Grand Prix Festival 2026: A Watkins Glen Weekend Worth the Drive — September 11-13
Friday, September 11, 2026 at Varies by event
Watkins Glen Village and Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, NY
Cost: Varies (some free, some ticketed — Ryan William Vineyard Tour $145)
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Watkins Glen hosts its annual Grand Prix Festival — three days of vintage cars, racing history, and the kind of September weekend the Finger Lakes does better than anywhere. The village fills with Tour de Marque cars, the International hosts tribute laps, and the gorge trail is right there waiting for you between events.
Details
Date: Friday–Sunday, September 11–13, 2026 Time: Varies by event Location: Watkins Glen Village and Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, NY Cost: Some events free; ticketed events include Ryan William Vineyard Tour ($145)
How to Join
Visit watkinsglen.com for the full schedule and ticket info. Plan to stay overnight — this is too much for a single day.
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