Lancaster Legendary Rides Car Show

Join us for the 2026 Lancaster Legendary Rides Car Show to be held Sunday, June 14th from 10:00am – 2:00p.m. on Central Avenue. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for some standout classics. Stay tuned for more information!

To sign up, please see the below Car Show Application. Pre-Registration ends on Friday, June 12th, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Car Show Registration Form

Independence Day Carnival

The Village of Lancaster’s Independence Day Carnival Event will be held from July 2-4th, 2026. All days will include carnival rides, food, games and live entertainment in the beer tent. July 4th will also include the Bob Giza 10k race held by the Boys & Girls Club which will start at 8:00am and the Flag Raising Ceremony which will start at 7:30am. The 2026 parade will begin at noon.

To participate in the Fourth of July Parade, please fill out the Parade Participation Form below. Line up starts at 11:00am with the parade starting at noon. The route will be from Erie St., Court St, Pleasant Ave, to Central Ave. The registration for parade participation will close at 4:00pm on June 30th, 2026. Due to high demand, no late registrations will be accepted for 2026.

Parade Registration Form

Lancaster Garden Walk

The Lancaster Garden Walk is an event where everyday gardeners put their work on display for residents to stop by and enjoy. Whether you are participating or just viewing, the Garden Walk  is a beloved event in our village.

The dates for the 2026 Garden Walk are:

• Friday, July 17th from 8:30pm-11pm
• Saturday, July 18th from 10am-4:30pm
• Sunday, July 19th from 10am-4:30pm

Lancaster Garden Walk Entry Form 2026

Beautification Sponsorship Form 2026

Check back as the even gets closer for the official map of participating properties!

Lancaster Village Porch Fest

Porch Fest is a community musical event in which residents will offer up their porches (or front yard, or garages) as “stages” for musicians to perform.
The Village of Lancaster’s PorchFest will be held August 16th from 12:00pm-5:00pm.

Band/ Musician Sign up: 2025 PorchFest Musician/Band Sign-Up Form
Host Sign up: 2025 PorchFest Host Form 

For more information about this event, please visit: Lancaster Village Porchfest 

Fall Festival

The 2026 Village of Lancaster Fall Festival will be held from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 on W Main Street and in Cayuga Creek Park. More details to follow!

 Please note: The registration deadline for the 2026 Fall Festival is at 4:00 pm on September 4th, 2026. Due to high demand, late registration forms will not be accepted. 

To be a vendor for this event, please fill out the Vendor Registration Form.

Light Up The Night Lancaster

The 2026 Lancaster Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 27th, 2026 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the corner on Central Avenue and Broadway. This event will include live performances, special guests, and much more. Check back for more information as we get closer to the event!

Last Night Lancaster

The Village of Lancaster’s New Year’s Eve event will take place on December 31st, 2026. Festivities will begin at 10:00 pm and conclude at 12:30 am on January 1st, 2027. Check back for more information as we get closer to the event!