And They’re Off! Finger Lakes Race Track Opens

They're Off and Running at Finger Lakes

Thoroughbred racing begins in the Finger Lakes in less than two weeks.  Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack opens April 17th for the 2009 horse racing season. 2009 marks the 48th consecutive year of thoroughbred racing at Finger Lakes. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region in Western New York, Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack has hosted over 62,000 horse races and entertained over 19 million fans since opening in 1962.  The horse racing season begins in mid-April and continues through November, Finger Lakes offers approximately 160 horse racing programs each season and simulcasting.  

Take your chances on 1,200 video games at Finger Lakes

 But there’s more!  When the horses are done, you can take your chances in the Racino with more than 1,200 video lottery games to play!  Nickels, dimes, quarters…whatever your pleasure, that’s all it takes to start the fun and the wins.

 

 

All You Can Eat Buffet

For sure you’ll work up your appetite. It’s not just the games at Finger Lakes – there’s a dining experience to match!  Enjoy the Tuscan atmosphere at  the “All You Can Eat” Vineyard Buffet!  Go back for more with so many delicious selections to choose from including: Mediterranean and Southwest cuisines, All American and regional favorites, fresh carved selections, and tempting salad and dessert bars. 

Thoroughbred Racing runs through November, but Gaming is yours all year long, seven days a week.  Don’t miss the fun!

Battle of the Paddle-Wild Water Derby

Rafters Race--Who will stay afloat?

April showers bring May flowers in the Finger Lakes, but even more important April showers bring lots of water for the Annual Wild Water Derby on April 25 & 26.  Bring your canoe, kayak and raft or even build your own for a weekend of family fun and competitions on the Canandaigua Lake Outlet.  The spring waters are flowing off the hills and the “wild water” provides some challenging races for all–from beginners to the experienced–test your skills. 

Pick a theme, build your own.

There are races for all ages and perhaps the most popular is the battle for the “Most Entertaining” Raft award, all are handmade by racing teams and they come in all themes, sizes and shapes. 

The event takes places in Shortsville on the Canandaigua Outlet.  Bring the whole family out for the weekend for one of the first Finger Lakes Festivals of the year. Proceeds from the event benefit area non-profit organizations.  2008 Race Photo Gallery

Fish Shocking In Naples- Video

The Annual Fish Shocking was done yesterday in the Naples Creek in Naples. Hundreds of onlookers watched as the Rainbow Trout were weighed and measured. A sign of good fishing to come on April 1st.

Rainbow Trout from Naples Creek photo by Jack Haley MPN