Sponsored by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Finger Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Antique and Classic Boat Show takes place in Skaneateles each year. Held at Clift Park along Skaneateles Lake and the village pier, the show can accommodate more than 80 boats. The event features live music, boat parades and cocktail hours. Various awards are handed out, including Best Race Boat, Best Antique Utility and Best Sailing Craft.
Antique and Classic Boat Show
ACBS Headquarters
422 James St.
Clayton, NY 13624
315-686-2628
flc-acbs.org
Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles offers a Victorian Christmas celebration, with businesses and residents participating in a variety of events. Some cafes in town offer Victorian teas and Christmas luncheons, Storefront windows are dressed in holiday décor, and live musical acts perform practically every night, including Christmas choirs and carolers. Actors parade through town dressed as famous Victorian era personalities, such as Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria. The event runs each Saturday and Sunday, starting from Thanksgiving weekend until late December.
Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles
315-685-0552
skaneateles.com/visit/events-a-attractions/dickens-christmas.html
Perched near the shores of Skaneateles Lake, the John D. Barrow Art Gallery features more than 250 paintings by Barrow, a famed local artist. The gallery covers his work from the mid- and late 1800s. The gallery first opened its doors in 1900 and today sits attached to the Skaneateles Library. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Private tours for larger groups are available but must be arranged in advance.
The John D. Barrow Art Gallery
49 East Genesee St.
Skaneateles, NY 13152
315-685-5135
johndbarrowgallery.com
