Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors celebrate their canal heritage at a variety of canal-related festivals and events each year. 
 
Join the fun at these 2012 Corridor-wide events:
 
Canal Clean Sweep Weekend, April 20-22
Volunteers are always welcome to help with canal-wide cleanup and beautification projects.
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Canal Opens for the Season- May 1 (weather dependent)
It's time once again to put your boat in the water, take a bike ride on the Erie Canalway Trail, or take a cruise with one of the many canal tour operators.
find local canal events >>
 
New York Heritage Weekend- May 19-20
Look for special programs, tours, and admission discounts at historic and cultural sites and museums as New Yorkers celebrate their exceptional heritage. visit heritage weekend >>
 
Cycling the Erie Canal, July 8-15
Join 500 riders of all ages and from all over the country for this 8-day, 400-mile bike tour across New York State, organized by Parks and Trails New York.
Visit Cycling the Erie >> 

Canal Splash, August 10-12
Guided walks, bikes and cruises, museum and gallery exhibits, canoe and kayak paddles, canalside festivals, performances and more are offered throughout the Corridor to celebrate the history, culture, and recreational appeal of the NYS Canal System.
 
register your event (NYS Canal Corporation site) >>