TIME OUT OTSEGO for SATURDAY, August 22

Antique Engines and More

ANTIQUE POWER DAYS—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tractors from antique to classic, engines, antique trucks/cars, agricultural, domestic and more. Saturday featuring a pancake breakfast, Chinese auction and more. The Old Grange Hall, 118 Beaver Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3015 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1021943053952725&set=gm.10165737912867848&idorvanity=29946947847

GARAGE SALES—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. West End Garage Sale Day. West End, Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or https://www.facebook.com/events/988408080784579/?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

GILBERTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through October. Located by the Gilbertsville Post Office, 3 Commercial Street, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2305 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10233288497016416&set=gm.2844485682561715&idorvanity=1641876026156026

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

CHANGEOVER DAY—9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Avoid heavy traffic and pedestrians on State Route 205. Cooperstown All Star Village, Oneonta. https://wegootsego.com/changeover/

VETERANS—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oneonta Veterans Stand Down. Featuring VA registration/enrollment, employment assistance, legal aid referrals, housing assistance, refreshments and much more. Oneonta Veteran’s Outreach Center, 4 Academy Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-2463 or (518) 338-2882 or (607) 203-2228 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1511393411033153&set=a.228047446034429

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

FUNDRAISER—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yard Sale to benefit Lisa’s Spark of Hope, supporting cancer patients. Elm Park Church overflow lot, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122194453862868030&set=gm.27925566300409549&idorvanity=321873527872198

OUTDOORS—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Glimmerglass Triathlon.” Presented by the Clark Sports Center. Fees apply. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 or https://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2026-glimmerglass-triathlon-2/

COFFEE GROUP—9:15 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=994650976528951&set=pcb.994651299862252

CRAFTS—10 a.m. “Crafts at the Beach!” Explore a different craft each Saturday. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 432-2114 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1386987776554593/1386987806554590/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org

BENEFIT—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Art Sale: Ready for a New Chapter.” Special art sale to benefit the Smithy Gallery and Clay Studio. Featuring works by local artist Anda Stelian. Held at Anda’s barn, 103 Hillary Road, Roseboom. (857) 753-8013 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1660716272539936&set=a.673914991220074

FIBER ARTS WEEKEND—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Demonstrations, displays and hands-on activities. Continues 8/23. Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or https://www.fenimorefarm.org/

HISTORY—11 a.m. Unveiling of historical marker for the Oneonta Fairgrounds, commemorating the site of the Central New York Fair from 1873 to 1927 and the racetrack. Followed by a walking tour of the historic fairgrounds. Top of Fair Street, near Belmont Circle, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or https://oneontahistory.org/events-programs/

CELEBRATION—11 a.m. “Milford Center Cemetery Patriot Celebration.” Celebrate America250 and honor the revolutionary war veterans in the cemetery with a historical sign from the Pomeroy Foundation. Presented by the Milford Center Cemetery Association, Bob Wilson Road, Milford. (607) 287-8423 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10243892164057996&set=gm.1078513154833971

BIKE RIDE—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder.” Bike through the hills of Butternut Valley. Registration required. Part of Butternut Valley Days. Starts and ends at Butternuts Beer and Ale, 4020 State Highway 51, Garrattsville. info@butternutvalleyalliance.org or https://www.butternutvalleyalliance.org/events/butternut-valley-gravel-grinder

PICNIC—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oneonta Area NAACP annual picnic. A family event with picnic food, music and ice cream for children. All who support the NAACP’s commitment to human rights are invited. Main Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1439650804867923&set=a.638047081694970

POP-UP—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Powering the Grid.” Featured artist Nancy Pettibone holds an open studio demo. Reservations encouraged. Exhibit open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through 9/12 or by appointment. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 941-9607 or https://www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown

EXERCISE—Noon. “Let’s Move: Come Play Capoeira.” Unique Brazilian practice that blends martial arts, dance, music and culture. All welcome. Held each Saturday. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6600 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1599017385560750&set=a.784934640302366

FUNDRAISER—Noon. Registration at 11 a.m. “Richfield Springs Fireman’s Fundraiser.” Cornhole tournament, BBQ, dunk tank, bounce house, local vendors, raffle, prizes and more. Fees apply. Spring Park, 27 East Main Street, Richfield Springs. Rain location: Richfield Springs Fire Department, 34 East James Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 922-4881 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10243663680352197&set=gm.2621850451545234&idorvanity=795418347521796

NEW EXHIBIT—Noon to 5 p.m. “Landscape of Solitude.” On view through 12/30. Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314 or https://www.amandcl.org/upcoming-exhibitions

HARVEST FESTIVAL—1-6 p.m. Presented by the Butternut Valley Alliance at Butternuts Beer and Ale, 4021 State Highway 51, Garrattsville. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1381082547383972&set=a.549284243897144

BASEBALL—1 p.m. Author series presents “Cape Dreams: A Season with the Brewster Whitecaps” by Mark Epstein. Inside look at the 2024 season of the Brewster Whitecaps and the unique culture of summer baseball on Cape Cod. Presentation held in the Discovery Zone, followed by Q&A and book signing. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-7200 or https://baseballhall.org/events/author-series-cape-dreams-season-brewster-whitecaps

SEWING CLASS—1:30-3 p.m. All experience levels welcome. Held each 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 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Summer2026/OpenStudio8Weeks

THEATER—2-3:30 p.m. Audition for a role in “Bell, Book and Candle,” presented by the Catskill Community Players. Also held 8/23. Show will be presented 11/13, 11/14 and 11/15. Auditions held at The Institute for Spiritual Development, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 2, Oneonta. info@catskillplayers.org or https://catskillplayers.org/

THEATER—3 and 7:30 p.m. “The Civilities.” Free; suggested donation appreciated. Also showing at 5 p.m. on 8/23. Presented by the Franklin Stage Company at Chapel Hall, Franklin. 25 Institute Street, Franklin. (607) 829-3700 or https://franklinstagecompany.org/events/home/

LIVE MUSIC—4 p.m. Ned Brower. The Al Gallodoro Memorial Stage, Muller Plaza, Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 434-8458 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122182426142871699&set=pcb.122182428140871699

EXHIBITION—4-7 p.m. View “Liberty’s Harbor at Dusk: Sint Eustatius, 1776” (triptych). Final U.S. exhibition. Program includes keynote address, opening remarks, artist talk with Cynthia Marsh, live music and more. All welcome. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (303) 406-1738 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1723530255357710?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

OUTDOORS—6:30-8:30 p.m. “Bingo, Bonfire and S’mores.” Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 432-2114 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1183264837243473

FILM—7-9 p.m. Film Festival: “My Man Godfrey” (1936). A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler, but he’s more than meets the eye. Tickets required. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-man-godfrey-1936-starring-william-powell-and-carole-lombard-tickets-1838700686249?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

OPEN MIC—7-9 p.m. “Coffee House.” Singers, writers, musicians and more are invited to share works. 10-20 minute slots. Light refreshments available. Free, open to the public. Held each 4th Saturday. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, 128 Church Street, Schuyler Lake. (315) 858-2523.

LIVE MUSIC—7-10 p.m. The Lake House Summer Concert Series: Whiskey Creek. Lakeside Stage, The Lake House, 2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs. (720) 940-8377 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122214896300321695&set=a.122109156536321695

LIVE MUSIC—7 p.m. Black Mask and Gasoline presents Lil Dee. Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

THEATER—7 p.m. “Summer Shortcuts XVI.” 6 fast paced, 10-minute plays blending comedy, drama and suspense. Fees apply. Also showing at 3 p.m. on 8/23 and other dates through 8/30. The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street, Margaretville. jessica@theopeneyetheater.com or https://www.theopeneyetheater.org/

ADULT SKATE—10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. “Adult Only After Hours Late Night Skate.”Featuring DJ PerryA spinning shuffle, hip-hop, R&B, dance and rink classics. Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 432-0366 or https://www.facebook.com/events/4548742142116840/?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

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