TIME OUT OTSEGO for SATURDAY, October 4

Dog Show and Festival

DOG SHOW—1-4 p.m. “Barktoberfest and Dog Show 2025.” Food trucks, beverage tastings, visits with adoptable pets, agility demonstrations and more. Susquehanna SPCA, 1527 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/4142694495876438/?post_id=4151664194979468&acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22footer_attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

CATSKILL MOUNTAINS—8 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Lark in the Park.” Explore the Catskill Forest Preserve, cycle, hike the mountains and valleys and more to celebrate the founding of the Catskill Park. Continues through 10/13. Free. Held throughout the greater Catskill Region. https://catskillslark.org/

YOGA—8:30 a.m. “Yoga for Flexibility and Strength.” Held each Saturday by certified instructor Mira Wind. Fees apply. Butternut Valley Grange, 7 Bloom Street, Gilbertsville. (607) 287-5699.

COOPERSTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Huntington Memorial Park, Dietz Street, Oneonta. https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

GARDEN—9 a.m. to noon. “Daffodill Giveaway.” Beautify the city with free daffodils from the Oneonta Garden Club. First come, first serve. Oneonta Farmers’ Market, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/events/1304413307807728/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

SCHENEVUS FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held each Saturday through October. Eastern Otsego Farmers’ Market, Borst Field, 130 Borst Way, Schenevus. https://www.facebook.com/eofmny

MUSEUM—9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Historic Cooking Workshop. Fees apply; registration required. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith. (607) 278-5744 or https://www.hanfordmills.org/event/historic-cooking-workshop/

APPLE FEST—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Apple pies, crafts, raffles, games and much more. Christ Church of Gilbertsville, 166 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville.
(607) 783-2267 or https://www.facebook.com/events/749180571324870/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

BLOOD DRIVE—9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Main Street Baptist Church, Briggs Hall, 333 Main Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

FALL CRAFT FAIR—9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Handmade treasures, local artisans and festive fun. Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/events/4228705874028748/?rdid=b0554OW0uduTJMWk&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16qYkrnghk%2F#

FUNDRAISER—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Hello Fall Fundraising Event.” Vendor and craft fair, raffles, food truck and more. Presented by Lisa’s Spark of Hope at the 6th Ward Athletic Fields, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122132456036868030&set=gm.765331729480941

FALL FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Pumpkin Bash.” Craft vendors, food trucks, farm animals, hay rides, corn maze and more. Oaks Creek Farm and Market, 4970 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=748337868168545&set=gm.1217305407081850

ANNIVERSARY—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Tepee Celebrates 75 Years of Americana on Historic U.S. Route 20. Happy Haggs dance troupe, vendors, food truck and more. The Tepee, 7632 State Highway 20, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3987 or https://www.facebook.com/TheTepee1950

WORKSHOP—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “From the Medicine Cabinet Workshop.” Fees apply; registration required. Fenimore Farm and County Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or https://www.fenimorefarm.org/event/from-the-medicine-cabinet-workshop/

OPEN HOUSE—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Raptor identification workshop, trail walk, introduction to ravens, and live birds of prey with Deb and John Saltis from Falcon Heart Rescue. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary, Grange Hall Road Spur, Oneonta. (607) 397-3815 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1190375239799290&set=a.353375393499283

YOGA—10 a.m. “Slow Flow Yoga.” All levels welcome. Suggested donation applies. Held each Saturday. Green Earth Health Market, Community Room, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. hello@erinrae.yoga or https://www.greenearthoneonta.com/class-schedule

CRAFT FEST—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “5th Annual Fall Craft Fair.” Presented by the Church of Christ Uniting at the Cullen Pumpkin Farm, 587 Cullen Road, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1451 or https://rschurchofchristuniting.com/events/

MUSEUM—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Woodsmen Festival.” Learn the importance of trees and forest at this showcase of local woodcrafters and foresters. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith.
(607) 278-5744 or https://www.facebook.com/events/657335766906476

CAR SEAT CHECK—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Presented by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians with the Otsego County Department of Health. The Home Depot, 659 State Highway 28, Oneonta. (607) 547-4230.

ART—11 a.m. Plein Air Painting. Free; open to all. Bring your own supplies and enjoy drawing or painting in nature. Presented by the Butternut Valley Arts and Crafts Center at 830 Pegg Road, New Lisbon. (607) 263-2150 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=733083293086371&set=gm.3276788085805319&idorvanity=635887766562044

ART TRAIL—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Cherry Valley Art Trail.” Meet the artists, open studios, demonstrations, exhibits and more. Continues 10/5. Cherry Valley. https://www.facebook.com/events/1421888449679775?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

RIDING—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Barrel Racing Clinic with Crystal Marshall.” Fees apply; registration required. Elk Creek Quarter Horses and Sales, 182 Charlie Burton Road, Westford. elkcreekqh@outlook.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/1102635421333641?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

POTTERY—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Saturday Clay Cartoons.” Hosted by Nicholas Stein. Open to students in grades 1 through 8. Held Saturdays through 10/25. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Autumn2025/ClayCartoons

ANNIVERSARY—Noon to 3 p.m. Cooperstown Lions Club 75th Anniversary Celebration. Fees apply; registration required. The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/events/794479673525260

OKTOBERFEST—Noon to 8 p.m. Games, food, dancing and more. Free. Biergarten, 830 Varick Street, Utica. (315) 624-2399 or https://www.saranac.com/biergarten-events/oktoberfest/

ARTIST TALK—1-2:30 p.m. Participating artists discuss works in the exhibit, “Return: Birds Beasts and Other Beings.” Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury. (607) 326-7908 or https://roxburyartsgroup.org/events/return-talk

AUDITION—1 p.m. Try out for a part in “The Nutcracker.” Presented by the Fokine Ballet Company. Open to ages 7+ with at least one year of ballet training. 140 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Oneonta. (607) 432-6290 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1416665333406099&set=a.588672282872079

SEWING CLASS—1:30-3 p.m. All experience levels welcome. Held every Saturday. The Green Giraffe, 179 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3234 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=278537215089176&set=a.112626061680293

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Autumn2025/OpenStudio8Weeks

ART LECTURE—2 p.m. “Activism in the Art of Romare Bearden: A Lecture with Diedra Harris-Kelley.” Presented with the Romare Bearden Foundation. Included with price of museum admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1020315340092734/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

ART—3-5 p.m. “Harvest Moon Paint and Sip.” Fees apply; registration required. All materials provided. Montezuma Winery, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (607) 400-1001 or https://www.facebook.com/events/685650313819420

WORKSHOP—5-8 p.m. “Pinhole Camera Workshop.” Presented by Mark Burnham. Fees apply; registration required. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or https://roxburyartsgroup.org/workshops/pinhole-camera-workshop

TEDX ONEONTA—6 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Speakers share ideas worth spreading. Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market, Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.tedxoneonta.com/

HALLOWEEN—6 p.m. “Hyde & Shriek! Candlelight Ghost Tours.” Tickets required. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or https://www.hydehall.org/events2025

DINNER THEATER—6:30 p.m. “Murder Café: A Wedding in Transylvania.” Music, mystery and comedy at dinner. Tickets required. The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown. (845) 475-7973 or https://www.murdercafe.net/

LIBRARY—7 p.m. “Movie Night: Addams Family Values.” Edmeston Free Library, 26 East Street, Edmeston. (607) 965-8280 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1962809484502181/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

FILM FEST—7 p.m. “Return of the Living Dead.” Presented by the 2025 Worcester Wieting Theatre Fall Film Festival. Free; donations appreciated. Worcester Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street, Worcester. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=670877512634523&set=a.146799495042330

FUNDRAISER—8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The “Breast” of Burlesque and Drag—Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market, Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

MENTALIST—8 p.m. “A Night of the Incredible with Larry and Raven.” Presented by the SUNY Oneonta Activities Council. Fees apply. Tickets suggested. Hunt Union, Red Dragon Theater, 68 Bugbee Road, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730.

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