TIME OUT OTSEGO for SATURDAY, August 15

History Lecture on the
Cherry Valley Massacre

LOCAL HISTORY—1:30 p.m. “The Snow Turned Red—Cherry Valley Massacre.” Presented by Scott Payne. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Highway 7, Otego. (607) 287-4095.

SATURDAY HIKE—All day. Scenic excursion with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring a packed lunch, snacks and water. Dress appropriately and bring equipment for the weather/trail conditions. Pre-registration required. This week’s hike will be the City of the Hills Hike, Table Rock to Homer Folks, Oneonta. (607) 431-8010 or https://susqadk.org/saturday-hikes/

FUNDRAISER—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yard and Bake Sale. Parking lot of the Fly Creek United Methodist Church, 852 County Road 26, Fly Creek. (607) 547-9946.

FUNDRAISER—7:30-11:30 a.m. “Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department Fly-In Pancake Breakfast.” All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, real maple syrup, sausage and beverages. Fees apply. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, 866 State Highway 166, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9007.

HAZARDOUS WASTE—8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Otsego County Household Hazardous Waste Day 2026: Cooperstown. Accepting paints, pesticides, solvents, mercury, chemical cleaners, batteries, anti-freeze, hobby and pool chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, and more. Check the full list and schedule before drop-off. Meadows Office Complex, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4225 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1409123517919993&set=a.225452459620444

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

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/

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

BIRDS—10 a.m. “Falcon Heart Rescue: Meet and Learn about Birds.” Strawberry Hall, Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1305833368352001&set=a.418484840420196

CONSERVATION—10 a.m. “Weaver Lake Wade and Pull–Invasive Species Removal.” Bring a personal watercraft or waders. Registration required. Meet at the Otsego County Conservation Association office, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4488 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1536133024919015?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

FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Fortin Park Summer Festival.” Games, music, vendors and crafts. Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1339351645063309?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

CRAFT—10 a.m. “Needle Felted Flower Meadow Workshop.” Fees apply; registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4

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/1386987776554593/1386987809887923/?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

CONTEST—10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Monster Bench & Brew.” Weight lifting contest. Fees apply; pre-registration required. Presented by the Clark Sports Center at Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 or https://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2026-monster-bench-and-brew-competition/

PLANETARIUM—Family-friendly show open to the public. Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or https://suny.oneonta.edu/science-outreach-activities/planetarium
• 10:30 a.m. “Mars: The Ultimate Voyage.”
• 11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.”

EXHIBIT—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Powering the Grid.” Featuring works on paper and indigo-colored textile that incorporate visual grids. Open Saturdays 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

CRAFT—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Patchwork Noren Making Workshop.” Led by Megumi Shauna Arai. Fees apply; registration required. West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. (607) 278-5454 or https://www.westkc.org/artsandcrafts/norenworkshop

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

FESTIVAL—Noon. “Endless Fires Festival.” Music festival featuring mixed-genre lineup across hip-hop, hardcore, metal and punk rock. Continues 8/16. Tickets required. Sharkey’s Event Center, 219 South West Street, Suite 202, Syracuse. (315) 412-2922 or https://endlessfiresfest.com/

LATTES AND LITERATURE—1-3 p.m. Read a book and discuss with the group. Presented by the Morris Village Library. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2779292835790502/2794545910931861?event_time_id=2819228661796919

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

HORSES—2 p.m. “Youth Mini Camp: Nature and Trail Exploring.” Open to youth ages 5-11. Fees apply; registration required. Twisted K Ranch, 172 Burdick Road, Milford. (607) 643-1790 or https://www.facebook.com/events/3184449901724956/?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

OPEN HOUSE—2-3:30 p.m. Open house and concert featuring the “Small Town Big Band.” Ice cream included. Woodside Hall, 1 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 232-1464 ext. 102 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1656950869774392&set=a.505028778299946

FUNDRAISER—2-6 p.m. “Hops for History 2026.” Bar crawl, beer and food tasting to benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Tickets required. Registration begins at The Oneonta History Center and Museum, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. directormm@oneontahistory.org or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1648172260643153&set=pcb.1648172307309815

FUNDRAISER—2:30-5:30 p.m. Chinese Auction ad Benefit. For the family of Darlene Barlow. Proceeds go to help her two autistic sons as they navigate a difficult time and transition to their new homes with their sisters. Includes raffle and dinner for purchase. Oneonta Elks Lodge, 84-86 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1312 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10234058522713573&set=pcb.1792900641701459

THEATER—3 and 7:30 p.m. “The Civilities.” Free; suggested donation appreciated. Also showing at 5 p.m. on 8/16. 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. Khalil Jade. The Al Gallodoro Memorial Stage, Muller Plaza, Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 434-8458 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122182426142871699&set=pcb.122182428140871699

ICE CREAM SOCIAL—4-7 p.m. Get together for ice cream and music by the Cooperstown Community Band. Pierstown Grange, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Road, Cooperstown. (607) 437-1232 or (607) 237-2930 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=987048771030385&set=gm.27825513673748146&idorvanity=321873527872198

LECTURE—5-6:30 p.m. “Hyde Hall Talks: Alexis Boylan.” Author explores the works and career of American painter and friend of the Clarke Family Ellen Emmet Rand. Tickets required. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hyde-hall-talks-alexis-boylan-tickets-1963401511775?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

OPENING RECEPTION—6-8 p.m. Art exhibit by Dan Hogan. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1351483097120361&set=a.418484840420196

FUNDRAISER—7 p.m.; preview and ticket sales, 4-7 p.m. Basket Auction. Refreshments available. Cherry Valley Firehouse, 11 Railroad Avenue, Cherry Valley. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10238334624802237&set=a.3854721844285

LIVE MUSIC—7 p.m. Stoddard Hollow String Band. Old time country music. Fees apply. Windfall Dutch Barn, 2009-2019 County Highway 80, Fort Plain. (607) 263-5230 or http://www.windfalldutchbarn.com/events2.html

LIVE MUSIC—7-10 p.m. The Lake House Summer Concert Series: Grit N Grace. 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

THEATER—7:30 p.m. “The Nerd.” Presented by Bigger Dreams Productions. Tickets required. Also held at 2 p.m. on 8/16. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

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