HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 1
BBQ & Tournament for the 4th
BBQ & TOURNAMENT—5 p.m. 4th of July party, featuring a summer BBQ and cornhole tournament. Oneonta Country Club, 9 Country Club Drive, Oneonta. RSVP to (401) 529-2141 or visit oneontacountryclub.org/events-1
FIREWORKS—Dusk. Enjoy a display of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. Over Otsego Lake. (607) 547-2411 or visit cooperstownny.org
ART FESTIVAL—The Stagecoach Run Art Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary of bringing out artists, performers and everyone in between for a fun, two-day festival. Get a map and take yourself on a fun, self-guided tour of open studios and galleries of some of the area’s best performers, artists and makers. Treadwell. info@stagecoachrun.com or visit stagecoachrun.com
FARMERS MARKET—8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Richfield Springs Farmers Market. Local produce, eggs, meat, flowers, plants, dairy products, honey, maple products, more. Spring Park pavilion, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-2703 or visit facebook.com/richfieldspringsfarmersmarket/
FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh vegetables, local meats, hand-made crafts, more. Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or visit https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market
SPOTLIGHT—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit Stagecoach Run Spotlight Show, featuring works by 54 area artists. On view through July 31. The Word and Image Gallery, Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell. (607) 829-5055 or visit brighthillpress.org/event/stagecoach-spotlight-show-at-bright-hill/2023-07-01/
FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Otsego Farmers Market. Strawberry Hall, 174 Main Street, Worcester.
GALLERY SHOW—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate exhibit opening and meet artists Kristin Stevenson and Joanna Feldman. Complimentary tea, coffee, snacks and beverages. 354 Main, 354 Main Street, Otego. (917) 488-5631 or visit https://www.354main.com/
OUTDOOR THEATRE—11 a.m. “Dinosaur Invasion” by Dandelion Stage. In this interactive experience, children will help save the world from time-traveling dinosaurs, unleashed in an evil plot to destroy the time-space continuum. Separate programs are scheduled for children ages 3-6, and ages 7-12. Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Rd., Oneonta. Presented by Oneonta World of Learning—to purchase tickets or for more information, (607) 353-9503 or visit dandelionstage.com
KIDSTOCK—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This party is for the kids, featuring live music by party brass band Brasskill, Mike the Juggler teaching kids tricks of the trade, face painting, build your own bubble wand, native plant giveaway, an obstacle course, games, more. Suggested donation, $20/family. Held rain or shine at West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. (607) 278-5454 or visit westkc.org
TRAIN ROBBERY—Noon. Become a passenger on the train carrying a box full of money, and the outlaws know it. Will they get away with the box or will the lawmen prevail. Join this action packed ride featuring shootouts, period costumes, and fun for the whole family. Tickets, $25/adult. Reservations required. Cooperstown-Charlotte Valley Railroad, departing from 136 County Route 166, Milford. (607) 432-2429 or visit lrhs.com
THEATER—7:30 p.m. “Good People.” Single mom Margie Walsh seeks a job from old flame Mike, who left the neighborhood, became a doctor and realizes the power a secret from his past holds. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute Street, Franklin. (607) 829-3700 or visit franklinstagecompany.org/events/good-people/
