The holidays are a wonderful time no matter where you are. However, spending your holiday season in Finger Lakes Wine Country means that your holidays are bound to shine a little brighter!
Holiday Festivals and events 
Take part in the highly anticipated wine trail events like Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Keuka Holidays on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail and the Holiday Shopping Spree on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Celebrate the season attending the Parade of Lights or Sparkle in Corning’s Gaffer District.
unique holiday shopping
Find unique holiday gifts and collectibles as The Christmas House or find the perfect gift for everyone on your list at the Arnot Mall or at any of the antique and specialty shops in the region. Purchase one-of-a-kind treasures for that special someone on your list at the GlassMarket at The Corning Museum of Glass or at the Trading Post at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. A majority of wineries have gift shops that have unique wine gifts perfect for the wine-lover on your list. Click here to download the list of holiday sales at the Arnot Mall!
finger lakes wine, the perfect gift
This season, give the gift of Finger Lakes Wine Country. View our winery database for direct links to purchase wine from your favorite Finger Lakes winery. It's a gift that everyone will love to receive.
Cozy Places to Stay
Cozy up in a romantic bed and breakfast or a luxurious hotel. Wherever you choose to spend the holidays, you're sure to feel the holiday cheer throughout your stay.
New Year's Eve packages
Why not celebrate the arrival of 2010 with a get-away to Finger Lakes Wine Country. Discover these fun, New Year's Eve packages.
glittering traditions
Make your holidays sparkle and shine a little brighter with a visit to The Corning Museum of Glass in Finger Lakes Wine Country. Glittering Traditions takes place November 19, 2009 - January 3, 2010. Enjoy a wide variety of holiday fun at the museum where kids and teens are always FREE!
Marvel at the Giant Glass Ornament Tree and create memories that last when you Make Your Own Glass ornament. Enjoy free admission, holiday music and discounted Make Your Own Glass experiences the first weekend in December with the Holiday Open House, there is even the chance to have breakfast or lunch with Santa! Adults love holiday shopping in the GlassMarket and kids love the Winter Wonders Gallery Hunt. Explore the glittering exhibitions. Don't miss the beautiful, iridescent work of Tiffany's favrile glass from rarely seen collections, and the stunning contemporary art in the Voices of Contemporary Glass and Favorites from the Contemporary Glass Collection.
seneca santa
The Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Seneca Santa Charity Party benefiting the underprivileged children of Schuyler County begins at 12:00 p.m. and continues until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards & Winery. A $10 entry donation will be collected at the door, and each guest 21 and over will receive a souvenir Seneca Santa wine glass. The event will feature live music kicking off with Bob Walpole and finishing the day out with the Seneca Santa Blues Band. Join celebrity chefs, guest bartenders, and the Red Cat as we gather for the kids!
Holiday recipes
Bring the savory flavor of Finger Lakes Wine Country to your holiday table this year. We've put together a downloadable recipe guide for your Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy special recipes from the Finger Lakes Wine Country family and impress your guests this year with wine pairing suggestions. Even if you cannot be in Finger Lakes Wine Country this holiday season, this is a way to stay in a Wine Country state of mind during this wonderful time of year. Download the recipes now!
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