Annual Events

January thru June 2001

Winter in Chenango County

Enjoy the real Millennium New Year in Chenango County.  From frozen ponds and streams to beautiful snow covered hills, this is a beautiful time to be in upstate New York.  This time of year brings out hunters and ice-fishermen, skiers, ice skaters and snowmobile riders.  And the shops stay open late so you have plenty of time to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.  Come and see the spirit of the holidays come alive in Chenango County!

March 15:  Chenango County Historical Society, 45 Rexford Street, Norwich. Stone Piles by Donald Windsor

March 31: Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce:  Easter Egg Hunt in Village Park.

April 5:  Chenango Land Trust Hikes:  Exploring Chenango County.

April:  Chenango Land Trust Hikes:  Smithville Historical Remains

April 19: Chenango County Historical Society, 45 Rexford Street, Norwich. The Chenango Canal by Cynthia Carrington

April 28:  Chenango Land Trust Hikes:  Afton Historical Remains.

April 28: Chenango County Historical Society, 45 Rexford Street, Norwich. Arbor Day Celebration  1-5 P.M.

72 Miles on the Susquehanna River!

Afton Golf Course

May 1 – June 30, 2001

Linda Kays Gallery Opening & Exhibit

Chenango County Council of the Arts, Norwich

The exhibit will feature life-size commissioned dolls;

including John Wayne and other celebrities.  For more

information call Deborah Whitman @ (607)-336-2787.

May 6, 2001

21 st Annual Square Dance Caller’s Contest

]Music Haven, McDoungh

Cash Prizes and trophies.  Admission Charged.

For more information contact Florence Milk

@(607)-843-6745.

May 12, 2001

25^th Annual Pennysaver Home & Recreation Show

Held at the Chenango County Fair Grounds, Norwich.

Recreational vehicles and Home Décor displays on hand.

Many vendors participate.  Sponsored by the Norwich-Sidney

Pennysaver.  Free admission &parking.  For more information

contact Russ Foote @ (607)-334-4714.

May 16, 2001

Jay Arnsworthy & Eastern Tradition

Town Hall Theatre, Bainbridge

Returning after a great season last November.

Admission Charged.  For more information

contact the Jericho Arts Council

@ (607)-967-7228.

May 19, 2001

Dairy Day Celebration

Day of fun for the whole family.  Parade scheduled

at 11:00 AM downtown Norwich.  12:00 – 3:00

Chenango County Fairgrounds Activities and at 3:00 Crowning

Of Dairy Princess.  For more information contact Terry Ives

@ (607)-334-5841.

May 19-25, 2001

Art 2001 – Annual Juried Art Show

United Church of Christ, West Main Street, Norwich

For more information contact Anita Garzione

@ (607)-674-674-4017

May 20, 2001

Bach to Broadway, Featuring Mark Anderson

St. Episcopal Church, New Berlin

A mixture of great songs from operas like Paggliacci,

In addition to popular movie themes like Toccata and

Fugue in D from the original “Phantom of the Opera”

Score, Cats, Cabaret, South Pacific and The Lion King.

Admission Charged.  For more information contact

Connie Austin @ (607)-847-6507 (evenings).

May 24-27, 2001

Bluegrass Festival

Held @ Wrench Ranch, Route 206, Coventryville.

Rough camping, showers, bathrooms, two dumping stations

And water available.  No Electric.

Festivities run from Thursday evening through Sunday.

Admission Charged.  For more information contact

Brenda Wrench @ (607)-639-1141.

May 25 – 28, 2001

39^th Annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta

Held at the General Clinton Park, Bainbridge.

Canoeing, carnival, crafts and fireworks.

Admission Charged.  For more information

Call (607)-967-8700.

May 26 & 27, 2001

36^th Annual Antique Auto Show & Collectable Sale

Held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich

Admission Charged.  For more information contact

Ray Hart @ (607)-334-40444.

JUNE

June 2, 2001

52^nd Annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands

Held at Sherburne-Earville Jr./Sr. High School, Sherburne.

Parade starts at 1:00 with Concert & Colorguard Competitions

and Field Competitions.  Admission is Free.  For more information

contact Vern Palmiter @ (607)-674-4634.

June 2 & 3, 2001

AHRMA Vintage Motocross & Amateur Race

Unadilla Valley Sports Center , New Berlin

For more information contact Ward Robinson

@ (607)-965-8784

June 8,9 & 10, 2001

2^nd Annual Wings, Whistles & Wheels

Friday night activities start in downtown Norwich

with a Cruise In.  Saturday – Air Show at the Airport, Rt. 12 North

and Sunday –Railroad Days at the Chenango County Historical Museum &

Bullthistle Model Railroad Museums, Rexford Street, Norwich.  For more

Information contact Luke Murphy @ (607)-334-1400.

June 9, 2001

Promote Oxford Now “Riverfest” 2001

Village of Oxford

Focus on outdoor activities for the whole family.

Planned Skrun, Balloon Liftoff, Band and Parade, Community

Wide Garage Sale, Antique Show and River related Activities.

Admission Free.  For more information contact Jim Smith

@ (607)-843-6683.

June  2001

Smithville Days ?

June  2001

Family Bluegrass Festival ?

June 2001

Old Time County Music ?

JULY

July 6, 2001

Smyrna Citizens Band, Smyrna

Located at the Smyrna Library come

and enjoy the music from 7:30 – 8:30.

For more information contact Constance Write

@ (607)-627-6269.

July 9, 2001

Smyrna Citizens Band, Smyrna

Located at the Smyrna Library come

and enjoy the music from 7:30 – 8:30.

For more information contact Constance Write

@ (607)-627-6269.

July 11, 2001

Music in Gains Park, Sherburne

An evening of great music from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  Small town atmosphere,

good food and friendly people.  The park has a new bandstand

which enhances the acoustic pleasure of the event.  Admission Free.

For more information call Marsha Guzewich @ (607)-674-4017.

July 16, 2001

Smyrna Citizens Band, Smyrna

Located at the Smyrna Library come

and enjoy the music from 7:30 – 8:30.

For more information contact Constance Write

@ (607)-627-6269.

July 14 & 15, 2001

6^th Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Held in downtown Norwich.

Over 200 teams play in a round robin tournament with different

Classifications.  Advanced registration and fee required for participating

Teams.  For more information contact Jamey Mullen or Tom Revoir

@ (607)-336-9622.

July 14 & 15, 2001

AMA 125/250 cc Pro National Motocross

Held at Unadilla Valley Sports Center , New Berlin

Outdoor natural terrain motocross racing on #1 rated track.

Admission Charged.  For more information contact

Ward Robinson @ (607)-965-8784.

July 18 & 25, 2001

Music in Gains Park, Sherburne

An evening of great music from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  Small town atmosphere,

good food and friendly people.  The park has a new bandstand which

enhances the acoustic pleasure of event.  Admission Free.  For more

information call Marsha Guzewich @ (607)-674-4017.

July 23, 2001

Smyrna Citizens Band Concert, Smyrna

Located at the Smyrna Library come and enjoy

the music from 7:30 – 8:30. For more information contact

Constance Wright @ (607)-627-6269.

July 28, 2001

25^th Annual Greene Arts and Crafts Festival

Held in downtown Greene.

For more information call (607)-656-8225.

July 26, 27 & 28, 2001

St. Bartholomew’s Summer Festival 2001

St. Bartholomew’s Church, Norwich

Midway Rides, Games, food & Entertainment Nightly.

Admission Free.  For more information contact

Marianne Famolaro @ (607)-336-2222

July 30, 2001

Smyrna Citizens Band Concert, Smyrna

Located at the Smyrna Library come and enjoy the

music from 7:30 - 8:30.  For more information contact

Constance Wright @ (607)-627-6269.

AUGUST

August 1, 8 & 15, 2001

Music in Gains Park, Sherburne

An evening of great music from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  Small town atmosphere,

Good food and friendly people.  The park has a new bandstand which

enhances the acoustic pleasure of event.  Admission Free.  For more

information contact Marsha Guzewich @ (607)-674-4017.

August 6, 2001

Smyrna Citizens Band, Smyrna

Located at the Smyrna Library come and enjoy the music

from 7:30 – 8:30.  For more information contact Constance Wright

@ (607)-627-6269.

August  2001

4^th Annual Poker Run Car Museum (?)

August  2001

International Drum Corp. Show (?)

August 7-12, 2001

154^th Chenango County Fair, Norwich

Held at the Chenango County Fair Grounds in Norwich.

Agricultural Exhibits, Harness Racing, Tractor Pulls,

Demolition Derby, Country Music, Midway, Parade.

Admission Charged.  For more information contact

Chenango County Fair Association @ (607)-334-9198.

August 14, 2001

Miss Chenango County Pageants, Norwich

Held at the Chenango County Fair Grounds this pageant

is for baby boys and baby girls.  This pageants also features

young girls and teen-aged girls.  Admission Charged.  For more

information contact Dick Gillespie @ (607)-334-9556.

August 15-18, 2001

Miss Teen-ager Pageant of New York, Norwich

Held at the Howard Johnson’s Hotel and the Council

Of the Arts Auditorium.  Admission Charged.

For more information contact Dick Gillespie @

(607)-334-9556.

August 17 & 18,2001

9^th Annual Chenango Blues Festival, Norwich

Held at the Chenango County Fair Grounds.  Outdoor

festival featuring a variety of Nationally recognized Blues

Artist.  Food and craft vendors.  Admission Charged.  For more

Information contact Eric Larsen @ (607)-334-5653.

September

August 30-September 2, 2001

Bluegrass Festival Wrench Ranch, Conventryville

Rough camping, showers, bathrooms, two dumping stations

and water available, no electric.  Festivities will run from Thursday

Evening through Sunday afternoon.  For tickets and additional information

Call Brenda Wrench @ (607)-639-1141.

September  2001

25^th Annual Antique Show and Sale (?)

September 8 &9, 2001

7^th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, Norwich

East & West Park downtown Norwich.  Visual, Performing and Culinary

Arts.  100 juried artists, live music demonstrations, children’s art zone.

For more information contact Peggy Finnegan @ (607)-336-FEST.

September 22 & 23, 2001

3-Town ATV Ride, Oxford

ATV Trail ride through woods and rough terrian.  Pig roast

Saturday afternoon,  Admission Charged.  For more information

Contact Barbara Lawton @ (607)-843-6241.

September 29, 2001

15^th Annual Applefest, Greene

Held at the Greene ballflats.

There will be all-kinds of Apple Dishes, Arts & Crafts, Cider Pressing,

Sweet Shoppe, Bake Sale, Pumpkin Painting and Entertainment all day.

Admission Free.  For more information contact Thanna Howell @

(607)-656-4533.

OCTOBER

October 6 & 7, 2001

Quilt Show, Holy Family Gym, Norwich

Chenango Peace Maker Quilt Guild will have a special auction

of quilts, proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society for

the reach for recovery program for breast cancer patients.

Admission Charged.  For more information contact

Jan Stillman @ (607)-334-6760.

October  2001

Halloween Parade ?

October 26 & 27, 2001

3^rd Annual Pumpkin Festival, Norwich

East & West Park, Downtown Norwich.  Bring

Your pumpkins and be apart of the contest.

Food Booths, Bake Off, Entertainment and prizes

to be awarded.  For more information contact

Michelle Lorimer @ (607)-334-3412.

NOVEMBER

November 24, 2001

A Christmas to Remember Parade of Lights, Norwich

Always looking for participants, prizes awarded.

For more information contact Linda Greene

@ (607)-337-3021.

DECEMBER

December 1, 2001

Holiday Parade, Sherburne

For more information contact Valerie Gunther

@ (607)-674-5678.

December 7 – 9, 2001

9^th Annual Hometown Holiday Weekend, Greene

Support downtown Greene and enjoy all of the beautiful

Christmas Decorations.  For more information contact

The Greater Green Chamber of Commerce

@ (607)-656-8225.