Baldwinsville Rotary’s annual Seneca River Days festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this year as Rotary’s biggest annual charitable community event. The two-day event — SRD takes place Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15 — is focused on raising money for local charities through sponsorship opportunities and the sale of duck race tickets. Last year’s festival raised over $15,000 for area charities and not-for-profits.
Check out the schedule of events:
Food Trucks and Fireworks
6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Paper Mill Island
The fun kicks off Friday evening on Paper Mill Island. The highlights of the evening include five local food trucks plus one dessert vendor who provide food available for purchase. Local bands will play throughout the evening which will culminate in fireworks over the scenic Seneca River just west of the island. Tickets are $5 to attend, payable at the gate to the Island. (Or enjoy the music and fireworks from off the island at no charge.)
Vote For Pete starts off the evening at 6 p.m. Vote For Pete is a rock and roll band dedicated to playing fun rock music that people will enjoy listening to. No matter what age group, Vote For Pete’s music sets the tone for a fun atmosphere that anyone can enjoy. Next up is Baldwinsville Bees Plan B Pep Band. Prior to playing at the 2020 Rose Bowl Parade, B’ville’s own pep band will bring more than 100 members to the stage while playing a variety of fun and energetic songs.
The Todd Hobin Band is slated to perform around 8:30 p.m. Friday. The band continues to play to a dedicated and growing fan base, delivering the legendary performances that made them one of rock’s hardest working and well-traveled bands. The music is distinctly American, melodic, driving, and powerful.
Seneca River Family Fun Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15 in Mercer Park
Join your neighbors for a fun-filled day for kids of all ages, featuring bounce houses, food, music, crafters, vendors, caricatures, face painting, pony rides, and lots more. Admission to the festival is free, although some activities may require a small fee. The famous duck race takes place at 4 p.m. Saturday. Purchase your ducks in person at the festival or online at senecariverdays.com. Purchase a single duck for $5, a “six-quack” for $25 or a “flock” of 25 ducks for $100. You need not be present at the race to win.
Paddle Fest
10 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Lions Community Park
Check out the town of Lysander Parks and Recreation Department’s Paddle Fest, a 1.2-mile round-trip kayak or canoe experience on the Seneca River from Lions Community Park through Lock 24 to Mercer Park and back. Admission is $20. Sign up at secure.rec1.com/NY/town-of-lysander/catalog.
