The Bicentennial Year of the Historic Erie Canal
Orleans County, NY
Great Lake Adventure,
Canal Town Culture.
Conveniently located midway between the Buffalo/Niagara Falls & the Rochester/Finger Lakes regions, Orleans County is accessible from the New York State Thruway (I-90) by Exits 48 at Batavia and 48A at Pembroke.
Celebrating Orleans County's Bicentennial in 2025
Check out the activities and events that Orleans County is doing to commemorate the bicentennials for both Orleans County and the Erie Canal.
Jan
30
2025
Jan
29
2025
Invite Orly the Ox to your Public Event
Jan
29
2025
Bicentennial Quilt
Jan
28
2025
“Oxen of Orleans” Public Art Project
Jan
28
2025
Celebrating Orleans County’s Bicentennial: Why the Ox is Our Mascot
Jan
27
2025
The 1st Painted Ox of Orleans County
Mar
06
2025
Pioneers of Orleans County Book Series
Feb
28
2025
Media Coverage for Our Bicentennial Year
Feb
28
2025
Orleans County Bicentennial Committee
Feb
25
2025
Carol Culhane's Painting Honors Orleans County's Pioneers for Bicentennial Celebration
Upcoming Events
Mar 29 - May 31
Medina Canal Village Farmers Market
Mar 29 - May 10
Eagle Watch
Apr 05 - Apr 06
Orleans County Chamber of Commerce Home, Garden & Outdoor Show
Apr 05
Bald Eagle Painting Class
Apr 12 - Apr 23
Pink Party Cherry Blossom Pop-Up at Shirt Factory Medina
Apr 12 - Apr 26
Birding On Wheels
Apr 12
Albion Easter Hop
Apr 12
Annual Easter Bunny & Golden Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Apr 12
What it Means to be a Native Gardener
Apr 12
New York’s Eastern Bluebird: Conservation & Stewardship
Apr 15
Happy Bicentennial Day!
Apr 18
Comedy Show at Bent's Opera House
Apr 20
Easter Brunch at Bent's Opera House
Apr 26 - Dec 13
Hoag Library Music Series
May 03
Murder Mystery and Dapper Day
May 03
Birds Who Sing: Storytelling and Crafts
May 10
Spring Spectacular at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
May 16 - May 18
Orleans County Bicentennial History Days
May 17
Holley Spring Car Show and Swap Meet
May 24 - Aug 31
Medina Scavenger Hunt
May 30 - Sep 03
Cruisin' in Medina
Jun 04
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Kendall Community Band
Jun 07
Village of Holley Junefest
Jun 07 - Jun 08
Orleans County Open Fishing Tourney
Jun 07
Free Family Fishing Day at Ringneck Marsh, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Jun 11
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Sam Kingsbury and Carson Bader
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Albion Strawberry Festival
Jun 13
Yoga In Nature
Jun 14
Guided Tree ID Hike
Jun 18
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Salvatore
Jun 19 - Aug 07
Blue Thurday's at the Park- Concerts in Medina
Jun 21
Square Dance at Barre Town Park
Jun 21
The Enchanted Faery Festival
Jun 23
The Erie Canal Family Concert at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library
Jun 25
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Feedback
Jun 28 - Jun 29
NYS Free Fishing Days
Jul 02
"Water Music NY - More Voices" by Albany Symphony on Canal
Jul 02
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Soul Street
Jul 03
Village of Albion Independence Day Celebration
Jul 04
Lyndonville Lions Club 51st Annual July 4th Celebration
Jul 09
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Side Doors
Jul 10
Lyndonville Lions Club Annual Community Appreciation Concert
Jul 16
Orleans County Park Fun Day
Jul 16
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Savage Cabbage
Jul 18
Bicentennial Art Show at Marti's on Main
Jul 21 - Jul 26
Orleans County 4-H Fair
Jul 23
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Groove
Jul 30
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: The Dave Viterna Band
Aug 01
Albion Summer Festival featuring "Rock the Park"
Aug 02
Medina Sidewalk Sale
Aug 06
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Sky Cats
Aug 13
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series: Highway 31
Aug 15
Yates/Lyndonville Street Dance
Aug 20 - Aug 27
Village of Albion Summer Concert Series Rain Dates
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Medina’ s Erie Canal Building Bricks Event
Sep 25
Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief Voyage in Medina
Sep 26 - Sep 28
Erie Canal Artisan Festival in Medina, Albion, & Holley
Sep 27
NYS Free Fishing Day
Sep 27
Ale in Autumn
Oct 04
Albion Fall Festival
Oct 25
Erie Canal Completion Anniversary & Hallow Fest at Holley Falls Park
Nov 11
NYS Free Fishing Day
Nov 20
Moonlight Madness
Nov 29
Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration, Fireworks & Parade of Lights
Dec 04 - Dec 07
Holiday Open Houses
Dec 13
Hometown Holiday & Charles W. Howard Hometown Parade
Dec 13
Barre Lighted Tractor Parade