Fun in an Award Winning Destination!
Welcome to the 1000 Islands, where the the drinks are cold, the water is warm, and the pirates come to play! The River Life is nothing short of endless land and water adventures suited for all ages. Throughout the year, there are Annual events that go on in Alexandria Bay to our left, Clayton to our right, or even right here at Swan Bay!
Alexandria Bay Annual Events
Just a 3mi (5-7min) drive on Route 12. Take a Left out of Swan Bay Resort!
| Event | 2021 Dates |
| 1000 Islands Pond Hockey Classic | Feb. 5-6 |
| Easter Egg Hunt | April 3 |
| Canadian Appreciation Weekend | May 20-24 |
| Farmers Market (Every Friday) | May 28-Sept. 17 |
| Love Our River Day | June 12 |
| Family Discovery Day @ Boldt Castle | June 19 (?) |
| 15th Annual TI River Run | June 25-27 |
| Summer Concert Series (Wednesdays) | June 30-Sept. 1 |
| 4th of July Fireworks (Over Boldt Castle) | July 4 |
| Buskers in the Bay | July 15-18 |
| Pirate Days | Aug. 13-22 |
| Rockin’ the Bay | Aug. 26-29 |
| Blues in the Bay | Sept. 3-6 |
| Fairytale Adventure Day @ Boldt Castle | Sept. 11 (?) |
| 8th Annual Rollin Street Thunder (Classic Cars) | Sept. 11-12 |
| Wine Festival @ Scenic View Park | Sept. 18 |
| Oktoberfest @ TI Winery | Oct. 2 |
| Halloween Festival | Oct. 30 |
| 1000 Islands River Santa | Dec. 18 |
Find out the specifics & other events going on by visiting Alexandria Bay’s Chamber of Commerce website! The Thousand Islands Winery also has events throughout the year.
Swan Bay Resort Annual Events
Fun right here at the Resort!
| Event | 2021 Dates |
| Weekend Live Entertainment @ the Tiki Bar | May 15-Sept. 11 |
| TI Winery Wine Tasting @ the Tiki Bar | May 30 / Sept. 5 |
| Swan Bay’s 8th Birthday Luau Tiki Party | June 19 |
| Pool Volleyball Tournaments | June 26 / Aug. 14 |
| Country Day (wear your best flannel) | July 31 |
| Mini-Oktoberfest @ the Tiki Bar | Oct. 9 |
| 5th Annual Trunk or Treat | Oct. 23 |
Find out the specifics & other events going on by visiting Swan Bay Resort’s website!
Clayton Annual Events
An easy 8mi (10-12min drive) down Route 12. Take a Right out of Swan Bay!
| Event | 2021 Dates |
| Clayton Farmers Market (every Thursday) | June-Sept. |
| Coyote Moon Vineyards Flea Market (Sundays) | June-Sept. |
| The Great NYS Food & Wine Festival | June 11-13 |
| 1000 Islands Charity Poker Run | July 15-18 |
| Classic Car Cruise-In @ Coyote Moon Vineyards (Saturdays) | July-Sept. |
| Independence Day Fireworks (Clayton) | July 3 |
| 57th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction | Aug. 6-8 |
| 44th Annual 1000 Islands Rotary Gun & Sportsman Show | Aug. 14-15 |
| 35th Annual 1000 Islands Model Train Fair | Sept. 11-12 |
| Clayton Jazz Festival | Sept. 24-26 |
| Harvest Festival @ Coyote Moon Vineyards | Oct. 9 |
| Punkin’ Chunkin’ & BBQ Festival | Oct. 16 |
| Brews & Blues Festival @ 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel | Nov. 6 |
| Light Up The Town Drive Thru | Dec. |
Find out the specifics & other events going on by visiting Clayton’s Chamber of Commerce website!
