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Weekend top picks: Trumansburg Fair, Punk Rock Happy Hour, and more

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(CortacaToday) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these weekend top picks for fun activities in Cortland and Tompkins counties:

Sweeten the End of Summer: On Friday 8/23 and Saturday 8/24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Ithaca Public Education Initiative is sponsoring free carousel rides at Stewart Park. Pair as many free carousel rides as you want with Movies in the Park on Friday night, where “Monsters, Inc.” will be shown at 7 p.m. To learn more about the event, click here.

Trumansburg Fair: On Friday 8/23, Saturday 8/24, and Sunday 8/25, the Trumansburg Fair will be hosted at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. Rides, a demolition derby, food, games, and more are all part of the lineup for this year. For more information, click here.

High Strangeness Fest: On Saturday 8/24, head to The Whimsy Mercantile in Lansing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a celebration of all things strange. Psychic mediums, tarot card readers, reiki practitioners, paranormal teams, and more are to be expected at this event. To learn more, click here.

Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix: On Friday 8/23, Saturday 8/24, and Sunday 8/25 at noon, the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix will take place at the Watkins Glen International. One of the largest vintage racing events in the country, the Grand Prix is a celebration of the history of motorsports. For more information, click here.

Punk Rock Happy Hour: On Sunday 8/25, check out Deep Dive’s Punk Rock Happy Hour for a more energetic Sunday activity. The Goon Squad from Elmira will be the performers for this weekend’s set. For more information, click here.

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