What's happening at Woodruff Manor and around the Finger Lakes
Last updated: May 12, 2026
We've been busy this spring getting the manor ready for our guests and are excited to announce that Woodruff Manor will open for the season in July. All three guest rooms — The Willow, The Cottage Garden, and The Vineyard — are now accepting reservations. Book direct for our best rate, with no service fees or markup.
July and August on the Finger Lakes wine trails are something special — long days, the vineyards at their peak, and a calendar packed with festivals, live music, and events. We're looking forward to welcoming guests for what promises to be a wonderful summer season. Check back as we add events and updates.
Geneva celebrates Independence Day — and America's 250th birthday — with the annual Summerfest at Lakefront Park. Expect live music, community events, the Geneva Firefighters' Parade on Saturday evening, and fireworks at 9:45 PM. Free admission. One of the bigger Fourth celebrations in recent memory.
cityofgenevany.gov →The former Seneca Army Depot — just two miles from the manor — honors active military and veterans with a 50% discount for their entire group on any tour July 3-4. Walk-ins welcome for the self-guided Auto Tour; reservations required for Bus Tours. A remarkable piece of local history: the world's largest herd of white deer, 519 munitions igloos, and 60 years of Cold War secrets.
deerhavenpark.org →The largest showcase of New York State wines, with more than 85 wineries alongside regional artisans, live music, and culinary demonstrations. A short drive south along Seneca Lake.
flwinefest.com →Geneva hosts the award-winning IRONMAN 70.3 Musselman — a 1.2-mile swim in Seneca Lake, a 56-mile bike ride through scenic vineyards and rolling countryside, and a 13.1-mile run through Geneva's historic neighborhoods and lakefront. A spectacular event to watch even if you're not racing. Expect road closures in and around the Geneva lakefront through race day.
ironman.com →The 34th annual GrassRoots Festival — four days and four stages of folk, roots, bluegrass, and world music in a small Cayuga Lake village. This year's headliners include Rhiannon Giddens, Taj Mahal, and the Del McCoury Band.
grassrootsfest.org →Wagner's beloved annual customer appreciation weekend — named for the founder's mother — with live music, wine specials, and views from the Vantage Point overlooking Seneca Lake.
wagnervineyards.com →A 1.5-mile walking tour of the former Seneca Army Depot — a chance to get up close to the white deer and the historic grounds. Reservations required.
deerhavenpark.org →Book direct for our best rate — no service fees, no markup.
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