silver lake
Pioneer Picnic
Bring the whole family for a sunny Saturday lunch at Silver Lake! History talks, musical entertainment, and a chicken BBQ will highlight a day spent adventuring through the museum, log cabin, and school house at Silver Lake(Walker Rd)!
Howard Benedict Memorial Boat Parade
Starts at Silver Lake Marine.
Competitors from all around Silver Lake showcase their elaborately decorated boats in this contest on the 4th of July. Trophies for the winners, and handicapped access available at Silver Lake State Park.
Ring of Fire around Silver Lake
All of the lakefront properties on Silver lake will light flares on the evening of the 3rd. Fireworks display will commence at 10:00PM, with handicapped access available at Silver Lake State Park.
Tour de Per-RY around Silver Lake and/or through Letchworth State Park
The second annual Tour de Per-RY on Saturday, July 12, 2008 is a fun, relaxing ride around Silver Lake and through scenic Letchworth State Park. Pick one of these two great rides, designed for both casual bicyclists and the more competitive. Come do the Loop de Lake, a mostly flat, 16-mile ride around Silver Lake. the whole family can enjoy this ride, complete with refreshment stops and a visit to Castile's Bicentennial celebration. Try the more challenging Letchworth Loop.read more »
Tour de Per-RY
Tour de Per-RY invites you to enjoy a casual or competitive day of bicycling in and around this gateway community between Silver Lake and Letchworth State Park on the second Saturday in July. For information, go to http://perrychalkfestival.com; www.bikereg.com; contact Eleanor Jacobs, 585-237-6709.
Silver Lake Twin Drive-in Theater opens
Silver Lake Twin Drive-in Theater opens. Go to www.charcoal corral for more information.
Ice fishing
Just a half-mile wide, three miles long with a maximum depth of 37 feet, Silver Lake is the first New York lake to freeze in winter. Known for its panfish, the lake has more anglers on hardwater than in summer. It hosts several contests year-round. The largest is the North American Ice Fishing Championship Tournament series in which contestants placing in the top 15 spots are eligible to earn points toward the national championship title. Purse payouts are dependent upon numbers of two-person team entries.read more »
