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2008 Events:
Throughout the
year, many interesting events and activities take place in Alexandria Bay.
During the summer season, on practically every weekend something seems to
be going on. Whether it's a Concert in the Park, a Village Wide Yard Sale,
or a Pirate Invasion, something is always happening in "The Bay". Our
2008
Schedule of Coming Events are listed below. We look forward to your visit
to Alexandria Bay!
Farmers Market every Friday May
through September
Concert in the Park series every
Wednesday evening in the Pavilion at Scenic View Park July through
August
January
18
Alexandria
Bay
Fire Dept. – Annual Dance
Bonnie
Castle Year-Round Resort.
Grand March starts at 9 pm sharp.
Donation at the door
26
Alexandria
Bay
Fire Dept. Ice Fishing
Derby
For
more information, call 315-482-2121
February
9
Valentine’s Food Pairing - Thousand Islands Winery
To make reservations call
315-482-9306
9
“Heart of Winter” Art Show & Chocolate Reception
Macsherry
Library; 1 pm to 5 pm
23
Polar Bear Dip at Bonnie Castle
Benefit of
River
Hospital
Foundation
March
April
4 – 6
Blue Grass Weekend
Thousand Islands
Blue Grass
Preservation Society
Bonnie
Castle Year-Round Resort
7pm Friday & Saturday evenings, Jam Session on Sunday
Admission at the door; for more info call 315-482-4511
May
9
Antique
Boat
Museum
Opens
to the Public (9:00am to 5:00 pm daily)
10
Boldt
Castle
Opens
for the Season
15
Antique
Boat
Museum
Volunteer Breakfast
Clayton
,
NY
;
Bring
a friend
17
6th Annual Music Fest
Redwood
United
Methodist
Church
Redwood Fire
Hall from 2pm-9pm
Free Admission, Children’s Activities, Bake
Sale,
Silent Auction
POC
Pastor Helen
19
Victoria Day,
Canada
23 – 25
Grand International Ragtime Jazz Festival
Pine
Tree Point Resort
24
Grape Blossom Festival-
Thousand Islands
Winery
For
more information, call 315-482-9306
25
28th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Have
your boat blessed before the Summer season
begins!
1:00 pm
25
A Day with the Fishing Guides
Benefit
River
Hospital
Foundation
For more information call 315-482-4976
26
Memorial Day
June
4
Citizen of the Year Dinner
7
Village Wide Yard Sale
14
1000
Islands
Family Miracle Day
Antique
Boat
Museum
in Clayton
FREE
admission (12pm-4pm)
Benefit
Children’s Miracle Network
19
AUSA
River
Day
20-22 Alexandria
Bay
Poker Run
A
gathering of the hottest, fastest, & most
exotic
powerboats in
North America
21
Summer Book
Sale
at Macsherry
Library; (regular library hours)
For more information call 315-482-2241
21
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Historical
Society –
Cornwall
Brothers Store
Meet at the Cornwall Museum & Store for a reception
and
then off you go for dinner! For
more information
call
(315) 482-4586
27-29
1st
Annual
Thousand Islands
River
Run -
Motor Cycle Rally
3 day event
featuring Bands, Poker Run, Vendors, Dyno Machine, Vertical Outlaws and much
more
July
1
Canada
Day
4
Fireworks over
Boldt
Castle
Celebration
of Independence Day…9:45 pm
5
Alexandria
Bay
Fire Dept. Barbecue
Located
at the Fire Hall on
Walton St
; For more
information
call 315-482-2121
5
Posh Picnic & Fireworks at the
Antique
Boat
Museum
Clayton;
Featuring
boat rides, a gourmet
picnic
and dancing under the stars.
9
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
…7
pm
10
River
Hospital
Auxiliary Fashion Show
10
4th Annual
Silent Auction,
Wine & Cheese Reception
at Macsherry
Library, featuring local artwork
and crafts.
To benefit the
Library
11 – 13
31st Annual Vintage Boat Show
12
5th Annual Winery Birthday Bash
Thousand
Islands
Winery
For
more information, call 315-482-9306
16
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
…7
pm
16
Historical Society Guest Exhibitor
Fan
Exhibit by Cecile Horkheimer…collection
of
fans dating back to the 17th Century , will speak
on fans
used through the ages and will evaluate fans
brought to the
presentation.
At
Cornwall
Brothers Store
17
“Motor Boating Magazine
Illustrations”
by Rebecca Hopfinger
Historical
Society Gallery Presentation…
Cornwall
Brothers
Store
18
Silent Auction & Reception
Macsherry
Library – 7 pm to 10 pm
19 - 20
Annual Summer Craft Fair
Scenic
View
Park
Pavilion
Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
19
Thousand Islands
Winery Birthday Bash
23
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
…7
pm
24
“Diving on the Wreck, The Islander” by
Ken Kozen
Historical
Society Gallery Presentation…
Cornwall
Brothers
Store
25
Victorian Tea & House Tour at Casa Blanca
Benefit
Historical Society; for tickets call 315-482-4586
26
Carri"BAY"in Day
Steel
Drum band performances at Scenic View Pavillion
26 – 27
Dingman
Point
River
Artists Studio
Tours
Four
area artists, Mary Compeau, Hans Junga,
Michael
Ringer, and Sherman
Ward, have opened their
studios for tours.
Each studio will feature a
guest artist
as well. These
studios are located on or near
Dingman Point Road
,
Alexandria Bay
,
New York
27
Festive Evening - Joey’s Thousand Island
Restaurant
Benefit
River
Hospital
Foundation
For more information call 315-482-4976
30
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
..7
pm
31
“The History of
Singer
Castle
” by Patty Mondore
Historical
Society Gallery Presentation…
Cornwall
Brothers Store
August
1 – 3
2008
St. Lawrence River
Rustic Show
Bonnie
Castle
Recreation
Center
Benefit
River
Hospital
Foundation
For more information, call 315-482-4976
1 – 3
44th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction
at the
Antique
Boat
Museum
- Clayton
6
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
…7
pm
7
“Classic Boats of the 1000
Islands
”
by Anthony Mollica, Jr.
Historical
Society Gallery Presentation…
Cornwall
Brothers Store
8 – 17
Bill Johnston Pirate Days
10-day event
featuring Pirate Invasions.
Family
entertainment daily
13
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
…7
pm
14
“History of
Pullman
Island
” by Richard Calabrese
Historical
Society Gallery Presentation…
Cornwall
Brothers Store
15-17
Antique Raceboat Regatta 2008
Antique
Boat
Museum
- Clayton
20
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
…7
pm
21
“Seasons of the St. Lawrence:
A Photographic Exposition” By
Tom Weldon
Historical
Society Gallery Presentation…
Cornwall
Brothers Store
22
Victorian Tea & House Tour at Casa Blanca
to benefit
Historical Society
Call 315-482-4586 for more information & tickets
23
Gala at
Boldt
Castle
To
benefit the River Hospital Foundation
For more information or tickets call 315-482-4976
23
Book Signing by Authors of the 1000
Islands
Benefit
Historical Society…
Cornwall
Brothers Store
For more information call 315-482-4586
27
Concert in the Park
Scenic
View
Park
…7
pm
Aug. 28 –
8th Annual Blues in the Bay
Sept. 1
Wrap
up your summer with this annual event.
The
fabulous five-day music festival staged
throughout
the village and
features
spectacular
waterfront views, a pleasurable atmosphere and
fantastic blues music
Aug. 30 -
Annual
Fall Craft Fair
Sept. 1
Scenic
View
Park
Pavilion
Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday & Monday, 10 am – 5 pm
September
1
Labor Day
6
Village Wide Yard Sale
6
Book
Sale
Bonanza
Historical
Society…gently used books
(bargains
to best sellers)
6
Blues In The Bay Party
Thousand
Islands
Winery
For
more information, call 315-482-9306
13 & 14
1000 Islands Concours d'Elegance
October
1
Fall Mixer
4
5th Annual Oktoberfest
Thousand
Islands
Winery
For
more information, call 315-482-9306
11-12
Grand International Ragtime Festival
Pine
Tree Point Resort
13
Antique
Boat
Museum
Exhibits Close for the season
Museum
Store & Offices remain open
13
Columbus Day
13
Thanksgiving Day,
Canada
19
Boldt
Castle
closes for the season
November
11
Veterans Day
11
Remembrance Day,
Canada
27
Thanksgiving Day
December
5
Chamber of Commerce and Hearts for Youth
Christmas Social
6-7
Kris Kringle Market
Located
at the
Thousand Islands
Winery
indoor
Christmas Market; call 315-482-9306
for more information
6
Holiday
Craft Show
Macsherry
Library; 10am to 5pm
13
Christmas Light Judging Contest
for
the Town of
Alexandria
25
Christmas Day
31
New Year’s Eve
All Dates subject to change without notice please check our website for
up to date events or call 1-800-541-2110
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