NEWSLETTER
Cayuga Lake, NY (June 17, 2025) – This summer, the member wineries of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail are turning up the volume with live music nearly every day of the week! Whether you're into sunset concerts, laid-back acoustic sessions, or brunch-time beats, there’s something for everyone along the trail. With wine, slushies, local food, and good company, it’s the perfect way to sip your way through the season.
Here’s where you’ll find the music:
Thursdays:
- Nautie Summer Nights at Lucas Vineyards | 6–8:30 PM
Live music on the lawn, plus food, wine slushies, and beer for purchase. A relaxed, family-friendly evening out. - Sunset Music Series at Six Mile Creek | 6–8 PM
Bring your own picnic to enjoy on the lawn—just no outside alcohol. Sip a glass or bottle of Six Mile Creek wine while soaking in the sunset sounds. - Summer Sips & Sounds at Montezuma Winery | 6–8 PM
Pair your tunes with wine, wine slushies, fudge, and food. A perfect way to start the weekend early.
Fridays (beginning mid-July):
- Buttonwood Grove’s Friday Night Music
Live music, local wine and slushies, plus eats from Taste of Soul Food Truck—your Friday night plans, sorted.
Saturdays:
- Knapp Sessions at Knapp Winery | 2–5 PM
Afternoon music paired with lunch from Field & Vine. A great mid-trail stop to recharge. - Buttonwood Grove Saturday Music | 2–5 PM (starting later in July)
Spend your Saturday on the hillside with great tunes and a glass in hand.
Sundays:
- Brunch Music at Field & Vine (Knapp Winery) | 11 AM–2 PM
Enjoy a relaxing brunch with live music and wine in a beautiful vineyard setting. - Music & Mimosas at Hosmer Winery | 1–4 PM
Wrap up the weekend with a mimosa and live tunes. On select Sundays, join them beforehand for Vinyasa in the Vineyard yoga. - Americana Vineyards Music Under the Pavilion | 2–4 PM
Or in the small barn, weather depending. Wine, beer, slushies, and small bites in a cozy, casual setting.
Whether you're a local looking to spice up your weeknights or a visitor planning a weekend escape, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail's summer music lineup offers the perfect excuse to sip, stay, and sway your way through wine country. With so many unique experiences—from lawn concerts to brunch-time jams—there’s always a reason to come back for more.
And just like the wine, the local music scene here is vibrant, varied, and full of flavor. From acoustic sets and jazz trios to upbeat rock and soul, the trail’s lineup features an exciting mix of new artists and familiar favorites. Around here, the music is just as lively as the wine.
Make a day—or a full weekend—of it! Explore the wineries, grab a bite, and discover your new favorite vintage while soaking in the sounds of summer. For winery details, performance schedules, and event updates, visit cayugawinetrail.com/events or follow us on social.
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The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is a non-profit membership-based organization founded in 1983 to help promote wineries located within the Cayuga Lake AVA as a tourist destination, offering hand crafted and home-grown beverages, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the Finger Lakes region.