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Why Keuka? Because no other lake spells Y like this.
Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.
Keuka Roots is a storytelling platform dedicated to celebrating the people, history, culture, and everyday life surrounding Keuka Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Through original blog features, community events, historical storytelling, and the upcoming Keuka Roots television series, the project shines a spotlight on the voices and traditions that shape life around Crooked Lake.
Founded by Penny Carlton, Keuka Roots has grown into a vibrant regional storytelling platform connecting residents, visitors, and businesses through shared history, local experiences, and community pride.
Members of the media are welcome to connect for interviews, story ideas, and collaborations highlighting the unique culture and heritage of the Keuka Lake region.
Press Kit
Members of the media may request the Keuka Roots Press Kit, which includes:
• Keuka Roots brand overview
• Founder bio and background
• High-resolution photos and logos
• Television series overview
• Story themes and coverage ideas
• Regional tourism and cultural storytelling highlights
For press materials or media resources, please contact us directly.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Keuka Roots Heads to Television: FAST TV Network Greenlights Season One
Hammondsport, NY - Penn Yan, NY — April 23, 2026— A new chapter in regional storytelling is set to begin as FAST TV Network announces a creative partnership with Keuka Roots to produce an original streaming television series highlighting the history, heart, and everyday life surrounding New York’s beloved Keuka Lake.
Production of the full Season 1 of Keuka Roots: Small Towns. Big Stories. begins Summer 2026 and continues through mid-Fall, capturing life around Keuka Lake for national streaming audiences.
The series will explore the history, people, places, traditions, and stories that define the Keuka Lake region — from historic Main Streets and generational farms to vineyards, artisans, entrepreneurs, and the quiet moments that shape small-town life in the Finger Lakes.
A Storytelling Partnership Rooted in Community
The collaboration brings together FAST TV Network’s growing digital distribution platform with Keuka Roots’ deeply local storytelling mission.
“This project captures something audiences everywhere are craving right now — authenticity,” said Mike Lee, President & CEO of Fast TV Network and Studios. “Keuka Lake represents a uniquely American story of heritage, resilience, and community, and Keuka Roots has built an incredible foundation for sharing those stories.”
The episodes will blend documentary storytelling, travel exploration, local history, and human-interest narratives, offering viewers an immersive look at a region where past and present grow side by side.
Media Mentions
Keuka Roots has been featured through local storytelling collaborations, regional tourism discussions, and community partnerships highlighting the cultural history and experiences surrounding Keuka Lake.
As the platform continues to grow through events, storytelling projects, and the upcoming television series, additional media coverage and features will be shared here.
Fast Facts About Keuka Roots
Founded: 2025
Founder: Penny Carlton
Location: Keuka Lake Region, Finger Lakes, New York
Focus: Local storytelling, cultural tourism, regional history, and community experiences
Primary Platform: Keuka Roots website and social media storytelling community
Audience: Residents, visitors, and travelers interested in the culture, history, and experiences of the Keuka Lake region
Key Initiatives
• Keuka Roots storytelling blog
• Community events and cultural experiences
• Local business and artisan features
• Regional history and heritage storytelling
• Development of the Keuka Roots television docu-series
Signature Theme
Small Towns. Big Stories. Crooked Lake.
Tagline
Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.
🌿 Keuka Roots
Celebrating the stories, traditions, and people of Keuka Lake.
Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.
Interview & Speaking Requests
Founder Penny Carlton is available for interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and panel discussions related to:
• Local history and heritage storytelling
• Cultural tourism and destination storytelling
• Community-driven media projects
• The development of the Keuka Roots television series
• Entrepreneurship and building a regional storytelling platform
For interview requests, speaking opportunities, or media inquiries, please contact:
Penny Carlton
Founder, Keuka Roots
Content Licensing & Story Syndication
The stories shared through Keuka Roots celebrate the people, history, traditions, and everyday moments that shape life around Keuka Lake and the Finger Lakes region. From historical features and cultural storytelling to local business highlights and community experiences, these articles often resonate far beyond the shores of Crooked Lake.
Media outlets, tourism organizations, and publications are welcome to republish or reference Keuka Roots content through licensed syndication or editorial partnerships.
Content may be licensed for:
• Website or digital publication
• Print publications and magazines
• Tourism and regional travel features
• Educational or historical publications
• Media and storytelling collaborations
All republished material must include proper credit to Keuka Roots and Penny Carlton, along with a link to the original source when published online.
For content licensing, story syndication, or republication inquiries, please contact:
Penny Carlton
Founder, Keuka Roots
🌿 Keuka Roots
Celebrating the stories, traditions, and people of Keuka Lake.
Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.
