The multi-day festival captures the heart and soul of summertime in the Finger Lakes
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (May 1, 2025) – Centralus Health and Watkins Glen have teamed up ahead of the F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen, bringing an endless supply of food, beverage and entertainment to the heart of the Finger Lakes region.
Centralus Health Presents F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen will take place July 18-20 at the famed New York venue, providing a scenic backdrop of Seneca Lake for festivalgoers to enjoy while soaking up the summer sun and experiencing the culture of the southern tier.
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Cayuga Health, now a part of Centralus Health, as we prepare for our newly revamped summer festival at The Glen,” said Dawn Burlew, President of Watkins Glen International. “Coming together to celebrate community, wellness, and the vibrant culture of our region is what F.L.X. Summer Fest is all about. We can’t wait for everyone to join us for great food and drinks, great entertainment and, most importantly, a great time.”
Centralus Health was formed this year through the affiliation of Cayuga Health and Arnot Health, two community-focused health systems in New York’s southern tier region. Centralus Health facilities include the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, the Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, and the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath plus community-based outpatient offices across the region.
Cayuga Health and Watkins Glen International have been linked for many years through their ongoing partnership, which included serving as presenting partner for the Finger Lakes Wine Festival, now known as F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen.
“Centralus Health is thrilled to be the title sponsor of the inaugural F.L.X. Summerfest at The Glen. Cayuga Health, a member of Centralus Health, has been the Watkins Glen International Wellness Partner since 2017 and sponsor of the Walking Trail within the racetrack to promote physical activity and well-being,” said Melissa Tourtellotte, Chief Marketing Officer, Centralus Health. “Centralus Health and Watkins Glen share a commitment to community engagement and to keep our local communities healthy and strong. We are excited for this new opportunity to connect with our neighbors and visitors to the Finger Lakes.”
Centralus Health Presents F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen begins on Friday, July 18 with a lively kickoff party in the evening to get the weekend started. Then, Saturday brings the main action featuring a full day of family-friendly activities including interactive craft workshops, games, food and drink tastings, and local artisan markets. Those in attendance can also witness the high-speed action of cars going around the historic Watkins Glen track throughout the day, providing exciting thrills for visitors of all ages. The night will culminate in a live music performance to celebrate the spirit of the Finger Lakes.
F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen comes to an end on Sunday, July 20 with 5K Fun Run on the historic track at Watkins Glen, taking in all the sweeping views the venue has to offer. Those in attendance can also enjoy a relaxing breakfast for an additional cost.
On-site camping will be available throughout the weekend, allowing festivalgoers to fully embrace the atmosphere of the event.
For more information, please visit www.theglen.com.
About Centralus Health
Centralus Health, an affiliation of community-based Arnot Health and Cayuga Health systems, is focused on our region’s changing health needs and our communities’ wellbeing. Centralus Health is a partnership of experienced caregivers who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and Central New York.
Boasting a combined workforce of over 6,500 employees, Centralus Health provides full-service health care at five hospital campuses and primary and specialty care practices across the region. Affiliates include two multispecialty medical groups, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, multiple skilled nursing facilities, a durable medical equipment company, an emergency medical transport services, and more.
Centralus Health was founded to ensure quality comprehensive health care remains available locally. For more information, visit www.CentralusHealth.org<https://www.CentralusHealth.org>.
About Watkins Glen International
Located within five hours and 300 miles of 25 percent of the U.S. population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, four-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today. Keep up with The Glen on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit www.TheGlen.com and get all of the latest information by downloading the NASCAR tracks app at www.theglen.com/nascar-tracks-app.
2025 Watkins Glen International Schedule
June 12-14 – Historic Sportscar Racing
June 19-22 – IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
July 11-13 – Trans Am Series
July 18-20 – F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen
July 23-27 – Ferrari World Challenge
August 8-10 – NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen
September 4-7 – Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix
2025 Watkins Glen International NASCAR Weekend Schedule
August 8 – ARCA Menards Series Race
August 8 – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race
August 9 – Mission 200 at The Glen – NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
August 10 – Go Bowling at The Glen – NASCAR Cup Series Race
