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Thursday, July 1       

Discover some "almost secret" treasures surrounding the Ithaca area on this summer cruise!  At Finger Lakes Farmstead in Mecklenburg, you'll learn about and sample the wares of a brilliant  local cheese maker. A tour Baker's Acres dazzling display gardens follows~ this horticultural jewel is loaded with numerous varieties of seasonal flowers, perennials, and herbs. Lunch is served at Ichabod's in Ithaca, then its on to New York's oldest covered bridge at Newfield. The highlight of your day awaits when master gardener Wayne Meyers opens his awe-inspiring private grounds and escorts you through his splendid gardens, exquisite stonework, restored mill, and hidden covered bridge. You've not seen a more beautiful landscape! Please be aware that walking is required to enjoy the garden sites you will visit. Bring your sun bonnet and walking shoes. $69

Pickups between 6:30 and 8:30 am, returns after 5:30 pm.

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Tuesday July 13  

                                                   Concert in the Park

Watkins Glen Lafayette Park

Enjoy a traditional "open air" summertime concert, with classic Big Band and Swing music as performed by the Ageless Jazz Band. Comfortable seating reserved just for you furnished by K Ventures. (Concert moves indoors in the event of rain) You'll dine overlooking Seneca Lake at the Seneca Harbor Station with table service and a selection of menu items. $59

Monday July 26   

                                                     Keuka Lake Moonlight Cruise

                                                     aboard the ESPERANZA ROSE

Spend a perfect summer evening with Captain Bart Adams and the crew, as they pamper you with a "sit down" service meal of Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu, served in the downstairs enclosed cabin. Following dessert, venture to the upper deck, where (if Mother Nature cooperates) you'll witness a full moon rising over the sparkling waters of Keuka Lake. $79

Pickups between 3:45 and 5:45 pm, sailing at 6:30 pm, returns after 11:00 pm.

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Thursday Aug. 12   

                                                      Walnut Hill Driving Competition

                                                                        Pittsford

This event re-creates the time when the Horse  and Carriage reflected the quality of life and influenced the pace of occupational and social activities. Antique vehicles from tiny pony carts to handsome four-in-hand drawn road coaches will participate in a celebration of the art and sport of traditional 19th century driving. K Ventures provides comfortable seating for your viewing enjoyment, and a box lunch served on the grounds. Come along, experience the magic and romance of the Gilded Age, captured for you in the picturesque Pittsford countryside. $77

 Pickups between 8:30 & 10:30 am, attend event from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

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Wednesday Aug. 25      

"Meet Me in St. Louis"

Merry Go Round Playhouse, Auburn

Meet Alonso and Anna Smith and their four daughters as they anticipate the wonder of the 1904 World's Fair, all the while engaging in unpredictable and zany romantic involvements. This memorable musical includes "Clang! Clang! Clang! Went The Trolley", "The Boy Next Door" and of course the title song. Dinner at Abigail's before the show. $99

 Pickups between 3:00 & 5:00 pm,, dinner at 5:30 pm, show at 7:30 pm

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Tuesday, Aug. 31

   NEW YORK STATE FAIR

Many happy Fairgoers who attended in 2009 requested a repeat, so here goes!

     Round trip transportation with home pickups & returns.

     Free admission on Senior Citizens day.

     Free entertainment at the "Chevy Court" all day.$49

Pickups between 7:30 am & 9:30 am, visit Fair 10:30 am until 3:30 pm.

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September 15th & 16th   

"Joseph"

Sight and Sound Theater, Strasburg PA

Experience this thrilling, life changing adventure as Joseph's epic story takes flight on the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater stage! Like his famous coat, a brilliant color scheme has been woven into every fabric of this production with truly extraordinary music, costumes, lights, special effects, sets and animals. From the fields of Canaan to the stunning palaces of Egypt, Joseph is an exhilarating, inspiring story about dreams and the power of forgiveness.

In addition to the fantastic performance, a Behind The Scenes tour has been arranged for you on Thursday. Cast members are your guides for this interactive, close up experience. Learn about the process of set construction and lighting design, stand center stage, walk through cast dressing rooms, and even visit with the "animal" actors.

Your comfort is a major concern, so relaxing overnight accommodations have been reserved at the Hershey Farm Inn. You'll experience mouthwatering PA Dutch recipes on Hershey Farm's Grand Smorgasbord for both Wednesday dinnertime and Thursday breakfast.

Round trip motorcoach transportation is included, with special stops for covered bridges, candy making, and shopping at Country Cupboard en route.

$329 per person, double occupancy

Single occupancy add $66, total price $395

PLEASE FORWARD $100 PER PERSON DEPOSIT

BY JULY 25, 2010 TO RESERVE SPACE

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News Flash! Bonnie at Grapevine Country Tours is offering an exciting Mediterranean Cruise which includes Rome, Monte Carlo, Florence, Naples, Pompeii, the Greek Islands of Santorini & Mykonos, Athens, Olympia, Corfu, Croatia and Venice! You will tour by day, dine and overnight aboard your cruise ship. Dates May 28- June 11, 2011. Call Bonnie at (800) 536-8123 for information and pricing.