ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The 40th annual Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park is set to kick off on Thursday evening as much of the region is under a high wind warning.
News10NBC has issued a Yellow Alert on Thursday for strong winds that could cause damage and power outages. The beach could see winds between 40 and 50 miles per hour. You can see the latest forecast here.
Harborfest runs through Sunday, with free admission, and some events will celebrate America’s 250th birthday. This year’s festival includes professional and amateur sand sculpting demonstrations, a visit from a historic ship, waterskiing, an acrobatic show, a beach volleyball tournament, carnival games, rides, live music, and more. There will also be free tours of the 200-year-old Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse.
The festival kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thursday and runs through 10 p.m. with carnival rides and games. Then, Friday’s festivities run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting with a sand sculpture celebrating America 250. Friday will also mark the start of sailing tours aboard the historic 1893 schooner Lettie G. Howard. The ship will be at the festival through Sunday. You can book a tour here.
Saturday’s festivities kick off with the annual Harborfest 5K at 7:45 a.m. and 10K at 9 a.m. The races start at the beach and head along the Genesee River. You can sign up here. Then, the Regional Beach Volleyball Tournament begins at 8 a.m. On Saturday night, there will be an America 250 Boat Parade of Lights. Local boaters are welcome to participate in the parade on the Genesee River that gets underway at 9 p.m.
Harborfest will close out on Sunday. It runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with an Antique Fire Equipment Exhibit, a ROC City Circus Acrobats show, and performances at the music tent. You can see the full schedule here.
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