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Waterford Canal Festival 2025

Celebrate the beginning of the 2025 canal season at the Waterford Canal Festival. This three-day event features live music, craft and food vendors, kids activities, dance performances, and more.

When and where

Date and time

Friday, May 16, 2025 until Sunday, May 18, 2025
See Below for Dates & Times

Address

Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Tugboat Alley Waterford, NY 12188

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

The Waterford Canal Festival is a yearly celebration that takes place in May in the Village of Waterford, NY. The festival marks the opening of the NYS canal season.

The event features various activities, including a vendors, delicious food, and much more. Visitors can take stroll along in canal, take part in tours, and witness the impressive workings of the locks in operation. Children's activities, such as face painting and bounce houses, are also available to entertain the little ones.

The festival provides an excellent opportunity to explore the Waterford's rich history and enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends while celebrating the canal's important role in the region's history.

Find more info: https://waterfordcanalfestival.com/


Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.

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