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Chenango County
2009 Calendar of Events

Black Bear Winery’s Open Acoustic Jam
Every Friday Evening
248 County Rd. 1, Chenango Forks
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Bring your instruments! Snack foods available. Free admission.
Contact: 607-656-9863 or visit www.blackbearwinery.com

July

July 4th Fireworks
Please contact your individual town/village for their 4th of July festivities.

Afton Fair
July 8th thru July 12th
Afton Fairgrounds, Afton
Rides, exhibits, food, harness racing, music, demolition derby and more!
Contact: Jeanette Grover 607-639-1525

Chenango Blues Association Free Concert
Dubstate (Rebel Reggae Music) and Mutron Warriors (Deep Funk & Afro Beat)
July 11th
West Side Park, Norwich
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org

Richie Havens
July 11th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Richie Haven’s singing style has remained unique and ageless since his historic appearance at Woodstock in 1969.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

The Joe Crookston Band
July 11th
Lafayette Park, Oxford
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Joe’s high energy Americana songs are suitable for all ages. Free.
Contact: 607-843-6876 or visit www.6onthesquare.org.

12th Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney
July 11th and 12th
Downtown Norwich
Hours: Saturday: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m./Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Over 400 teams play in a round robin tournament with different classifications. Advance registration and fee required for participating teams. One of only five tournaments in NYS.
Contact: Tom Revoir @ 607-336-9622 or visit www.macker.com

OxTar (Oxford Traditional Archery Rendezvous)
July 11th & 12th
Oxford Rod & Gun Club, Ingraham Rd., Oxford
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Two 3D courses, field archery course, eagle eye shoot off, and other activities.
Contact: Oxford Archers at 607-244-1818.

Black Bear Winery’s Art Reception
July 12th
248 County Rd. 1, Chenango Forks
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenting Shauna Stiles. Big, bold, beautiful multi-media. Refreshment and our latest wines. Live music on the deck! Free admission.
Contact: 607-656-9863 www.blackbearwinery.com

Chenango Blues Association Free Concert
Donna Jean Godchaux Band (Grateful Dead vocalist)
July 16th
West Side Park, Norwich
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
July 17th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Blues—New Orleans Jazz. Tunes meld multiple genres of music with nods to everyone from Louis Armstrong to AC/DC. Trombone knows how to rock and groove at the same time.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

13th Annual Relay for Life
July 17th and 18th
Chenango County Fairgrounds
Starts at 6 p.m. on the 17th and ends at 10 a.m. on the 18th.
Relay for Life is an overnight celebration of hope and progress that is dedicated to the 8.5 million Americans who have survived cancer.
Contact: e-mail denise.woods@cancer.org

More Fun Than Bowling
July 17th through August 9th
Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Hwy 12, Greene
Hours: Friday/Sat. shows 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2:00 p.m.
A quirky and hysterical look at love, life, and the perils of bowling. Instead of Carnegie Hall, Jake now performs at the Dust Bowl, the local bowling alley he owns, and where is love life is riddled with gutter balls.
Contact: 607-656-8599 www.chenangorivertheatre.org

Family Series Event--Kevin Locke
July 18th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main Street, Earlville
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Kevin is known throughout the world as a visionary Hoop Dancer, the preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artists and educator. This performance is free.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

District 3 MX
July 19th
Unadilla Valley Sports Center, 5986 State Route 8, New Berlin
Over 350 area amateur racers will compete in both motocross and ATV classes.
Contact: 607-965-8784 or visit www.unadillamx.com

3D Bow Shoot & Breakfast
July 19th
Oxford Rod & Gun Club, Ingraham Rd., Oxford
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Jim Lobdell; 607-843-2701

Chenango Blues Association Free Concert
Webb Wilder
July 23rd
West Side Park, Norwich
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Rock for Roots fans and Roots or Rock Fans!
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org

Norwich Family Bluegrass Festival
July 23rd thru July 26th
Chenango County Fairgrounds, East Main Street, Norwich
Great family event with daily activities for kids. Lots of bluegrass bands, both local and national. Food, craft vendors and lots of music. Bring your tent or RV, or just come for the day.
Contact: 518-783-3154, email cabinfevertirell@aol.com or visit www.norwichfamilybluegrass.com

John Jorgensen Quintet—Gypsy Jazz
July 24th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Although John Jorgenson is renowned in the pop, country and rock world, gypsy jazz is the style of music closest to this heart.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

Seamus Kennedy
July 24th
6 on the Square, Oxford
Time: 7:30 p.m.
A repertoire of Irish music interspersed with his own songs and trademark jokes.
Contact: 607-843-6876 or visit www.6onthesquare.org

33rd Annual Greene Arts & Crafts Festival
July 25th
Downtown Greene
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
More than 225 quality artisans exhibit their arts & crafts on the streets of Greene. Choose from an assortment of food. Contact: Joe or Debbie Eggleston @ 607-656-8225 or visit www.greenenys.com

Visit our Vets Cruise-In & Car Show
July 25th
NYS Vets Home, 4211 State Hwy 220, Oxford
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cruise in, enter cars, see the spectacular antique & unique cars, visit with the veterans, and have lots of fun!  Food, 50's music, all sorts of raffles and a few other surprises. 
Contact: 607-843-3100

Black Bear Winery’s Sunday Strummin’s, on the deck!
July 26th
248 County Rd. 1, Chenango Forks
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy great wine and the music of Panhandle, a talented roots/rock band. Free Admission
Contact: 607-656-9863 or visit www.blackbearwinery.com

Chenango Blues Association Free Concert
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas
July 30th
West Side Park, Norwich
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org

EOH Circus
July 31st
Hamilton Central School, Hamilton
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Come see local children as the stars of the show when the EOH Circus comes to town.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

August

Annual Bainbridge Days
August TBD
Downtown Bainbridge
Sidewalk Sales, Concert, Parade, Food, Crafts and more.
Contact: 607-967-8700

Field Archery Bow Shoot & Breakfast
August 2nd
Oxford Rod & Gun Club, Ingraham Rd., Oxford
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Jim Lobdell; 607-843-2701

Chenango Blues Association Free Concert
Tab Benoit
August 6th
West Side Park, Norwich
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org

Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Motorcycle Rally
August 6th thru the 8th
Different venues in Norwich
Day passes will be available for people to participate in limited activities. Anticipated activities will include motorcycle skill training, a bike light show and other bike related fun.
Contact: Ed Bahrenburg @ 607-648-4351 or visit www.gwrra.ny.org/rally2009.htm

Blue Highway--Bluegrass
August 7th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Blue Highway is indisputably one of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

Chenango Blues Association Free Concert
New Riders of the Purple Sage
August 11th
Chenango Co. Fairgrounds, Norwich
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org

161st Annual Chenango County Fair
August 11th thru 16th
Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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.
Contact: Mary Weidman at 607-334-9198 or visit www.chenangocountyfair.homestead.com

36th Annual New York State Teenager Pageant
August 13th, 14th, and 15th
Norwich High School Auditorium, Midland Drive, Norwich
Pageant starts at 2:00 p.m. on the 15th
This final NYS pageant for Miss Teenager New York features competition among local “Miss Teenagers” and includes swimsuit and evening gown competitions.
Contact: Dick Gillespie at 607-334-9556 or 1-877-596-9152

Guttenburg! The Musical
August 13th through August 30th
Chenango River Theatre, 991 State Hwy 12, Greene
Hours: Friday/Sat. 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Doug and Bud are two dolts who have set out to musicalize quite possibly the least musical event in history – the invention of the printing press.
Contact: 607-656-8799 or visit www.chenangorivertheatre.org

AMA Pro National MX Weekend
August 14th through 16th
Unadilla Valley Sports Center, 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

Mayhem Poets – Comedic, Hip Hop Poets
August 15th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 4:00 p.m.
These theatre trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of hip hop, theatre, improv and stand up comedy to tell gut wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed. This performance is free.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

38th Annual Outdoor Madison-Bouckville Antique Show
August 15th and 16th
Rt 20 Madison/Bouckville area.
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

3D Bow Shoot & Breakfast
August 16th
Oxford Rod & Gun Club, Ingraham Rd., Oxford
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Jim Lobdell; 607-843-2701

17th Annual Chenango County Blues Festival
August 21st (6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. free) and the 22nd (12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich
This two-day music festival features nationally known artists, great food, craft vendors and free children’s activities.
Contact: Eric Larsen at 607-334-5653 and press 1 or visit www.chenangobluesfest.org

Eliza Gilkyson—Roots/Folk/Americana
August 21st
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Poetically gifted singer-songwriter.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

Black Bear Winery’s Sunday Strummin’s, on the deck!
August 23rd
248 County Rd. 1, Chenango Forks
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy great wine and the music of Panhandle, a talented roots/rock band. Free Admission.
Contact: 607-656-9863 or visit www.blackbearwinery.com

48th Annual New Berlin Youth Days
August 28th, 29th and 30th
Downtown New Berlin
Youth Day Parade and fireworks are on Saturday the 29th. Music, free rides, food, and family entertainment including Citizen of the Year, Miss Youth Days, and Student of the Year.
Contact: Kathryn Lloyd @ 607-847-9419

September

Leo Kottke—Guitar Great
September 5th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Profoundly original singer whose quick wit is matched by his astounding virtuosity on the six and 12 string guitar.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

33rd Annual Antique Show and Sale
September 6th
Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – No Early Birds
If you like antiques, you will like this show and sale.
Contact: Tom Knapp at 607-336-9407 or the Historical Museum at 607-334-9227.

Greene’s Annual Labor Day Picnic
September 7th
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: 607-656-8219/8751or 607-656-8023.

Old Blind Dogs—Traditional Scottish
September 11th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
An addicting mix of fiddle, pipes, guitar, percussion and vocals.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

15th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
September 12th (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) & 13th (11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
East and West Parks, Downtown Norwich
Enjoy two days of art, music, food and fun. This juried exhibition of over 70 artists in an interactive atmosphere features artist demonstrations, educational activities and original music.
Contact: 607-336-FEST or visit www.colorscape.org

GNCC (Grand National Cross Country)
September 12th and 13th
Unadilla Valley Sports Center,New Berlin
This is the final event of the racing season. ATV racing on Saturday and dirt bike racing on Sunday. Over 8 miles of woods, swamps, fields, and tracks will be utilized throughout the weekend.
Contact: 607-965-8784 or visit www.unadillamx.com

Brooks Williams
September 19th
6 on the Square, Oxford
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 607-843-6876 or visit www.6onthesquare.org

The Holmes Brothers—Blues/Gospel
September 19th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
The Holmes Brothers mix Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday’s Church Service.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

4th Annual Sportsman’s Weekend
September 19th and 20th (Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) (Sun. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Oxford Rod & Gun Club, Ingraham Rd., Oxford
Vendors, seminars, demonstrations, antler scoring, 3D archery shoots, novelty shoots, raffles/door prizes, food & drink.
Contact: Jim Lobdell; 607-843-2701

Charlotte Blake Alston ~ African Stories & Music (Family Series Event)
September 26th
Earlville Opera House, 16-22 East Main St., Earlville
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Charlotte’s performances are peppered with rap and dramatic impersonations of such luminaries as Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman. This performance is free.
Contact: 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com

23rd Annual Greene Applefest
September 26th
Ball Flats, Greene
Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All kinds of apples dishes, arts & crafts, cider pressing, food stands, pumpkin painting, entertainment all day. Shuttle bus and more. NO PETS.
Contact Lynn Brooks @ 607-656-8133 for booth information. For Applefest information contact Janice Carr @ 607-656-4624.

October

October 10th
9th 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

North Sea Gas
October 10th
6 on the Square, Oxford
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 607-843-6876 or visit www.6onthesquare.org

A Festival of Quilts
October 10th, 11th, and 12th
Oxford Academy High School, 50 So. Washington St., Oxford
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
More than 350 member's quilts on display, raffles, demonstrations and more. 
Contact: Chenango Piecemakers 607-843-6837 or visit www.chenangopiecemakers.com

St. Paul’s AppleFest
October 17th
St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 32 Main Street, Oxford
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Baked goods, fancy treats, apples, apple cider, craft items and books.  
Contact: 607-843-7011

11th Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 23rd (6:00 pm --9:00 pm) and 24th (9:00 am -- 9:00 pm)
East and West Parks, Norwich
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.

Marjorie Thompson
October 24th
6 on the Square, Oxford
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 607-843-6876 or visit www.6onthesquare.org

Farmer’s Markets

Bainbridge Village Park Farmers Market
Bainbridge Village Park
Season: July through October
Times of Operation: Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Chenango County Farmers Market
East Side Park
Season: June through October
Sponsored by: Chenango Co. Farmers Market Association
Times of Operation: Wednesdays—8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Saturdays—8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Ellen Adams—(607) 656-8463

New Berlin Farmers Market
Homestead Pet & Farm Supply, Genesee Street, New Berlin
Season: June through October
Times of Operation: Sundays—10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.

Oxford’s Farmers Market
LaFayette Park, Oxford
Season: July and August
Times of Operation: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon (no market if it rains)
Contact: Village Hall—(607) 843-2512

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