February 8, 2013 To say the folks in Cooperstown come from hardy stock may be the understatement of the year. Even with a winter storm on the way organizers say the long scheduled Cooperstown Winter Carnival will go on-rain or shine..or should that be snow storm or shine.
February 4, 2013 If you're looking for some winter fun, head to Cooperstown this weekend for the Cooperstown Winter Carnival. My wife and I attended this event a few years ago and had a great time.
August 10, 2012 I remember the first time I went to the Scottish games at Long Branch Park in Liverpool. I happened upon a strange competition wherein several burly men were attempting to throw what looked like telephone poles. I later learned that this was called a caber throw, one of a number of traditional Scottish games that will be featured at tomorrows Scottish Games and Celtic Fest. According to their official website there is much more to see and do.
Returning this August to Long Branch Park in Liverpool is the Central New York Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. Starting at 9 A.M., solo bagpiping, drumming, and dancing competitions will take place
If you're looking for something to do with the family, Peterboro may be the place to go.
The hamlet is hosting its annual Hometown Day celebration, with food, music and activities for the entire family
May 31, 2012 Click your heels three times and say "There's no place like..Chittenango". Chances are you'll then be heading to the village of Chittenango's annual "Oz-Stravaganza" this weekend. According to the festivals website the theme this year is "The Witches Of Oz" with lots of fun activities planned for the entire family. Just in case you are new to "Oz-mania" there is a reason that the village holds this
"Wizard of Oz" celebration.
July 8, 2011 Well, it's summer, the sun is shining and the temperatures are hot--it's a perfect combination for those fun fairs and festivals. And, for some, it's a great opportunity to feast on the many delicacies that are found at the events. Sometimes, it's just too hard to resist a deep-fried Twinkie or fried dough, right? FatFighterTV.com has released a list of "typical" fair food and how many calories and how much fat are in each of our favorite treats.
