Events
| February, 2012 | |
| 1—29 | Snowmobile Madison County Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com http://www.jimapco.com/maproom/snowmobile/nys/ Enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails in Madison County. Visit the link for an interactive trail map to start planning your trip. |
| 2 | Field and Stream Dinner Hamilton 315-824-2300 catering@colgateinn.com www.colgateinn.com Join the Colgate Inn for a 5 course field and stream dinner featuring game meats and fish paired with beers and wines. $65 per person. Advanced reservations are required. |
| 4 | Madison Hall Indoor Farmer's Market Morrisville 315-684-7553 mtnbob@mail.com http://www.madisonhall.org/Farmer-Mkt-Feb-6.html A great place to find local foods in the wintertime. Farmers from around Madison County will be set up and ready to sell their goods to you. The market runs from 9-1 and is open the first Saturday of each month except for January. |
| 4 | Winter Market at Circa Restaurant Cazenovia 315-655-0623 farmers@meadowooodfarms.com Winter Market at Circa Restaurant, 76 Albany St., Cazenovia 9 to noon the first Saturday of the month through April. Included vendors are, Meadowood Farms: Sheep's milk cheese, lamb, and beef - Ingallside Meadows Farm: chicken, eggs, pork, and beef - Imaginary Farmer: Mushrooms - Lynnie Lynne's Gluten Free Bakery: Gluten free bread and other baked goods - Lucky Moon Farm: organic vegetables - Mirian Barrows: vegetables - Dutch Girl Cheese: cheese |
| 5 | Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing Canastota 315-697-2950 gscincny@centralny.twcbc.com www.gscincny.org Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing 7 pm weather permitting at :Great Swamp Conservancy 8375 N. Main St. Rd., Canastota |
| 9—12 | Cazenovia Winter Fest Cazenovia 315-655-9380 kwheeler@post.harvard.edu www.cazenoviachamber.com/cazenovia-winter-festival-2012-29-211-schedule- Activities and events for the entire family. Please follow the link for a complete schedule of events for the weekend. |
| 10—18 | Valentine's Dinner at Colgate Inn Hamilton 315-824-2300 catering@colgateinn.com www.colgateinn.com Treat your lover to the perfect setting for a romantic dinner in central New York. Join the Colgate Inn as the celebrate Valentine's Day for a week with dinner specials and room specials including $149 a night for suites. |
| 11 | Winter Farmer's Market Poolville heirloommeadows@gmail.com The market will be held at the historic Poolville Community Center on Willey Road. Visitors will find locally grown food products including eggs, produce, meats, honey, cheese and other dairy products, mushrooms, baked goods, and more. This season, the market’s café will feature a local guest chef offering brunch and/or lunch items to enjoy with a cup of locally roasted coffee. |
| 11 | Community Night Out Canastota 315-687-6250 www.oz-stravaganza.com The 4th annual "Community Night Out" dinner dance will be held Saturday February 11, 2012 from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM at the Rusty Rail, Route 5, Canastota. The annual event sponsored by the Oz-Stravaganza! committe is held to raise money to bring special guests to Oz-Stravaganza!. Live music for dancing will once again be provided by Aaron Velardi and special guests. Tickets which are $15 each include a wide variety of live music from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, a buffet dinner from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, soda and coffee all evening, and door prizes. The event is a great opportunity to socialize with friends and neighbors while supporting a great cause. Tickets are available from any Oz committee member or by calling Barb 315-687-6250 or Colleen 315-415-8546. For further information check out: www.oz-stravaganza.com. |
| 11 | Morrisville's WinterFest 2012 - Winter Fun for Everyone! Morrisville 315-684-6238 Join us for the sixth annual WinterFest Saturday, February 11 from 2:00-7:00 pm at the MECS Elementary School and the baseball field 55 Eaton St. Morrisville, NY 13408. Events are family oriented and a great way to beat the winter blues! WinterFest is free, open to all ages and includes a includes a D.J., magician, sledding, cross country skiing, an outdoor survival course, indoor games (including Wii, board & card games), and creating snow sculptures (weather permitting). We’ll also enjoy a visit by the Utica ZooMobile and Talons! A Birds of Prey Experience from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Enjoy free chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa, coffee and more! Open skate is available from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the IcePlex; mention WinterFest and get free admission! WinterFest is sponsored by the Campus/Community Committee, Morrisville Area Improvement Network (M.A.I.N.), Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation, and many clubs and organizations of Morrisville State College. For additional information please contact the Student Activities Office at Morrisville State College at 684-6238 or Sharry Woodcock at 662-7628. |
| 11 | Comedy Night w/ Nick Marra Hamilton 315-824-2300 catering@colgateinn.com www.colgateinn.com Stop into the Colgate Inn and laugh the night away with National Comedian Nick Marra. Dinner starts at 6pm and the show begins at 8. |
| 11 | Birds n Bagels Canastota 315-697-2950 gscincny@centralny.twcbc.com www.gscincny.org 9-11am Fred Zufelt will ID winter birds at the GSC feeders, answer birding questions, give bird feeding tips, enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, and bagels. Informal drop in, donations welcome. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St. Rd., Canastota 315-697-2950 |
| 12 | An Afternoon of Irish Music and Step Dancing Cazenovia 315-559-4634 mmdruke@gmail.com The Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College will present a "An Afternoon of Irish Music and Step Dancing" on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the performance will benefit the Haiti Twinning Committee of St. James Churchin their work to support clean water and education in Haiti. The event, sponsored by the Haiti Committee of St. James Church, features musicians Joe Davoli, fiddle; and Bill Delaney, guitar; with the McDonald-Ashford Academy of Irish Step Dancing. General seating is $15; and for children 10 years and under, $10. Tickets are available at Cazenovia Jewelry, Matthew's Salon in Cazenovia, and at the door. The Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College is at 16 Lincklaen Street in Cazenovia. For more information about the event, or the Haiti Twinning Committee, contact Mary Druke at 315-559-4634, or email mmdruke@gmail.com. |
| 13 | How Madison County Changed the United States Canastota 315-697-7030 At 7 pm the Canastota Public Library will host the talk “How Madison County Changed the United States,” by Madison County Historian Matt Urtz. The event is co-sponsored by the Canastota Canal Museum with the support of the New York Council for the Humanities. Madison County was home to some of the most innovative thinkers in American History. Madison County residents have directly affected the movie industry, the development of computers, firearm production, dental science, federal fiscal policy, the development of the tractor, and so much more. There is no cost for this event. For more information please contact the Canastota Public Library at 315-697-7030. |
| 16 | Cooking Class by The Peppermill Hamilton 315-824-8400 leslie@hamiltonpeppermill.com www.hamiltonpeppermill.com Thursday, February 16th –ONE DISH WONDERS – One pot is all it takes to prepare dishes that range from rustic to elegant - and all are good enough to share with company! Just add a salad and dinner is ready. Bridle Creek Bed & Breakfast, 5519 Hill Rd, Hamilton, NY 6:30pm - $35.00 |
| 18 | LIVE MUSICAL: GIRLS NIGHT, THE MUSICAL Hamilton 315-824-1420 pvm@twcny.rr.com www.palacetheater.org 8pm $35 A touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” look at the lives of girlfriends, Girls Night: The Musical promises to have audiences laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles! Five friends re-live their past, celebrate their present and look to the future on a wild and crazy karaoke night out...and you’ll recognize every one of them! Girls Night bursts with energy, packed with hits “Lady Marmalade”, “It’s Raining Men”, “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”, “I will Survive”, “We Are Family” and many more! Please be aware of adult content and language. MEET THE CAST AT THE CAST PARTY AFTER THE SHOW! http://www.windwoodtheatricals.com/html/girls_night.html GIRLS GET-AWAY WEEKEND! Join the fun throughout Hamilton that weekend: spa treatment, boutiques, dining, and unique fun activities. “The show’s unpretentious fun and the talented women on stage had the audience on their feet, clapping, singing and dancing in the aisles.” -Philadelphia Inquirer |
| 18 | Cazenovia Winter Farmer's Market Cazenovia 315-655-8639 andy123@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com The Cazenovia Winter Farmer's Market is held the third Saturday of each month from 10-2 at the American Legion Post on Chenango Street. Find locally made products from handmade crafts to locally grown foods. |
| 18 | Morgan O'kane Trio at the Nelson Odeon Nelson 315-655-9193 info@nelsonodeon.com www.nelsonodeon.com Every so often, just when you think the well is dry and the tradition is dead, you are gratefully reminded that there is still water down there and that the tradition was only sleeping. Morgan O’Kane from Charlottesville, Virginia is one of those reminders. A virtuoso banjo player, shouter and activist now based in New York City, Morgan recalls two other transplanted legendary southern artists; Reverend Gary Davis and Aunt Molly Jackson. The doors open at 7:30 and Morgan takes the stage at 8 o'clock. |
| 18—19 | Dinner and Play Overnight Getaway Package Hamilton 315-824-3162 info@patriciasguesthouse.com Patriciasguesthouse.com Spend the night in one of our lovely suites that include king beds, private baths, and some with fireplaces. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with fine dining Attend a performance of the Broadway play, Girls Night, The Musical, and an after show cast party at the Palace Theater. Wake up to a gourmet breakfast the following morning. |
| 24 | Shades of Green in Madison County: A Green Living Experience Morrisville (315) 366-2378 www.greenmadisoncounty.com Shades of Green in Madison County: A Green Living Experience, to be held at the STUAC Conference Center at Morrisville State College, is a FREE full day event open to everyone! With over twenty-five speakers, the purpose of the event is to help individuals, businesses, and communities advance green initiatives throughout Madison County to achieve more economically viable and sustainable places to live, go to school, work, shop, and enjoy! The event is free and open to everyone, but space is limited. For more information on the event and to register, please visit the website: www.greenmadisoncounty.com/. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. |
| 25 | Winter Hibernation Festival Canastota 315-697-2950 gscincny@centralny.twcbc.com www.gscincny.org 11-4 pm Bonfire (roast marshmallows), X-Country skiing, snowshoeing, ski lessons & rentals included with admission, outdoor winter games and more. Find out the wonders of winter wildlife. Boy Scout Troop 43 building their famous ice igloo/shelter. If weather doesn't permit skiing: winter trail walks, games, bonfire, and fun will still go on. Suggested donation: $3/adult, $2/child under 12. Members: $2 adults, $2/child under 12. |
| 25 | Hamilton Indoor Farmers' Market Hamilton 315-824-0002 8am - 1pm Parry's, 100 Utica Street, Hamilton 20+ Vendors |
| March, 2012 | |
| 1—15 | Snowmobile Madison County Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com http://www.jimapco.com/maproom/snowmobile/nys/ Enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails in Madison County. Visit the link for an interactive trail map to start planning your trip. |
| 3 | Madison Hall Indoor Farmer's Market Morrisville 315-684-7553 mtnbob@mail.com http://www.madisonhall.org/Farmer-Mkt-Feb-6.html A great place to find local foods in the wintertime. Farmers from around Madison County will be set up and ready to sell their goods to you. The market runs from 9-1 and is open the first Saturday of each month except for January. |
| 3 | Winter Market at Circa Restaurant Cazenovia 315-655-0623 farmers@meadowooodfarms.com Winter Market at Circa Restaurant, 76 Albany St., Cazenovia 9 to noon the first Saturday of the month through April. Included vendors are, Meadowood Farms: Sheep's milk cheese, lamb, and beef - Ingallside Meadows Farm: chicken, eggs, pork, and beef - Imaginary Farmer: Mushrooms - Lynnie Lynne's Gluten Free Bakery: Gluten free bread and other baked goods - Lucky Moon Farm: organic vegetables - Mirian Barrows: vegetables - Dutch Girl Cheese: cheese |
| 9—10 | LIVE COMEDY THEATER: THE ODD COUPLE Hamilton 315.824.1420 pvm@twcny.rr.com www.palacetheater.org 8pm $12/$8 A Palace Players, Hamilton’s Premier Community Theater production. Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak journalist, is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a messy sportswriter. Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy ran for 966 performances on Broadway, has been a TV and movie hit, won several Tony Awards and Best Author for Play. |
| 10 | Winter Farmer's Market Poolville heirloommeadows@gmail.com The market will be held at the historic Poolville Community Center on Willey Road. Visitors will find locally grown food products including eggs, produce, meats, honey, cheese and other dairy products, mushrooms, baked goods, and more. This season, the market’s café will feature a local guest chef offering brunch and/or lunch items to enjoy with a cup of locally roasted coffee. |
| 15 | Cooking Class by The Peppermill Hamilton 315-824-8400 leslie@hamiltonpeppermill.com www.hamiltonpeppermill.com Thursday, March 15th –SUPER SUPPER SOUPS & SALADS – Go beyond your mom’s chicken soup. In this class you will learn how to make 2 hearty and delicious soups and 2 go-with salads for a quick and delicious meal that even your kids will eat. Bridle Creek Bed & Breakfast, 5519 Hill Rd, Hamilton, NY 6:30pm - $35.00 |
| 17 | Cazenovia Winter Farmer's Market Cazenovia 315-655-8639 andy123@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com The Cazenovia Winter Farmer's Market is held the third Saturday of each month from 10-2 at the American Legion Post on Chenango Street. Find locally made products from handmade crafts to locally grown foods. |
| 17—18 | Maple Syrup Celebration at Critz Farms Cazenovia 315-662-3355 www.critzfarms.com Critz Farms makes fresh, pure maple syrup right here on the farm every spring! On weekends, from mid March to early April, when the sap is running, visitors can come to the farm for the annual Critz Farms Maple Syrup Celebration. Take a hayride to the sugarbush, watch and learn about syrup production in the sugar house, enjoy an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet , and visit the gift shop. There's plenty to do this spring at Critz Farms. Stop by for a jug of Critz Farms Pure Maple Syrup! |
| 17—25 | Maple Sugar Weekend Madison County 800-684-7320 www.mapleweekend.com Come and see how Maple Syrup is produced at family farms across Madison County. ,Maple weekends stretch over two weekend with sugar houses open both Saturday and Sunday for tours. |
| 24 | Hamilton Indoor Farmers' Market Hamilton 315-824-0002 8am - 1pm Parry's, 100 Utica Street, Hamilton 20+ Vendors |
| 24—25 | Maple Syrup Celebration at Critz Farms Cazenovia 315-662-3355 www.critzfarms.com Critz Farms makes fresh, pure maple syrup right here on the farm every spring! On weekends, from mid March to early April, when the sap is running, visitors can come to the farm for the annual Critz Farms Maple Syrup Celebration. Take a hayride to the sugarbush, watch and learn about syrup production in the sugar house, enjoy an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet , and visit the gift shop. There's plenty to do this spring at Critz Farms. Stop by for a jug of Critz Farms Pure Maple Syrup! |
| 31 | Horseshoe Lounge Playboys at the Nelson Odeon Nelson 315-655-9193 info@nelsonodeon.com www.nelsonodeon.com The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys are a four piece "roots" band performing mostly original and traditional material – some call Backwoods Americana – some Hillbilly dance music. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8. |
| 31 | Business Expo & Job Fair Oneida 315-363-0024 tkarst@twcny.rr.com Oneida's Downtown Association Presents: Business Expo & Job Fair Join the Oneida Downtown Association From: 12:00 – 5:00 PM at the Kallet Civic Center Downtown Oneida (159 Main Street) Oneida, NY 13421 for the 2012 Business Expo & Job Fair. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business while introducing yourself to the local community. Let’s all help the Oneida Downtown Association committee promote local businesses and the great city of Oneida, and everything we have to offer. |
| April, 2012 | |
| 1 | Trout Season Opens Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com madisontourism.com/huntingfishing.pdf Purchase a license and fish in some of the best trout waters in New York State. Click on the link and download our hunting and fishing brochure. |
| 7 | Madison Hall Indoor Farmer's Market Morrisville 315-684-7553 mtnbob@mail.com http://www.madisonhall.org/Farmer-Mkt-Feb-6.html A great place to find local foods in the wintertime. Farmers from around Madison County will be set up and ready to sell their goods to you. The market runs from 9-1 and is open the first Saturday of each month except for January. |
| 7 | Winter Market at Circa Restaurant Cazenovia 315-655-0623 farmers@meadowooodfarms.com Winter Market at Circa Restaurant, 76 Albany St., Cazenovia 9 to noon the first Saturday of the month through April. Included vendors are, Meadowood Farms: Sheep's milk cheese, lamb, and beef - Ingallside Meadows Farm: chicken, eggs, pork, and beef - Imaginary Farmer: Mushrooms - Lynnie Lynne's Gluten Free Bakery: Gluten free bread and other baked goods - Lucky Moon Farm: organic vegetables - Mirian Barrows: vegetables - Dutch Girl Cheese: cheese |
| 14 | Winter Farmer's Market Poolville heirloommeadows@gmail.com The market will be held at the historic Poolville Community Center on Willey Road. Visitors will find locally grown food products including eggs, produce, meats, honey, cheese and other dairy products, mushrooms, baked goods, and more. This season, the market’s café will feature a local guest chef offering brunch and/or lunch items to enjoy with a cup of locally roasted coffee. |
| 19 | Cooking Class by The Peppermill Hamilton 315-824-8400 leslie@hamiltonpeppermill.com www.hamiltonpeppermill.com Thursday, April 19 – COOKING WITH BOURBON – Bourbon has been around since the late 1700’s. Its unique and complex taste will be used in 4 different recipes. Leslie will show you how easy it is to add depth to a variety of dishes using the sweet flavor of bourbon. Bridle Creek Bed & Breakfast, 5519 Hill Rd, Hamilton, NY 6:30pm - $35.00 |
| 21 | Cazenovia Winter Farmer's Market Cazenovia 315-655-8639 andy123@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com The Cazenovia Winter Farmer's Market is held the third Saturday of each month from 10-2 at the American Legion Post on Chenango Street. Find locally made products from handmade crafts to locally grown foods. |
| 27—28 | LIVE THEATER: 12 ANGRY MEN Hamilton 315.824.1420 pvm@twcny.rr.com www.palacetheater.org 8:00pm $12/$8 A Palace Players, Hamilton’s Premier Community Theater production. A jury is forced to reconsider its nearly unanimous decision by a single juror who sows a seed of reasonable doubt; whether or not a young man murdered his father. Guilty or not guilty...what are the facts? This timeless classic is performed with a more current theme. |
| 28 | Hamilton Indoor Farmers' Market Hamilton 315-824-0002 8am - 1pm Parry's, 100 Utica Street, Hamilton 20+ Vendors |
| May, 2012 | |
| 1 | Spring Turkey Season Opens Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com madisontourism.com/huntingfishing.pdf Purchase a small game license and turkey permit to hunt for this magnificent game bird on some of Madison County’s thousands of public acres. Be sure to check all regulations before taking the field. Click on the link to download our hunting and fishing brochure. |
| 5—6 | Spring Migration Nature Art and Green Living Fair Canastota 315-697-2950 gscincny@centralny.twcbc.com www.gscincny.org Our 12th Annual Spring Migration Festival will feature acclaimed wildlife artists, environmental and conservation displays, live animal demonstrations, tours, games, entertainment, and much more. Keep checking back for more details. |
| 5—26 | Cazenovia Farmers Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-4pm every Saturday in Cannon Park. |
| 5—26 | Hamilton Farmers Market Hamilton Join us on the green every Saturday from 8am to 3pm through November and enjoy some of the freshest produce around. |
| 12 | Cazenovia College Commencement Cazenovia 315-655-7000 www.cazenovia.edu Cazenovia College’s 184th Commencement Ceremony |
| 19 | Morrisville State Commencement Morrisville 315-684-6000 www.morrisville.edu Join the Morrisville State Community as the class of 2011 graduates. |
| 20 | Colgate University Commencement Hamilton www.colgate.edu Join the Colgate University Community as they celebrate the graduation of the class of 2012. |
| 24 | Cooking Class by The Peppermill Hamilton leslie@hamiltonpeppermill.com www.hamiltonpeppermill.com Thursday, May 24th- CLASSICAL ITALIAN – Learning to prepare Italian cuisine is more than learning to just cook. It’s about the people, the food, the atmosphere and of course, the wine. Four dishes from Italy will be prepared – some old favorites and some newer creations. Bridle Creek Bed & Breakfast, 5519 Hill Rd, Hamilton, NY 6:30pm - $35.00 |
| June, 2012 | |
| 1—3 | Madison Bouckville Spring Antiques Festival Bouckville 315-893-1762 www.madisonbouckvilleantiqueweek.com Come to shop with many dealers of all varieties of antiques and collectibles. Enjoy great food and ample parking at one of the premier shows of the spring. |
| 1—3 | Oz-stravaganza Chittenango 315-687-6250 www.oz-stravaganza.com Oz-Stravaganza! 2012 will be held June 1st - June 3rd in Chittenango. Chittenango is the birthplace of L. Frank Baum author of " The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". The parade will be held Saturday at 2:00pm. For information and a schedule of events: Parade information: Barb Evans: 315 687 6250 Crafter/Vendor information: Colleen Zimmer: 315 687 5366 |
| 2 | National Trails Day Cazenovia 315-697-3387 www.cnyncta.org
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| 2—30 | Cazenovia Farmers Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-4pm on Saturday in Cannon Park. |
| 2—30 | Hamilton Farmers Market Hamilton 315-824-1111 Join us on the green every Saturday from 8am to 3pm through November 6th and enjoy some of the freshest produce around. |
| 3 | 12th Annual Ruritan Antique Auto/Engine Show DeRuyter www.deruyteronline.com 12th annual show with gas engine demos, antique tractor parade and demos, a chicken bbq, and music highlight the afternoon of family fun. Cars will be judged in 12 classes and there will be vendors with crafts and a flea market. |
| 7—10 | International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Canastota 315-697-7095 www.ibhof.com Boxing’s greatest names are on hand for a weekend of tributes to the sport & its champions. Museum tours by celebrities, ringside lectures, celebrity boxing, golf tournament Banquet, parade, induction ceremony. Don't forget to join us at the OnCenter for the annual Hall of Fame banquet with dozens of champions and hall of famers. |
| 7—28 | City of Oneida Farmer's Market Oneida 315-264-8672 www.oneidacommons.com Located in downtown Oneida at Oneida Commons. It is open from 10-3 and it is covered so it is rain or shine. Find local, fresh produce each and every Thursday this summer. |
| 8—10 | Driven Dressage Festival Brookfield knowak5170@aol.com www.brda.us Driven Dressage Festival at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Brookfield. |
| 9 | Nate Race 5k Run - Walk Canastota 315-697 3517 cindyholdridge29@yahoo.com Welcome to the 16th annual NATERACE/TITLETOWN RUN one of the many thrilling events during the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend. Race starts at 8:30am. Start line is near the Canastota Recreation park, on North Main St., Canastota, NY. The course is flat and fast, come ready to run! For complete information and race entry form call 315-697-3517 or email cindyholdridge29@yahoo.com |
| 9—10 | 20th Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend Peterboro 315-684-9022 mail@sca-peterboro.org www.sca-peterboro.org Step back in time. Encampments, skirmishes, period music and demonstrations, children's games, and an authentic General Store. This is a fund raiser for the preservation of Peterboro's historic buildings. Saturday, 10 am ~ 5 pm, Sunday, 10 am ~ 4 pm, Adults $7, Children 6-12 $3, Under 6 yrs free |
| 14 | Cooking Class by The Peppermill Hamilton 315-824-8400 leslie@hamiltonpeppermill.com www.hamiltonpeppermill.com Thursday, June 14th - CHICKEN 4 WAYS – Chicken is a staple in most family menus, so why not learn some new ways to prepare it. If you are looking for a way to spiff up you nightly menus, this is the class for you. Guaranteed all new and different recipes! Bridle Creek Bed & Breakfast, 5519 Hill Rd, Hamilton, NY 6:30pm - $35.00 |
| 16 | Bass Season Opens Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com madisontourism.com/huntingfishing.pdf Purchase a fishing license and fish for this game fish in our many lakes in Madison County. While legal to fish for in most bodies of water year round, today is the opening of catch and keep fishing for Bass. Click on the link to download our hunting and fishing brochure. |
| 17 | Garden Art Show Cazenovia 315-655-0304 cazenoviaarts@aol.com Outdoor exhibition of paintings and sculpture installed throughout the formal garden and Dark Aisle arboretum of the Lorenzo State Historic Site. Rain location: South Cottage, Lorenzo. Sponsored by Cazenovia Arts. For more information, please call (315) 655-0304. No admission is charged to enter the show. |
| 17 | EUROCAR 2012 Cazenovia 315-457-6267 shartman55@verizon.net www.mgcarclub.com/cny Sunday, June 17th The MG Car Club of Central NY presents Euro Car 2012 on the graceful lawns of Lorenzo State Historic Site on Route 20 in Cazenovia, 9am-3pm, open to all vehicles and motorcycles of European make. Free spectator admission. Judging, food, trophies, vendors and door prizes. For more information or a vehicle registration form, see http://www.mgcarclub.com/cny or call Sharon Hartman at 315-457-6267. |
| 17 | Canal Fest 2012 Chittenango 315 687-3801 clcbm@centralny.twcbc.com www.chittenangolandingcanalboatmuseum.com Canal Fest Sunday June 17 from noon until 5 PM. Many fun family activities, Chicken BBQ noon until gone, music, , magic show, wagon rides raffles and more. All buildings open for viewing includes demo on blacksmithing, boat building, alpacas, kids' games, refreshments. See our website for times and full schedule of events. |
| 23 | Yellow Brick Road 8K Run/ 5k Walk Chittenango 315-687-7114 waites30@hotmail.com http://nyroute20.com/Documents/YELLOWBRICKROADEntryForm.pdf Part of the NYS Route 20 Association's Road Challenge Series. Check In At 7:30 a.m., Free Fun Run at 8:30 Race to Start at 9:00 a.m. 8k Run Starts at Race St. and ends on Russell St. 5 K Walk begins and ends on Race St. At 2.5 K point walkers should turn around. There will be no supervision beyond that point. Pre-registration $20 Day of the Race Registration $25 Free Fun Run for Youths Under 16 |
| July, 2012 | |
| 5—26 | City of Oneida Farmer's Market Oneida 315-264-8672 www.oneidacommons.com Located in downtown Oneida at Oneida Commons. It is open from 10-3 and it is covered so it is rain or shine. Find local, fresh produce each and every Thursday this summer. |
| 7—8 | CAVAC 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Show Cazenovia 315-655-9798 www.Cavacambulance.org CAVAC presents its 37th annual ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW. We have 130 of the finest northeast crafters and artisans coming in from several states that will be displaying and selling their hand crafted products. Our show, again, will be on the lawn of LORENZO STATE HISTORIC SITE in Cazenovia, July 2nd from 10-5 and July 3rd from 10-4. Parking and admission are FREE. Come and join us for this shoppers paradise located at the crossroads of US RT. 20 and State Rt. 13, overlooking beautiful Cazenovia Lake nestled in the hills of Madison County. Just a short scenic drive from Cortland, Syracuse, Auburn, Oneida, Rome or Utica. CAVAC relies on donations and the ARTS & CRAFT SHOW to supplement the funding of our ambulance corps to all Cazenovia area residents which includes the villages of New Woodstock, Erieville, Nelson, Delphi Falls and the town of Fenner. |
| 7—28 | Cazenovia Farmers Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-4pm on Saturday in Cannon Park. |
| 7—28 | Hamilton Farmers Market Hamilton 315-824-1111 Join dozens of farmers on the village green in Hamilton and purchase the freshest farm direct foods Madison County has to offer. Open from 8am til 3pm. |
| 12—15 | 173rd Madison County Fair Brookfield 315-899-5836 jking6@twcny.rr.com http://www.madisoncountyfairny.com/ 4th Annual 5k Run & Walk 3rd Annual Brookfield Speedway Reunion Friday Night Diesel Truck Pull Saturday Morning Gas Truck Pull Grandstand Admission Only $6 |
| 13—15 | Madison County Fair Horse Show Brookfield knowak5170@aol.com www.brda.us Madison County Fair Horse Show - July 13th & 15th at the Madison County Fairground in Brookfield. |
| 19 | Cooking Class by The Peppermill Hamilton 315-824-8400 leslie@hamiltonpeppermill.com www.hamiltonpeppermill.com Thursday, July 19th – 2ND ANNUAL BACK PORCH BBQ CLASS – Last year’s class was a blast so I am serving up another one for you. All entrees will be cooked and served right off the grill. Come sit, sip some wine and watch Leslie prepare 4 different grilled dishes that you will use all year long. 6:30pm till??? Leslie’s Back Porch. Please note space is limited so register early! |
| 21—22 | Lorenzo Driving Competition Cazenovia 610-850-1183 mollypew1@yahoo.com www.lorenzodriving.com Join us for the 34th annual driving competition. Horse and carriage driving competition featuring tests of skill, timing, and style. Exhibits, sales, refreshments, demonstrations. The show runs 8am until 5pm both days and admission is free. |
| August, 2012 | |
| 2—5 | Slater Brothers Entertainment’s Hamilton Film Festival Hamilton 813-929-9511 :info@slaterbrothersentertainment. www.sbehiff.com Slater Brothers Entertainment has announced that The Slater Brothers’ Hamilton, New York International Film Festival will return for a fourth year in the village of Hamilton. The Slater Brothers' objective is to help put rising directors and producers on the national stage with their films and upcoming projects. The company has a long relationship with most of the studios and foreign sales companies in Hollywood and New York and has made a real commitment to support film makers participating in the Festival. Film Festival Ticket can be purchased in advance from the Hamilton Theater. The Hamilton Theater: 7 Lebanon Street, Hamilton, NY 13346 - 315-824-8210 - www.hamiltontheater.net |
| 2—30 | City of Oneida Farmer's Market Oneida 315-264-8672 www.oneidacommons.com Located in downtown Oneida at Oneida Commons. It is open from 10-3 and it is covered so it is rain or shine. Find local, fresh produce each and every Thursday this summer. |
| 4 | 3rd Annual Madison Co.W. 5k Walk/Run Nelson windmillr1@twcny.rr.com www.inyourpace.com Our 3rd Annual Mad Co.W 5k Race, a Route 20 Road Challenge event, will be held on August 6, 2011 in Nelson, approximately four miles east of Cazenovia. …The Mad Co.W Race is “In Your Pace Running Club’s” ode to the rich history of the Holstein cow and Madison County (Mad CoW … get it!?). When you run through Madison County, you are running through American History. |
| 4—11 | 57th Annual Franklin Trek. Cazenovia 315-655-9243 dotarnie@earthlink.net http://www.franklincar.org/ The Franklin Car Club will be in Cazenovia all week long. On Sunday, there will be a Parade of Cars down Albany Street beginning at 11 a.m. followed by a chicken BBQ hosted by the boy scouts at Lakeland Park where the cars will be on display. The public is welcome. Contact the chamber for information on the entire week's schedule. |
| 4—25 | Cazenovia Farmers Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-4pm in Cannon Park. |
| 4—25 | Hamilton Farmers Market Hamilton 315-824-1111 Join dozens of farmers on the village green in Hamilton and purchase the freshest farm direct foods Madison County has to offer. Open from 8am til 3pm. |
| 13—19 | 41st Annual Madison Bouckville Antique Week Bouckville 315-893-1762 info@madisontourism.com www.madison-bouckville.com Visit Madison and Bouckville as a 2-mile stretch of US Route 20 is lined with over 2000 antique dealers for an entire week. See and buy antiques and collectibles from past centuries, enjoy the excellent food vendors, and plenty of parking. Some show fields open as early as Sunday the 12th with all fields open by Thursday. For a full listing of all antique dealers, show fields and information on the event visit the website. |
| 18—19 | Syracuse Ceramic Guilds 33rd Annual Pottery Fair 2012 Cazenovia 315-751-2529 smrommev@syr.edu www.ceramicguild.com 33rd Annual Pottery Fair 2012. Join us for a fun-filled weekend of family-friendly activities and shopping at the beautiful Stone Quarry Hill Art Park in Cazenovia, New York. |
| September, 2012 | |
| 1—29 | Cazenovia Farmers Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-4pm in Cannon Park. |
| 1—29 | Hamilton Farmers Market Hamilton Held every Saturday on the village Green from 9am-3pm. Purchase farm fresh foods directly from the farmers. |
| 8—9 | 48th Annual Craft Days at Madison County Historical Society Oneida 315-363-4136 history@mchs1900.org www.mchs1900.org Madison County Historical Society will host it’s 48th Annual Craft Days at the society, 435 Main Street in Oneida, on Saturday, September 9th, 10 am-5 pm and on Sunday, September 10th, 10 am- 4 pm. Watch as crafters demonstrate their art and purchase your very own handmade items from them. Enjoy delicious food and great entertainment. For more information please contact www.mchs1900.org, or 315.363.4136// 315.361.9735. |
| 14—15 | 17th Annual Madison County Hop Fest Oneida 315-363-4136 history@mchs1900.org www.mchs1900.org/hopfest The 17th Annual Madison County Hop Fest starts Friday, Sept. 14 with a paired brew dinner. On Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 am, on the grounds of the Madison County Historical Society, 435 Main Street in Oneida, there will be presentations by guest speakers on a variety of hop related topics throughout the afternoon. From12-2 pm join us for the Taste of Hops: a food & beer pairing featuring appetizers and confectionery delights from local restaurants. From 2:30-5:30 pm, join us under the beer tent for brewery samplings from some of your favorite craft breweries- Landmark, Cooperstown, Ithaca, Saranac, LongTrail, Middle Ages, High Falls, Ommegang, Magic Hat, Flying Bison, Butternuts, Brooklyn Lager, Smuttynose, DogFish Head, Southern Tier and more! There will be over 40 styles of craft beer to sample. Throughout the afternoon purchase your raffle tickets to win great beer related merchandise. Visit the Hopshop to purchase hop plants and event shirts! Visit with Home Brew Clubs. See who will be crowned Hop King or Queen 2012! |
| 15—16 | Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-662-3355 www.critzfarms.com All the usual fun including our Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, cow train rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds! |
| 15—16 | Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival Oneida 315-762-3090 katrina@wolfoakacres.com www.wolfoakacres.com Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival. |
| 16 | ACTHA Competition Ride Brookfield knowak5170@aol.com www.brda.us ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Association) competition rides. Competition will utilize the Brookfield State Forest Trail System. |
| 21—23 | 41st Annual Wheeldays Brookfield 315-899-5867 http://www.madisoncountyfairny.com/ Truck and tractor pulls, great music, food and entertainment for all. |
| 22—23 | Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-662-3355 www.critzfarms.com All the usual fun including our Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, cow train rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds! Admission $7.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online. |
| 22—23 | Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival Oneida 315-762-3090 katrina@wolfoakacres.com www.wolfoakacres.com Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival - |
| October, 2012 | |
| 1 | Fall Wild Turkey Season Open Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com madisontourism.com/huntingfishing.pdf Purchase a small game license and turkey permit to hunt for this magnificent game bird on some of Madison County's thousands of public acres. Be sure to check all regulations before taking the field. Click on the link to download our hunting and fishing brochure. |
| 1 | Whitetail Deer Season Open for Archery Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com madisontourism.com/huntingfishing.pdf Purchase a big game archery license and hunt for a trophy buck right here in Madison County. Thousands of acres of public lands are open for hunting. Click on the link for our hunting and fishing brochure. |
| 5—8 | Balloons and Bounty Oneida 315-762-3090 katrina@wolfoakacres.com http://www.balloonsandbounty.com Join us Wolf Oak Acres for a super weekend of fun! Located at 6470 Creek Rd., Oneida, NY 13421. fireworks, balloon glow, balloon launches, balloon rides, vendors, live bands, entertainment & more! |
| 6—7 | Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 662-3355 www.critzfarms.com All the usual fun including our Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, cow train rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds. Haunted Barn, music and more! Admission $7.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online. |
| 6—7 | Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival Oneida 315-762-3090 katrina@wolfoakacres.com www.wolfoakacres.com Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival |
| 6—27 | Cazenovia Farmer's Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-4pm in Cannon Park. |
| 6—27 | Village of Hamilton Farmer's Market Hamilton Enjoy a wide selection of fresh grown produce, eggs, meats, and more on the village green each Saturday from 8am-3pm. |
| 6—28 | Golub's Our Farm Total Farm Experience Cazenovia 315-655-8453 www.fallpumpkinfarm.com Our Farm provides an experience for the whole family, right in Cazenovia. We're open weekends in October and Columbus Day. Visit the petting zoo, horse rides for kids, take a hay ride and pick your own pumpkin, or wind your way through our amazing corn maze. Back by popular demand this year is "BORIS," the giant pumpkin throwing catapult! "BORIS" is a must see! Open Weekends in October and Columbus Day. |
| 13—14 | Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-662-3355 info@critzfams.com www.critzfarms.com All the usual fun including our Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, cow train rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds. Haunted Barn, music and more! Admission $7.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online. |
| 20—21 | Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-622-3355 www.critzfarms.com Come for all the usual fun including our Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, cow train rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds. Haunted Barn, music and more! Admission $7.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online. |
| 20—21 | Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze & Harvest Oneida 315-762-3090 katrina@wolfoakacres.com www.wolfoakacres.com Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze & Harvest Festival - Farm Days Weekend |
| 26—28 | Colgate University Family Weekend Hamilton www.colgate.edu A full weekend of family events and activities including e home football game. |
| 27—30 | Halloween @ Wolf Oak Acres Oneida 315-762-3090 katrina@wolfoakacres.com www.wolfoakacres.com Trick or treating, costume contests and special arts & crafts! Wolf Oak Acres, 6470 Creek Rd, Oneida, NY 13421. |
| 27—28 | Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-662-3355 info@critzfams.com www.critzfarms.com All the usual fun including our Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, cow train rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds. Haunted Barn, music and more! Admission $7.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online. |
| November, 2012 | |
| 3—10 | Cazenovia Farmers Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-5pm on Saturdays. |
| 17—12/9 | Whitetail Deer Gun Season Open Madison County 800-684-7320 info@madisontourism.com madisontourism.com/huntingfishing.pdf Purchase a big game license and hunt for a trophy buck right here in Madison County. Thousands of acres of public lands are open for hunting. Click on the link for our hunting and fishing brochure. |
| 24 | Small Business Saturday Madison County 800-684-7320 http://www.madisontourism.com/showmem.php?category=Shopping Support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday. Many will have specials and deals to start your Christmas shopping season off right. |
| 30 | Cazenovia Christmas Walk. Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@windstream.net www.cazenoviachamber.com ALL INVITED TO COME ENJOY CAZENOVIA’S 35th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WALK. The Christmas Walk is presented by the Village of Cazenovia in association with the Historic Cazenovia Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce, 315– 655-9243, cazchamber@windstream.net, |
| December, 2012 | |
| 7 | Christmas by Candlelight at Lorenzo Cazenovia 315-655-3200 www.lorenzoNY.org Enjoy all aspects of a historic Christmas at Lorenzo by atmosphere of candle light at the mansion. 7pm-9pm. An admission fee is charged. |
| 8—9 | Christmas at Lorenzo Cazenovia 315-655-3200 www.lorenzony.org With support from The Friends of Lorenzo, this perennially favorite December program features horse-drawn sleigh rides, thematic decorations, seasonal displays, holiday refreshments and live music. An admission fee is charged. |
| 9 | Victorian Christmas Open House Oneida 315-363-4136 history@mchs1900.org www.mchs1900.org Join us as we ring in holiday cheer and good wishes for a happy, healthy new year. The society's open house is our way of saying thanks to the community for their support throughout the year. Entertainment and refreshments will be served. Come see the historical society festively adorned with decorations by the area garden clubs and floral shops. This event is free and open to the public. Come by and do some holiday shopping in our gift shop. |


