Events
| May, 2012 | |
| 19 | Morrisville State Commencement Morrisville 315-684-6000 www.morrisville.edu Join the Morrisville State Community as the class of 2011 graduates. |
| 19 | John Brown's Ghost: From Madison County to Harpers Ferry Morrisville 315-691-3550 info@earlvilleoperahouse.com www.earlvilleoperahouse.com Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 at Madison Hall in Morrisville, the Earlville Opera House and the 20th Annual Civil War Weekend present John Brown’s Ghost: From Madison County to Harpers Ferry. Magpie, a musical duo known for their study of John Brown and renditions of Civil War music, perform Civil War songs following brief historical background pieces on Madison County and the war provided by Hugh C. Humphreys and Matthew Urtz. Period reenactors will gather in the lobby of Madison Hall prior to the concert to distribute and sign free 2012 Madison County Cultural Heritage Passports. For information and tickets: 315-691-3550 and earlvilleoperahouse.com |
| June, 2012 | |
| 9 | Hard Times Come Again No More: America's Heart Songs Peterboro 315-280-8828 mail@sca-peterboro.org civilwarweekend.sca-peterboro.org Saturday, June 9 the 77th NY Regimental Balladeers return to Peterboro for the annual Civil War Weekend to perform three programs. The Balladeers provide afternoon music sessions at the encampment on the green at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. At 8 pm at the Smithfield Community Center in Peterboro, the Balladeers will present Hard Times Come Again No More: America's Heart Songs, a special concert featuring Aaron Copland's 1942 "Lincoln Portrait" to commemorate the drafting of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1862. A tribute to the U.S. Cavalry includes She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Girl I Left Behind, Fort Apache and Rio Grande. The Non-Commissioned Officer's Ball Fiddle Medley, St. Patrick's Day in the Morning, Garry Owen and Haste to the Wedding may have the audience dancing in the aisles. The Balladeers will perform a special piece titled Roll Call, which recalls the heroism of the 79th NYS Militia Volunteers. The concert will conclude with the annual playing of Auld Lang Syne to remember the sacrifices of all veterans. Admission is ten dollars at the door. This program is made possible, in part, with funds from the New York Council on the Arts Decentralization Grant Program, a state agency, and the Cultural Resources Council, a Regional Arts Council. |
| 9—10 | 20th Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend Peterboro 315-280-8828 info@gerritsmith.org www.sca-peterboro.org Mock battle both days at 2pm. Costumed historians! Music of the time! Military camps! Food and fun for everyone! Admission includes all buildings at the Gerrit Smith Estate, National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum and the Peterboro area Museum. Saturday, 10 am ~ 5 pm, Sunday, 10 am ~ 4 pm, Adults $8, Children 6-12 $3, Under 6 yrs free |
| 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. |
| July, 2012 | |
| 28 | Open Farm Day Madison County 315-684-3001 lm523@cornell.edu Open Farm Day, Buy Local Week's feature event, is an opportunity to experience first hand the work that goes into the food we eat and the local products we consume. Open Farm Day will be held Saturday, July 28rd from 10am to 4pm at over 40 farms and 3 farmers' markets throughout Madison County. Passports to the farms will be available in late spring, early summer. |
| 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. |
| November, 2012 | |
| 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. |
| January, 2013 | |
| 1—31 | 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. |
| February, 2013 | |
| 1—3/1 | 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. |
| March, 2013 | |
| 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. |
| 23—24 | 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. |
| April, 2013 | |
| 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. |
