Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monster Maze In West Winfield Perfect for Halloween Scare
If you are looking for a scare this Halloween Season, the Monster Maze is the perfect place. It is located on a two acre wooded plot of land off of Meeting House Road in West Winfield. People young and old say it is like reliving the scariest horror movie you have ever watched, only in real life.Friday, September 21, 2007
PGA Golf May Be The Main Ticket, But Nongolfers Have A Beautiful & Busy Weekend, Too
The big ticket item for this weekend is the Turning Stone Resort Championship, an official PGA Tournament that brings some fine professional golfers into the area and lots of sports media attention, too. Comments from golfers and media alike have been complimentary to a beautiful golf course and a well-planned event. Kudos to Turning Stone for giving this area yet another sporting event to be proud of.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Back to School - Temperatures Still Say Summer!
School started Thursday at most schools in the area, but the weather still says summer as temperatures hit 90 today. Lots of local fun to be had this weekend...
In the spirit of learning and back to school, check out the New Hartford Family Fun Fest to benefit the New Hartford Public Library and its current construction project. The Fun Fest will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 5pm at the Sherrill Brook Town Park on Route 12 in New Hartford. The fun will include lots of food like pizza and funnel cakes. There will be rides and games by Main Event Amusements, as well as a magician, puppeteer, the NH Fire Dept., McGruff the Crime Dog, Finger Printing, Face Painting, Irish Dancers, Firestorm Quartet, palm reading, Astronomical Society, Pony Rides, Bubbles the Clown, chicken barbecue & More. If that didn't sound like enough, there will also be crafts, antiques and collectibles for sale by quality dealers. Admission is FREE and parking is $2.00. MORE INFO
Follow Your Nose to the Garlic Festival!
The smell of garlic may evoke dreams of Italian food for most, but the Garlic andf Herb Festival in Little Falls has something different to offer. Yes, there is plenty of food to sample. There are also demonstrations of Garlic Growing and Braiding and Medicinal Herbs. Of course, there is a Garlic Cookoff. You can eat to the beat of the music of Caribbean steel drums, the bluegrass of Stone Soup or the jazz of Monk Rowe. Peruse the wares of arts and crafts vendors and the Garlic & Herb Grower's Market Food Vendors. Applaud the crowning of the Garlic Queen.
The Garlic and Herb Festival takes place Saturday, September 8 at Canal Place in Little Falls. MORE INFO
43rd Annual Craft Days Have Historical Flair
The 43rd Annual Craft Days are organized and hosted by the Madison County Historical Society at 435 Main Street, in Oneida. The Craft Days will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, September 9th from 10am to 4pm. This year’s Craft Days will feature over 100 juried craft vendors, food, and entertainment. Visitors will also be able to tour Cottage Lawn, the 1849 Gothic Revival Cottage, and headquarters of the Madison County Historical Society during the event. Entertainment provided by Olde Tyme Fiddlers on Saturday from 1-3 pm and Quigsy and the Bird on Sunday from 1-3 pm. Check out live demonstrations from vendors! In addition, free park and ride service will be provided. Shuttle buses will be running throughout the weekend from the Ames parking lot on Route 5 to Cottage Lawn. Tickets are $3.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free. MORE INFO
Celebrate the Feast of San Gennaro at Turning Stone
Enjoy the food and culture of the traditional Italian street festival under the roof of the Turning Stone Event Center. The Feast of San Gennaro will be held Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, September 9th from 10am to 5pm. It wouldn't be an Italian Festival without lots of great Italian food and music. This Feast also includes LIVE cooking shows, LIVE entertainment games from Hawkins Amusements. The two day feast also features celebrity appearances by Gianni Russo ("The Godfather"), Dominic Chianese ("The Sopranos") and a LIVE Cooking Show with Rocco Dispirito, celebrity chef and star of NBC's "The Restaurant".
Admission to the Festival is free. Tickets can be purchased at the event for food, beverages and games. Family Packs are $25.00 and includes 25 food tickets, 3 free food tickets and 5 free game tickets. Single food tickets are $1.00 each. MORE INFO
Don't forget ... send your pictures from these events or any other New York style fun to close2home@wktv.com.
In the spirit of learning and back to school, check out the New Hartford Family Fun Fest to benefit the New Hartford Public Library and its current construction project. The Fun Fest will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 5pm at the Sherrill Brook Town Park on Route 12 in New Hartford. The fun will include lots of food like pizza and funnel cakes. There will be rides and games by Main Event Amusements, as well as a magician, puppeteer, the NH Fire Dept., McGruff the Crime Dog, Finger Printing, Face Painting, Irish Dancers, Firestorm Quartet, palm reading, Astronomical Society, Pony Rides, Bubbles the Clown, chicken barbecue & More. If that didn't sound like enough, there will also be crafts, antiques and collectibles for sale by quality dealers. Admission is FREE and parking is $2.00. MORE INFO
Follow Your Nose to the Garlic Festival!
The smell of garlic may evoke dreams of Italian food for most, but the Garlic andf Herb Festival in Little Falls has something different to offer. Yes, there is plenty of food to sample. There are also demonstrations of Garlic Growing and Braiding and Medicinal Herbs. Of course, there is a Garlic Cookoff. You can eat to the beat of the music of Caribbean steel drums, the bluegrass of Stone Soup or the jazz of Monk Rowe. Peruse the wares of arts and crafts vendors and the Garlic & Herb Grower's Market Food Vendors. Applaud the crowning of the Garlic Queen.
The Garlic and Herb Festival takes place Saturday, September 8 at Canal Place in Little Falls. MORE INFO
43rd Annual Craft Days Have Historical Flair
The 43rd Annual Craft Days are organized and hosted by the Madison County Historical Society at 435 Main Street, in Oneida. The Craft Days will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, September 9th from 10am to 4pm. This year’s Craft Days will feature over 100 juried craft vendors, food, and entertainment. Visitors will also be able to tour Cottage Lawn, the 1849 Gothic Revival Cottage, and headquarters of the Madison County Historical Society during the event. Entertainment provided by Olde Tyme Fiddlers on Saturday from 1-3 pm and Quigsy and the Bird on Sunday from 1-3 pm. Check out live demonstrations from vendors! In addition, free park and ride service will be provided. Shuttle buses will be running throughout the weekend from the Ames parking lot on Route 5 to Cottage Lawn. Tickets are $3.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free. MORE INFO
Celebrate the Feast of San Gennaro at Turning Stone
Enjoy the food and culture of the traditional Italian street festival under the roof of the Turning Stone Event Center. The Feast of San Gennaro will be held Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, September 9th from 10am to 5pm. It wouldn't be an Italian Festival without lots of great Italian food and music. This Feast also includes LIVE cooking shows, LIVE entertainment games from Hawkins Amusements. The two day feast also features celebrity appearances by Gianni Russo ("The Godfather"), Dominic Chianese ("The Sopranos") and a LIVE Cooking Show with Rocco Dispirito, celebrity chef and star of NBC's "The Restaurant".
Admission to the Festival is free. Tickets can be purchased at the event for food, beverages and games. Family Packs are $25.00 and includes 25 food tickets, 3 free food tickets and 5 free game tickets. Single food tickets are $1.00 each. MORE INFO
Don't forget ... send your pictures from these events or any other New York style fun to close2home@wktv.com.
Monday, August 27, 2007
What To Do As The Summer Ends?
As summer comes to an ending, it is time to start thinking about what to do during our nice fall weekends. One option could be visiting the Fly Creek Cider Mill. It is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM until December 16th.
Click here to visit their website: www.flycreekcidermill.com.
The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
288 Goose Street
Click here to visit their website: www.flycreekcidermill.com.
The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
288 Goose Street
Fly Creek, NY 13337
1-800-505-6455
1-800-505-6455
If you cannot go to the Cider Mill it self, you can still get the fall feeling of their products. The Fly Creek Cider Mill is proud to announce the opening of a brand new online store. Now all the delicious Fly Creek Cider Mill products will be available year round to be shipped right to your doorstep!
To visit the online store, please click here: http://www.cpostores.com/flycreekcidermill/.
Sign up to the e-mail list for exclusive promotions, e-news and coupons!
To visit the online store, please click here: http://www.cpostores.com/flycreekcidermill/.
Sign up to the e-mail list for exclusive promotions, e-news and coupons!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
For State Fair Happenings - WE HAVE YOU COVERED
NEWSChannel 2 has developed a section of Close 2 Home dedicated to keeping you informed on all State Fair Events. This is the 161st Great New York State Fair and you can find THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE HERE.Admission to the Fair is $10 at any gate. Children 12 and under are admitted free every day of the Fair. Seniors 60 and over are admitted free on Monday and Tuesday, August 27 and 28. Students 16 and under are admitted free on Friday, August 31. Parking costs $5 each day.
BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES OF THE FAIR TO OUR PHOTO GALLERY.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Busy, Busy Weekend
Just a reminder....another weekend with a tough choice of events.
The king of all central NY antique shows, the Madison Bouckville Antiques Show is Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5. More Info
For outdoor men and women, the Woodsmen's Field Days is Saturday & Sunday at the Oneida County Fairgrounds in Boonville from 8 to 5. There's an open lumberjack contest for the adventurous.
The king of all central NY antique shows, the Madison Bouckville Antiques Show is Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5. More Info
For outdoor men and women, the Woodsmen's Field Days is Saturday & Sunday at the Oneida County Fairgrounds in Boonville from 8 to 5. There's an open lumberjack contest for the adventurous.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)