Annual Events

July Thru Dec. 2000

Wednesdays & Saturday - East Side Park, Norwich - Chenango County Farmers Market 8am - 1pm.  Fresh produce, crafts, plants, baked goods, etc. Info: (607) 656-8463 and Wednesday in July - "Art in the Park" - an outdoor exhibit of local artists at East Side Park, Norwich along with musical entertainment.

July 1: Rogers Environmental Education Center, Sherburne, NY "Fireflies" 8:30pm.  More info: (607)674-4017

July 1: Rogers Environmental Education Center, Sherburne, NY
"What's That Plant? 1-4:45pm More info: (607)674-4017

July 3 - Aug. 7 - Summer Band Concerts, held on balcony over Library, Smyrna, NY Monday evenings 7:30pm. Library open, Methodist Church has bake sale & drinks; Fireman's auxiliary has popcorn, hotdogs, hamburgers, etc.  Info: (607)627-6806

July 4 Rotary Family Fun Days Live entertainment, food booth, 2 bands and fireworks.  Chenango County Fairgrounds, East Main Street, Norwich.   (607)334-9147.

July 4 Rotary Family Fun & Bullthistle Balloon Festival Craig Lawton 607-337-2265

July 4: McDonough Town-wide Garage Sales 9:0-0 till ??

July 6, 13, 20, 27 L.Y.M.S. (Social Youth Music Showcase) 3 young bands compete plus a well known band performs in the park.  Professional sound and lights.  Taping will be done for contestants with the possibility of making a CD. Headlining bands include: Super Gush and Red Light District plus two others, each performing individually on one of the above dates.  Starts at 6p.m. in East Side Park of downtown Norwich.

July 8 & 9 Gus Macker 3 0n 3 Basketball Tournament Tom Revoir 607-336-9622

July 17-23 Afton Fair Afton Fairgrounds, Rt. 41, Afton, NY.  Agricultural exhibits, midway rides, entertainment.  Admission fee.  More info: (607) 639-1525.

July 20 - "Coffin Man", early gravestone carver by Mary Dexter.  7:30pm at the Chenango County Historical Museum, 45 Rexford Street, Norwich, NY

July 21 - Afton Speedway Summer Championship Double Points. 7:30pm. For more info: (607) 639-1966

July 21-22 - Chenango County Fireman's Convention and South New Berlin's Town Birthday Celebration, South New Berlin, NY.  For more info: Call Doc Deboer at (607) 659-2475

July 22 - The 24th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Greene, NY.  Sponsored by the Greater Greene Chamber of Commerce from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Come and visit beautiful Greene with over 225 vendors of quality handmade Arts and Crafts.  Refreshments also available.

July 22 - Rogers Environmental Education Center, Sherburne, NY - "Butterflies" w/ David Bouton 11am.  More info: (607) 656-7455

July 22 - 3RD Annual Auction Guilford Fire Dept., 6:00pm.  Donations needed.  Pick up will be Saturday July 22nd.  Call (607) 895-6532.  Preview of auction items will be from 3:00pm until time of auction.  Food available.  Auction under tent and chairs provided.

July 22-23 - Civil War "Living History" by Berden's Sharp Shooters.  Reenactment, New Berlin, NY.  Location not determined but will be accessible.  FREE and family oriented.  For more information: (607) 847-8564 or 847-8091.

July 22-23 - NETAA 3D Triple Crown @ Hidden Valley Archery , Smithville Flats, NY.  Entry Fee. More info: (607) 656-7453

July 28 - Afton Speedway.  Regular program 7:30pm.  Exit 7 off I88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY.  For more info call: (607) 639-1966.

July 29 - Rogers Environmental Education Center, Sherburne, NY presents "Sue Cross Memorial Wild Edible and Medicinal Walk".  11am or 1:30pm. Please register ahead of time at (607) 674-4017.

July 31 - A " Destination Planet Library" with Tom and Cindy Rasely.  2:00pm at Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich.  More information: (607) 334-4034 

Summers are beautiful in Chenango County! 

Spend yours enjoying nature at one of the many parks, rivers or lakes.  Early mornings are great for yard sales and flea markets.  Afternoons can be spent in a boat or at a fair.  Enjoy a romantic evening under the stars while listening to a summer concert or take the family to the races for some excitement! 

There's plenty of terrific food, friendly people and some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth, all in one place.  Grab the kids, pack up the car and come over to Chenango County where it's all happening now!

August 2000

Wednesdays & Saturday - East Side Park, Norwich - Chenango County Farmers Market 8am - 1pm.  Fresh produce, crafts, plants, baked goods, etc. Info: (607) 656-8463 and Wednesday in July - "Art in the Park" - an outdoor exhibit of local artists at East Side Park, Norwich along with musical entertainment.

August 3,4,5 - St. Barts Summer Festival, St. Bart's Church, E. Main St., Norwich, NY.  Aug. 3&4, 10am to 5pm.  Aug. 5, 1pm to 10pm.  Carnival rides, games and food.  FREE entertainment nightly.  No Admission Fee. More info (607) 336-2222

August 4 - Afton Speedway.  Pure Stock Fan Appreciation, 7:30pm. Exit 7 off Interstate 88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY  For more info, (607) 639-1966.

August 6 - Thunder Ridge Cycle Park Thundering Motocross racing.  Located off Route 8 in South Edmeston, NY, 5 mi. north of New Berlin.  Michael James Memorial Race.  Motocross Race Information: (607) 847-6520 or e-mail tridgejim@usa.net 

August 6 - 3rd Annual Poker Run and Pig Roast to benefit the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich.  Road Rally sponsored by the second childhood car association.  Old cars, new cars, classic cars, clean cars and dirty cars, motorcycles and trucks...All Welcome!  Take a drive around beautiful Chenango County, pick up some playing cards and try your hand at winning some great prizes! Then enjoy a pig roast with other participants. For more information  call 334 -AUTO.

August 8 - Yo-Yo Fun with Jan and the Yo-Yo Man, Guernsey Memorial Public Library, Norwich, NY.  6:00pm.  For more info: (607) 334-4034

August 11 - Afton Speedway.  Regular program 7:30pm.  Exit 7 off I88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY.  For more info call: (607) 639-1966.

August 12 - 40 Target 3D Tournament at Hidden Valley Archery

August 8 thru 13 - Chenango County Fair, Fairgrounds, Norwich.  Agricultural Exhibits, harness racing, tractor pull, truck pull, thrill show, midway rides, racing pigs, food and more.  Admission charged.  More info (607) 334-9198

August 13 - Chicken BBQ, Greene BPW, Greene, NY at the Extra Mart, 11am to ?

August 18 - Afton Speedway - Tim Olenski Memorial Regular Program, 7:30pm.  Exit 7 off Interstate 88, Rt 41, Afton, NY  For more info: (607) 639-1966.

August 18-19 - Sidewalk Art Show, Afton, NY.   Arts and Crafts, Afton Fairgrounds.  For more information:  (607) 639-2642

August 18 and 19  - 8th Chenango Blues Festival, Norwich.  Friday 6pm to 10pm, concert at  West Side Park, Downtown Norwich.  Saturday 11am Gates open at the Chenango county Fairgrounds.  Noon to 10pm, Blues Festival.  Performances include a variety of nationally known blues artists.  Children's activity area, food, beverage and craft vendors.  Contact Eric Larsen at (607) 334-5653.

August 20 - Fireman's Community Picnic, Guilford, NY.  Music, food and games for the children.  Dish to pass is customary. For a great get together of old and new friends.  A pie baking contest will once again make mouths water.  For more info: (607) 895-6532.

August 25 - Afton Speedway.  Regular program 7:30pm.  Exit 7 off I88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY.  For more info call: (607) 639-1966.

August 26 - Old Franklin Day - A festival throughout the village of Franklin, huge flea market, craft sale, entertainment all day long, quilt show, fine art show, food, kiddy rides, fashion show, library book sale and more. FREE Admission.  Rain or shine.  For more info (607) 829-3012.  

August 26 - 40 Target 3D Tournament, Hidden Valley Archery, Smithville Flats, NY.  Entry fee.  More info: (607) 656-7453.

September 2000

Wednesdays and Saturdays - Chenango County Farmer's Market, East Side Park, Norwich, 8am to 1pm.  Fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, honey, flowers and more.  Info: (607) 656-8463.

September 1 - Afton Speedway Fan Appreciation 7:30pm.  Exit 7 off I88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY        More info: (607) 639-1966.

September 3 - 24th Annual Antique Show and Sale.  Held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich, NY.  Antique dealers from around the state.  8am-9am, Early bird Viewing.  9am-4pm, Regular Viewing.  For more information call Kay Zaia: (607) 334-AUTO

September 4 - Greene Annual Labor Day Celebration and Art Show.  A community picnic where the food is already prepared for you.  8am Hose Fights, 10am Parade, children's games, horse show, bingo, carnival ridges, live entertainment, old timer's ball game, 4-H exhibit, chicken BBQ, art show, fireworks.  Free Admission.  Ballflats - Greene, NY

 September 8 - Afton Speedway - Fall Championship Double Points - 7:30pm.  Exit 7 off I-88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY  For  more info: 639-1966

September 9 - Bake Sale and Chicken BBQ- United Methodist Church in Guilford

September 9& 10 - 6th Annual Colorscape Arts Festival Fine arts & crafts, music and food.  NO ADMISSION FEE.  East and West Parks in downtown Norwich, rain or shine.  More information call Peggy Finnegan 607-336-FEST

September 10 - Pig Roast, Bainbridge NY, 11am to 5pm.

 September 15 - Afton Speedway - Last Points Show - 7:30pm.  Exit 7 off I-88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY  For  more info: 639-1966

September 15-16  - Huge Annual Garage Sale to benefit Big Brother/Big Sister of Chenango County.  10am to 3pm.  4H Building at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich.  More info: 334-7305

September 16:  Chenango County Land Trust is Exploring Guilford Historical Remains. Will visit very old stone saw/grist mill built in 1788, waterfalls, other interesting sites.  History comes alive when you stand on the actual site where it happened.  Chenango BOCES Campus 8am to 12 noon.  Fee $15 Instructors:  Fred von Mechow, Don Windsor and Tom Gray. For more info and registration call (607) 335-1210.

September 16 - Thunder Ridge Cycle Park, Thundering Motocross racing.  Located off Route 8 in South Edmeston, NY, 5mi. North of New Berlin.  Vintage Motocross.  Sponsored by AHRMA.  For more info contact (607) 847-6520 or e-mail tridgejim@usa.net 

September 17 - Thunder Ridge Cycle Park, Thundering Motocross racing.  Located off Route 8 in South Edmeston, NY, 5mi. North of New Berlin.  .  For more info contact (607) 847-6520 or e-mail tridgejim@usa.net 

September 21 - "Back To School" Schools of the 1890's.  Chenango County Historical Museum, 45 Rexford St., 7:30pm.

September 23 - Chenango County Hazardous Waste Day

September 23 - Annual Ham Dinner Zion Episcopal Church, Greene, NY 4:30pm - ???

September 24 - Bowhunter Family Festival 8am to 6pm at Hidden Valley Archery, Smithville Flats, NY.  For more info: (607) 656-7453

September 30 - Chenango County Land Trust Hike Tour historic  "Pitcher Springs and Picturesque Otselic River".  Old stone structures, visit old cemeteries and learn about the murder mystery and ghosts.  Chenango BOCES Campus 8am to 12 noon.  Fee $15  Instructors: Fred Von Mechow, Don Windsor and Wilma Felton-Gray.  For more info and registration call (607) 335-1210.

September 30 14^th Annual Greene Applefest 9am to 5pm on Ballflats, Greene, NY.  This event is sponsored by the Greene United Methodist Church.  Come taste all the wonderful foods of the fall season.  There are apple fritters, apple dumplings, apple pies and other delectables.  Also there is a Sweet Shoppe and bake sale - food stands, entertainment all day - arts and crafts - cider pressing - apple butter making - plus lots more.  FREE admission.  Come have a great day . More info contact Reverend Allan Siebolt 607-656-8363

September 30 - Kids Fair 2000 - "Experience the world of magic" Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Kids Fair 2000 will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. The focus of Kids Fair is to provide an affordable fun-filled day for families while providing entertainment, learning and creative activities for all. Many new and exciting activities will be available this year inspired by the famous Harry Potter series of books. We provide both indoor and outdoor hands-on activities with a wide range of varieties and skill levels to appeal to children of all ages.  Food will be available as well. Family admission is $5.00 (includes entertainment events) with additional ticket purchase for most activities. For more info. Call The Gathering Place at 607-334-8909.

October 1 - 2nd Annual CROP WALK Christ Lutheran Church, 95 N. Broad St., Norwich, NY. 2:00 pm, Refreshments offered at the end of the walk.  3 mile walk OR 1 mile Senior Walker's "Golden Mile".  25% of the money collected goes to "Roots & Wings" and the "Oxford Food Pantry" in an effort to feed the local hungry.  The rest will be used to "Feed The World".  

October 1 - RUMBLE BY THE RIVER Snowmobile Show and Grass Drag, Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich, NY Hosted by the Chenango Sno* Riders.  
Drag racing will include 120, Open Fan, 440 Liquid, Trail Mod, 500, 600, 700, 800 and "Whatever Goes" Open Class sleds.  Intermission will feature Kitty Kat and Mini Z racing for the kids.  Snowmobile Dealers, Aftermarket Vendors and various other exhibitors will be on hand for all your snowmobiling needs.  Bring the family for a day of fun and excitement!! For information about participating in the Grass Drags
or General Event information contact: Dick Thompson,
Event Coordinator at 607-334-4286.

October 6 - Casino Night At the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, for more information call (607) 334-AUTO

October 8 - Thunder Ridge Cycle Park, Thundering Motocross racing.  Located off Route 8 in South Edmeston, NY, 5mi. North of New Berlin.  Hare scrambles, motocross races. For more info contact (607) 847-6520 or e-mail tridgejim@usa.net 

October 13 - Afton Speedway - Dirt Sportsman, 50 laps. - 7:00pm.  Exit 7 off I-88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY  For  more info: 639-1966

October 13 - Afton Speedway - Dirt Sportsman, 50 Laps;7PM. Rt. 41, Exit 7 off interstate 88, Afton, NY.  For more information: 607-639-1966

October 14 - Oxford Apple Fest - 9am to 3pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oxford, NY (607) 843-9747

October 19th thru 22nd - NY State Outdoor Writers Association Conference The NYSOWA is a professional organization consisting of more than 100 media-active members from around the State, Northeast and Canada.  For more info, see the message from the Director.  

October 19 -Chenango County Artists Chenango County Historical Museum, Rexford Street, Norwich.  7:30pm.

October 21 - Chicken & Biscuit Dinner - Smithville Flats Presbyterian Church.  For more information (607) 656-8470

October 21 - Harvest Dinner - Zion Episcopal Church, Greene, NY For more information: (607) 656-9502

October 21 -Chicken BBQ - First United Methodist Church, Greene, NY.  For more info: (607) 656-4524

October 27-28 - 2nd Annual Pumpkin Festival - downtown Norwich.  Grow a big pumpkin and help us try to beat the world record for the most pumpkins.  Pumpkin seeds donated by I.L. Richer, McDowell & Walker and Agway will be provided to area schools in Chenango County.  A prize will be given to school that supplies most pumpkins.  Friday night - Band.  Friday and Saturday bring as many carved pumpkins as you can for our giant display.  Free entertainment all day Saturday along with food concessions, recipe bake-off, scarecrow contest, YMCA parade.  FREE admission.  More info (607) 334-5412.

October 28 - Afton Speedway - Halloween Spooktacular - 50 laps Pro-stock, Pure stock, 4 cylinder stock, Dwarf.  Gates open at 10:00am.  Time 1:00. Exit 7 off I-88, Rt. 41, Afton, NY  For  more info: 639-1966

October 28: Halloween Hike Special "Trail of the Coffin Man"  join the Chenango County Land Trust as they travel the old turnpikes following the path of the itinerant stone carver of the early 1800's known as the "Coffin Man".  Learn of his legacy in Chenango County.  Visit old cemeteries, a stagecoach inn, a historical museum, hike in the state lands in search of a "monster"  and walk along  Guilford Lake as strange stories of the past unfold.  Nature and history will also play an equal part of your experience.  Chenango BOCES Campus 8am to 12 Noon, Fee $15.  Instructors: Fred Von Mechow, Don Windsor and Tom Gray.  For more information (607) 335-1210

October 28 - Harvest Supper - Guilford United Methodist Church, Guilford, NY starts at 4:00pm. For more info: (607) 895-6475

October 30 - Town of McDonough Trick or Treat -Then a Halloween Party afterwards in the Town Hall, 6pm to 7:30pm.  Games and costume contest with prizes given out for different categories.  Cider an donuts served and of course, candy.

October 30 - YMCA Annual Parade - Norwich, NY  For the young and old.  Come and watch families, businesses, schools and individuals compete for prizes in various costume and float categories.  For more info call (607) 336-9622.

October 30 - Halloween Bash - Greene middle and High School.  For more information contact 607-656-4161.

November 11 - Holiday Bazaar - Bake Sale, Quilt Fundraiser.  United Methodist Church, Guilford, NY.  For more information call 607-895-6475.

November 11 - Turkey Raffle - Guilford Fire Department, Guilford, NY

November 11 - Veteran's Day Celebration - Ceremony and Luncheon, American Legion, Oxford, NY.  For more info call 607-843-8166

November 11 - Chili and Bread Sale - First United Methodist Church, Greene, NY  For more info 607-656-4524

November 16 - "Stories From The Longhouse" - Iroquois legends and stories.  Chenango County Historical Museum, Rexford St, Norwich.  7:00pm.

November 17 - Holiday Bazaar - Bake Sale, Zion Episcopal Church, Greene, NY.  For more info call 607-656-9502.

November 17 - Turkey Party - Genegantslet Fire Co. Inc, Smithville Flats, NY.  7:00pm.

November 18 - Turkey Party - Greene BPW, Genegantslet Golf Club, 7pm

November 23 - Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner - St. Joseph Church, Oxford, NY.  All are welcome!

November 30 - Holiday Tree Lighting & Carol Sing - Join us for a celebration to kick off the holiday season in Oxford, NY.

December 1st thru 3rd - 8th Annual Hometown Holiday Weekend - Genesee St, Greene, NY.  Friday 6-9pm, procession of light, caroling on Genesee St., to the tree lighting ceremony in Memorial Park, open houses, bike drawing and more.  Saturday 10am to 2pm Santa comes to town in a horse drawn carriage.  Free carriage ridges, open houses, Santa at the Library, Crafts at the Library.  For more information contact (607) 565-8225.

December 1st thru 3rd - Annual Art Group of Greene Christmas Show and Sale - Greene, NY.  For more information (607) 656-9889

December 3rd - Craft Fair and Luncheon - 9am to 3pm at the Grange Community Center, Smithville Flats, NY.  For more information call (607) 656-4223

December 9th thru 10th - Guilford Old Fashioned Christmas - Old Fashioned Tree Lighting Ceremony and Caroling.  Santa comes Dec. 10th to the Klee House.  Special postmarks are available both days at the Klee House, for your Christmas Card mailings.

December 10th thru 11th - Clyde Cole Wrestling Tournament - Oxford High School, Oxford, NY.  Twelve Central NY wrestling teams compete.  Friday evening and all day Saturday.  For more information call (607) 843-9414

December 21st - "Christmas In Chenango" - by Dale Storms, County Historian at the Chenango County Historical Museum.  7:30pm, 45 Rexford St, Norwich, NY

December 31st - 4th Annual First Night Celebration - Downtown Norwich.  for more information (607) 334-1224