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Summer Activities in Jefferson County, New York

Jefferson County is located in upstate New York and known as North Country. Rural and scenic, Jefferson County is adjacent to Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River (the Thousand Islands Region) and the Province of Ontario. Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are within a four-hour drive. Jefferson County has miles of waterfront, local and state parks, a modern zoo and music festivals, which make it prime for summer activities.

June
- Cello
  
  Jefferson County has a variety of concerts and festivals during the summer. For example, at the Stone Mills Museum, visitors can enjoy the annual Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Festival. This festival includes workshops, vendors, crafts and food. Bands, such as The James King Band, Remington Ryde, John Renne Band, Food Stamp Ramblers and The Atkinsons, are among the performers who have participated in the weekend long festival. Patrons can even bring their instruments for use in one of the basic workshops.
  
  Also in June is the Medieval Festival in Upper Canada Village, where people can enjoy reenactments, musicians, artists, archers, merchants and Knights jousting on horseback. Tents, a weapons of war competition, livestock quarters, children's games and medieval marketplaces will also be available for attendees. For the complete experience, visitors are even encouraged to come dressed in medieval attire. The event usually takes place in the second week of June.
  
  Stone Mills Museum
  34312 Route 180
  LaFargeville NY 13656
  (315) 658-2679
  users.westelcom.com/stonemillsmuseum
  
  Upper Canada Village
  County Road #2
  Ontario
  (613) 543-4328
  ontariotravel.net
July
- Fireworks
  
  In early July, visitors and locals enjoy the Posh Picnic and Fireworks event at the Antique Boat Museum. This event is a fundraiser that boasts boat rides, a gourmet picnic and moonlight dancing. Other firework displays in the Independence month include Fireworks Over Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay and the Fireworks in Sackets Harbor. Both events are held on July 4.
  
  Antique Boat Museum
  750 Mary Street
  Clayton, New York 13624
  (315) 686-4104
  abm.org
  
  Fireworks Over Boldt Castle
  7 Market Street
  Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
  315-482-9531
  800-541-2110
  www.alexbay.org
  
  Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Site
  112 North Broad Street
  Sackets Harbor, NY 13601
  315-646-3548
  www.sacketsharborny.com
August
- War of 1812
  
  The annual War of 1812 Weekend Grand Tactical traditionally takes place at the beginning of August. More than 800 people gather at this event making it the largest festival of its kind in North America. Visitors can see 1812 camp life demonstrations, military drills, period dress, music and games. This festival also comes complete with canons and rockets in a magnificent evening demonstration.
  
  Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Site
  112 North Broad Street
  Sackets Harbor, NY 13601
  (315) 646-3634
  sacketsharborny.com