The Village of Brockport’s fifth annual “Low Bridge High Water” festival will take place in Brockport from Thursday through Saturday, May 11, 12 and 13. Celebrating Brockport’s bond with the Erie Canal, events will include history, recreation, music, plus food and drink. New this year, special events will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first digging of the Erie Canal.
“The return of water to our historic Erie Canal is the sure sign of spring and the coming warmth of summer, and so there is every reason to celebrate,” said Mayor Margay Blackman, creator of Low Bridge High Water.
Thursday, May 11
At 3 p.m. a Railroad Bridge Mural Ceremony will introduce a mural displayed on the Main Street railroad bridge. As gateway art, the Stacey Kirby mural celebrates Brockport’s history. Officials from the village, the railroad company, and the College at Brockport will speak. Poet Bill Heyen will read a poem for the occasion.
At 7 p.m. at the historic Morgan-Manning House, 151 Main Street, there will be a Power Point and talk, Erie Canal Legacy: Architectural Treasures of the Empire State by Richard O. Reisem and Andy Olenick, co-authors of a book by the same title. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
Friday, May 12
Thirty local craft beer breweries will participate in the Craft Beer Festival from 5 to 11 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Welcome Center on Water Street. Food will be provided by McCann’s Meats and Jimmy Z’s food truck. Live music by Tommy Brunette and The Transport. Tickets cost $25 at the door or $20 advance, available on Eventbrite. Proceeds after expenses go to: Bring Rowing to Brockport, Camp Abilities Brockport, and Mary Cariola Children’s Center.
Saturday, May 13
Events taking place at the Welcome Center on Water Street:
•11:15 a.m. to noon – Music with Golden Eagle String Band
•12 to 12:30 p.m. – Welcome, opening remarks, awards presented to Poster Contest winners.
•12:30 to 1 p.m. – Golden Eagle String Band
•1 p.m. – Fourth-grade reenactment of 1817 canal groundbreaking
•1:30 p.m. – Pizza Picnic
•2 p.m. – Brockport Buskers music
•From noon to 4 p.m. – Genesee Rowing learn to row; Erie Canal Boat Company kayak and paddleboard rentals, Bert’s Box Fitness studio mini workshops for all ages; Camp Abilities “Conference Bicycle” rides.
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