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Orleans County Tourism Announces Winners for 2026 Calendar

Orleans County Tourism is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Calendar Photo Contest! Nearly 200 impressive submissions were received, highlighting the natural beauty, rich heritage and distinct character of Orleans County. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who shared their photos.

This year’s contest placed special emphasis on celebrating America 250, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Photographers were encouraged to capture scenes, events, landmarks, and moments that reflect the spirit, history, and culture of Orleans County as we commemorate this historic milestone.

The winning photos for the Orleans County 2026 Calendar are as follows: 

Front Cover: "He's a Grand Ol' Ox!" Orly the Ox, Orleans County's Mascot, at the 2025 Lyndonville 4th of July Parade by Tom Rivers
January: Winter Wonderland at Medina Falls | Medina, NY | By Robyn Ottaviano
February: "Year Round Travelers" A Horse and Buggy Pass by the Famous Shoe Tree | Lyndonville, NY | By Isabella Zasa
March: "Mates for Life" | Point Breeze, NY | By Tina Wescott
April: "Be Back Soon!" | Knowlesville, NY | By Peggy Barringer
May: New York State's Butterfly: White Admiral | Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge | By Tina Wescott
June: Ready for the Dog Days of Summer | Point Breeze, NY | By Anne Martin
July: Sailing In |Point Breeze, NY | By Marilyn Burgoon
August: Rolling in the Hay | Medina, NY | By Alishia Foss
September: A Taste of Fall | Medina, NY | By Jillian Peracciny
October: Drawn to the Sky | Erie Canal (Albion, NY) | By Marsha Rivers
November: Doe in the Flower Field | Clarendon, NY | By Robbie Weit
December: Snow-Covered Santa | Albion, NY | By Lynne Menz

Back Cover Honorable Mentions

Orly's Kayaking Friends | Oak Orchard River (Medina, NY) | By Brenda Tremblay
Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum Light Show at Sunset | Point Breeze, NY | By Lynne Menz
Gaines Basin Cobblestone Schoolhouse | Albion, NY | By Doug Farley
A Day's End | Point Breeze, NY | By Isabella Zasa
Green Striped Darner Dragonfly | Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge | By Tina Wescott
Fall Foliage Views Atop the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Mount Albion Cemetery | Albion, NY | By Robyn Ottaviano
Just a Nose of Fun! at the Orleans County 4-H Fair| Knowlesville, NY | By Alishia Foss
Snow-Covered Chapel at Mount Albion Cemetery | Albion, NY | By Sue Starkweather Miller
Taking in the Moment at Holley Falls | Holley, NY | By Isabella Zasa

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