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The New York State Festival of Balloons returns for its 33rd year. Despite its name, the festival is about more than just hot air balloons. The NYSFOB also includes various arts and crafts vendors, an international food court, free entertainment, rides and activities for children, and a car show. Campground space is available for a 2 night minimum stay on the festival grounds. The camping fee is $30 per night and includes Festival admission for two. The Festival runs Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1. Scheduled balloon launches run Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday at 6 a.m. The Festival takes place at Dansville Municipal Airport, 176 Franklin Street, at the Maple Street Entrance. Admission is $5 and free for children under 12 and part of the profits are donated to a local charity each year. For more information, visit Nysfob.com. (PICTURED AT RIGHT)
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Interested in becoming more environmentally friendly? The Greentopia Festival, presented by Friends of the GardenAerial, hopes to educate and raise awareness for environmental issues, promote sustainability in all its forms, and strive to make Rochester a happier
and greener place to live. This festival, running Tuesday, September 9, through Sunday, September 14, includes a film festival, a fashion show, an art and photography show, and live music. Tuesday through Saturday, the festival features Greentopia Film, a collection of
primarily non-fiction films to inspire, transform, and ultimately empower the audience to create sustainable changes in their lives and communities. The Film Fest will take place at The Little Theatre (240 East Ave. #100) and High Falls (81 Browns Race). A music festival takes place Friday and Saturday at the High Falls venue, celebrating
CLOTHESLINE ARTS FESTIVAL
MACEDON LUMBERJACK FESTIVAL
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The Clothesline Arts Festival is one of the largest art festivals in the area, attracting more than 20,000 visitors each year. The festival includes live entertainment at two outdoor stages, original work by more than 400 local artists, food from various favorite Rochester vendors, family-friendly activities, and bargains at the Gallery Store’s Sidewalk sale and art library’s used book sale. Clothesline will take place at the Memorial Art Gallery, 18 CITY MAY 7-13, 2014
500 University Avenue, Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. On Saturday, MAG members are offered the chance to attend the festival half an hour before opening. Admission is $4 for MAG members, $5 for general admission, and free for children 10 and under. For more information, visit Mag.rochester.edu/ clothesline.
Bring out your inner lumberjack at this year’s Macedon Lumberjack Festival with events like the two-man crosscut, log rolling, log chop, and fire starting. The 2014 Northeast Colligate Woodsmen Conclave champions from FLCC will be there participating as well as pros from all over the country and Canada. Competition includes ax throwing, hot saw, spring board, and more. Looking for something outside of the woodsmen scene? Enjoy
a craft and collectables sale, a variety of food vendors, and church services held Saturday night and Sunday morning. The Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7, at 8 a.m. both days and is located at the Macedon Center Fireman’s Field, 2481 Canandaigua Road in Macedon. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for kids 6-14, and free under 5. For more information, visit Macedoncenterfire.org.
the love of music and how it sustains our souls. A design fest features a Friday night fashion show, a photography show, and an arts show, all at the High Falls venue. Prices vary based on events. For a detailed schedule of events and ticket prices, visit Greentopiafest. com or call 287-5560. (PICTURED BELOW)
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