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Weekend top picks: X-Ambassadors at the State Theatre, Porchfest, Oktoberfest, and more

Weekend top picks: X-Ambassadors at the State Theatre, Porchfest, Oktoberfest, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

X Ambassadors – The VHS(X) North American Tour:

Returning to their roots, the X-Ambassadors will be performing at the State Theatre on Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th. To mark ten years since VHS, the band is launching VHS(X), a reimagined version of the record, breathing new life into tracks that defined their sound. Find ticket information here.

Enfield Harvest Festival:

This Saturday, September 20th, bring the family, there’s fun for all ages at the 50th Annual Enfield Harvest Festival! The Festival will include a chicken BBQ starting at 11:00am, Enfield quilt raffle tickets, a cake wheel, arts & craft fair, a bounce house, cider pressing demonstration, and informational displays by local community service organizations. Find more information here.

Oktoberfest at Hopshire Farm & Brewery:

Find a festive celebration of all things fall and beer at this event on Saturday, September 20th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Games, music, and your favorites brews are all in store for those who are ready to unpack their lederhosen and celebrate. Find more information here.

2025 Quilt Show – Tompkins County Quilters Guild:

This Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, find 300 quilts in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes to enjoy at the Tompkins County Quilters Guild 50 Years of Traditions and Beyond 2025 Quilt Show. Located at the Tompkins Cortland Community College Field House, the show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Find more information here.

Porchfest:

On Sunday, September 21st, Porchfest returns to Ithaca. A music festival taking place on porches (and sometimes yards or driveways) around the Fall Creek and Northside neighborhoods, experience the vibrant music scene Ithaca has to offer. Find more information here.

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