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FLX Chamber
Membership Harvest Celebration Fundraiser
Thursday, September 24, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Celebrate the season with the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at our annual Fall event at Climbing Bines! Enjoy an evening of delicious food, local craft beverages, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun while networking with fellow Chamber members, business professionals, and the community in the heart of the Finger Lakes.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors:
Promotional Sponsors:
Community Sponsors:
Tickets Available Now!
Advance ticket sales only. Prepayment is required, and tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
Ticket Prices
- Chamber Members: $85
- Non-Members: $100
- Children 15 & Under: FREE (with Purchase of Event Ticket)
Reservation Deadline: September 14, 2026
Please note that cancellations or changes made after September 18, 2026 will be charged the full ticket price.
To reserve your tickets or for questions, contact the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at (315) 789-1776 or [email protected].
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FLX CHAMBER’S 2026 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP HARVEST CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER
Penn Yan – PENN YAN, NY — The Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce (FLX Chamber) has announced that its 2026 Annual Membership Harvest Celebration will take place on Thursday, September 24, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Climbing Bines Hop Farm & Brewery, located at 511 Hansen Point Rd in Penn Yan. With limited capacity and no ticket sales available at the door, local businesses, community partners, and individuals are urged to reserve their spots
early before the event sells out.
Reflecting the FLX Chamber’s regional reach, this signature fall gathering brings together business owners, community leaders, and families from across the Finger Lakes for an evening featuring farm-to-table comfort fare, live music, and entertainment. Attendees can look forward to the return of the popular Harvest Raffle and Silent Auction, which generate vital proceeds to sustain and expand the Chamber’s business support programs. Building on the success of prior years, the 2026 celebration continues its commitment to being a family-friendly gathering. The Chamber is once again partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva to host the “Kids Corral”—a dedicated, supervised area offering structured activities and crafts for younger attendees. Children under 15 attend for free with a ticketed adult, allowing working families to relax and participate fully in the evening’s festivities.
Building on the success of prior years, the 2026 celebration continues its commitment to being a family-friendly gathering. The Chamber is once again partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva to host the “Kids Corral”—a dedicated, supervised area offering structured activities and crafts for younger attendees. Children under 15 attend for free with a ticketed adult, allowing working families to relax and participate fully in the evening’s festivities.
“Our Membership Harvest Celebration highlights our customers and the expanded growth that we have had in recent years by bringing as many of our businesses and their families together for a night of fall-filled fun in the FLX,” stated Miranda Odell, Chamber President. “We create high-impact regional connections for our business partners, but we also recognize that family comes first. By bringing back features like the Kids Corral alongside great comfort food and local entertainment, we ensure our annual fundraiser is a welcoming, engaging space for our entire community.” Alongside the annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament, the Harvest Celebration is one of two major fundraisers held by the organization each year to power its tailored public relations, promotional and business assistance services.
Sponsors and Partners
The 2026 Membership Harvest Celebration is made possible through the support of regional sponsors and partners:
Promotional Sponsors: Community Broadband Networks; and SERVPRO of Victor / Canandaigua.
Community Sponsors: Beginnings Credit Union, Empire Access, Lyons National Bank, New York Life, Rock Emergency Services, Seneca Lake Terrace, Wayne Bank, and Wegmans Geneva.
2026 Annual Partners: Canandaigua National Bank, Casella Waste Systems Inc., Community Broadband Networks, Emerson Commercial Cleaning, ESL Federal Credit Union, Fairfield by Marriott, Finger Lakes Partners Insurance, Four Winds Chimney, Guardian Glass, Halco Home Solutions, HEP Sales & North Main Lumber, Lakeside Roofing & Siding Materials Inc., Massa Construction, N-Hance of the Finger Lakes, Reliant Credit Union, and Waterloo Container.
Ticket & Registration Details
Pricing: $85 for Chamber members | $100 for nonmembers
Annual Partner Discount: Chamber Annual Partners receive a $10 discount per ticket (must be indicated on the reservation form available at www.flxchamber.com).
Important Policy: Advance ticket sales only. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Reservation Deadline: The final cutoff date for all ticket purchases is September 14.
To secure tickets or inquire about remaining sponsorship opportunities, call 315-789-1776 or email [email protected].
About the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce: Originally established in 1902 as the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce officially rebranded in 2023 to expand its regional focus. Operating from its central office in Geneva, the FLX Chamber is an independent, private, member-based organization specializing in affordable public relations services, marketing, and direct support for business owners across multiple Finger Lakes counties. (Note: The FLX Chamber does not operate municipal visitor centers or administer health insurance plans.)
Sponsorship Options Available!
Showcase your business while supporting one of the Chamber’s signature annual events! Sponsorship packages offer valuable marketing exposure before, during, and after the event through advertising, social media, website recognition, event signage, and more. Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness or connect with the Finger Lakes business community, there’s a sponsorship level to fit your goals.
For sponsorship details and availability, contact the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at (315) 789-1776 or [email protected].
Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
Become the premier sponsor of the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual food & craft beverage event and receive maximum visibility before, during, and after the event.
Benefits Include:
- Reserved ticket package with 8 event tickets
- Featured in external advertising, digital marketing, and media promotions prior to the event
- Recognition in press releases and post-event promotions
- Inclusion in the event program and promotional signage
- Enhanced recognition on the Chamber website, social media, and radio broadcast promotions
- Promotion through the Chamber’s radio show, including the opportunity for a guest appearance
Harvest Partner – $2,500
Support one of the Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s signature events while gaining valuable exposure before, during, and after the event.
Benefits Include:
- Reserved ticket package with 6 event tickets
- Recognition in social media promotions prior to the event
- Recognition in press releases and post-event promotions
- Inclusion in the event program and promotional signage
- Advertising on the Chamber website
- Promotion through the Chamber’s radio show
Additional Sponsorship Options
FLX Chamber Hosts Annual Membership Harvest Celebration Fundraiser
(Photo by Justina Holcomb, Naturally Chic Photography. Event Volunteers and Chamber staff pose at the Photo Booth before guests arrived.)
The Finger Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Membership Harvest Celebration on Wednesday, September 25, at Climbing Bines Hop Farm & Brewery in Penn Yan. To continue to reflect the Finger Lakes Area Chamber’s regional customer base, the event was held at a new location this year. The move proved to be successful and was supported by a record level of attendance by regional guests and customers. The event took place from 5:30 to 8:30 and included live music from Brent Bond, featured an all-new harvest menu by True Roots Catering, had a themed photo area, and showcased the return of the Harvest Raffle and Silent Auction, which brought in record-breaking totals for the event’s fundraising.
To make the event more family-friendly for its customers, the Chamber introduced a promotion in 2024 for kids 16 and under to attend the event for free with their parents. This year, the Chamber continued these efforts, relocating the event from a Wednesday to a Thursday and making additional accommodations to ensure working families felt comfortable bringing their younger children out on a school night. The most significant change, which encouraged families to attend, was the announcement and introduction of a brand-new area for children and families. For 2025, the Chamber partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva to add the “Kids Corral.” This was an official area that was sectioned off at the event and managed by the organization’s professionals and staff. Activities included gourd and pumpkin painting, cookie decorating, floor time for toddlers, and more. The area provided children and families with the opportunity to engage together or for parents to enjoy themselves and relax at the event, while their kids had the chance to interact and play with others in a supervised and safe environment.
The 2025 Membership Harvest Celebration was made possible by the generosity of its sponsors, which the Chamber would like to acknowledge. The 2025 Promotional Sponsors for the event were Potter Heating, Cooling & Plumbing; Optimum Pest Pros; and Community Broadband Networks.
Community Sponsors included: Bay View by Design Build; Empire Access; Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union; Go Net Speed, Lagana Plumbing, Heating & Air; Lyons National Bank; ServU Credit Union; and Wayne Bank. Programs and events, such as the Member Harvest Celebration are additionally supported by the Chamber’s 2025 Annual Partners – Canandaigua National Bank; Casella Waste Systems Inc; Community Broadband Networks; Fairfield by Marriott; Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union; Finger Lakes Partners Insurance; Four Winds Chimney; Guardian Glass; Massa Construction; N-Hance of the Finger Lakes; Pedulla’s Wine & Liquor; Potter Heating, Cooling & Plumbing; Seneca Lake Resorts; and Waterloo Container.
The Chamber would also like to extend a special thanks to this year’s team of volunteers that assisted with the event or helped with the planning and fundraising efforts: Tamara Carter; Polly Clark; Patti Ely; Meghan Rodgers; Abigail Hansen; Karen Hoad; Sabrina Buckley; Stephanie Hesler, Steph Annear, & Ryanne Hughes, Boys & Girls Club of Geneva; Lesley Stevens; Andrea Shaffer; Charity McCann; Natalie Yonts. The Chamber would also like to make a special note of thanks to Bri and Chris Hansen of Climbing Bines for their gracious and kind accommodations in hosting the Chamber, as well as their flexibility in welcoming a new event to come in.
“Thank you to everyone who came together to make this event possible,” stated Miranda Odell, Chamber President. “I am so thankful for the support of our hosts, vendors, and partners this year. Our customers who sponsor, attend, volunteer, and donate to our annual fundraisers, such as this, make them more and more successful each and every time. This event, in particular, continues to grow and is now not only fun for the adults but also for the kids, making it something families can plan to do together. We continue to stand out as being different than the rest, and we hope that folks see that the FLX Chamber is unique. We create connections throughout the region for our customers, but we understand that families come first for our business owners, and we want to cater to that as well,” Odell added.
In addition to the Chamber Cup Golf Tournament held each year in May, the Membership Harvest Celebration is one of two primary fundraisers that the Chamber hosts annually, providing proceeds to sustain and build upon the programs and services offered to member businesses. The next event for the Chamber will be the November Business After Hours Networking Mixer, which will be held on November 12th from 4-6 at All Clean Power Wash. Prices are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Please email [email protected] to confirm reservations.
2025 Membership Harvest Celebration Fundraiser
