Good morning! This upcoming weeks kicks off the Great New York State Fair and I can’t wait! This also means the next couple of weeks the calendar will be a longer section then normal.
I’ve gotta say scrolling through the lineup for concerts at the fairgrounds really had me feeling old. Like what do you mean the All American Rejects is a fair act now? I’m not complaining!
In this Middle of Somewhere, you'll find:
Auburn ended it’s contract with Flock
On the Calendar
Finger Lakes Packing Guide (free download)
Books I devoured outside this summer
Thanks for sharing the love of the region with me!
Victoria
Update on Flock in Auburn
Auburn cancels their contract with Flock Safety Surveillance!
On the Calendar
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FRIDAY:
8/21 [Manlius] — The Blackbird Film Festival returns to the historic Manlius Cinema Aug. 21-23, screening more than 70 short films from independent filmmakers across Central New York and beyond. This looks incredibly fun!
8/21 [Rochester] — The Flour City Brewers Festival pours hundreds of New York craft beers, ciders, and wines alongside live music and food trucks at the Rochester Public Market. Tickets are $65.
8/28 [Syracuse] — The Syracuse Shopping & Artisan Fair fills Clinton Square with local makers and vendors starting at 10 a.m.





