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2008 Event Info

Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey's Fancy New York's Artisan Cheese

Friday - Sunday, July 18-20, 2008

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey's Fancy New York's Artisan Cheese is the country’s largest showcase of New York State wines and is recognized as one of the premier wine festivals in the U.S. Shop, Sip and Savor over 500 wines from 80 wineries from around the region in one convenient location!

If that wasn't enough, The Festival also features culinary classes and cooking demos by the region's hottest Chefs, educational wine seminars, some of the area’s best arts & crafts, a variety of vendors and live entertainment.

Click Here to view the most up-to-date schedule for the event weekend.

For additional information on the weekend, visit www.flwinefest.com or call 866-461-7223.




Centurion Boats at The Glen

Thursday - Sunday, August 7-10, 2008

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to The Glen for the 22nd straight year on its traditional weekend, August 7-10. This race was named the "Best NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Race of 2007" by Sports Illustrated. Fans can also catch the Zippo 200 featuring the NASCAR Nationwide Series on Saturday, August 9 and the popular Daytona Prototypes of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Race in the Crown Royal 200 on Friday, August 8.

Family Fun: Enjoy the McDonalds Family Zone for a smoke and alcohol-free environment, complete with games and inflatables for the kids with a special visit from Ronald McDonald on Sunday.

Off-Track Fan Entertainment:

  • Once again the track will host a FREE Saturday night concert included with admission and other activities.
  • Enjoy manufactures row with official NASCAR Merchandise including a huge variety of interactive displays

Click Here to view the most up-to-date schedule for the event weekend.


Sportscar Vintage Racing Association - US Vintage Grand Prix

Friday - Sunday, September 5-7, 2008

The largest vintage racing event in the country and traditional season finale will commemorate 60th Years of Road Racing in The Glen. The event is held in conjunction with the Grand Prix Festival presented by Cheung Canal Trust Co. race reenactment on the village streets of Watkins Glen on Friday evening.

The weekend’s featured marques will be Formula 5000, Triumph and the 50th Anniversary of Lola. WGI will also honor the sixth and final "Driver of the Decade" during the event. The weekend's featured guest has not been announced yet, so stay tuned for additional information.

For more information call 866-461-RACE.