Letchworth State Park Outdoor Rec Fest
Attention outdoor rec enthusiasts, mark September 10th on your calendars! Letchworth State Park is hosting its first annual Outdoor Rec Fest to give visitors an opportunity to see and try over 30 ways for all to enjoy the great outdoors at Letchworth. Whether you are an avid adventurer or a beginner, the Outdoor Rec Fest offers an experience for all!
Over the past 10 years, Letchworth State Park has become home to several businesses and services like outdoor outfitters, campgrounds, nature preserves, hospitality destinations, adaptive recreation equipment specialists, and an ADA-compliant nature trail. These incredible changes have rapidly turned the region from a rustic hidden gem into one of New York State’s most accommodating outdoor adventure destinations.
Letchworth State Park - Outdoor Rec Fest
When? | September 10th, 2022 from 10am-4pm
Where? | Near the Humphrey Nature Center, inside the park about a mile south of the Castile gate, 6787 Denton Corners Road, Castile, NY.
Cost? | There is No Attendance Fee and no Pre-Registration Required to Attend, park admission is $10 vehicle between 9am and 5pm.
This one-day festival brings together over 30 businesses, agencies, and services to demonstrate and lead activities for the day, including:
- Hot Air Balloon Burner Demo
- Guided Hikes
- Camping Setup
- How to Pack a Backpack
- Adaptive Fishing Equipment
- Intro to the Autism Nature Trail
- Horseback Riding Saddle Demo
- Luxury Airbnb Vignette
- Geocaching
- Tree Tents
- Whitewater Rafting Demo
- Unlimited Photo Opportunities
- …and more!
All of these businesses and services are based within 1 hour of Letchworth State Park.
Food will be courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or looking to learn a new hobby, the Outdoor Rec Fest guarantees a good time had by visitors of all ages and backgrounds! Call the Humphrey Nature Center at (585) 493-3680 with any questions!
Looking for food & craft beverage ideas after the festival?
Here's a list of spots if you're leaving Letchworth through Perry, Castile & Portageville heading East/towards Buffalo.
Craft Beverages & Drinks near Letchworth
Buried Barrel Hard Cider | 6517 Denton Corners Rd. Castile, NY | Locally Sourced Hard Cider
Ration Wine Bar | 9 N. Main St. Perry, NY | Wine, Beer, Cocktails & Food
Silver Lake Brewing Project | 14 Borden Ave. Perry, NY | Locally Crafted Beer
Three Falls Cidery | 29 E. Park Rd. Castile, NY | Locally Sourced Hard Cider
Lunch & Dinner Options near Letchworth
Amber Lantern | 44 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY | Craft Beverages, Burgers, & Dinners
Charcoal Corral | 7037 Chapman Ave. Perry, NY | Pizza, Pasta, BBQ, Mini-Golf, Drive-In
The Club at Silver Lake | 3820 Club Rd. Perry, NY | Lake Front with Bar & Lunch/Dinner Menu
The Lumber Yard Restaurant | 18 S. Federal St. Perry, NY | Multi-Course Sit-Down Lunch & Dinner
Here's a list of spots if you're leaving Letchworth through Mt. Morris heading North/towards Rochester:
Craft Beverages & Drinks near Letchworth
Deer Run Winery | 3772 West Lake Rd. Geneseo, NY | Lake Front Winery
Dublin Corners Farm Brewery | 1906 Main St. Linwood, NY | Locally Crafted Beer
Eagle Crest Vineyards | 7107 Vineyard Rd. Conesus, NY | One of America's Oldest Wineries
OSB Ciderworks | 5901 Big Tree Rd. Lakeville, NY | Locally Sourced Hard Cider
Lunch & Dinner Options near Letchworth
Borikén Restaurant | 4 O’Connell Ave. Mount Morris, NY | Authentic Puerto Rican cuisine
Brian’s USA Diner | 5524 Mt. Morris Rd. Mount Morris, NY | Diner food for breakfast, lunch & dinner
Euro Cafe | 82 Main St. Geneseo, NY | Authentic Eastern European & Polish cuisine
Village Tavern | 137 Center St. Geneseo, NY | Multi-Course Sit-Down Lunch & Dinner
There's plenty of other wonderful places to wine & dine, so click here for delicious dining options and here breweries, cideries, wineries & more!
