Chenango & Madison County events for September

September, 2008

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Limestone Creek Hunt Hunter Pace Cazenovia (315) 655-9714 limestonecreekhunt@yahoo.com www.limestonecreekhunt.org Route 13 south of Lorenzo (Cazenovia). 9am- noon start. 5- or 10 miles over Hunt Country, jumps & obstacles optional. $35 per rider All breeds/tack welcome, approved helmets for riders, coggins/rabies for horses.

6-7

44th Annual Craft Days at Madison County Historical Society Oneida 315-363-4136 history@mchs1900.org www.mchs1900.org 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 both days and live demonstrations from our 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. No animals are permitted on the grounds. For more information, please contact the Madison County Historical Society.

6-27

Cazenovia Farmers Market Cazenovia 315-655-9243 cazchamber@alltel.net www.cazenoviachamber.com Seasonal open-air market in the heart of the historic business district. Featuring locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. Presented by the Historic Business District Committee of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce. Open 9am-5pm in Cannon Park.

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The Mohican Model A Ford Club Antique Car Show Wampsville 315-245-0728 www.mohicanmodela.org 47th annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market with judging in over 35 classes. Held at the Wampsville Firemen Field admission is free for spectators.

11-13

Jazz in Caz Cazenovia 315-655-STAR cprossner@cazenovia.edu www.cazenovia.edu Enjoy this two day festival featuring national, regional and local Jazz artists performing in the lakeside village of Cazenovia.

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13th Annual Madison County Hop Fest Oneida 315-363-4136 history@mchs1900.org www.mchs1900.org Celebrate the culture of the hops industry in Central New York in the 19th century. Guest speakers, microbrewery sampling, live entertainment, hop growing displays, hop tour bus, and more! Hops Fest is presented by the Madison County Historical Society. For more information call 315-363-4136 or visit www.mchs1900.org

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Slide - Irish Celtic Earlville 315-691-3550 patti@earlvilleoperahouse.com www.earlvilleoperahouse.com Recently featured on the cover of Irish Music Magazine, this band keeps traditional fans happy while appealing to younger audiences with their contemporary, hard driving tunes..."they can sing, they can write, they can dance across fingerboards and piano keys, buttons and bows, and by crikey can they play" 8pm

13-14

Fall Migration Festival at the Great Swamp Conservancy Canastota 315-697-2950 gscincny@dreamscape.com gscincny.tripod.com For the third year, antique dealers and seekers will get together at the GSC's Fall Migration Festival. In addition there will be environmental displays, food, music, and outdoor fun to highlight the day. $4.00/person or $10/ family. 10 AM to 4 PM

13-14

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-662-3355 www.critzfarms.com Grand Opening weekend. 10 acre Corn Maze! All the usual fun including pony rides, hayrides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds! Music Sunday at 1:00. Admission $5.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online.

20-21

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-662-3355 www.critzfarms.com All the usual fun including our 10 acre Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds! Big Toys for Big Girls and Boys Farm Equipment Show. Special Cazenovia FFA Fundraiser- Kids of all ages can climb up into the driver seat of these giant machines. Local farmers and equipment dealers donate the use of their tractors, harvesters, combines, tractor-trailers, etc. Admission $5.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online.

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Chenango Canal Association Fall History Bus Tour Bouckville 315-893-7910 towpath@twcny.rr.com www.chenangocanal.org Join the Chenango Canal Association Fall History Bus tour on September 21st at 12:00 pm. Lunch and dessert will be served at the Historical Society Museum in Madison, followed by a tour of historical sites including the restored pump house in Morrisville with an original 1890 pump, the old 1840s Inn on Canal Road, the Indian Opening Cemetery in Bouckville, the wind turbines on the hill and a fascinating train display that runs in a collector's back yard! Cost is $30.

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Limestone Creek Hunt Master's Challenge Hunter Trials Cazenovia 315-655-8849 www.limestonecreekhunt.org
Full Circle Farm, Cobb Hill Road (Cazenovia). Outdoor horse show over hunt-type terrain and obstacles for individuals & teams of horses/riders. English attire & tack, braiding optional; coggis/rabies for horses. Entry fees depend on class; information: 655-8849 or www.limestonecreekhunt.org

22-28

The Turning Stone Resort Championship PGA Vernon 877-748-GOLF www.turningstonechampionship.com
The $6 million Turning Stone Championship will launch the PGA Tour's fall series at the Atunyote Golf Club. Practice Rounds take place September 22-24 and the four round tournament tees off on the 25th and concludes on the 28th.

26-28

Cazenovia College Family and Homecoming Weekend Cazenovia 315-655-7377 www.cazenovia.edu
Family Weekend at Cazenovia College brings families and friends of current students to campus for a close look at the College; and provides an opportunity to experience life on campus, attend a class or two, meet with professors and inspect the facilities where their students live and learn.

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The Colors of Autumn Canastota 315-697-2950 gscincny@dreamscape.com gscincny.tripod.com 10 to 11 AM No fee. *Pre-registration required. Fall flowers, berries and changing leaf coloration make autumn a colorful time of year. Take a guided tour of this special place along the trails and boardwalk of the GSC to see for yourself.

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Barefoot Truth - Roots Rock Earlville 315-691-3550 patti@earlvilleoperahouse.com www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
8 pm Sat. 9/27 Barefoot Truth - Roots Rock "Barefoot Truth is one of the more promising young roots rock bands on the indie circuit these days" - ThisIsModern.net Their heartfelt, melodic songs are performed with a wide array of instruments including upright bass, lap steel guitar, congas, didgeridoo and lead harmonica. Despite using classic folk instruments, Barefoot Truth is clearly a band of the 21st century. Their music is influenced by such bands as Dispatch, Guster, John Butler Trio, Dave Matthews Band, Xavier Rudd, Rage Against the Machine, and Simon and Garfunkel. Capturing the true essence of 'Organic Rock', Barefoot Truth puts on an energetic show, full of good vibes. Mixing rootsy acoustic sounds, with meaningful storytelling lyrics, the band pulls their audience closer, only to want more.

27-28

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration Cazenovia 315-662-3355 www.critzfarms.com All the usual fun including our 10 acre Corn Maze! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides, gift shop, hot apple fritters and more. Petting zoo and two playgrounds! Admission $5.00 per person includes season pass. Discount family pass available online.

27-28

37th Annual Wheeldays Brookfield 315-894-5867 www.madisoncounty-fair.com All things wheels, tractor pulls, riding lawn mower pulls, demolition derby and more.  Antique Gas Engine Show. Flea Markets & Crafters. Free Gate & Parking [WEST LOT]. Free Grandstand 3 years of age and under.

29-10/5

The Turning Stone Resort Championship Verona www.turningstonechampionship.com/ Turning Stone Resort will once again host some of the world's finest PGA TOUR players for the Oneida Indian Nation's second Turning Stone Resort Championship, scheduled for September 29 - October 5. With the region's scenic dazzling autumn vistas and our world class golf facilities/course as the backdrop, there are a multitude of reasons to be involved in what is now one of the premier tournaments on professional golfing's calendar. Our partnership with the PGA TOUR and the $6 million purse, with more than $1 million to the champion, creates the competition excitement.