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    Week of 8/21/25: Festival Time, Legend Bonnie Raitt comes to CMAC, Paddleboard Yoga, and More!

    August 21, 20252 min read

    Upcoming Events

    Moonlight Stroll - Thursdays @ Sonnenberg Gardens
    Moonlight Strolls is a family-friendly evening event featuring music in the moonlit gardens of Sonnenberg, with gates opening at 6:30 pm. The rain-or-shine event offers seating, tram transportation, and refreshments including snacks and local beverages for purchase, with admission ranging from free for young children to $12 for non-members.

    St. Mary’s Festival - August 21-23 @ St. Mary’s Church
    The Festival Midway will feature amusement rides, carnival games, food booths, country store, theme baskets, cake booth, games of chance, beer tent, and more!

    Bonnie Raitt- August 23 @ CMAC
    Bonnie Raitt, iconic blues-rock artist and GRAMMY winner, will perform live with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band. Tickets required. 

    SUP Yoga - Saturdays @ Canandaigua Lake
    This weekly all‑levels paddleboard yoga class on Canandaigua Lake blends breath‑centered movement, strengthening poses, and stretching for a uniquely relaxing experience beyond the mat. Participants receive paddleboard and anchor (or bring their own board to save $15), with sessions running Saturdays from 8:30 AM–9:45 AM through August 30, 2025. Pre‑registration required.

    Craft Bev Fest - August 28 @ Central on Main
    The Craft Bev Fest in downtown Canandaigua offers a VIP ticketed experience from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM featuring exclusive tastings, a collectible glass, a craft beverage trail passport (valued at $250), meet-and-greets with local makers, and prize drawings—all for $25 in advance. The event opens to the general public from 5–8 PM with live music by The Swooners Quartet from 6–8 PM. Tickets required.