours begin by reservation only.
May 29

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 5
 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 Where the Erie Canal Began." Mention the Canalway Trail Celebration and recieve a $5.00 per person discount on the purchase of a combination ticket.
June 20
 Father's Day. Dad's receive free admission and/or boat ride and a free lunch at the Musuem Shop. (Lunch includes soda, hotdog and chips.)

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July
July 4

Celebrate Independence Day with 1/2 Price Combination Ticket.

July 10 & 11

Civil War Encampment - Free Admission. 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.

There will be a $6.00 charge per person for the boat cruise (ages 5 and up) and $2.50 charge per person for the train excursion (ages 5 and up).
July 15 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.

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July 31 -
September 5
Weekends Only		 Victorian Leisure Fair. This summer take a step back in time to the age of innovation and industry that was known as the Victorian Era. Historic Events LLC presents the first annual Victorian Leisure Fair at the Erie Canal Village in Rome. The Victorian Leisure Fair will be a cultural and entertainment venue with shows, games, shopping, dining, and living history.

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August
August 20-22

Psychic Fair Weekend. Through seances and photography sessions we have found orbs and strong energy throughout the historic site.

August 20th Only: The Medium, The Message, The Gallery with Kris Faso (evening event). Prebooked seats for Gallery event is definately recommended. Call Kris at 315-483-0074 for information and tickets.

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 Faso, Seer, Spirit Reader
  • Linda Bloser, Aura Reflections
  • Joan Kimball, The Palm Reading Lady
  • Georgia Cunningham

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 with information, photos, and stories about ghosts along the famous Erie Canal. The event will conclude with a candlelight tour and photo session.

Bring your own camera and see what you can find on this historic site.

Admission Prices
Psychic Fair (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
> Adults
$5.00
> Children (ages 5-17)
$3.00
Canal Boat Cruise
$6.00
Erie Canal Most Haunted (7:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
$10.00

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September

September 18 to October 11

Hours

Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday
By reservation only
with a minimum of
a group of 10.

 

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. Refreshments and snacks available.

Antique Farm Machinery Exhibit. Mike Milewski, blacksmith and farrier, will present an exhibit on antique farm machinery.

No charge for admission.

Pony Rides - $3.00

Train Ride to Pumpkinville - $3.00 includes:

  • Train Ride
  • Free Pumpkin (while supplies last) or Pumpkin Treat
  • Corn Maze

Horse Drawn Wagon Ride - $3.00 includes:

  • Wagon Ride

Boat Cruise - $6.00

Also Available at no charge:

  • Tillie the Talking Pumpkin
  • Pumpkin Patch Playground
  • Petting Zoo

Educators: Make your reservations early. $5.00 per person includes train ride, wagon ride, donut hole, cider, free pumpkin and all exhibits.
September 18
7:00 PM		 Barn Dance. $5.00 per adult. Everyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
September 25 & 26 Authors Day.

October
October 2 & 3 Quilt Display.
October 9 & 10 Celebrate 100th Birthday of our Steam Locomotive.

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Events are subject to change without notice.
ERIE CANAL VILLAGE
5789 Rome New London Road (Routes 46 & 49) | Rome, New York 13440
Phone: 315-337-3999
Email: mandm2000@twcny.rr.com

© Erie Canal Village, 2010