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Watkins Glen’s Italian American festival delayed until 2025

2 years ago in Entertainment, Local

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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WHCU) — An annual festival in Watkins Glen has been canceled.

Organizers of the Watkins Glen Italian American Festival announced Tuesday a decision to postpone the next event until 2025. The reason cited is not being able to find an amusement ride company in time.

Though this year’s festival won’t happen, organizers say they will begin preparing for next year.

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