Calendar Of Events The following is a list of events going on in and around Cooperstown. These events can be daily, weekly or span a few weeks and they can be on-going events. We also have major events that happen every year; there is the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s induction weekend (which is more like a weekly event), the Pumpkin Fest (the last weekend in September), The Changing Colors Fall festivals of the Upper Catskills (which are string of events going from September through October) and the Cooperstown Winter Carnival (Febuary). On Going Events   Main Street Oneonta Dana LaCroix (Main Street Oneonta Events Planner) PO Box 393 Oneonta, NY 13820 (607)434.6755 Main Street & Downtown Oneonta Events Calendar: Aug – Oct 2007 Website: http://www.cooperstown.com/scripts/OneontaEventCalendar.cfm Breakfast Buffet Milford American Legion Post West Main Street, Milford, New York Every 3rd Sunday of every month, 7:00am to 11:00am All you can eat $5.00 adults, $3.00 Children Under 10. Sponsored by Milford American Legion Auxiliary and SAL, Benefits the American Legion building fund For additional information, call (607)286-7633 Smoke Free Bingo Milford American Legion Post West Main Street, Milford, New York Every Sunday night, starts at 6:00pm Benefits Milford American Legion Auxiliary Programs For additional information, call (607)286-7633 Events April 18th through May17th, 2008 Walter Gurbo Kubiak Gallery Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts 11 Ford Ave Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-2070 Website: http://www.uccca.com Reception: Apr 18: 5pm-7pm Legendary creator of "The Drawing Room" (Village Voice) designs one-of-a-kind wallpaper for the unique setting at Wilber Mansion. Original sculptures by the artists also on display.   May 9th, 2008 Quartetto Gelato - Presented by Oneonta Concert Assn Oneonta State College Hunt Union Ballroom 1 Ravine Pkwy Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-0147 Website: http://www.oneonta.edu/oca/ Fri: 8pm For over a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and charismatic presence. Classical in intent, Quartetta Gelato not only thrills its audiences with the mastery of six instruments, but also offers the wonderfully unexpectedbonus of a brilliant operatic tenor.   May 9th through May11th, 2008 Orpheus Theatre: 2007-2008 Season Goodrich Theatre - Fine Arts Building SUNY Oneonta Campus Ravine Pkwy Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-1800 Website: http://www.orpheustheatre.org Kismet: Fri: 8pm, Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm Orpheus Theatre presents a season of Broadway Hits for their 2007 - 2008 season. Hits include "Babes in Arms", "Mame" and "Kismet". Orpheus is the premier producer of Musical Theatre in the tri-county area and are committed to community development through theatre. All performances are held in the Goodrich Theater at the SUNY Oneonta Campus. Orpheus Theatre - celebrating 24 years of artistic excellence!   May 18th, 2008 Syracuse Chiefs vs. Rochester Red Wings DoubleDay Field Join us for this regular season game between the Syracuse Chiefs and the Rochester Red Wings at historic Doubleday Field on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. This International League game is being held in Cooperstown as part of the circuit's 125th anniversary. For information on ticket sales please contact Nick Pelkey , Syracuse Chiefs Director of Ticket Sales: nick@syracusechiefs.com or visit http://www.syracusechiefs.com   May 23rd through May26th, 2008 General Clinton Canoe Regatta Susquehanna River Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-967-8700 Website: http://www.canoeregatta.org Fri-Mon, Sat-12 mile sprint race, Sun-70 mile endurance race 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.   May 23rd through June 14th, 2008 Jennie Williams Kubiak Gallery Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts 11 Ford Ave Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-2070 Website: http://www.uccca.com Reception: May 23: 5pm-7pm Hand crafted sculpty beads become beautiful adornments for the artist's unique mannequins.   Ivan Koota Kubiak Gallery Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts 11 Ford Ave Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-2070 Website: http://www.uccca.com Reception: May 23: 5pm-7pm Koota brings the spirit of Brooklyn to Oneonta with his whimsical "Folk Art" paintings   May 26th, 2008 Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   Unadilla Memorial Day Parade Main St Unadilla, NY 13849 888-530-7937 Website: http://www.unadillachamber.org Mon: 10am Come watch the hometown Memorial Day Parade and pay tribute to your country!   June 7th, 2008 29th Annual Friendship Craft Festival Spring Park Rte 20 Richfield Springs, NY 13439 315-858-2182 Sat: 9am-4pm 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.   June 14th, 2008 57th Annual Flag Day Parade Unadilla Fire Department Main St Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-3406, 888-530-7937 Website: http://www.unadillachamber.org Sat: 7pm The Unadilla Fire Department will have their annual Flag Day Parade. Come and bring your flag to wave!   June 15th, 2008 44th Annual Antique Show Wilber Park State Hwy 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-286-7643 Sat: 7am-9am early birds, 9am-4pm Antique dealers displaying books, china, glass, jewelry, tools, furniture and toys. Refreshments available - join us for breakfast and lunch!   June 28th, 2008 Cooperstown Antiquarian Book Fair Clark Sports Ctr Susquehanna Ave Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-8363, 800-322-2995 Sat: 10am-4pm This event features over 60 antiquarian book dealers offering books, prints, ephemera and autographs for sale.   Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   July 4th, 2008 Independence Day Ice Cream Social First Presbyterian Church 25 Church St Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-8401 Fri Featuring handmade and white elephant items as well as books. Hot dogs and lemonade will be served and ice cream with homemade cakes. Games for children are also on hand. The event will be held indoors in case of inclement weather.   Oneonta's 4th of July Hometown Celebration Neahwa Park Neahwa Place Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-1500 Fri: noon until firewaorks at dusk 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!   Independence Day Parade Rte 80 Springfield Center, NY 13468 315-858-5802 Fri: 11am This century old tradition features huge parade with local high school bands, barbeque and a concert in Springfield Center, 11 miles north of Cooperstown.   July 6th, 2008 Middlefield Community Day Hamlet of Middlefield Cty Rte 35 Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-9515 Website: http://www.middlefieldmuseum.org Sun: 9am-4pm This annual event has plenty to offer including a community worship service, Brooks' Barbeque at the firehouse, Old Schoolhouse Museum events and community yard sales!   Cooperstown Antiques Show Wood Bull Antiques 3920 State Hwy 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-286-9021 Sun: 9an-4pm; Early Birds: 6:30am-9am 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.   July 18th through July 20th, 2008 Airshow 2008 - The Polo Field Fly-In The Polo Field Bloom St Gilbertsville, NY 13776 607-293-7974 Fri-Sun: 9:30am-4pm 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!   July 19th through July 20th, 2008 Dancin in the Streets Downtown Cherry Valley Main St Cherry Valley, NY 13320 607-264-3982 Website: http://www.cherryvalleyny.com Sat: 11am-12am; Sun: noon-4pm 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!   July 26th, 2008 18th Annual New York-Pennsylvania League Game Doubleday Field 1 Doubleday Field Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-432-6326 Sat: 1pm On Baseball Hall of Fame Induction weekend - come enjoy a NY-Penn League game featuring the Oneonta Tigers and the Tri-City Valley Cats.   Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   July 27th through July 28th, 2008 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Activities Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-7200, 888-425-5633 Fri-Mon 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 numerous other special programs. Hall of Fame Induction Sunday features the return of Hall of Famers to welcome the year's newest inductees into the Hall of Fame family.   July 27th, 2008 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Clark Sports Ctr Susquehanna Ave Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-7200, 888-425-5633 Sun: 1:30pm Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This ceremony honors new inductees as well as recognizes Ford C. Frick Award winner and J.G. Taylor Award winner. Weather permitting, the ceremony takes place on the lawn of the Clark Sports Center. Professional interpretors are provided for the hearing impaired. A blanket or lawn chair is recommended for comfortable viewing. The ceremony usually lasts two hours. Refreshments are sold on-site and complimentary water is provided.   July 29th through August 3rd, 2008 Otsego County Fair Morris Fairgrounds Corner of Lake St & Water St Morris, NY 13808 607-263-5289 Website: http://www.otsegocountyfair.org Tue-Sun Have fun at the fair viewing the cattle, horse or dog shows or just eating cotton candy! Entertainment for the entire family from parades and fireworks to tractor pulls and ATV drag racing and even a demolition derby.   August 2nd through August 3rd, 2008 Railfan Weekend Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad 136 E Main St / St Hwy 166 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-2429 Website: http://www.lrhs.com Sat & Sun In addition to regularly scheduled trains, railway fans can enjoy caboose rides and one hour track speeder riders. See special equipment displays and demonstrations on this weekend.   August 3rd through August 8th, 2008 Cooperstown Baseball Camp Pro Experience Beaver Valley Campground, Milford, New York Our staff of former and current professional players, coaches and scouts are extremely experienced and have one common goal, to provide you with the tools needed to take your game to the next level and beyond. For additional information, call (800) 222-8152 Website: http://www.baseballcamps.com/campdetail.cfm?Camp=685   August 15th through August 17th, 2008 Leatherstocking Sheep Dog Trials Robert F Clark Fields Beaver Meadow Rd Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-432-4903 Fri-Sun From dusk to dawn you will be able to watch Border Collies and their handlers from Canada, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and all over the Northeast United States compete by herding sheep into their pens.   August 23rd , 2008 Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   Antique Engine Show Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard 288 Goose St Fly Creek, NY 13337 607-547-9692 Website: http://www.flycreekcidermill.com Sat & Sun Enthusiasts from the region join together to display restored gas engines and farm machinery of the past. Feel the rhythm of old-time engines as the Mill features its "one-lung" power display.   August 27th, 2008 Dancing Veggie Farm Garlic Harvest Celebration Dancing Veggie Farm 246 Ainslie Rd Richfield Springs, NY 13439 315-858-0506 Sat & Sun: 10am-6pm Come purchase a variety of crafts including pottery, local cookbooks, handcrafted soaps as well as our delicious, healthful garlic.   August 30th through August 31st, 2008 Fine Arts on the Lawn Cooperstown Art Association 22 Main St Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-9777 Website: http://www.cooperstownart.com Sat & Sun: 10am-5pm An annual event on Labor Day Weekend presenting artwork by members of the association.   September 6th, 2008 Central NY Old Time Stock-Car Convention Reunion & Hall of Fame Induction Former Mid-State Speedway Otsego County Fairgrounds Rte 23 Morris, NY 13808 607-753-0740 Sat: 11am-5pm 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.   September 20th, 2008 Susquehanna Valley Garlic Fest Wood Bull Antiques 3920 St Hwy 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-638-9016 Website: http://www.svgarlicfestival.com Sat: 10am-5pm 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.   September 27th, 2008 Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   October 4th through October 5th, 2008 Pumpkinfest 2008 Doubleday Field Parking Lot 1 Doubleday Ln Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-9983 Sat & Sun: 10am-4pm Giant pumpkin weigh-in at Doubleday Field parking lot. See 100's of pumpkins, giant gourds, huge watermelons compete for prizes. Music, Farmers' Market, pumpkin carving demonstration. Pumpkins will be available to carve and paint! Antique car show on Railroad Avenue - dozens of beautifully restored and vintage cars. Music and refreshments.   October 5th, 2008 The Pit Run Neahwa Park Neahwa Pl Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-3986 Website: http://www.pitrun.org Sun: 10:45am The annual Pit Run has been held in Oneonta in memory of Ricky J. "Pit" Parisian. A USATF Certified 10K race, a 5K race, a 2 mile stroll, a Fun run for kids as well as a community celebration consisting of a picnic, and music. Designed to celebrate Rick's life by bringing the community together for a fun, healthy afternoon of outdoor activities.   October 11th through October 12th, 2008 Fly Creek Cider Festival Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard 288 Goose St Fly Creek, NY 13337 607-547-9692 Website: http://www.flycreekcidermill.com Sat & Sun Enjoy autumn's most flavorful beverage, cider, at the peak of upstate NY's spectacular fall foliage. Cider making demonstrations throughout the day using the Mill's vintage equipment dating back to 1856. Sample our cider made without modern technology and enjoy a taste of New York's water-powered past.   October 18th, 2008 & October 25th, 2008 Haunted Halloween Trains Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad 136 E Main St / St Hwy 166 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-2429 Website: http://www.lrhs.com Sat: 6pm The Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society and the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad will be offering train rides with some spooky fun. There will be laughs and ghoulish treats on board for everyone daring to take our ride.   October 25th, 2008 Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   November 11th, 2008 Annual Artisans and Crafters Festival Unadilla Chamber of Commerce 193 Main St Various locations Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-3008, 888-530-7937 Website: http://www.unadillachamber.org Sat: 10am-4pm House tours will be given of 20 historic homes in Unadilla and over 30 artists will be selling their crafts in this annual event in Unadilla.   November 15th through December 21st, 2008 Wassailing Weekends Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard 288 Goose St Fly Creek, NY 13337 607-547-9692 Website: http://www.flycreekcidermill.com Weekends only The Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard will offer demonstrations on how to make Wassail, the traditional holiday drink. Savory spices blend with the Mill's famous sweet cider to make a hot beverage that is sure to please. View the Mill Store's holiday displays and find that perfect gift!   November 22nd, 2008 Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   December 6th, 2008 Holiday Gift Basket Workshop Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard 288 Goose St Fly Creek, NY 13337 607-547-9692 Website: http://www.flycreekcidermill.com Sat & Sun: 10am-2pm Create a memorable holiday gift basket from the Mill's wide array of Fly Creek Cider Mill products including fudge, preserves, sauces and salsas. Bring your own basket and box or select one from the Mill's vast inventory. Mill team member basketing experts will be assisting in creating a gift that is sure to please by adding just the right ingredients for everyone on your list.   December 27th, 2008 Upper Susquehanna Contradance Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr North Main St / Rte 28 Milford, NY 13807 607-432-6620 Sat: 8pm-11pm The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.   December 15th through April 15th, 2009 Winter Fun at Glimmerglass State Park Springfield 1527 Cty Hwy 31 Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-8662 Weather permitting Winter visitors can go tubing (we supply the tubes!), cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and winter hiking! A warming shed is on premises with hot chocolate served!   If your organization is having an event and you wish to post it on Cooperstown.com, please contact us at the following: Cooperstown.com Inc. P.O. 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