Aug 06 Wednesday
The all-new Afton Fair features an exciting new and expanded midway with thrilling rides for all ages, a variety of first-rate family entertainment, dazzling fireworks displays (Tuesday/Saturday), adrenaline-pumping motorsports, animal exhibits & shows, community exhibits, hot-air balloon rides (tethered; $20) and favorite fair food.
Entertainment highlights:• Fireman & Community Parade (7 pm Tuesday)• Truck & Tractor Pulls (7 pm Wednesday)• Demolition Derby (7 pm Friday)• Stock Car Dirt Track Races (7 pm Saturday)• The Dinosaur Experience• Grand Illusions by the Blooms• World of Wonders Amazement Show -- Old-time sideshow acts under the big top (a sword swallower, fire eater and more), plus over 30 bizarre exhibits in the fascinating Museum of Marvels
Fair admission (includes live entertainment): $5; free for kids under 36" tall. Parking is free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $25 on site or online before 5 pm Aug. 5 for $20 each or 4/$75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway.
Fair hours: 11 am-11 pm. Midway hours: 1-10 pm Tuesday - Thursday and 1-11 pm Friday - Saturday
More information: 607-639-1525 or AftonFair.com
Music in the Glen began the summer of 2020, when all other music events were cancelled because of covid. These concerts, in beautiful Glendale Park, permitted safe, isolated listening experiences, with easy parking, shaded listening under the trees, and pristine sound from the stage at shelter 1. To date, 120 concerts have been provided. Please tell your friends and colleagues. Concerts are free, with an option for voluntary donations to help pay the musicians. MITG has received a United Cultural Fund grant from Broome County Arts Council for it's community concerts. We now have corporate and business sponsors, as we continue to grow. MITG seeks out creative and original artists who may find it more challenging to perform at local venues that tend to seek out cover bands. You can visit the website, or scan the QR code in image file, to see the artists who will perform this season. This post lists Saturday afternoon shows. There are also weekly shows on Tuesday evenings starting at 6 pm.
Aug 07 Thursday
This 148-year family-fun tradition features concerts, exciting midway rides for all ages, Guinness World Record-holding unicyclist Wesley Williams - The One Wheel Wonder, Puppy Pals Live stunt show, Big Top Super Circus, demolition derbies, truck & tractor pulls, livestock events, Dock Dogs, Clydesdales, chainsaw sculpting & auction, Heritage Village, harness racing, Taste of New York, 4-H & community exhibits, kids' bicycle giveaway, contests and favorite fair food.
Daily highlights:• Immortal Wrestling (8 pm Tuesday)• The Marshall Tucker Band (8:30 pm Wednesday)• Parmalee (8:30 pm Thursday)• Skeeter Creek (8 pm Friday)• Chubby Checker & The Wildcats (8 pm Saturday)• Demolition Derby Championship (5:30 pm Sunday)
Pay-one-price admission: $17 Tuesday, $20 Wednesday - Thursday, $22 Friday - Sunday (includes unlimited midway rides, shows & parking). Free admission for kids 2 & younger and $5 rides for those 36" or taller. See the website for senior and military appreciation days.
Fair hours: 9 am - midnight. Midway hours: 4-11 pm Tuesday and noon-11 pm Wednesday - Sunday
More information: 518-234-2123 or SunshineFair.org
Aug 08 Friday
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Come one, come all to the Frog and Toad Jumping Contests! Feisty frogs and terrific toads will compete in these fun-filled, family-friendly events. All ages are welcome, including adults! Come to compete, or cheer on your favorite contestant. All frogs and toads MUST be collected at the park on the day of the event and must be released at the site of capture when finished competing. You may NOT bring a frog/toad from home or any other location.
If you have a net and container, be sure to bring these along as we have limited containers available.
Three sessions will be held at Nathaniel Cole Park on Friday 8/8. The first hour of each session we will use our nets and containers to catch our frogs, and the last half hour of the session will be the contest.
Registrations are highly encouraged but walk-ins will be welcome at the parks. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all members of your group separately.
