We have just celebrated the Fourth of July, surrounded by Canadian smoke, threatening heat waves and heavenly rain. As usual, the Cooperstown Fire Department outdid itself, sending up noisy multi-colored rockets and shooting stars, to the amusement and appreciation of us all, except, of course, our dogs. Oneonta’s Hometown Fourth of July Festival is underway as we go to press.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 4 Celebrate Independence Day CELEBRATION—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Step back in time for an 1840s style Independence Day, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence, tintype photography and a toast. The day will also include 19th century children’s games on the Tavern Green and artisans demonstrating their crafts. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit farmersmuseum.org/event/independence-day-celebration/ PARADE—11 a.m. “Salute To Lady Liberty” with one of the longest running 4th of July parades in the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 3 Boat Parades Abound BOAT PARADE—3 p.m. “Annual Decorated Boat Parade” The Otsego Lake Association presents its annual Independence Day boat parade. This year’s theme is “Our Glimmerglass Shines.” All boats, large and small, are welcome—antique or classic, powered by people/ wind/electric/jet/outboard motor or other. Meet at Three Mile Point at 3 p.m. Parade can be viewed from the west shore of Otsego Lake and ends at Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.otsegolakeassociation.org/ BOAT PARADE—6 p.m. Independence Day…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 2 Springfield Appreciation Concert with Glimmerglass Festival CONCERT—4 p.m. Springfield Appreciation Concert. Enjoy a preview of select summer performances from Glimmerglass Festival at this benefit for the Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration. Tickets, $5, available at the Convenience Corner Store (corner of State Highway 20/80). Alice Busch Opera Theater, 7300 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2255 or visit https://glimmerglass.org/…
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…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebrations SPRINGFIELD PARADE – 11 a.m. One of the oldest 4th of July parades in the country returns from a two-year hiatus. Parade will feature floats, marching bands, equestrian and much more to honor veterans groups, fire departments, and community organizations from all over the region. Will be followed by music, Brooks BBQ, historical displays, a quilt show, raffles, and much more at the Springfield Community Center and then a concert at…
First in-person common council since COVID celebrates recent achievements By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA — The Common Council met in person Tuesday, July 6, with an atmosphere of visible joviality and relief after spending a year meeting via Zoom. “This is something we haven’t done in a long time,” Mayor Gary Herzig said, which elicited some appreciative chuckles. Some of the agenda items passed included motions authorizing the acceptance of a state grant for the development of…
Independence Day goes off with a bang in Oneonta By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA — Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, drew thousands to the parade and Neahwa Park for fireworks and festivities with the day being dedicated to the essential workers during the COVID crisis. Mayor Gary Herzig repeatedly said throughout the day that without the essential workers, this day would not have been possible. “They were here for us all year,” Herzig said prior to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 5 Fireworks Over The Lake FIREWORKS – Dusk. Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department will be presenting the Independence Day Fireworks at Lakefront Park, Cooperstown.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 2 Kick Off Concert KICK OFF – 7:30 p.m. Begin 4th of July celebrations with Hometown Heroes free concert. country artist Michael Christopher dedicated to our essential workers. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/FNOneonta/…