Free Canal Celebration Bus shuttle provided by LF School District to and from all venues with
stops at Rotary Park, Canal Place, Main Street, Burke Park and Ward Square 10 AM - 5 PM
- Family Fun Rides - Ward Square All Day
Kiddie rides & Games in carnival setting.
Contact Larry Ortlieb: 823-2951
- Canal Celebration Food Court Ward Square All Day
Tasty Variety of Food & Beverages from Local and Regional Vendors
Contact Larry Ortlieb: 823-2951
- MVCArts - "Full Circle " - Canal Place All Day
Regional Juried Gallery Show. Sponsored by MVCA; 401 South Ann Street, Canal Place Contact:823-0808
- MVCArts - Bedazzled - Canal Place at Chicks along the Canal All Day
New and gently used jewelry, scarves and handbags featuring local artists.
Sponsored by MVCA; 401 South Ann Street, Canal Place Contact:823-0808
- John Serow Memorial Youth Fishing Derby - Lock 17 Park 8 AM - 11 AM
Youths (accompanied by an adult) 1 - 15 years; Entry Fee $2; Reg. at site. **The Sole Event Specifically for Children on the Water**
Certificates and Trophies Awarded Contact Jeff Alford: 866-1291/868-5473.
- Farmers Market - M & T Bank Lot (Albany Street) 8 AM - Noon
Local produce, plants, baked goods, etc. for sale by local vendors. Contact Mary Davis:866-2619
- 36th Annual YMCA/L.F.Lumber Freedom Run - Western Park (YMCA) 8:30 AM Check in 7:45 AM
10 K; 2 Mile Run and 2 Mile walk. T-shirts to first 125 registered; Entry fee$20.
Application  Contact Beth Cross: 823-1740
- Pitt, the Painter Exhibit Little Falls Travelodge & Suites Albany Street 9 am-4 pm
Steven Nichols (Pitt, the Painter), a master sign painter whose iconic image of “The Man on the Barge”
can be seen all around Little Falls, was also a prolific painter of portraits and landscapes. Don’t miss this extensive exhibit of his works.
- L. F. Historic Society Museum Exhibits ; Society Museum 9 AM - 7 PM
319 South Ann St. “Where History Lives” - Exhibits of City Hall, Lock 17 Centennials, LF Cheese
Market, and Slovak Folk Display. Contact Louie Baum:823-0620/867-3527
- Free - Rock Climbing - Moss Island (Lock 17) 10 AM - 3 PM
Try your hand at free, fun and safe rock climbing for all ages, along the Erie; Top rope climbing harnesses will be provided.
Bring your own bike helmet. Children under 14 must be with an adult. Contact Carlton Maricle: 823-1874
- Rotary 19th Annual Golf Tournament - Mohawk Valley Country Club 9:00 AM Shotgun start
State Rt. 5; 4 person scramble sponsored by Little Falls Rotary Club, $340/team; $85/Individual; Application
Contact Tony Piana:823-3570
- 3nd Annual Canal Celebration Iron Man Classic - Burk Park (YMCA) - 9 AM
YMCA, 15 Jackson Street; 9am - Weigh in / 9:30a - Rules;/ 10a - lifting / Bench Press and Dead Lift Competition - Fees apply
Awards and meet event shirts to 1st 35 lifters to register. Local rules apply; benefits LF YMCA Weight Room; Application Contact: Glenn Mucica: 823-0110
- Pause 4 All Paws - Adopt-A-Pawlooza 2016 - Rotary Park 10 AM - 3 PM
A family event to include adaptable animals, activities and games for kids, chicken BBQ, raffles and more. – Free Program-
Contact Johanne Stock:444-9057/868-0979
- Sheriff Farber's Kid Fun Run - Burke Park (YMCA) Check in 9:30 AM; Run 9:45 AM
Noncompetitive half mile run for children up to age 10. Entry free of charge; T-shirt $6
Start & Finish at YMCA; Application Contact Beth Cross: 823-1740
- Information Booth Ward Square 10 AM - 5 PM
"T" shirt sales; Information;
- Little Falls Library Book & Bake Sale; Ward Square 10 AM - 5 PM
Book sale to benefit the Public Library; Contact; 823-1542
- Country Crafts Fair and Farmers Market; Ward Square 10 AM - 5 PM
Arts and Crafts, Displays and Information booths; Application Contact Mary Davis: 866-2619
- Little Falls Hospital Health Awareness Program Ward Square 10 AM - 4PM
Contact Kate Reese: 823-5326
- 7th Annual "Chicks Along The Canal" - Canal Place 10 AM - 5 PM
An Outdoor marketplace of Creative Women Entrepreneurs Featuring Antiques, Jewelry, Painted Furniture, Homemade Goodies, Good Finds, Vintage Linens and Some Wonderful Junk. Application Contact: Juli Webster 823-0718
- A Walking Tour Into The Past - Growing Up on the South Side 1957-1970 - Canal Place 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A walking tour into the Past II! Back by popular demand, the 3-4 mile Free Walking Tour led by native Southsider Gary T. Staffo begins & ends at the Ann Street Deli with stops at Benton Landing, Lock 17, Danube Street, Jefferson Street, Railroad Street, Flint Avenue, and Southern Avenue. No Cost - Donations to the Little Falls Historical Society welcomed.
Note: Walk includes unpaved dirt paths, uneven surfaces, and climbing steep up and down stairs. This is moderate to vigorous activity. Please have water, sunglasses, hat, suntan lotion and comfortable shoes.
Advanced sign-up by e-mail appreciated: Gary.staffo@hq.doe.gov PressRelease
- Pierogi Sale Ward Square 11:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holy Spirit Polish National Church; Pierogi Dinners, Pierogis, Kielbasa, Kapusta, Rye Bread, Bake Sale
618 E. Gansvoort St. Contact Karen Filipski: 823-2470
- Tour Tip's Pottery - Masonic Temple (School St.) 11 PM - 4 PM
Tour & Demos in studio pottery. Contact: Terry Tippin 823-9217
- Walking Tour Of Moss Island - Canal Place 10 AM
Free Guided Geological & Historical Walking Tour of Moss Island's Phenomenal "Potholes" and Lock 17
(One of the nation's Highest Single Lift Locks) ; Conducted by Retired FMCC Geology Professor Joseph Cassillo.
Tour Leaves from Benton Landing. Contact:
**NOTE: Tour Involves Walking & Climbing over Rugged Terrain, Slippery When Wet. Please wear Sturdy Hiking Shoes**
- Music & Dance by: "Edelwiss" German Dancers " - Ward Square 11 AM - 12 PM
Contact:YMCA; 823-1740
Music by: "Chris United" - Ward Square 12 - 1PM
Contact:YMCA; 823-1740
- Canoe & Kayak Tour Of Moss Island - Rotary Park 12 PM
Fun Paddle on the Mohawk River scenic shoreline from Rotary Park; Lock 17; Moss Island Pot Holes & the "Little Falls" near the Paper Mill; Small guided group; Bring your own boat, Life vests required, Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult;
Contact Dave Talaba: 823-4287
- Music by: " Jim & Gwen Tracy "- Canal Place 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Contact: MVCA 823-0808
- Music By:"The DeSantis Orchestra " - Ward Square 2 PM - 5 PM
The DeSantis Orchestra, featuring Special Guest Vocalists Gary Branch, Keith Condon, Maria DeSantis, Mike Ranalli and Joe Whiting,
salutes the 2015 Little Falls Canal Celebration Festival. Rain Location-Benton Hall Auditorium; Contact Tony Deluca: 823-1740
This special “COMMAND PERFORMANCE” Musical Presentation, is made possible through the generous support of
the BURROW'S FOUNDATION and the FELDMEIER EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
- Walking Tour Of Moss Island - Canal Place 3 PM
Free Guided Geological & Historical Walking Tour of Moss Island's Phenomenal "Potholes" and Lock 17
(One of the nation's Highest Single Lift Locks) ; Conducted by Retired FMCC Geology Professor Joseph Cassillo.
Tour Leaves from Benton Landing. Contact:
- Shakespeare In The Park - Canal Place 4 PM
Lift Theatre Group. Contact: Matt Powers 868-7488
- Music by: Shawn Smith and "Big Sexy" - Ward Square 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Contact : Tony DeLuca 823-1740
- Music by "The Swamp Drivers" on the lawn - Burke Park 7 PM - 11 AM
Sponsored by Elks Lodge #42 - Food & Beverages - Open House. Contact Brian Marhaver: 823 - 4319 or 866 - 1550
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