Main Street Oneonta Summer Events
JUNE:
Saturday, June 14th:
Flag Day Ice Cream Social
Celebrate Flag Day with an ice-cream social on both levels of Wilber Park with delicious locally-made ice cream
Mert's Market at the Swart-Wilcox House
The 4th annual community flea market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Swart-Wilcox House, (rain or shine) just off River Street, next to Riverside School. $10.00 set-up fee. Bring your own tables (and tent if necessary). Info: Lois Herrick 432.5341
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Make a personalized Fathers’ Day card at our crafts table. Free balloons for kids who bring Dad along. Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545
Saturday June 21st:
Dairy Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Locally made ice-cream from Ives Cream, homemade goat milk fudge, goat milk yogurt, a bevy of local cheeses and the famous Udder Challenge from Stone and Thistle Farm. Live music (11 am – 1 pm). Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545
Wednesday June 25th:
Ultimate Idol
Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. 6:00 pm. Food and cash bar available. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.org
Thursday June 26th:
Walking Tour of Riverside Cemetery, Part I:
Meet at the entrance to the cemetery, behind the First Presbyterian Church, at 296 Main Street at 7:00 PM for this tour of the graves of many of Oneonta's founding families with local historian Lynn Bissell. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.org
Friday June 27th:
Cruise-In on Main Street
Classic cars, antique cars, hotrods and streetrods on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta! 6pm- 9pm. Weather permitting. Info: 434.6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.com
Saturday June 28th:
Oneonta Houses of Worship I
Several Oneonta houses of worship will provide an open house, tours, exhibits, and/or presentations. Venues with hours and activities to be announced. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgHolistic Health Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Living Tree Botanicals will offer free luxurious samplings and full-size products from their new locally-made line of holistic skin care. Chair massage with Chanda - $1/minute for a 5-15 minute massage. Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545JULY:
July – August:
The City of Oneonta Summer Music Series
The concerts are held in Neahwa Park in the City's portable bandstand set-up adjacent to Hodges Pond. The concerts are held on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. rain or shine (sunshine in the portable bandstand, rain in the large pavilion). Info: http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/specialevents.aspJuly 1-31:
SUNY Oneonta Fine Arts Gallery - Portrait of a Town
Stephen Joseph Celebrates Oneonta. Oneonta native
and San Francisco photographer Stephen Joseph presents an exhibit of forty-two "360 photos" of OneontaWednesday July 2nd:
Tour of Swart-Wilcox House
The Friends of the Swart-Wilcox House will lead a tour at 7:00 PM of the oldest house in the City of Oneonta, built in 1807.Friday July 4th:
Annual Central New York Radio Hometown 4th of July Celebration
In Oneonta’s Neahwa Park starting at 12:00 noon. Food, activities and inflatable games by local non-profit organizations. Free Oneonta Tigers' game at Damaschke Field at 3:00 pm, preceded by a vintage baseball game between the Roxbury 9 and a visiting team, to celebrate Oneonta’s Centennial year.Entertainment on the Main Stage:
12-2pm – TBA – CNY ’Battle of the Bands’ Winner
3-5pm – Gilboa Breakdown
7-9pm – Roundhouse Rockers
Dusk – The area’s largest fireworks display!
Info: 432-1030Saturday July 5th:
Independence Day Celebration at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Make-a-flag art projects for kids. Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545Wednesday July 9th:
Ultimate Idol
Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. 6:00 pm. Food and cash bar available. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgThursday July 10th:
Walking Tour of Riverside Cemetery, Part II
Meet at the entrance to the cemetery, behind the First Presbyterian Church at 296 Main Street, at 7:00 PM for this tour, with local historian Lynn Bissell, of the graves of many well-known Oneonta families. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgWednesday July 16th:
SUNY Oneonta Fine Arts Gallery – Reception for Portrait of a Town
Stephen Joseph Celebrates Oneonta - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMSaturday July 19th:
Trolley Tour of Oneonta Railroad History
Meet at the Depot Restaurant, 4 1/2 Railroad Street, at 1:00 PM. Railroad historian Jim Loudon will lead this tour of local railroad history sites in the Oneonta area: the two depots, the Roundhouse grounds, Cooperstown Junction, the West Oneonta trolley station, and the Little Red Caboose. The tour in the Oneonta Public Transit trolley will last approximately two hours. Space is limited and tickets should be purchased in advance for $5 at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society History Center, 183 Main Street. The Depot Restaurant is offering a 10% discount on lunch to ticket holders. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgSaturday July 19th:
Downtown Oneonta Sidewalk Sale Festival
Sidewalk sales on Main Street by your local merchants, featuring the best Oneonta has to offer, plus live music, games for kids, face-painting, crafts, taekwon-do demonstrations and more! Info: 434.6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.comSaturday July 19th:
Grill Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Free burger and veggie samples, hot-off-the-grill, and great recipe ideas for summer BBQ parties. Live music with saxphone legend Al Gallodoro, accompanied by Joanne Chmielowski on piano. (11 am – 12 noon). Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545Saturday July 19th:
Summer Sock Hop
Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. Includes free dance lesson. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgWednesday July 23rd:
Ultimate Idol
Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. 6:00 pm. Food and cash bar available. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgFriday July 25th:
Cruise-In on Main Street
Classic cars, antique cars, hotrods and streetrods on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta! 6pm- 9pm. Weather permitting. Info: 434.6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.comSaturday July 26th:
Oneonta Houses of Worship II Tour
Several Oneonta houses of worship will provide an open house, tours, exhibits, and/or presentations. Venues with hours and activities to be announced. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgSunday July 27th:
Documentary film, ”Faith”
Delhi Stories Multi Media Producers Kent Garrett, Mary Dohner and D.B. Roderick
will show the film 'FAITH' at the Foothills Performing Arts Center,
24 Market Street, Oneonta , NY l3820. This documentary explores the meaning of faith and what it is for different people. Roderick who has a career in the media has visited Iraq and was at the World Trade Center after 9/11 asks , "What is
it that get people through crises?" Admissions fee $5. Reception
to follow. For questions please call Delhi Stories 607 746 7299,
or Foothills, 607 431 2080.AUGUST:
Friday August 1st – Sunday August 3rd:
Soccer Hall of fame Induction Weekend
Info: www.soccerhall.org or 432-3351August 1 – 16:
The Arc Otsego sponsors Voice! 4
The fourth annual celebration of self-expression by artists with developmental disabilities from across New York State at at the Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave. Info: 432-2070 or www.uccca.comFriday August 1st:
Voice! 4 - Opening Reception
5-7pm at the Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave. Info: 432-2070 or www.uccca.comSaturday August 2nd:
City of the Hills Fine Arts Festival
Main Street Oneonta - A day-long festival of fine arts, music and food. Now in its sixth year, City of the Hills has rapidly become one of Central New York’s premier cultural events. With a juried art exhibit and sale featuring the work of fifty outstanding regional artists, live musical performances, artists’ demonstrations, children’s art activities and an awards presentation, City of the Hills has something to offer everyone. This year’s musical performances will feature Nation Beat, an unprecedented mix of northeastern Brazil’s maracatu and the sounds of the deep American South; The Stephane Wrembel Trio, A French guitarist touring in trio format with bass and percussion playing Django, African grooves, Middle Eastern colors and Indian moods; and Blues Maneuver, one of the Catskill Mountain region’s finest, offering the best of swing, blues and R&B classics. Info:Saturday August 2nd:
Walking Tour of Walnut Street
Loraine Tyler will lead this tour of the Walnut Street Historic District. Meet at 1:00 PM in the Dietz Street Parking Lot across from the YMCA. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgWednesday August 6th:
Ultimate Idol Finals
Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. 6:00 pm. Food and cash bar available. Raffle drawing for the Harley Mini-Chopper. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgSaturday August 9th:
Tour of Fairchild Mansion
The Masonic Temple will be open to the public from 12 noon to 4:00 PM. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgSaturday August 9th:
Kids’ Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Fun activities, educational games and crafts for kids. Mime, Abbey Koutnik
will entertain and amaze youngsters with her silent street theatre (11:00 am – 1 pm) and Mother Goose will read stories in the shade. Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545Saturday August 16th:
Walking tour of the Rail Yards
Meet at 1:00 PM at the corner of Fonda Avenue and Roundhouse Road for this tour from the site of the world's largest roundhouse to the extant Delaware & Hudson buildings. Parking is available in the lower lot of the Marketplace at 213 Chestnut Street. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgSunday August 17th:
Reading by Barbara Apoian
The Foothills Guild is proud to present British born actress and writer Barbara Apoian with a performance reading entitled "People and Places" Admission fee is $15 per person and there will be a wine and cheese reception after the performance. Come savor Hudson Valley wine with local cheeses. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgSunday August 17th:
Tour of the GOHS History Center
From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Greater Oneonta Historical Society members will give guided tours of the four floors of the History Center in the Bissell Block, the oldest brick building on Main Street. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgFriday August 22nd – Sunday August 24th:
Circus in the Wind - A tri-county ARC theatrical production
Friday at 7:00 pm, Sat.and Sun. at 2:00 pm Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgSaturday August 23rd:
Walking Tour of Sixth Ward
Mayor John Nader will lead this tour of his historic neighborhood Meet in the Opportunities for Otsego parking lot at 3 West Broadway. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.org
Friday August 29th:
Cruise-In on Main Street
Classic cars, antique cars, hotrods and streetrods on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta! 6pm- 9pm. Weather permitting. Info: 434.6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.comSaturday August 30th:
Walking Tour of Main Street
Loraine Tyler will lead this walking tour of the architectural and historical highlights of Main Street. Meet at the GOHS History Center at 1:00 PM. Info: GOHS History Center, 607-432-0960 or www.OneontaHistory.orgSaturday August 30th:
Balloon Launch and evening glow at Neahwa Park
Info: www.oneonta100.comSaturday August 30th:
Labor Day Weekend at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Tastings, activities for kids, and a huge variety of fresh, locally raised foods for your BBQ grill. Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545SEPTEMBER:
Friday September 5th – Sunday September 7th:
Annual Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament
The longest running college soccer tournament in the country! Info: 432-6450 or http://www.oneonta.ny.us/community/specialevents.aspFriday September 5th – Sunday September 7th:
Hartwick College Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Info: www.hartwick.edu or 431-4415Saturday September 6th:
Downtown 101 Event on Main Street
Downtown merchants welcome students back to Oneonta. Live music, demonstrations by college clubs, poker run, refreshments, student fashion show and more. Info: 434.6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.comSaturday September 6th:
Breakfast at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Free pancake and sausage samples, hot off the grill! Live music with The Horseshoe Lounge Boys (11:00 am – 1 pm). Kim K. Muller Plaza on Main Street under the white canopies beside Key Bank 9am-2pm rain or shine. Info: 433-2545Saturday September 13th:
Grand and Glorious Garage Sale
A fundraising event for the Catskill Choral Society featuring the largest garage sale in the area. Info: www.catskillchoralsociety.orgSaturday September 20th:
Main Street Oneonta Fundraising Auction
A fundraising event for Main Street Oneonta (MSO), the auction will include donated items from downtown Oneonta businesses. Location and time TBA. Info: 434.6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.comFriday September 26th:
Cruise-In on Main Street
Classic cars, antique cars, hotrods and streetrods on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta! 6pm- 9pm. Weather permitting. Info: 434.6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.comSaturday September 27th:
Fall Fiesta
Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. Includes free dance lesson. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgOCTOBER:
Friday October 3rd – Sunday October 5th:
Oneonta High School Alumni Weekend
Oct. 3 : 8am Golf at the Oneonta Country Club – evening alumnni night 7pm-10pm /Oct 4: 9:00am - OHS Alumni Induction Ceremony at OHS Belden auditorium, free. 11:00am - Alumni Tailgate Party outside on lawn of school- also tours of the school until 12:00, donations accepted. Oct 4-5: OHS football game at 1:00 pm - inductees will be announced on the field at half-time. Oct 4: Centennial Parade! Oct. 5: Breakfast at the Elk’s Club, Pit Run. Info: www.oneontaalumni.org.Friday October 3rd – Sunday October 5th:
To Kill A Mockingbird
Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St. Tickets $8-$12. Friday/Saturday: 8pm. Sun. Matinee: 3pm. Info: 431-2080 or www.foothillspac.orgSaturday October 4th:
City of Oneonta Centennial Parade
Downtown Oneonta. Presented by the City of Oneonta Centennial Committee and Main Street Oneonta (MSO). A grand-scale parade running from Neahwa Park to Main St. and down Grand St. ,the parade will celebrate Oneonta’s 100 years as a city. Music, history, local not-for-profits and businesses, floats, horses, balloons, firetrucks and more! Downtown Oneonta - 4pm. Info: 434-6755 or mainstreetoneonta@hotmail.com or www.MainStreetOneonta.comSaturday October 4th:
Ricky J. Parisian Pit Run
Ricky J. Parisian Pit Run, Stroll and Fun Run. This community event includes sanctioned 5K and 10K running races as well as a kids’ fun run, a stroll and picnic. The event is designed to celebrate Rick J. Parisian's life by bringing the community together for a fun, healthy afternoon of outdoor activities. Info: www.pitrun.orgSaturday October 4th:
Beer and Blues for Customer Appreciation Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market
Discounts, special offers and free beer samples from Brewery Ommegang. live music featuring international bluesman, George Kilby Jr. (11 am – 1 pm) Info: 433-2545Saturday October 11th:
Event at Sport Tech - Health and Fitness Day!
166 Main St. 10 am- 5 pm. Special guests all day—Metabolic Testing by Joey Adams of Shelburne VT. Call 432-1731 for specific times and details.Saturday October 11th:
Pumpkin Day at the Oneonta Farmers’ Market!
Free samples, pumpkin painting for the kids, and great edible fall décor! Live music with Just Throw Money (11am -12noon). Info: 433-2545Friday October 17th – Sunday October 19th
SUNY College at Oneonta Family Weekend
October 18th:
The City of the Hills Sweet Adelines Anderson Theater at Hartwick College.
It is called “A Century of Song” with songs from the past 100 years, from every decade. See www.saregion16.com/cityofthehillschorus/October 31st:
Halloween trick-or-treating on Main Street. at participating stores.
Halloween Parade on Main Street!
Friday October 31 – Sunday November 2:
Hartwick College Family WeekendNOVEMBER:
Friday October 31 – Sunday November 2:
Hartwick College Family Weekend
Saturday November 8: Reception for Oneonta's Living Mayors in the Stack Lounge at Hartwick College’s Dewar Hall. Champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, music. Beverages donated by Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown. Shuttle bus service available from Oneonta Public Transit. 7pm-9pmSaturday November 22
Santa Parade on Main Street!DECEMBER:
Thursday December 4:
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Kim K. Muller PlazaSaturday December 13:
Downtown-wide Open House!
Visit downtown merchants for special discounts. Refreshments, entertainment, and more!Wednesday December 31:
First Night returns to Main Street with live music, end of year fireworks, the bonfire of regrets and preparation of a time capsule.
For additional information contact:
Dana LaCroix
Events Planner
Main Street Oneonta
POB 393
Oneonta, NY 13820
Tel. 607.434.6755
www.mainstreetoneonta.com