Chenango County Event Calendar
August Events
Aug 1st
Seamus Kennedy-Irish/Celtic Vocalist
6 on the Square, Oxford,
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Back by popular request! Seamus has an incredible repertoire of song, dance and endless supply of jokes and stories.
Contact: 607-843-6876 or www.6onthesquare.org
Aug 1st
Galumpha--Goofy Modern Dance
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Free Family Series Event FREE
Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment incorporating the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole. Edinburgh Festival Critics’Choice Award). Contact: 315-691-3550 or www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Aug 5th
Blues Festival Free Summer Concert Series -- New Riders of the Purple Sage
Westside Park, Norwich
Time: 7-9:00 p.m.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 x 1 or www.chenangobluesfest.org
Aug 7th
Sue Foley/Peter Karp He Said She/Said Tour -- Blues
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
HE SAID - SHE SAID: an amazing collaboration of two of Blues' gifted talents:
HE: Gifted songwriter and American troubadour, Peter Karp, is a master songsmith with an art for spinning true-to-life emotions, humor, and candor. SHE: Sue Foley is considered to be one of the finest blues/roots artists working today both as a blues guitarist and songwriter.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Aug 10th - Aug 15th
Annual Chenango County Fair
Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich
Hours: 10:00 am --10:00 pm
Showcase of local crops, animals, and food exhibits. Special entertainment includes harness racing, demolition derby, bull riding, truck and tractor pulls. Coleman Brother's carnival. Admission charged.
Contact: Mary Weidman at 607-334-9198 or visit www.chenangocountyfair.homestead.com
Aug 10th
Blues Festival Free Summer Concert Series -- Special Show -- Les Dudek
East Main Street, Chenango County Fair, Norwich @ the Grandstand
Time: 7-9:00 p.m.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 x 1 or www.chenangobluesfest.org
Aug 13th - Aug 15th
AMA Pro National MX Weekend
Unadilla Valley Sports Center, 5986 State Hwy. 8, New Berlin
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Over 1000 amateur riders from throughout the US and Canada compete for two days on an all-natural 1.6 mile track. Competition is tough as motorcycles soar over 100 feet off several jumps. Pro racing all day Saturday.
Contact: 607-965-8784 or www.unadillamx.com
Aug 13th - Aug 15th
"Gilbert & Sullivan's--The Sorcerer" -- Musical
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 3:00 p.m.
"The Sorcerer" is a merry story of sentimental topsy-turvydom. Cupid could never have performed the more mischievous pranks as he did, aided by a magician's love potion, in the pleasant village of Ploverleigh! Directed by Rob Kolb of Hamilton College. An EOH Fundraiser!
Contact: 315-691-3550 or www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Aug 15th
3-D Bow Shoot
Oxford Rod and Gun Club, Ingraham Rd., Oxford
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. and Breakfast/Lunch.
Contact: Jim Lobdell, OGC president at 607- 843-2701 or email: JBL4949@frontiernet.net
Aug 19th - Sep 12th
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Hwy 12, Greene
Hours: Thurs/Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Join us at the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where you'll meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, and voices to match.
Contact: 607-656-8499 (TIXX) or visit www.chenangorivertheatre.org
Aug 20th - Aug 21st
Annual Chenango County Blues Festival
August 20th (6:30 pm - 10:30 pm free) and the 21st (12:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich
This two-day music festival features nationally known artists, great food, craft vendors and free children's activities. Admission charged.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org
Aug 20th - Aug 22nd
Annual Outdoor Madison-Bouckville Antique Show
Rt 20 Madison/Bouckville area.
Home of one of New York States 3 great antiques show. Over 1000 prescreened dealers on 90 acres featuring all varieties of antiques and collectibles. Plentiful food and parking.
Contact: 315-824-2462 or visit www.bouckvilleantiqueshows.com or www.madisontourism.com
Aug 21st
Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys--Bluegrass Legend
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, now 82 years old, has been performing professionally since1946. He and the Clinch Mountain Boys became one of the most celebrated bluegrass groups in the world, rivaling in popularity such titans as Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs.
Aug 28th
Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman - Folk
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
The synchronicity this duo creates is stunning. Talent, skill, musicality, empathy ...this duo has it all. This disc, and their Superior show Saturday night, are not to be missed.(Deluth News Tribune - Review) Contact: 315-691-3550 or www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
September Events
Sep 5th
Chenango County Historical Society's Annual Antiques Show
Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich
Time: 8:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m. plus appraisals Noon--3:00 p.m.
One of NY's most enduring antique shows featuring dealers with a broad range of Antiques
Contact: 607-336-9407 or 334-9227 or Email: thistle1@adelphia.net
Sep 6th
Greene's 91st Annual Labor Day Picnic
Ball Flats, Greene,
A real homecoming, beginning with hose fights on Genesee Street at 8 a.m. and continuing into the night with fireworks. Community picnic, children's games, horse show, bingo, carnival rides, live entertainment, old timer's ball game, 4-H exhibits & the chicken BBQ.
Contact: 607-656-8219/8751 or 607-656-9762
Sep 11th - Sep 12th
Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
September 11th (10:00 am--6:00 pm) & 12th (11:00 am--5:00 pm)
East and West Parks, Downtown Norwich
Rain or shine. Enjoy two days of art, music, food and fun. This juried exhibition of art and find creafts for sale in an interactive atmosphere featuring artist demonstrations, educational activities and original music. Admission is FREE.
Contact: 607-336-FEST, email info@colorscape.org or visit www.colorscape.org
Sep 16th
CWS Charitable Foundation Comedy Night
Time and location TBD. Wine, beer & chocolate tasting, hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinner and professional comedy show. Raffles, silent auction and door prizes. Over 21 only. Proceeds go to program outreach. Contact: 607-334-5366
Sep 18th - Sep 19th
Sportsman's Weekend
The Oxford Rod & Gun Club, 214 Ingraham Road, Oxford
Hours: Saturday - 8 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 8 AM to 2 PM. Breakfast & Lunch provided 7-11 AM.
There will be a variety of vendors, seminars, demonstrations, antler scoring, 3D archery shoots, novelty shoots, raffles/door prizes, food and drink.
Contact: Billy Hoosock, Archery Coordinator at (607) 244-1818, or email: hhoosock@stny.rr.com .
Rod & Gun Club contact: Jim Lobdell, OGC president at (607) 843-2701
Sep 18th
The Same Blood Folk Band--CD Release
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
The Same Blood Folk Bands style resonates with the roots of Americana, traditional music and rock, for compelling and soulful original songs. Their innovative covers of legendary tunes pay homage to songwriters they admire while adding a personal twist. Erik Jensen of Upstate LIVE Music Guide says, "Very swampy, incredibly catchy, and unbelievably adept, vocally and musically- this band has Grassroots Festival written all over it!" Contact: 315-691-3550 or www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Sep 25th
Annual Greene Applefest
Ball Flats, Greene
Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
A feast of apples, crafters, entertainment, food stands, pumpkin painting and all day games for children. Breakfast on the field from 6:30 am – 9:00 am. Free Admission. NO PETS. Contact Yvonne Cobb @ 607.656.8060 or Marelyn Rogers @ 607.656.7497for booth information. For Applefest information contact Janice Carr @ 607-656-4624.
Sep 25th
Tannahill Weavers--Celtic from Scotland
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
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. Contact: 315-691-3550 or www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
October Events
Oct 1st - Oct 24th
Of Mice and Men
Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Hwy 12, Greene
Hours: Thurs/Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2:00 p.m.
A classic beauty from the heart of American literature-until you've seen it on stage, you haven't really experienced it. Steinbeck makes a hero of the common man and speaks their language with a simple, unmatched eloquence.
Contact: 607-656-8499 TIXX or visit www.chenangorivertheatre.org
Oct 2nd
Greg Brown--Folk Icon
Earlville Opera House, 17-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
The legendary folk musician whose offbeat lyrics are always dead on. Called "a wickedly sharp observer of the human condition" by Rolling Stone, he bridges the spirit of the heavens with the truth of the land. His cornucopia of bittersweet musical poetry - whether it's existential angst or grandma's jam, it's sure to leave a sly grin on your face. Contact: 315-691-3550 or www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Oct 8th
Annual Casino Night
Northeast Classic Car Museum, Rexford St., Norwich
Tour the cars on display and enjoy great food and Casino Gambling. Admission charged.
Contact: 607-334-2886 or visit www.classicarmuseum.org
Oct 14th
Colorscape Plein Aire Reception and Silent Auction
Golden Artist Colors, 188 Bell Rd., New Berlin
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The work of CNY members of Colorscape Plein Aire Thursdays will be offered for sale in a silent auction to benefit the artists and Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival. Music and food provided
Contact: 607-336-FEST or www.colorscape.org
Oct 29th - Oct 30th
Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 29th (6:00 pm --9:00 pm) and 30th (9:00 am -- 9:00 pm)
East and West Parks, Norwich
This is a family oriented event with plenty of entertainment, crafts, various food vendors and the annual YMCA Halloween parade. Bring as many pumpkins as you dare along with a 3" votive candle for each and help break the Guinness World Book of Records.
Contact: Pegi LoPresti at 607-336-1811 or visit www.norwichpumpkinfestival.com for pumpkin fest information. Contact: Tom Revoir at 607-336-9622 for parade/float information
December Events
Dec 4th
Afton Village Winter Carnival & Parade
Main Street, Afton
All Day
Ice sculptors from around the state turn 300 hundred pound blocks of ice into beautiful sculptures that will be displayed throughout the holiday season. Other activities include: breakfast with Santa, a chicken BBQ, crafts, a Christmas parade (starting at 5:00) a bonfire, food, games and lots more. If you would like to carve one of the ice blocks or for more information contact Janice Nickerson at jnicke9721@aol.com or call 639-1905 or 639-1244.