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 | 2023 Dates |
| 1000 Islands Pond Hockey Classic | Feb. 3-4 |
| Canadian Appreciation Weekend | May 18-22 |
| Farmers Market (Fridays) | May 26-Sept. 15 |
| Love Our River Day | June 10 |
| 16th Annual TI River Run | June 23-25 |
| Summer Concert Series (Wednesdays) | June 28-Sept 8 |
| 4th of July Fireworks (Over Boldt Castle) | July 4 |
| Pirate Days | Aug. 11-13 |
| Rockin’ the Bay | Aug. 24-27 |
| Blues in the Bay | Sept. 1-4 |
| Blues Fall Craft Fair | Sept. 2-3 |
| 8th Annual Rollin Street Thunder (Classic Cars) | Sept. 10 |
| Wine Festival @ Scenic View Park | Sept. 10 |
| Oktoberfest @ TI Winery | Oct. 7 |
| Halloween Festival | TBD |
| 1000 Islands River Santa Festival | 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 | 2023 Dates |
| Weekend Live Entertainment @ The Tiki Bar | May 14 – Oct. 22 |
| May Gameday – Support your team by wearing a Jersey! | May 20 |
| TI Winery Wine Tasting @ The Tiki Bar | May 29 / Sept. 4 |
| Taste of The 1000 Islands Festival | June 3 |
| 4th of July Weekend | June 30 – July 4 |
| Christmas in July | July 14 – 15 |
| Swan Bay’s 8th Birthday Luau Tiki Party | June 17 |
| Country Day – Wear your best flannel! | July 29 |
| Pirates Weekend | Aug. 11 – 13 |
| Neon in the Park | Aug. 19 |
| Mini-Oktoberfest @ The Tiki Bar | Oct. 7 |
| 7th Annual Swan Bay Spooktacular (formerly known as Trunk or Treat) | Oct. 21 |
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 | 2023 Dates |
| 1000 Islands Spring Boat Show @ Cerow Recreation Park Arena | Mar. 31 – Apr. 2 |
| Clayton Farmers’ Market (Thursdays) | June – Oct. |
| Coyote Moon Vineyards Flea Market (Sundays) | June – Sept. |
| The Great NYS Food & Wine Festival | June 9 – 11 |
| Independence Day Fireworks | July 3 |
| Summer Waterfront Concert Series (Thursdays) @ Frink Park | July 6 – Aug. 31 |
| 4th Annual 1000 Islands Charity Poker Run | July 13 – 15 |
| Decoy & Wildlife Art Show @ Cerow Recreation Park Arena | July 14 – 15 |
| Coyote Moon Vineyard’s 11th Annual Classic Cars & Classic Wine Car Show | July 23 |
| 58th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction | Aug. 4 – 6 |
| Punkin’ Chunkin’ & Farmers’ Market | Oct. 21 |
| Village of Clayton’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Nov. 30 |
| 61st Annual Christmas Parade & Fireworks | Dec. 2 |
Find out the specifics & other events going on by visiting Clayton NY’s Chamber of Commerce.
