August Events in Oneida County, NY
Jul. 31 2025

August Events in Oneida County, NY

Sunshine, warm weather and a packed calendar of events are on the schedule for August in Oneida County. From special events and exhibits to family-friendly activities, this month brings all kinds of reasons to get out and explore Oneida County. Discover what’s happening and plan your summer sendoff in and around Utica, NY this month. 

Family-Friendly

Pirates Day 

August 9 | Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo

Movie Night: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 

August 19 | Rome Art and Community Center

Exhibits & Special Events

Utica Stampede Rodeo & Expo

August 1-2 | Adirondack Bank Center

Celestial Bodies

August 1-30 | Munson

Goat Yoga

August 2, 9, 16, 23 | Spring Creek Lavender

CanalFest Weekend 

August 2 | Rome

First Allies Craft Fair

August 2 | Fort Stanwix

Jeeps at the Beach

August 3 | Sylvan Beach

Bikes and Barges Erie Canal Ride

August 13 |  Lock 20 State Canal Park

Woodsmen’s Field Days

August 15-17 | Boonville

GreenUtica Garden Tour

August 16 | Utica 

Flotsam

August 22 | Sylvan Beach

Dare to Drape: Toga Party

August 23 | Munson

Flotsam 

August 23 | Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome

Clinton Art & Music Festival

August 23 | Village of Clinton

Sylvan Beach Boat Show

August 23-24 | Sylvan Beach

Welcoming Fall Paint & Sip

August 26 | Rome Art & Community Center

Food & Drink

Oneida County Public Market

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Union Station

Brewfest

August 2 | Utica Zoo

Clinton Farmers Market

August 7, 14, 21, 28 | Village of Clinton

Adirondack Railroad Beer & Wine Train Series

August 8, 22 | Adirondack Railroad

Live Music & Performances

Levitt AMP Music Series

August 4-29 | Kopernik Park

Ruggles of Red Gap

August 7 | Rome Capitol Theatre

Jazz Concert Series 

August 25 | Rome Art & Community Center

There are so many ways to make the most of the last full month of summer in Oneida County. Be sure to tag us in your adventures on social media so we can follow along!