The second day of the three-day Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival started off with fine, summery weather and included an 85th birthday celebration for former Mayor Ellen Polimeni.
But around 1 p.m. Saturday, cell phones began pinging with severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings, with crowds heading for the hills. Then came the downpour, with some making it back to their cars and others hiding out under stores awnings or inside shops.
The decision had already been made to end the event early Saturday because of the threat of bad weather when the rain hit.
Live music and more in Canandaigua
It’s best to check ahead for Sunday, but the event is expected to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as scheduled.
Here’s the live music lineup for Sunday: Mayukwa, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters, noon to 1:15 p.m.; Brian Lindsay Band, 1:45 to 3 p.m.; and Mitty and the Followers, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Artists will also be out showcasing their works and art demonstrations are planned.
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Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. He can be reached at mmurphy@messengerpostmedia.com. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Canandaigua Art & Music Festival cut short by storms
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