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Highlights for February 27 - March 1: Swap your snow boots for cowboy boots and scoot on over to a jamboree! Plus the Festival or Fire & Ice, a Winter Stroll, a Bowl-A-Rama for the kiddos, and a lovely chamber music concert!

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FRIDAY

Janus | Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series | The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes
7:30 PM
171 Cedar Arts Center, Corning

Enjoy classic works, live musician commentary, and a relaxed, no-intermission performance. Featuring music by Saint-Saëns, Milhaud, and more. Performed by Laura Campbell (flute), Erica Howard (oboe), Richard MacDowell (clarinet), and William Cowdery (piano).

Arrive early to enjoy a complimentary wine tasting courtesy of Lakewood Vineyards! (Must be 21+)

SATURDAY

Country Music Jamboree
12:00 - 8:00 PM
Grist Iron Brewing, Burdett

Dust off your boots, it’s time for the 4th Annual Country Music Jamboree at Grist Iron Brewing Company!

Join us on February 28th for a true hoedown throwdown, featuring live country music, mouthwatering western-inspired food, refreshing drink specials, and the signature GIB beer you love.

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
Whiskey Brave | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Justin Raynor | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Festival of Fire & Ice
4:30 - 8:30 PM
Ithaca Children’s Garden

The Festival of Fire & Ice is a joyful, all-ages celebration of winter’s magic and the power of coming together outdoors. During the Festival, the Garden transforms into a glowing winter wonderland filled with warmth, wonder, and community spirit. This beloved seasonal celebration invites families and friends to embrace winter through hands-on activities, storytelling, and dazzling performances that light up the Garden as day turns to night.

For more details on ticketing, event highlights, accessibility, and more, visit the ICG website.

Winter Stroll
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Various locations, Hammondsport

The Winter Stroll is a fun adult event, 21 and over, where businesses host a local winery, brewery, distillery or cidery. It is a great way to get foot traffic in our village shops during our less busy winter time.

SUNDAY

Believe in Youth Bowl-A-Rama
Support Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Crystal Lanes, Corning

Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration early! Bowl with us to support local youth mentoring programs in Steuben & Chemung Counties. The annual Believe in Youth Bowl-A-Rama, supporting Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier, will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026. 

PLUS

Winter Blues Indoor Multi-Family Yard Sale in Owego, a Wedding Expo at the Arnot Mall, Steamboat Bill Jr w/ live music at the Clemens Center, Celebrity Chef Night to benefit the Chemung County SPCA, Mardi Gras, bingo, and you guessed it—so much stellar live music, like always!

Check out all of the events at the link below (and remember to check with the original event hosts for latest updates & cancellations):

The Actual Seasons
(according to that meme on the internet + my own additions)

Winter (January through mid-February)
Fools Spring (psst... we are here)
Second Winter (Mid-March)
Spring of Deception (Late March)
Third Winter (First week of April)
Mud Season (The rest of April)
The Pollening (First week or two of May)
Actual Spring (May 9-17)
Summer (Memorial Day Weekend through June)
Hell’s Front Porch (July through mid-August)
False Fall (Third week of August)
Second Summer (Late August through early-September)
Actual Fall (September 10 - 21)
Spooky Everything (October)
Eating Season (November & December)

Reminders

Always check with the original event host for updates and cancellations.

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Have fun!