November 2013

“November comes and November goes, with the last red berries and the first white snows. With night coming early, and dawn coming late, and ice in the bucket and frost by the gate.The fires burn and the kettles sing, and earth sinks to rest until next spring.”― Clyde Watson

November 2013 marks the seventh year for the Canandaigua Christkindl Market.
This event is held on the lawn of the majestic Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum in a series of three decorated, heated tents and brings together over 130 regional artisans and unique food vendors.German food along with traditional fare, wine, beer and "Gideon's Grog" will be available. Live entertainment and holiday music will fill the tents throughout the show.

Commemoration of 219th Anniversary of the Canandaigua Treaty

Much has changed in the 219 years since the signing of the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794, but its commemoration of peace and friendship between the Six Nations Confederacy (Haudenosaunee) and the United States still is recognized today.


On November 11, 2013, as has been the annual tradition, members of the Six Nations and the United States government gather on the front lawn of the courthouse in Canandaigua, New York to commemorate this seminal federal treaty.



November 11, 2013
10:30am - 6pm


Canandaigua Primary School, Canandaigua, NY


All activities free & open to the public

Interesting Facts about 
Canandaigua, New York

As of 2012, Canandaigua's population is 10,545 people.  Compared to the rest of the country, Canandaigua's cost of living is 6.10% Lower than the   U.S. average. Canandaigua public schools spend $8,624 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Canandaigua.

Guess what? If you're looking to rent an apartment, you're not alone! 
Read about the surge in apartment demand.

Thanksgiving: What it's all about

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

Fall is here so get ready for an onslaught of pumpkin recipes. Want to prepare something non-traditional? How about a simple trifle with layers of pumpkin and vanilla pudding with a praline crumble. A crumble made up of granola and kicked up with crushed pralines can we say "delish".  This pumpkin-praline trifle is sure to be a success! 

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