The weather is looking perfect this weekend for hanging out outside enjoying some beverages and good food.  The tough part will be choosing between Ithaca and Watkins Glen.

Beer and wine lovers have lovers can catch the 4th Annual Downtown Ithaca Oktoberfest in true German tradition Saturday, Oktober 24th on the Ithaca Commons from Noon-5pm. The leaves are in top form this weekend so if you really need an excuse to visit Ithaca, it might be the Finger Lakes wine and beer and if you add in some great food from area restaurants and food vendors and live music, you have a nice day trip or long weekend in this beautiful part of New York State.  Tickets are about $20.

Another option is hitting the popular Finger Lakes Beer Festival, presented by the Finger Lakes Beer Trail and Watkins Glen International is also Saturday Noon-5pm. This event brings 30 craft brews together from 15 New York State craft breweries with live bands and a variety of food.  The cost is $35-$40 at the gate.

The choice is yours and the weekend is yours to enjoy.  Please drive safely.

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