We Love Lodi: Celebrate 200 Years of a Finger Lakes Hometown at Idol Ridge Winery

Lodi, New York turns 200 this summer, and Idol Ridge Winery — perched on a ridge above Seneca Lake — is throwing a month-long birthday party for the whole community. Whether you've been coming to this stretch of the wine trail for years or you're discovering Lodi for the first time, this is one of those small-town moments that reminds you why the Finger Lakes feel different from other wine regions.

Date: July 5–late July 2026 (ongoing through summer) Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily Location: Idol Ridge Winery, 9059 State Route 414, Lodi, NY Cost: Free to visit; special bar discounts for local Lodi residents

No tickets required — just show up during tasting room hours and raise a glass to 200 years of Lodi. Find full details at mfwineriesdistilleries.com/events.