THINGS TO DO
Lots To Do Outside,
From Art By The Lake
To R-boom Power Days
By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
The only thing better than art is Art By The Lake! The annual juried art exhibit celebrates the relationship between artists and landscape. Features artist demonstrations, food by Origins Cafe, music, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, back lawn, The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400.
The annual Antique Power Days showcases tractors and farm vehicles from the past to the present, including the tractor parade! Food, vendors and more. 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 17-18, corner of Routes 166 and 165, Roseboom. Info, (607) 264-3015.
Celebrate Otsego County’s hops history with beer tastings, food trucks, live music, family activities, and more in The Farmers’ Museum. Admission $12/adult. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450.
Experience a Civil War encampment complete with soldiers in authentic uniforms drilling/performing tactical maneuvers, performing period songs. At 7 p.m. Sunday, enjoy concert by the Musicians of Ma’alwyck. Concert tickets, $10. Encampment, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 17-18, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Town of Springfield. (607) 547-5098.
Honor those who served with a free concert by the
10th Mountain Division Jazz Band as it salutes our veterans with songs from each branch of the military. Free, all invited. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Alumni Field House, SUNY Oneonta.
Whether you’re in a high-end kayak or a homemade boat, you can race in the fifth annual Luke Hazen Memorial Regatta. If land’s more your scene, stick around for the cornhole tournament. Cost, $25/adult paddler, cornhole tournament, $10/person. 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, Schenevus Lake Park, Lake Road, Schenevus. (607) 638-9295.
Celebrate the opening of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s latest exhibit, “The Oneonta ‘49ers,” which follows Oneonta storekeeper Collis Huntington as he leaves for California to find his fortune. 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. (607) 432-0960.
The movies aren’t the only things with stars as the Clark Sports Center screens “Pokemon Detective Pikachu” on the lawn. Bring snacks, blankets, chairs. Free, all welcome. 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800