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Tom & Huck Fun & Fishing Canoe Trips, Bainbridge, NY
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607/563-8271 |
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Shaded here and there with giant willows, and crossed periodically by small bridges, you'll feel like you're in a nostalgic Norman Rockwell painting as you float past small dairy farms and rural villages. This scenic 2-5 hour trip along the Unadilla includes transportation to the put in point with take out at Tall Pines Campground, a fishing pole to use during your float, river orientation and map, safety equipment, and for our hungry paddlers, our adult fares include a free hotdog and chips when you return, or a discount off our hearty evening dinner special (home cooked BBQ chicken, ribs, pizza, more)
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New Afton Raceway, Afton, NY
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607/657-8018 |
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Races most Saturdays throughout the summer, with additional days as scheduled. Stock cars, Modifieds, Pro Sports, Demolition Derby's, Sprints, Antique Cars, bikes, and much more! |
May Events-
John James Audubon-American Artist and Naturalist, Binghamton, NY 13905
Date: 2/1/2008 - 6/30/2008
(607) 772-0660 |
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A selection of rare and valuable works of arts and artifacts. Includes original Audubon letters, books, photographs, personal items, and engravings -selected from the art collection and document archives of the John James Audubon Museum.
Russian American Kids Circus, Vestal, NY 13850
Date: 5/2/2008
(607) 777-2787 |
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Trained by veterans of the world famous Moscow Circus, these young performers will dazzle the audience with their acrobatics, expert juggling and daring aerial feats in a show performed by kids, for kids, but not just for kids. Tickets: General Public, $10; Children (12 and younger), $6
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Spring Migration Nature Art Festival, Canastota, NY 13032
Date: 5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008
(315) 697-2950
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The annual Spring Migration Festival will feature acclaimed wildlife artists, live animal demonstrations, tours, games, entertainment, food and more!
Mother's Day at Fenimore Art Museum & The Farmers' Museum, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 5/11/2008
(607) 547-1450 |
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Moms and grandmothers celebrate Mother's Day with free admission to the Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers' Museum.
Mother's Day Tea & Tours, Springfield Center, NY 13468
Date: 5/11/2008
(607) 547-5098 |
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Mom's admitted free to this special event. Come enjoy a tour of historic Hyde Hall and have some tea with guests and family.
Ivan Koota, Oneonta, NY 13820
Date: 5/23/2008 - 6/14/2008
(607) 432-2070 |
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Koota brings the spirit of Brooklyn to Oneonta with his whimsical "Folk Art" paintings.
Jennie Williams, Oneonta, NY 13820
Date: 5/23/2008 - 6/14/2008
(607) 432-2070 |
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Hand crafted sculpty beads become beautiful adornments for the artist's unique mannequins.
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Unadilla Memorial Day Parade, Unadilla, NY 13849
Date: 5/26/2008
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Come watch the hometown Memorial Day Parade and pay tribute to your country!
General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008
(607) 967-8700 |
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Imagine paddling a canoe 70 miles in one day, challenging the elements and testing your endurance levels against the unpredictable Susquehanna River in Upstate New York. You have just entered the Canoeing top marathon paddlers from North America and Europe participate in this grueling event. We have plenty of entertainment awaiting young and old - rides, food stands, and a variety of shows for you to enjoy. Fireworks display.
Memorial Day Weekend at The Farmer's Museum, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008
(607) 547-1450 |
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Sheep shearing takes place at The Farmers' Museum each Memorial Day Weekend and showcases traditional hand-shearing techniques as well as contemporary shearing methods. Other activities related to sheep and wool production also take place, including fleece grading, spinning and weaving. Various breeds of sheep are on display. In addition, gardners can stock up on hard-to-find plants and seeds with our Heritage Plant Sale.
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June Events-
Antique Dealers Association Spring Antique Show, Bouckville, NY 13310
Date: 6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008
(315) 893-1762 |
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Antique dealers band together to bring the spring version of the popular Antique Dealers Association August Show. Come and shop hundreds of dealers to find that special antique you have been looking ...
Oz-stravaganza, Chittenango, NY 13037
Date: 6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008
(315) 687-3423 |
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Follow the yellow brick road to Chittenango for the Oz Fest. Celebrate everything "OZ" as the village commemorates native son L. Frank Baum.
29th Annual Friendship Craft Festival, Richfield Springs, NY 13439
Date: 6/7/2008
(315) 858-2182 |
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Over 100 crafters from all over the northeast will be featured with food booths, as well as Brooks Chicken BBQ. Giant bake sale also featured.
Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, Canastota, NY 13032
Date: 6/12/2008 - 6/15/2008
(315) 697-7095 |
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Boxing's greatest names will be on hand for this exciting, fun-filled weekend designed for the entire family. Rub elbows with more than 35 boxing legends. Shake hands with the champs. The excitement of the weekend reaches its peak with the induction ceremony on Sunday.
Peterboro Civil War Weekend, Peterboro, NY 13134
Date: 6/14/2008 - 6/15/2008
(315) 684-9022 |
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Step back in time with Civil War encampments, skirmishers, period music and demonstrations, children's games, an authentic General Store, and the annual Blue and Gray Ball.
57th Annual Flag Day Parade, Unadilla, NY 13849
Date: 6/14/2008
(607) 369-3406 |
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The Unadilla Fire Department will have their annual Flag Day Parade. Come and bring your flag to wave!
Canal Day at Chittenango Landing, Chittenango, NY 13037
Date: 6/15/2008
(315) 687-3801 |
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Hosted by the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, canal day features demonstrations from canal times, crafts, boat building and great family fun. Come early for great BBQ chicken.
Father's Day at the Museums, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 6/15/2008
(607) 547-1450 |
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Fathers and Grandfathers receive free admission to both the Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers' Museum.
Father's Day Celebration, Springfield Center, NY 13468
Date: 6/15/2008
(607) 547-5098 |
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Join us for refreshments and a tour of Hyde Hall. Dads admitted free.
44th Annual Antique Show, Milford, NY 13807
Date: 6/15/2008
(607) 286-7643 |
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Antique dealers displaying books, china, glass, jewelry, tools, furniture and toys. Refreshments available - join us for breakfast and lunch!
Chenango Summer MusicFest, Hamilton, NY 13346
Date: 6/19/2008 - 6/22/2008
(315) 228-7645 |
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A four-day music festival centered around chamber music played by world-class musicians. Other events include local musicians, children's events, world music, ethnic foods, regional restaurant dessert competitions, regional wine-tasting, dancing & more! Relax, renew & refresh in beautiful Hamilton, NY.
Cooperstown Antiquarian Book Fair, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 6/28/2008
(607) 547-8363 |
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This event features over 60 antiquarian book dealers offering books, prints, ephemera and autographs for sale.
July Events-
Dick's Sporting Goods Open, Endicott, NY 13760
Date: 6/30/2008 - 7/6/2008
(607) 763-0000 |
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Champions Tour event.
Independence Day Celebration, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 7/4/2008
(607) 547-1450 |
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Every July 4th, The Farmers' Museum hosts a traditional Independence Day celebration. The event is based on a typical 1845 celebration of our nation's birthday and includes patriotic music, games, dances and decorations.
Independence Day Parade, Springfield Center, NY 13468
Date: 7/4/2008
(315) 858-5802 |
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This century old tradition features huge parade with local high school bands, barbeque and a concert in Springfield Center, 11 miles north of Cooperstown.
Oneonta's 4th of July Hometown Celebration, Oneonta, NY 13820
Date: 7/4/2008
(607) 432-1500 |
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This annual hometown celebration offers food & games and loads of musical entertainment on the main stage at Neahwa Park. Free Oneonta Tigers baseball game at Damaschke Field. The area's largest fireworks display at dusk!
Cavac Arts & Crafts Fair, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Date: 7/5/2008 - 7/6/2008
(315) 655-9798
Quality Arts & Crafts show and sale at Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia.
Cooperstown Antiques Show, Milford, NY 13807
Date: 7/6/2008
(607) 286-9021 |
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75 to 100 dealers will be selling their wares ranging from small antique glassware and jewelry to rugs, furniture and crocks. On site parking and food available.This annual show attracts 75 to 100 dealers who will be selling.
Unadilla Carnival of Sales, Unadilla, NY
Date: 7/6/2008
(888) 530-7937 |
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Events for the whole family: crafters, artisans, antiques, flea market, bingo, carnival games, petting zoo, live music and community wide lawn sales.
Junior Livestock Show, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 7/13/2008 - 7/15/2008
(607) 547-1450 |
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A true celebration of youth in agriculture. The second largest youth competition in the state and the only one of its kind sponsored by a museum in the United States. The continued collaboration with 4-H programs in a nine-county area of Central New York and the more than 930 volunteer hours ensures a smoothly-run educational event. The show attracts 285 young exhibitors registered to show 732 dairy cows, sheep, beef, swine and dairy goats, which they raised, trained, and groomed themselves.
Lumberjack Festival, Deposit, NY
Date: 7/17/2008 - 7/20/2008
(607) 467-5959
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A lumberjack competition including tree cutting and log rolling, parade, craft fair, fireworks, midway, raft races, music, food and more. FREE ADMISSION!
Airshow 2008 - The Polo Field Fly-In, Gilbertsville, NY 13776
Date: 7/18/2008 - 7/20/2008
(607) 293-7974 |
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An annual fly-in of radio-controlled airplanes and airshow. Come enjoy these giant scale airplanes as they perform aerobatics and see WW I and WW II military replicas, as well as two 50% scaled replicas. Vendors on hand!
Dancin in the Streets, Cherry Valley, NY 13320
Date: 7/19/2008 - 7/20/2008
(607) 264-3982 |
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Downtown Cherry Valley hosts "Dancin in the Streets" all day in beautiful historic Cherry Valley. At night join us for "Dancin at the Old School" with music by Scattered Flurries. And on Sunday, the Wanderer's Car Club host a classic car show and will have a Brook's Chicken Barbeque lunch! A great summer weekend in Cherry Valley!
Broome County Fair, Whitney Point, NY 13862
Date: 7/22/2008 - 7/27/2008
(607) 692-4149 |
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Includes truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, 4-H animal show, horse show, exhibits, rides and games.
Empire State Games, Vestal, NY 13850
Date: 7/23/2008 - 7/27/2008
(607) 772-8860 |
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The nation's oldest olympic style competition will be held in the Greater Binghamton area. Binghamton University will serve as the major site with other community sports venues supporting the effort.
National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Activities, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 7/25/2008 - 7/26/2010
(607) 547-7200 |
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Hall of Fame Induction Weekend activities for families and baseball fans of all ages, with interactive events, roundtable discussions, booksignings, a free New York-Penn League baseball game, and ...
Madison County Gravity Fest, Munnsville, NY 13409
Date: 7/26/2008 - 7/27/2008
(315) 495-2470 |
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Speed without horsepower. Athletes will compete at speeds of over 70 miles per hour. It's exciting, It's extreme! Events feature street luge, downhill skateboarding and gravity bikes.
18th Annual New York-Pennsylvania League Game, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 7/26/2008
(607) 432-6326 |
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On Baseball Hall of Fame Induction weekend - come enjoy a NY-Penn League game featuring the Oneonta Tigers and the Tri-City Valley Cats.
Connecting Generations, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 7/26/2008
(607) 547-7200 |
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The popular Connecting Generations allows vistors to compete in a fun trivia contest with Hall of Famers Brooks Robinson, Duke Snider and others. Afterward, selected fans may ask questions of the Hall of Famers on stage.
Ice Cream Run for Kid's Sake, Deposit, NY
Date: 7/26/2008 - 7/27/2008
(607) 746-7244 |
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Ride for a cause! Enjoy the scenic Catskills while helping seriously ill children.
August Events-
Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally, Binghamton, NY 13901
Date: 8/1/2008 - 8/3/2008
(607) 761-2475 |
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One of ABA's Top 100 events. Hot air balloons, art and crafts, music, antique cars, kids activities, and food galore.
Chenango County Fair, Norwich, NY
Date: 8/6/2008 - 8/10/2008
(607) 334-9198 |
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Come bring the family and experience the excitement of a true country fair! Each day has featured entertainment on the grandstand, with many other ongoing and evening events.
Madison-Bouckville Antique Show, Bouckville, NY 13310
Date: 8/10/2008 - 8/17/2008
(315) 824-2462 |
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One of the largest outdoor antique shows in the Northeast, this week long show attracts almost 1,000 dealers who set up along US Route 20. You can buy and sell quality antiques for a wide variety of vendors.
Antique Dealers Association Antique Week, Bouckville, NY 13310
Date: 8/10/2008 - 8/17/2008
(315) 893-1762 |
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The villages of Madison and Bouckville host their 24th annual antique week along scenic US Route 20.
37th Madison Bouckville Outdoor Antique Show, Bouckville, NY 13310
Date: 8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008
(315) 824-2462 |
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Largest outdoor antique show set on 90 acres of picturesque farm land. Shop with over 1000 dealers.
Pottery Fair, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Date: 8/16/2008 - 8/18/2008
(315) 472-0108 |
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Family-friendly activities and shopping. Enjoy pottery demonstrations, explore the sculpture gardens, glaze your own raku, play with clay at claytown, shop the pottery barns and win pottery in the raffle.
Delaware County Fair, Walton, NY
Date: 8/11/2008 - 8/16/2008
(607) 865-4763 |
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Country music, demo derby, garden tractor pulls, 4-H exhibits, horse show, chain saw carvings, Hollywood stunt show, monster trucks.
Teddy Bear Artist Show & Sale, Binghamton, NY
Date: 8/21/2008 - 8/23/2008
(518) 562-4076 |
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Join leading teddy bear artists from around the world rally at this super Teddy Bear show and sale.
Chenango Blues Festival, Norwich, NY
Date: 8/18/2008 - 8/19/2008 TBA
(607) 334-5653 |
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Family friendly blues festival featuring 11 bands over two days. National caliber artists in a relaxed rural atmosphere. Great food and craft vendors. Free children's activities.
September Events-
Craft Days, Oneida, NY 13421
Date: 9/6/2008 - 9/7/2008
(315) 363-4136 |
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130 vendors, selling various handmade crafts and entertainment.
Colorscape Chenago, Norwich, NY
Date: 9/6/2008 - 9/7/2008
(315) 363-4136 |
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Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival is a free outdoor festival that draws 14-16,000 people to East and West Parks of downtown Norwich, NY, each year on the weekend after Labor Day with its gallery-quality fine art for sale, acoustic music, literary arts, competitive poetry slam, creative cullinary arts, and hands-on art experiences for all ages. Admission and all activities are entirely FREE of charge. Takes place rain or shine. 30 vendors, selling various handmade crafts and entertainment.
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Central NY Old Time Stock-Car Convention Reunion & Hall of Fame Induction
Former Mid-State Speedway, Otsego County Fairgrounds, Rte 23, Morris, NY 13808
Date: 9/6/2008
(607) 753-0740 |
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Featuring the mid-state antique stock-car club, chicken BBQ, old racing movies, pictures, memorabilia, original race cars, driving legends, raffles, door prizes, crafts & more.
Fall Folliage Canoe & Kayak Trips, Tall Pines Campground, Bainbridge, NY 13733 Date: 9/13/2008 - 10/13/2008
(607) 563-8271 or (888) 556-3872
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Discover the splendor of paddling the Unadilla River in Autumn. Color displays mirrored on the river’s surface with waterfowl and birds of prey make the trip even more colorful. Includes transportation to the put in point with take out at Tall Pines Campground, a fishing pole to use during your float, river orientation and map, safety equipment, and for our hungry paddlers, our adult fares include a free hotdog and chips when you return, or a discount off our hearty evening dinner special (home cooked BBQ chicken, ribs, pizza, more).
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Harvest Festival, The Farmers' Museum, Lake Rd / Rte 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 9/13/2008-9/14/2008
(607) 547-1450 or (888)547-1450
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In September, the tradition of an old-time agricultural fair is revived at The Farmers' Museum's Harvest Festival. This weekend-long event is a celebration of the season's bounty and enables visitors to experience traditional crafts, food and entertainment
Susquehanna Valley Garlic Fest, Wood Bull Antiques, 3920 St Hwy 28, Milford, NY
Date: 9/20/2008
(607) 638-9016
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This event will showcase 10 area garlic growers, as well as food vendors, food demonstrations by Cornell Coop Extension and music for all to enjoy.
OmmeFest: Celebrating the Harvest, Beer, and Medieval Arts
Brewery Ommegang, 656 Cty Hwy 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Date: 9/20/2008 - 9/21/2008
(607) 544-1800 or (800) 544-1809
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OmmeFest is modeled on the Belgian Kermesse, a traditional village festival. Featuring Belgian foods; local fermented, and slow foods; beer (including a special-release fresh hop beer!) music, medieval games and amusements.
