Events

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.

Join us on the green every Saturday from 8am to 3pm through November and enjoy some of the freshest produce around.

The Haus of Mimosa presents "The Showgirls Strike Back!", an evening of song, dance, and spectacle, starring Travis Barr and Steven Incammicia, at Cazenovia College's Catherine Cummings Theatre, 16 Lincklaen Street in Cazenovia, Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m.

After numerous sold-out performances throughout New York City, Comedy Troupe, "The Haus of Mimosa" is bringing their hilarious off Broadway musical production to Cazenovia College's Catherine Cummings Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and $3 for Caz College students. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 315-655-STAR (7827).

"The Showgirls Strike Back!" tells the story of the frazzled over-worked mother of two, Gina Marie Rittale and the glitzy, over-the-top, larger than life, Anita M. Buffem, who are struggling to make their comeback after 25 years, from their start as child stars in a traveling circus, their big break in New Jersey, to modeling for JCPenny's and their work with the gossipy ladies auxiliary. These former showgirls from Queens, N.Y., tell their life stories through song and dance in this unscripted musical comedy. Filled with side splitting laughs and power house vocals this show, which stars singer/comedian Travis Barr, originally from Cazenovia, and musical theater actor Steven Incammicia, will have you screaming in your seat. This show is a must see!

He's traveled and opened shows for many mainstays, including Cheryl Wheeler, Shawn Colvin, Peter Wolf, Richard Shindell and Jonathan Edwards, quickly gaining a reputation as a ‘dazzling’ and ‘not-to-be-missed’ performer. An early copy of his follow-up record, “Symphony in 16 Bars” landed in the hands of folk legend Judy Collins who then signed White to her own Wildflower Records.

Cazenovia College’s 184th Commencement Ceremony

On May 17th at 2:00pm, the Great Swamp Conservancy, Inc. is hosting a movie showing for all of you bird-lovers out there! Bring a friend and a lawn chair and join us for some laughs. Light refreshments will be provided. The movie is “The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession.” Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson are at a crossroads -- one is experiencing a mid-life crisis, another a late-life crisis, and the third, a far from ordinary no-life crisis. From David Frankel, the director of The Devil Wears Prada and Marley & Me, comes a sophisticated comedy about three friendly rivals who, tired of being ruled by obligations and responsibilities, dedicate a year of their lives to following their dreams. Their big year takes them on a cross-country journey of wild and life-changing adventures. -- (C) 20th Century Fox.

In celebration of PRESERVATION MONTH 2012, the doors of Lorenzo will re-open on Friday, May 18 for the tour season.

Join the Morrisville State Community as the class of 2011 graduates.

In 1972, Aztec Two-Step, whose name comes from a poem by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, burst upon the scene with their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records. Since then Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have spent a lifetime making music together as the folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step. Hear for yourself as they take the Nelson Odeon Stage at 8pm.

Chittenango Garden Club's annual plant sale includes hanging baskets, annuals, perennials and used garden items. Sale starts at 8 AM at Stickles Park, Rt.5 & 13, Chittenango. Come early for best selection. Sale ends at noon.

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Brookfield NY.

Join the Friends of Lorenzo for a free walking tour of historic Cazenovia church architecture will be offered on Saturday, May 19 from 10 am – 12 noon by Jerry Munger and Ted Bartlett.

Cazenovia Natural Healing and Wellness Fair Saturday May 19th 10am-4pm at the American Legion, 26 Chenango St., Cazenovia. Join us for a fun and informative event! Wellness is varied and includes all of the aspects of our being, our animal companions, the Earth and so much more! Free Event. The many providers at the fair will share with you their particular path to wellness and offer a sample of their services. There will also be 15 minute mini-lectures/demonstrations for participants to learn more about specific modalities. Food will be available for purchase. Admission is free and there will be a 50/50 raffle to purchase school supplies for Caz Cares http://cazcares.org/Welcome.html (You do not need to be present to win). Foods, Vibrational Healing and more.

The providers that have agreed to join us so far this year include: Suzanne Masters/Healing Art Passages – Henna, Prayer Beads, Shibori Quilts Beth Hill/Beth’s Natural Way – Health Consultations, Wild Crafted Herbs Betty Ann Petkovsek/Silver Mist – Readings and Tuning Fork Tonings Bill Dyson/Eagle Heilen – Homeopathy Linda Bloser/ Aura Reflections – Aura Pictures and Consults Renee-Noelle Felice/Clutter Cutters – Consults for Organizing Dilemmas Joshua Swart/Acupuncture Community Clinic – Acupuncture and Cupping Laura Riposo-Hackney – Intuitive Healing Marianne Crouse/Healthy Vibes – Chakra Assessments and Color Healing Susan Padula/Indigo Healing & Wellness – Biofeedback and Stress Mgmt. Barbara Bennett – Psychic Readings Sarah Kulis & Sue Kulis/Juice Plus – Food Nutrition and Supplements Rosemary Thompson/Weaving Energy – Stone Readings and Healing Many other providers have expressed an interest in the event. Some of these modalities include Massage, Reiki, Yoga, Gluten Free Foods, Vibrational Healing and more. For an updated list of providers, the mini-lectures/demonstrations and more information please visit our website at www.cazhealing.webs.com or call Rosemary at 655-3440.

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

May 19th from 1-2pm. Come out to the Great Swamp Conservancy for an opportunity to experience some birds of prey up close and personal! Wildlife rehabiltator and educator Jean Siprano will bring her live Red-tailed hawk, Saw-whet, Barn and Great Horned owls, and give a Powerpoint lecture. Make some memories at the Great Swamp Conservancy at this sure-to-please event. All ages are welcome, and donations are appreciated.

Heritage Weekend at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum in conjunction with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Free musuem admission. Also children's activities, quilters craft tables & food. 10 AM until 4 PM both days.

Acclaimed "Ghost Chronicles" author & radio personality Ron Kolek will be signing books at the Collinwood Inn (302 Main Street, Oneida) from 6:30pm-7:30pm. From 8pm until midnight he and Anne Kerrigan will be conducting a public ghost hunt at the inn. Tickets are $60 per person & must be purchased in advance.

Stewards for the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark are preparing the historic site for the opening of the 2012 season and for the 20th Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend on June 9 and 10. The exhibits in The Lodge, The Barn, and the Land Office on the estate will open Saturday, May 19th for NYS Heritage Weekend, and remain open until September 23 on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 5, and by appointment.

Join the Colgate University Community as they celebrate the graduation of the class of 2012.

The Oneida Community Mansion House brings the Jim O'Mahony Trio to the Mansion House to perform "The Music of the Beatles, Post Beatles," on Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. The free concert is the first of the year to highlight the one hundredth anniversary of the Steinway piano in the Mansion House's Big Hall, known for its outstanding acoustics. Playing highlights from the solo careers of Beatles John, Paul, and George ("with apologies to Ringo," according to O'Mahony) will be Matt Vacanti, bass; Karl Sterling, drums; and O'Mahony, piano. The Oneida Community Mansion House was the home of the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848-1880). Today, the building houses a museum with permanent and changing exhibitions, residential apartments, overnight lodging, and banquet and meeting space. Guided tours are available Wed. through Sat., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sun. at 2 p.m. for a nominal fee. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, NY. For information call 315-363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org.

This event is hosted by the Brookfield Riding & Driving Assoc. and will be held at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

Join the fFriends of Lorenzo on Wednesday, May 23, historic landscapes and open hearth cooking programs will be offered. In association with the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, a workshop on cultural landscape research and documentation will be offered at Lorenzo from 10am -3pm with representatives of the National Park Service, the Department of Landscape Architecture at SUNY ESF and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; pre-registration is required and a program fee will be charged. At 7pm on the evening of May 23, a free foodways program, Salamanders, Firedogs, Beehives and Cranes: Open Hearth Cooking and Brick Oven Baking will be offered at the Cazenovia Public Library by open hearth cooking expert Lynne Belluscio, director of LeRoy Historical Society.

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

Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College presents Gent Treadly in Concert, Friday, May 25, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and a cash bar is available. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students.

Gent Treadly is truly a unique act, offering a precocious blend of bluesy improvisational roots rock. Members of Gent Treadly have performed with The Grateful Dead, Phish, Jane's Addiction, Spin Doctors, moe, The Band and many others. For more information about the group, visit http://www.gent-treadly.com

Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College is located at 16 Lincklaen Street in Cazenovia, N.Y. Event tickets are available at the door before the event, and may also be purchased by calling 315-655-STAR (7827), and at Cazenovia Jewelry, Albany Street in Cazenovia. For event information contact Colleen Prossner, theatre manager, at 315-655-7238 or cprossner@cazenovia.edu.

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

Are you ready to shake off the chill of winter and play some golf? Join your Oneida Rotary Club at Kanon Valley Country Club, 8623 Lake Road, Oneida, New York on Wednesday, May 30th.

The Tournament starts with registration and lunch 11:00—12:30, 18 holes and dinner. Foursome teams desired. Captain & Crew - $400 per team. Checks can be made payable to : Rotary Club of Oneida, P.O. Box 99, Sherrill, NY 13461.

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

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

Visit the site of the Madison Bouckville Outdoor Antique week for the annual June Show. Over 100 dealers on individual fields are in town to show off and sell their antiques.

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.

Join us on the green every Saturday from 8am to 3pm through November 6th and enjoy some of the freshest produce around.

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.

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.

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.

Driven Dressage Festival at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Brookfield.

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

Syd, Patrick, and Lisa are each experienced touring and recording artists with self-released albums and a thick portfolio of singer/songwriter accolades. Each has performed showcases at prestigious music festivals, opened for national acts, maintained rigorous touring schedules and received plenty of quotable love from the press. Join them at the Nelson Odeon for an 8pm appearance.

Saturday June 9, 2012 from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Huge event for crafters, vendors, and sellers! Raffles and 50/50! 148 North Court Street Wampsville, NY at the FIREMAN'S FIELD. Call for space information.

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.

10 am to 12pm Burlingame Rd. Trail parking area; 1 mile west of Rt. 13 Wild mushrooms are a mystery and a fascination of nature lovers. Bill Chapman will return to Cazenovia to guide us on a hunt for the mushrooms and fungi of our woods and fields and to share his extensive knowledge on their identification and lore.

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

CNY Fiber Artists & Producers presents their second annual festival: a family event with fiber animals, demonstrations, workshops, fiber vendors, and children's activities. Admission is $5; children under 12 are free. Please see www.cnyfiber.org for details.

If you have a passion for things handmade, for historical and traditional arts, for animals, for unusual and beautiful products, for learning new skills, or for supporting local agriculture and artisans, then you will want to set aside the weekend of June 9th and 10th. CNY Fiber Artists & Producers, a group dedicated to supporting fiber farmers and artists and to encouraging participation in and appreciation of fiber arts, will hold its second Fiber Festival at Butternut Hill Campground on Route 20 in Bouckville. The event will feature spinning, felting, and weaving demonstrations that will be provided by guilds and vendors, along with a Sheep to Shawl exhibition, a presentation on historical looms, sheep shearing, fiber animal tours, and a demonstration of reeling silk from cocoons. A “knitting doctor” will be on hand to help you salvage that project you thought to be hopeless, and children will have a tent full of activities to explore. Look for a “yarn splash” - an art installation using colorful displays of felted, knitted, or crocheted squares – along Route 20 in advance of the event.

There will be workshops in knitting, spinning, dyeing, felting, and tatting, and more than 50 vendors will offer raw fleece, hand-spun and hand-dyed yarn, pelts, kits, spinning wheels, baskets, spindles, looms, and hand-spun, hand-knitted, and hand-felted products. You can read about the workshops and the vendors on the website, www.cnyfiber.org. Although the quota for fiber vendors has been filled, a few spaces are still available for local farmers who have specialty food products or other products that might fit in well. Please contact Pamela.Haendle@bnymellon.com if you are interested in participating or would like more information about the event.

The festival runs from 10:00 to 5:00 each day, and costs $5 for adults. Children under 12 are free, and free parking is available.

The Peterboro Civil War Weekend Committee invites the public to step back in time on June 9 and 10 to commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. The 12th U.S. Infantry hosts the encampment. For two decades the Peterboro encampment has demonstrated aspects of military and civilian life. In recent years exhibits and programs on abolition and the Underground Railroad have been added. During the event Peterboro relives the period of the mid 1800s when the hamlet held national recognition because of Gerrit Smithâ™s Underground Railroad station, the visitations of famous abolitionists, and the connection with John Brown that sparked the Civil War. Peterboro sites are on the Heritage NY Underground Railroad Trail and on the National Park Service Network to Freedom Underground Railroad Trail. The annual event is an educational and fundraising event sponsored by the Smithfield Community Association, the Town of Smithfield, and private donors. Proceeds from the event support the preservation and promotion of the heritage of the Town of Smithfield. Saturday, June 9 hours are 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, June 10 from 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $3 for ages 6- 12, and free for children under 6. Parking is free. For more information contact 315-684-3262 and civilwarweekend.sca-peterboro.org

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

Join us at the Rusty Rail Banquet Facility, 3231 Genesee St., Canastota NY, 5:30-7pm Cash Bar, Games and Silent Auction, 7:00pm - Buffet Dinner, Live Auction to Follow. Money raised will fund Upstate New York Programs such as youth firearms safety, education, conservation, and marksmanship. Ticket options are available by phone or at www.friendsofnra.org Plan to attend for good food, good times, and a great cause!

As the gardens blossom at Lorenzo this spring, The Friends of Lorenzo will once again celebrate the beauty of the Ellen Shipman garden at their annual Gala Garden Party on Friday, June 15 from 6-8 pm. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the landscape restoration activities of The Friends.

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.

This event will be hosted by the Brookfield Riding & Driving Assoc. at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

Sat, 6/16, 8pm-10pm Bathed in the flickering glow of passing headlights and neon bar signs, Smither’s roots are as blue as they come. There is plenty of misty Louisiana and Lightnin’ Hopkins in Smither’s weathered singing and unhurried picking. (Rolling Stone) The masterful combination of pure folk songwriting and intricate guitar blues are tangible signs of the singer-songwriter’s vigorous genius. A megawatt solo performer. (Wired) Smither continues to give ample proof that he’s matured into one of roots music’s most passionate, soulful songsmiths and interpreters. He has the perfect husky, country-music voice, and he keeps the tunes clipping with crisp acoustic picking. (SF Chronicle) $22, $20 members, $17 students

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.

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.

Participants,The MG Car Club of Central New York presents the 11th annual Eurocar European Motorcar & Motorbike show, to be held on the lawns of Lorenzo State Historic Park, @ Rt 13 & 20, Cazenovia, NY. The Largest European Car and Motorbike Event in Central New York! As always, dash plaques and goody bags will be provided to the first 200 entrants - entrant door prizes, Music and food vendors and spectators are free. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Food Bank of Central New York. Show Field opens at 9:00 AM and the show will run from 9am to 3 pm, with 25 Classes and a diverse range of vehicles dating from Pre-war through current day luxury sport models. Participant Judging! Pre-Registration $7.00, day of Show $15.00. Please visit our website for details See www.mgcarclub.com/cny

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.

Office for the Aging’s Golf Outing Fund Raiser Monday, June 18, 2012 Captain & Crew Golf Outing at Oneida Community Golf Course 1017 Golf Lane, Oneida Shot-gun start w/Tee-off @ 12:15 pm ~Registration Fee is $75 per person & includes 18 holes of golf w/cart, lunch, dinner, beverages, prizes, 50/50, Hole in one Contest, Closest to the Pin, Skins, Longest Drive Hole-in-One wins a car from Wilber Duck Chevrolet!!!!

Join us for a captain and crew golf outing at the beautiful Oneida Community Golf Course. Enjoy lunch, 18 holes w/cart, dinner, prizes, gifts and more. $75 per person. Get a foursome together and sign up today! Help us raise funds to provide in home services to the elderly.

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

10 am to 12pm Park on East Rd; south of Ballina Rd. Follow signage. SUNY-ESF Environmental and Forest Biology professor Don Leopold will bring his expertise on Nelson Swamp ecosystems to explore the trees, flowers and animals in a CPF-protected wooded wetland. Be prepared for damp conditions, rough terrain and insects.

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

COMAS – Celtic Music and Beyond Sat, 6/30, 8pm-10pm Comas, one of Europe's most sensational Celtic bands, brings together four of the most exciting musicians of their generation: Aiden (champion fiddler), Kevin Burke (of Patrick Street and the Bothy Band), Philip Masure (from Belgium on guitar), Sylvain Barou (on flute, whistle, and uilleann pipes, acclaimed by Dónal Lunny "the greatest flute player of his generation,"), and Jackie Moran, one of the world’s best bodhrán players. To find out more about the band, see http://www.comasmusic.com/. $18, $16 members, $13 students

The architecture, farmland and scenery of Cazenovia will be highlighted through 2 interpretive bike routes published this month. Each route will pass several interpretive signs that will inform and connect you to the history and sense of place of our towns back roads. Check the CPF website and local newspapers for route maps and descriptions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4th Annual 5k Run & Walk 3rd Annual Brookfield Speedway Reunion Friday Night Diesel Truck Pull Saturday Morning Gas Truck Pull Grandstand Admission Only $6

Madison County Fair Horse Show - July 13th & 15th at the Madison County Fairground in Brookfield.

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!

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.

Robert Post Comedy-Theater Tues 7/24 11am-12 noon FREE Earlville Awesome House Family Series Event With its dry humor, expert mime, versatile acting, skilled juggling, ventriloquism, splendid timing and keen sense of satire and the absurd, “The Post Man Delivers,” has a sophisticated air about it. The POSTman of the title is Robert Post, who merits a place on anybody’s all-star team of the goofily gifted. — The New York Times Robert Post has created over thirty works for which he has received numerous awards and fel-lowships from such organizations as the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council for the Arts, and the Ohio Arts Council. PBS produced a documentation of his stage performance that was shown internationally, winning the Central Education Network Award for Best Performance Program. Post is also an alumnus of the Affiliate Artists program and has toured his one-man performance to forty-six US states, Canada, Mexico, Russia, the Mediterranean and Japan.

The Ruritan sponsored Community Fair returns to Carlon Field in Munnsville for the 17th year and also continues the year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of the local Ruritan chapter.

The festivities kick off at 7pm Friday with the annual firemen's parade down rout 46 from Pratts Road to Carlon Field, followed by a concert by the Canastota Community Band and then fireworks at dusk. There will also be plenty o food, crafters and venders.

The fair continues at 10 am Saturday with a day filled with attractions including the seventh annual Gladola Festival and sale, an antique tractor show and parade, a petting zoo, a chicken BBQ at noon, a classic car and antique engine show, and a pie baking contest at 2:30pm. Live music Saturday features Matt and Thelma Chase at noon, the Nelson Brothers at 3pm and a battle of the bands at 5pm. For more information on the Community Fair, to make a donation towards the fireworks, or to volunteer to help out call 315-366-0225,

Join Airborne Adventures and other balloonists as they lift off twice daily weather permitting from the Stockbridge Valley Community Fair and balloon rally.

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

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.

Please come join us July 28th, 2012 for The Bikers for Babies event! Registration for the event starts at 10:00 am at Bellamy Harbor Park and the Ride to Jamesville Park in Syracuse, NY starts at 11:00am. Once you arrive in Syracuse you will be welcomed with live music, great food, and a good time! So please come help us support the March of Dimes!

Call or check out the website for details.

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

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.

Our 3rd Annual Mad Co.W 5k Race, a Route 20 Road Challenge event, will be held on August 4, 2012 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.

Sonny Landreth - Blues Master with Blueprints opening Sat, 8/4, 8pm-10:30pm EOH is excited to welcome master guitarist Sonny Landreth and his intoxicating mix of rock, blues, and Cajun. Entertainment Weekly calls him “ A bona fide guitar hero.” Known for his captivating live performances, Landreth is a gifted musician with his unique guitar playing and spellbinding lyrics. His music continually highlights the bedrock of American sound with snappy Cajun rhythms and intricate jazz melodies. Eric Clapton has said Sonny Landreth “is probably the most underestimated musician on the planet and also probably one of the most advanced.” Blueprints is a Central New York band featuring the red-hot guitar and slide-guitar playing of George Deveny, stellar piano work of Dave Liddy, and rock-steady drumming of Oscar Crandall. They play American styles, including blues, rock, swing, boogie, and r'n’b The band features strong original material, along with classic songs by great American masters like Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, J.J. Cale and many others. $27, $25 members, $22 students

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.

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.

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.

Lang's August show will kick off an incredible 10 day multi-show event in the heart of central New York's Antiques Community. Lang's Show will coincide with Lang's Discovery Auction. As in years past, the pairing of Lang's high quality sporting show with Lang's Discovery auction will afford dealers and collectors two great venues to buy and sell, reconnect with old friends and forge new business and personal acquaintances.

This event will be hosted by the Brookfield Riding and Driving Association at the Madison County Fair Grounds.

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.

August 18, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Spend a summer day treasure hunting in the beautiful Stockbridge Valley. Yard sale maps will be available at Stockbridge Valley Foods, Between Us Sisters, The Point Restaurant, and American Legion Post #54. Call 315-495-4445 for more information. If you would like to add your sale to the map, a $2 donation to support advertising costs is requested.

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.

9am to 3pm Cazenovia Public Library Community Room The willow from Cazenovia’s Willow Patch was long used by the basketry industry of central New York. Bonnie Gale, a traditional willow basket maker with a national and international resume, will guide participants through all the steps from cutting the material in the Willow Patch to a finished 5-6 ft. high pea cage plant trellis to take home. Dress for outdoor work and bring a lunch.

August 25, 2012 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Huge event for crafters, vendors, and sellers! Raffles and 50/50! Event will be held at: 148 North Court Street Wampsville, NY at the FIREMAN'S FIELD. Call for space information.

Americana Roots with Rusty Doves, Jeremy Wallace Trio and McMule! Sat, 8/25, 8pm-10pm ‘Americana’ music is merging folk, country, blues and rock & roll…often called ‘Alt-country.’ Rusty Doves is an Americana mandolin and upright bass duo playing a progressive blend of swing, bluegrass, and folk, with musical selections spanning every decade since 1900. Jeremy Wallace is "Americana with a Bite!" described as "a little folk, a tinge of rock, some country and loaded with gritty blues." Jeremy Wallace with his 'old school' whiskey-and-cigarette voice, vintage guitar, and unforgettable lyrics. His songs are spirited anthems of lost love and haunting melodies of wistful redemption that invite delight with both detailed storytelling and dynamic phrasing. McMule is a 5-piece band combining acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica & vocals for a sound that is one part whiskey, two parts toil! “Pristine vocal harmonies and old-time instruments create a unique sound that combines folk, bluegrass, country blues, swing and more. McMule's latest album "Whiskeytalk" has received airplay on approximately 130 stations in over 30 states nationwide. In October 2010, the Americana Music Association reported that the CD was # 1 TOP MOST ADDED AMERICANA. $18, $16 members, $13 students

8pm to 9:30pm Burlingame Rd. Trail parking area; 1mile west of Rt. 13 Children of all ages are fascinated by fireflies as they flash across open fields in late summer. Amy Kochem will lead this program for kids of all ages, combining a full moon walk in the woods with watching and learning more about fireflies in the adjoining fields. Walk will be held even if there is cloud cover. Call 877-1742 to confirm if raining.

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

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.

Held every Saturday on the village Green from 9am-3pm. Purchase farm fresh foods directly from the farmers.

The Nields: Kids’ Show Fri 9/7 7pm-8:30pm Concert FREE Earlville Awesome House Family Series Event /A collaboration with Colorscape Chenango Arts Fest 9/8-9/9 What does a folk-rock sister duo write about after twenty years in the music business; a career which produced fifteen CDs, three books, a DVD, a thriving children’s music educational empire, four children and two husbands (one apiece)? The full catastrophe of course. Taken from the line from Zorba the Greek: "I'm a man, so I married. Wife, children, house, everything. The full catastrophe," the Nields sisters have created a powerful, passionate, thoughtful, humorous work that explores the crazy ride that is this insane twenty-first century idea that in a post-feminist world it might somehow be possible for a woman to raise her children, maintain her relationship and career and contribution to her community while tending to her artistic soul at the same time

This event will be hosted by the Brookfield Riding and Driving Association at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

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.

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!

This event will be hosted by the Brookfield Riding and Driving Association at the Madison County Fair Grounds.

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!

Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival.

ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Association) competition rides. Competition will utilize the Brookfield State Forest Trail System.

The farm will be open to you after 5pm. Those interested in perusing our facilities, mingling, and enjoying the grounds and scenery early are welcome. Appetizers will be served around 5:30, with dinner beginning at 6pm. Guest speakers will conclude our evening from some of our participating farms, winery and brewery. Check out the full menu and purchase your tickets on the website.

Truck and tractor pulls, great music, food and entertainment for all.

Tannahill Weavers - Scottish Trailblazers Sat, 9/22, 8pm-10pm The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't get better...yet continue to do just that. $18, $16 members, $13 students

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.

Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival -

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

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.

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.

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!

This event will be hosted at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

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.

Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze and Harvest Festival

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.

Enjoy a wide selection of fresh grown produce, eggs, meats, and more on the village green each Saturday from 8am-3pm.

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.

Jorma Kaukonen - Guitar Legend Fri, 10/12, 8pm-10pm Legendary guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is best known for his work with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. As a fingerstyle guitarist in the realm of American blues, folk, and rock, his electric guitar work was uniquely distinctive and thus widely emulated by other San Francisco Bay Area guitarists. Notable work with Jefferson Airplane includes "Greasy Heart", "If You Feel", "Spare Chaynge", "Hey Frederick" (which culminates in an extended lead guitar duet with himself), "Wooden Ship," and his original composition "Feel So Good." Rolling Stone named Kaukonen the 54th greatest rock guitarist of all time and 16th greatest acoustic guitarist. (Wiki) $30, $28 members, $25 Student

A full weekend of homecoming events including a home football game.

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.

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.

Wolf Oak Acres Corn Maze & Harvest Festival - Farm Days Weekend

A full weekend of family events and activities including e home football game.

Trick or treating, costume contests and special arts & crafts! Wolf Oak Acres, 6470 Creek Rd, Oneida, NY 13421.

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.

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.

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.

Support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday. Many will have specials and deals to start your Christmas shopping season off right.

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,

Enjoy all aspects of a historic Christmas at Lorenzo by atmosphere of candle light at the mansion. 7pm-9pm. An admission fee is charged.

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.

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.

Enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails in Madison County. Visit the link for an interactive trail map to start planning your trip.

Enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails in Madison County. Visit the link for an interactive trail map to start planning your trip.

Enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails in Madison County. Visit the link for an interactive trail map to start planning your trip.

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!

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!

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.

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.