Annual Events in the 1000 Islands
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, and even right here at Swan Bay!
Alexandria Bay Annual Events
Just a 3 mi. (5-7min) drive on Route 12. Take a Left out of Swan Bay Resort!
Events in Alexandria Bay 2024 Dates
34th Annual River Hospital Polar Bear Dip Feb. 24
Thousand Islands Half Marathon & 5K May 17 & 18
Alex Bay Farmer’s Market (Fridays) May 26-Sept. 13
44th Annual Blessing of the Fleet May 26
Memorial Day Parade May 27
17th Annual T.I. River Run-Bike Rally June 21-23
Summer Concert Series (Wednesdays) June 26-Aug. 28
4th of July Fireworks (Over Boldt Castle) July 4
1000 Islands Charity Poker Run July 18-20
Christmas in July Parade July 27
Paddle for Betterment July 27
Dingman Point River Artist Show Aug. 3 & 4
Pirate Days Aug. 9-11
Rockin’ the Bay Aug. 22-25
Blues in the Bay & Craft Fair Aug. 30-Sept. 2
9th Annual Rollin Street Thunder (Classic Cars) Sept. 8
Oktoberfest Oct. 5
Halloween Festival TBD
1000 Islands River Santa Festival Dec. 14
Tree Lighting Ceremony TBD
Find out the specifics & other events going on by visiting Alexandria Bay’s Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Events at Swan Bay Resort
Fun right here at the Resort!
Events at Swan Bay Resort 2024 Dates
Weekend Live Entertainment @ The Tiki Bar May 18 – Sept. 1
May Gameday – Support your team by wearing a Jersey! May 18
Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27
2nd Annual Taste of the 1000 Islands Festival June 1
Swan Bay’s 9th Birthday Luau Tiki Party June 15
4th of July Weekend July 4-7
Christmas in July July 13
1000 Islands Charity Poker Run July 18-21
Country Western Day Aug. 3
Pirate Days Aug. 9-11
Neon in the Park Aug. 24
Labor Day Weekend Aug. 31- Sept. 1
Mini-Oktoberfest @ The Tiki Bar Oct. 12
8th Annual Swan Bay Spooktacular (formerly known as Trunk or Treat) Oct. 26
Find out the specifics & other events going on by visiting Swan Bay Resort’s Event Calendar!
Clayton Annual Events
An easy 8mi (10-12min drive) down Route 12. Take a Right out of Swan Bay!
Events in Clayton 2024 Dates
1000 Islands Spring Boat Show @ Cerow Recreation Park Arena Apr. 5-7
1000 Islands Snowmobile Rally Apr. 20
Clayton Farmers’ Market (Thursdays) June – Oct.
Coyote Moon Vineyards Flea Market (Sundays) June – Sept.
Annual Trash and Treasures- Yard Sales June 1
The Great NYS Food & Wine Festival June 7-9
Independence Day Fireworks July 3
Summer Waterfront Concert Series (Thursdays) @ Frink Park July 4 – Aug. 29
Decoy & Wildlife Art Show @ Cerow Recreation Park Arena July 12-13
1000 Islands Charity Poker Run July 18-21
Coyote Moon Vineyard’s 11th Annual Classic Cars & Classic Wine Car Show TBD
60th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction Aug. 2-4
1000 Islands Art & Craft & Antique Festival Aug. 10-11
AnchorCon- The North Country’s Largest ComiCon Aug. 17-18
Vintage & Classic Street Meet Sept. 21
Punkin’ Chunkin’ & Farmers’ Market Oct. 19
Village of Clayton’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony TBD
“Christmas in Clayton” & 62st Annual Christmas Parade & Fireworks Dec. 7
Find out the specifics & other events going on by visiting Clayton NY’s Chamber of Commerce.