Canalfest at Bellamy Park
2010 will be Canalfests' eigth year. It is three fun-filled days on the historic Erie Canal at Bellamy Harbor Park. The festival is a family-oriented event with non-stop music and entertainment, a karaoke contest, baking contests, youth bands, fishing derby, 5K run & 2K kayak event, and even a duck race. There's something for everyone from exciting rides for the kids and a classic car exhibition for the adults to cotton candy and raffles, all capped off by spectacular nightly firework displays.
Started in 2003 by the Rome Rotary Club, the festival not only provides a wonderful summer weekend activity for the whole family, but raises money for some of the community activities Rome Rotary Club sponsors including: a Christmas present, blanket, jacket, mittens and boots for over 100 local children; the Rome Rotary Scholarship; and the RFA JROTC Scholarship, to name a few.
Canalfest is held during the first full weekend in August. In 2010 it will be 6-8 August. Hours are 5 - 10 pm Friday, and Noon to 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The 2009 event schedule (see note below):
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or download the 2009 Event Schedule.
Note: The Water Ski Show and Pirate Ship Rides are not included in the Event Schedule because arrangements were made after publication. The Water Ski Show will have warmups Friday afternoon and shows, Saturday 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Pirate Ship rides will be available during times when the Water Ski Show is not operating. See the New Events page for further detail.
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