TIME OUT OTSEGO for SATURDAY, August 29

Chicken Dinner to Support
Lions Club SNAP Match Program

FUNDRAISER—11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “All Aboard the Chicken Train.” Mel’s chicken dinner to support the Lions Club SNAP Match Program. Fees apply; tickets required. 21 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122187317744869308&set=gm.1752556056086861&idorvanity=1508782043797598

CLOSING DAY—Cooperstown Dreams Park, Cooperstown. https://wegootsego.com/changeover/

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/

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

OLD FRANKLIN DAY—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer fest featuring local bands, kids’ activities, free pancake breakfast, local artisans/crafters, pie sale and more. Institute Street off Main Street, Franklin. (201) 414-1684 or https://franklinny.org/ofd26

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

FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4th Annual Local Authors and Artists Festival. Presented by the Richfield Springs Public Library in Spring Park, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1449982013831869&set=pcb.1448378267325577

MEETING—10 a.m. General Membership Meeting of the Goodyear Lake Association. All welcome. Portlandville Town Hall, 2859 State Highway 28, Portlandville. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1816310017192151&set=a.464711529018680

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/1386987776554593/1386987819887922/?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

FUNDRAISER—11 a.m. until sold out. Chicken and Pork BBQ. Featuring a small basket raffle. Proceeds benefit Joe Malaber and family as they cope with a serious medical condition. East Meredith Fire Department, 6192 County Highway 10, East Meredith. (607) 278-5444 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1560470162782838&set=a.351713253658541

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

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

LAURENS LEGION—Noon to 4 p.m. Clam bake featuring all-you-can-eat-and-drink, raffle, live music, more. Tickets required. Laurens American Legion Post 1688, 11 Main Street, Laurens. (607) 432-6314 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=36863668239913692&set=pcb.2520661988374809

PHOTOGRAPHY—1-3 p.m. “Pinhole Photography Workshop.” Led by Jenny Riffle. All materials provided. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2519161081863918

WORKSHOP—1-3 p.m. Family Collaborative Canvas. Families of all types make memories and art together. Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 214-6040 or https://roxburyartsgroup.org/workshops/family-collaborative-canvas

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

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

ARTIST RECEPTION—2-4 p.m. Meet the artists behind the newest round of fine and regional art exhibitions. Includes live music, light refreshments and complimentary prosecco. The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. (518) 673-2314.

FESTIVAL—3-8 p.m. “A Midsummer Night’s Faerie Fest.” Vendors, CBD zone, mimosa and beer grove, arts and crafts activities for kids, faerie forest art installation, costume contest, music, and more. Free and open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1536421348493538&set=a.480535810748769

MUSIC & ART—3-8 p.m. “GEM Music and Arts Festival.” Family-friendly celebration of the 10th anniversary of the GEM Sculpture Park. Includes live music, cruise-in classic car show, food, vendors and more. Benefit for Butternut Valley Food Pantry. Free admission. Gilbertsville Expressive Movement Sculpture Park, 12 Commons Drive, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2897 or https://www.facebook.com/GvilleExpress/

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

ANNIVERSARY—4 p.m. “50th Anniversary of The Windfall Dutch Barn.” Share memories and enjoy a performance and potluck supper. Donations appreciated. Windfall Dutch Barn, 2009-2019 County Highway 80, Fort Plain. (607) 263-5230 or http://www.windfalldutchbarn.com/events2.html

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

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 8/30. The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street, Margaretville. jessica@theopeneyetheater.com or https://www.theopeneyetheater.org/

PRESENTATION—7 p.m. “A Man Made a Chair.” An aerial track dance-theatre work by Lisa Giobbi. The Visionary, 2381 State Highway 205, Mount Vision. (917) 375-3316.

LIVE MUSIC—7-10 p.m. The Lake House Summer Concert Series: Gridley Paige. 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

CONCERT—8-10:30 p.m. “Monsters of Rock” Visions Concert Series presents Ultimate 80s Night. Featuring Bon Jovi, Poison and Motley Crue. Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/foothills-1/visions-concert-series-presents-ultimate-80-s-party-with-monsters-of-rock-foothills-oneonta?fbclid=IwY2xjawPfTldleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHBF6Per8cMYQ9bFVgRHBO0FEnscEHhUdB8pOD4NWVFdLez64k7Aj7ijN25M_aem_2lgI2C4ZSK2q0RhmgtKF4w

SHOOTING—8:30 p.m. “Shoot for the Moon.” Blacklight event. Fees apply; concessions available. Milford Fish & Game Club, 432 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 322-6118 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1563990818853501&set=a.582132207039372

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