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A D V E N T U R E SAutumn
Supplement to Eagle Newspapers
2011
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Index of advertisersAmanda Bury Antiques ....................................12B&K Trailers. ..........................................................22Baltimore Woods Nature Center ..................... 9 Beak and Skiff ......................................................10Brae Loch Inn .......................................................12Cazenovia Abroad & Mulligans .....................13Cazenovia Candy Shoppe ...............................12Cazenovia Jewelry ..............................................13Colonial Housefitters .........................................22Critz Farms. ............................................................. 5Deer Run Farms ...................................................11Development Evaluation Center .................... 3Finger Lakes Photography ................................ 7First Baptist Church/Fall Festival ...................22Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber .................. 8H. Langdon Garages ..........................................19Heart and Hand ..................................................... 6Isabella Women’s Clothing & Accessories ....12Jordan Fall Festival ...............................................28Junior League of Syracuse ..............................23Lavender Blue ......................................................12 McLusky Orchards ..............................................11Midlakes Navigation ............................................ 7Mirbeau Inn & Spa/NYS Wine Festival ........... 2Old and Everlasting ...........................................13Old Forge Campgrounds .................................27Ontario Orchards ................................................17Reakes Country Goods ....................................... 9Remsen Barn Festival ........................................18Rolands .................................................................... 7Sandy Creek Storage Sheds .............................. 9Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce ............. 6Sportsmen’s Dinner ...........................................15The Gallery of CNY .............................................13The Gingham Patch ...........................................18The Key Consignment.......................................13Tizzy’s ......................................................................13Wolf Oak Acres....................................................... 4
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This fall the Wolf Oak Acres farm in Oneida will be open to the public on weekends from Sept. 17 until Oct. 30. A whole seven weekends full of agricultural activities and family fun, includ-ing an interactive corn maze, hay maze, pedal karts, pig races, gem mining, cow train, wagon rides, animal barn, jumping pillow and lots more.
Each weekend a different themed event is held at the farm as well. Sept. 17 and 18 - charity weekend - will host dozens of non-profits from all over Central New York with a special needs re-source fair. Meet-n-greet sessions with therapy and service animals, a handicapped fishing derby and entertainment will be featured throughout the weekend.
Sept. 24 and 25 is the Farm Expo - featuring superstock trac-tor exhibits, new tractors, imple-ments, forestry and construction equipment.
Oct. 1 and 2 are the Sportsmen’s Days - with the Single Action
Shooting Society highlighting the weekend with shooting competi-tions, a fishing derby, conserva-tion exhibits and demos.
The Columbus Day Weekend will be Balloons and Bounty event - the county’s only hot air balloon and state registered farm market event.
More than 20 hot air balloons will be offering rides throughout the weekend. There will also be a balloon glow, fireworks, live bands and vendors sampling and selling the best of New York State wines, food, arts and crafts. The remaining three weekends will host Scouts/School days, the Farm Olympics and Halloween activities.
For additional information on any of these events, or the farms’ offerings, including: hay, corn-stalks, mums, gourds, pumpkins and alpaca fleece please see wol-foakacres.com or balloonsand-bounty.com or call 762-3090 for more details.
Wolf Oak Acres Harvest Festival hosts series of special events
Up, up and away...
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is a supplement to Eagle Newspapers:2501 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, N.Y. 13206
Phone: 434-8889 Fax: 434-8883
Baldwinsville Messenger
Cazenovia Republican
The Eagle
Eagle Bulletin
Eagle Observer
Skaneateles Press
Star-Review
Editor & Designer: Jennifer WingPublisher: David B. Tyler
Associate Publisher: Colleen Farley
Managing Editor, news: Doug Campbell
Circulation Manager: Lori Newcomb
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“Pie Fixes Everything”Remember...
Fall Dinner & Dessert Special:
Chicken Pot Pie (serves 2-4) Apple Pie (serves 6-8)
Frozen (you take & bake)
Pumpkin Treats:
(315) 685-5886 Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
2 miles north of village - Route 321, Skaneateles, NY
sls 109, Fantastic Fall Giveaway, 9/25/11, #550003, 3rd proofColors shown may not match publication colors.
New! Pie Pops & Hand Pies
Fall Pies and Specials:Apple
Apple Crumb CrunchConcord Grape
Cranberry Apple CrispSpiced Pumpkin
Pecan
Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
“Pie Fixes Everything”Remember...
Fall Dinner & Dessert Special:
Chicken Pot Pie (serves 2-4) Apple Pie (serves 6-8)
Frozen (you take & bake)
Pumpkin Treats:
(315) 685-5886 Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
2 miles north of village - Route 321, Skaneateles, NY
sls 109, Fantastic Fall Giveaway, 9/25/11, #550003, 3rd proofColors shown may not match publication colors.
New! Pie Pops & Hand Pies
Fall Pies and Specials:Apple
Apple Crumb CrunchConcord Grape
Cranberry Apple CrispSpiced Pumpkin
Pecan
Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
“Pie Fixes Everything”Remember...
Fall Dinner & Dessert Special:
Chicken Pot Pie (serves 2-4) Apple Pie (serves 6-8)
Frozen (you take & bake)
Pumpkin Treats:
(315) 685-5886 Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
2 miles north of village - Route 321, Skaneateles, NY
sls 109, Fantastic Fall Giveaway, 9/25/11, #550003, 3rd proofColors shown may not match publication colors.
New! Pie Pops & Hand Pies
Fall Pies and Specials:Apple
Apple Crumb CrunchConcord Grape
Cranberry Apple CrispSpiced Pumpkin
Pecan
Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
“Pie Fixes Everything”Remember...
Fall Dinner & Dessert Special:
Chicken Pot Pie (serves 2-4) Apple Pie (serves 6-8)
Frozen (you take & bake)
Pumpkin Treats:
(315) 685-5886 Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
2 miles north of village - Route 321, Skaneateles, NY
sls 109, Fantastic Fall Giveaway, 9/25/11, #550003, 3rd proofColors shown may not match publication colors.
New! Pie Pops & Hand Pies
Fall Pies and Specials:Apple
Apple Crumb CrunchConcord Grape
Cranberry Apple CrispSpiced Pumpkin
Pecan
Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
“Pie Fixes Everything”Remember...
Fall Dinner & Dessert Special:
Chicken Pot Pie (serves 2-4) Apple Pie (serves 6-8)
Frozen (you take & bake)
Pumpkin Treats:
(315) 685-5886 Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
2 miles north of village - Route 321, Skaneateles, NY
sls 109, Fantastic Fall Giveaway, 9/25/11, #550003, 3rd proofColors shown may not match publication colors.
New! Pie Pops & Hand Pies
Fall Pies and Specials:Apple
Apple Crumb CrunchConcord Grape
Cranberry Apple CrispSpiced Pumpkin
Pecan
Open Tuesday - Sunday - Year Round
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Visit Skaneateles TodayA perfect autumn getaway
Autumn is the perfect time for a day trip or a weekend away. The crowds, heat and humidity of the summer have passed, leaving only fresh breezes and brilliant foliage. In Upstate New York, there is no more pic-turesque venue for an autumn visit than the village of Skaneateles.
Skaneateles offers a wide variety of culinary treats, from casual lakeside hangouts to the world-renowned Mirbeau Inn & Spa, located on Route 20 at the western edge of the village. Mirbeau’s gardens, inspired by French impressionists, provide the backdrop for one of the most romantic and relaxing settings in Central New York. Visitors to the French Steakhouse at Mirbeau will leave knowing they’ve enjoyed a meal prepared and served by a world-class staff that truly thinks of everything.
Upcoming events include the New York State Wine & Culinary Fes-tival, Sept. 23 to 25. The festival is the first in New York to showcase fine wines from the three main wine growing regions: the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the Finger Lakes. The event also offers interactive workshops, a local farmers market and artist’s exhibit, tasting tents, delicious food, and live music for wine enthusiasts.
The weekend’s festivities begin on Friday, Sept. 23, with the kick-off EllEn lEahy
All quiet on the Northern front, Clift Park, Sunday morning Oct. 24.See Skaneateles on page 7
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Clothing for the entire Family
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Wine Pairing Dinner sponsored by Dr. Frank’s at the French Steakhouse at Mirbeau. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the festival will begin at noon with events including winery tours of Anyela’s Vineyards, wine seminars, wine tasting, local farmers and artist’s displays, spa treatments, food tents, and live music. The festival wraps up on Sunday, Sept. 25, with a fabulous champagne brunch in the dining room at Mirbeau.
Windshield tourists visiting Skaneateles will enjoy a slow drive through the village and down West Lake Road, taking in the variety of landscaping and architecture that give the stately homes their charm. The structures range from simple salt boxes to ornate Greek Revival and Italianate mansions, and most are cared for impeccably.
A truly unique way to view the architecture and charm of the village is aboard one of the historic boats operated by Mid Lakes Navigation, which offers cruises of the lake through Oct. 1. Choices range from 50-minute sightseeing cruises, to dinner and cham-pagne cruises to trips around the lake on an operating U.S. Mailboat. Visit midlakesnav.com for an up-to-date cruise schedule through the end of the season.
As the holidays approach, the quaint business district will be transformed into a scene from “A Christmas Carol,” as Charles Dickens’ famous yuletide novel comes to life on the streets of Skaneateles. Holiday shoppers will be greeted by the familiar faces of Scrooge, Tiny Tim and many others as they peruse the boutiques and galleries along Genesee and Jordan streets.
Fall foliage enthusiasts will enjoy a brisk afternoon walk in Bear Swamp State Forest, located of Route 41A at the south end of Skaneateles Lake, about 16 miles south of the village. A variety of hiking trails lead through dense pines and hardwood forest, and por-tions of the trails offer glimpses of the lake. Once the snow begins to fly, Bear Swamp is one of Central New York’s premier cross country skiing destinations.
EllEn lEahy
Claire and Bode literally fall into nature after their field trip to Darby Manor Farm, a horse farm in Shepard Settlement ,to meet Elliott the horse.
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CnY Great Pumpkin Festival set For oct. 1 & 2The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber
of Commerce invites you to celebrate the harvest season at the 20th Annual Central New York Great Pumpkin Fest.
Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Great Pumpkin Fest will fill Washington Square Park with crafters, farm produce, food vendors, music and games for children of all ages.
The Great Pumpkin Weigh-In will take place on Saturday, October 1 begin-ning at 10 a.m. The giant pumpkins will be on display at the Great Pumpkin Fest Saturday only.
The two-day event will also feature a wide variety of entertainment and activi-ties including: Air Hops, and Face Painting for the kids; Power Kids Tent; Pumpkin Decorating Contest; Arts and Crafts Ven-dors; Carnival Rides and Games and a 50 / 50 Raffle.
In addition there will be live perfor-mances each day. Entertainers scheduled to perform include: Saturday Oct. 1
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Jimmy D and the Jury
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Barlow/Domicolo Band
4 to 6 p.m. – Jam BonesSunday Oct. 2
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Do Good Swing-band
2 to 5 p.m. - Doc AppleFor more information on the 20th An-
nual Central New York Great Pumpkin Fest, contact the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 343-7681 or visit oswegoful-tonchamber.compumpkinfest.
This year’s Great Pumpkin Fest will feature lots of fun for the whole family and will be held Saturday Oct. 1 and Sunday Oct. 2 in Oswego’s Washington Square Park. The giant pumpkins will be on display Saturday only.
Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce44 East Bridge St. - Oswego - 343-7681
Washington Square Park,
Cor. East Bridge & 4th Sts, Oswego
Great Food and Fun for the Whole Family!
Sponsored By
Free Admission!
Saturday, October 2nd -
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Live Entertainment Family Fun� Wine Tasting � Great Food
� Corn Maze � Face Painting
� Air Hops � Carnival Rides � Arts & Crafts
� Children’s Activities
• Jimmy D and the Jury .......Sat 11am-1pm• Barlow Domicolo Band ..Sat 1:30pm-3:30pm• Jam Bones ............................ Sat 4pm-6pm• Do Good Swingband .... Sun 11am-1:30pm• Doc Apple ...........................Sun 2pm-5pm
11am - 6pm11am - 5pm
www.oswegofultonchamber.com/pumpkinfest
POWER FOR KIDS TENTSat. - Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in 10amGiant pumpkins on display Saturday only! 11
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Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce44 East Bridge St. - Oswego - 343-7681
Washington Square Park,
Cor. East Bridge & 4th Sts, Oswego
Great Food and Fun for the Whole Family!
Sponsored By
Free Admission!
Saturday, October 2nd -
Sunday, October 3rd -
Live Entertainment Family Fun� Wine Tasting � Great Food
� Corn Maze � Face Painting
� Air Hops � Carnival Rides � Arts & Crafts
� Children’s Activities
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Baltimore Woods Nature Center is head-quartered on Bishop Hill Road in Marcellus. With a mature hardwood forest interspersed with hemlock, Baltimore Woods’ trails are open to hikers every day from dawn until dusk. It has six full-time staff members, four part-time staff members and an army of volunteers. The land at Baltimore Woods is the first of over 37 natural areas that Central New York Land Trust has ac-quired since 1972. Over 2,000 acres of CNY Land Trust properties preserve the geological variety and subtle beauty of Central New York.
The 4,500-square-foot John A. Weeks In-terpretive Center at Baltimore was built to offer more programs to members and the public. These programs include school vacation nature day camps during the foul weather months of January, February and April. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For informa-tion on what holidays the center is closed, visit baltimorewoods.org.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center is a not-for-profit environmental education organiza-tion committed to promoting environmental awareness, understanding, and responsible natural resource stewardship among all people, especially children. Baltimore Woods Nature Center accomplishes this through teaching and
interactive activities at Baltimore Woods as well as urban, suburban, and other rural landscapes of Central New York.
Cross-country skiing is not permitted at Baltimore Woods, but it does provide snowshoe rentals during the winter months free to mem-bers, $5 an hour for nonmembers.
For more information visit baltimorewoods.org or call 673-1350.
Baltimore Woods offers trails for hikers, nature camps for kids
For upcoming events, see the Day Trippin’ calendar on page 22.
Nature Adventure Day Camp Veteran's Day: Friday, November 11th, 2011
9am-4pm Pioneer Adventures!
Get back to basics this Veteran’s Day at Baltimore Woods! Send your children to this fun-packed day using games and
activities to rediscover pioneer living. The adventure happens on November 11th, from 9am to 4pm, with early and late care
available. More information about our camps and the registration forms are on our website, pre-registration is required.Cost is $35 per camper, family membership required.
Space is limited — don’t miss out!
Call 315 673-1350 or visit us at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus.Registration packets available on line at: www.baltimorewoods.org
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fall in CNYlAFAyette Adventures
When i think of fall, i think of applesThe chill of fall seems to have come
quickly this year. As I stood with my hus-band and other parents at my son’s football practice, we commented on the brisk air and early sunset.
“We should start planning our trip to Lafayette,” I said to my husband.
“Isn’t it a little early?” Eric said. “We have plenty of time.”I, having planned many an outing to pluck the succulent fruit from
orchards to the south of Syracuse, know that many of the popular varieties of apple are picked early – my favorite, Cortland, picks in mid-September. One variety – the Honeycrisp – is usual only avail-able for picking a couple of days out of the fall.
After informing him of this, Eric said, “This year, I want to pick Red Delicious apples.” This is actually a bone of contention between us, as I think the RD apples are, by far, low on the must-have spectrum. In my opinion, they look pretty, all shiny and bright, with that wonderful, rich red color, but don’t have the taste to back up their showiness. There’s no tartness to them, and they are a bit dry in texture.
The Red Delicious actually pick a bit later in the season, according to the Internet, so we’re ok there.
But what of my other varieties? The juicier, sweet-tart apples such as Jona Mac,
Granny Smith and MacIntosh? My daughter came up with an easy solution.
“We’ll have to go twice this year,” she said. I wasn’t surprised to hear this suggestion from Cassidy, since both she and my soon-to-be-eight-year-old son Jacob have been happily visiting the orchards to the south of us since birth. With much to offer besides the obvious enjoyment of riding or walking out to the trees to do some picking,
the apple farms have always catered to children.With everything from pony rides to apple milkshakes, bouncy
houses to pens full of animals to visit, the orchards know how to keep the kids entertained and happy, something that is helpful for parents trying to enjoy autumn while keeping their sanity.
Making the kids lunch later that night, I grabbed an apple I had bought at the grocery store and inspected it prior to putting it in the lunchbox. It was small, a bit bruised and, well, sad. When we go to pick apples I will definitely make sure to get a whole bunch just to put in their lunches. I found it’s easy to store them out in the garage
during the cooler months of autumn; they keep quite well and are out of the way.
Then there are the other uses for the apples: apple pie, apple crisp and apple sauce. I’m thinking this year we might
Jennifer
WingMomsense
This year we might make our own candy apples – both the red kind and ones dipped in caramel.
See Apples on page 11
315-677-9138 • www.beakandskiff.comTake Rt. 81 to LaFayette, Go 5 miles on Rt. 20 & Look for the Signs
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make our own candy apples – both the red kind and ones dipped in caramel. In fact, it’s even easier to just buy the caramel apple dip, which is low in fat and calories and very
yummy – with no work, something I enjoy.So though my favorite season is at an end,
I find myself looking ahead to fall with a light heart. There’s much to look forward to, and
not just Halloween.Jennifer Wing is Managing Editor at
Eagle Newspapers. She can be reached at [email protected].
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....Call for maturity/harvest dates by apple variety!
DEER RUN FARMSLocated at 2695 Rt. 11A
Lafayette, NY 13084www.DeerRun FarmsWebs.com
315-677-3030 Hours: 9-6
• Crafts • Maple Syrup• Pies • Honey• Jams (All Flavors)• Apple & Pumpkin Butter• Pumpkins • Apple Fritters• Unpasteurized Cider• Candy & Caramel Apples• River Rat Cheese & Cheese Curds• Homemade bread made by Shelly’s Specialities, LLC
We are home of the original apple fritter
We offer a u-pick apple orchard
Calendar of Events
9/17 - Fun Day for Kids9/25 - Classic Car Show10/2 - Cub Scout Scare Crow Contest10/9 - Open10/16 - TBA10/23 - Haunted House10/30 - Pumpkin Carving Contest
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Madison County’s rolling hills and historic barns provide the ideal backdrop for an autumn retreat from your busy life, with no stop more enticing than the jewel of Madison County: Cazenovia.
Overnighters will love the rustic elegance of the Scottish-themed Brae Loch Inn, located at the head of the Albany Street corridor, within a stone’s throw of the lake. Each of the individu-alized rooms offers luxurious comfort with the warm features of a Scottish Inn, and the whether you are enjoying a romantic dinner for two or a casual meal with friends, the Brae Loch has the menu and the space to fit your needs.
Although small in size, Cazenovia’s shopping district pro-vides visitors with hours of perusing pleasure. From antiques to imports, high-end clothing to fine art and jewelry, Cazenovia is a shopper’s delight.
Start at Amanda Bury Antiques at 97 Albany St., and you’ll get a friendly woof from little Sully, the store’s official greeter, before becoming pleasantly lost in a wide selection of antique jewelry, fine porcelain and silver.
A block away and across the street, Lavender Blue, at 74 Albany St., offers truly unique and lovely European imports for those who wish to dress their kitchen or dining room with textiles that can’t be found elsewhere in Central New York.
Back across Albany Street, you’ll find Cazenovia Abroad and Mulligan’s have many wonderful imports and gifts, but their specialty is silver. With the holidays fast approaching, be sure to look over their extensive collection of silver Christmas ornaments.
Around the corner, at 1 Lincklaen St., Tizzy’s has antiques as well as unique new items in her shop. It is the rare boutique that offers both something cute and useful for mom’s garden-
See Cazenovia on page 13
Fall is fabulous in Cazenovia
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SHOP, DINE, SPEND SOME TIMECAZENOVIA Cazenovia Abroad & Mulligans
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Store Hours~ Open Mid March through DecemberThursday,Friday and Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4
1826 Ballina Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035 off Route 13 south ~ 3 miles South of Route 20
315-655-3212 or online at www.oldandeverlasting.com
A classy little store in the countryside of Cazenovia.Home Goods, Clothing and Accessories ~ Since 1988
For thoughtful gift giving!Old and Everlasting
Store Hours~ Open Mid March through DecemberThursday,Friday and Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4
1826 Ballina Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035 off Route 13 south ~ 3 miles South of Route 20
315-655-3212 or online at www.oldandeverlasting.com
A classy little store in the countryside of Cazenovia.Home Goods, Clothing and Accessories ~ Since 1988
For thoughtful gift giving!Old and Everlasting
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The KeyIn the Heart of the Village
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Charitable Consignment & Donation ShopQuality previously owned clothes & household goods
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
The KeyIn the Heart of the Village
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Charitable Consignment & Donation ShopQuality previously owned clothes & household goods
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
The KeyIn the Heart of the Village
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956
www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Charitable Consignment & Donation Shop
Quality previously owned clothes & household goods
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956
www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
The KeyIn the Heart of the Village
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Charitable Consignment & Donation ShopQuality previously owned clothes & household goods
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
The KeyIn the Heart of the Village
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Charitable Consignment & Donation ShopQuality previously owned clothes & household goods
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
66 Albany St., Cazenovia • 315-655-3956 www.TheKeyConsignment.com • Hours: M-F 10-5pm • Sat. 10-4pm
Member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Family of Ministries
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ing as well as something thoughtful for dad. Tizzy’s does this, all while supporting companies that produce items right here in New York.
Before continuing your shopping, you may want to walk a few steps down from Tizzy’s to the Cazenovia Candy Shoppe and indulge your sweet tooth, where you can find candy by the handful or bagful.
Then continue heading west on Albany Street to Isabella, where you’ll find that special outfit that will turn heads. The friendly atmosphere and a variety of unique designers make this boutique a must-see on any woman’s shopping trip.
Right nearby, Cazenovia Jewelry not only features fine jew-elry, but has a wonderful collection of fine glass and silver gift items for the home. You can find that wonderful necklace, ring, or bracelet in gold or silver for yourself or to give to a friend. Located at 49 Albany St., Caz Jewelry is a full-service, family-owned fine jewelry store.
Before breaking for lunch, head across the street to Gallery CNY, a gallery devoted to promoting local artists, many of whom use Madison County’s dramatic landscape as subject matter. For more information about the artists and upcoming shows, visit www.gallerycny.com.
And don’t leave the village before visiting The Key, a consign-ment shop that features a wide variety of gently used fashions and home decor. Proceeds from The Key go back into charitable programs in and around Cazenovia.
If you’re ready for a short drive in the country take Route 13 south to Ballina Road and find Old and Everlasting. This country shop is filled with wonderful homespun items for the home, as well as clothing and accessories. A few steps behind this shop are a few goats, just to remind you that you’re in the country.
If your visit to Cazenovia is on a Saturday, you won’t want to miss the local farmers market in Memorial Park, featuring many vendors with local produce and lovely crafts.
To plan your trip, or to pick up brochures and maps upon your arrival, visit the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce at ca-zenoviachamber.com or in person at 59 Albany St.
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sportsmen’s dinner in CiceroAward-winning outdoor writer Charles Alsheimer to speak
By Jennifer WingAuthor and speaker Charles Alsheimer will be featured at the an-
nual Sportsmen’s Dinner 2011 held on Tuesday Oct. 4 at Driver’s Village Conference Center in Cicero. Dinner is at 6 p.m., and doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $14 per person and include dinner.
Alsheimer is an award-winning outdoor writer, nature photographer, lecturer and consultant from Bath, NY. His specialty – both as a writer and photographer – is the white-tailed deer.
He is the northern field editor for Deer and Deer Hunting magazine and host of their national television show, Deer and Deer Hunting TV, which airs on the Outdoor Channel. He is also the contributing editor for Whitetail News.
In the past 25 years, Alsheimer’s work has taken him across North Amer-ica. His photography has won numerous state and national contests, and his
articles and photographs have appeared in nearly every major outdoor publication, including Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Deer and Deer Hunting, and Harris Publications. In addition, he has written five popular books on the white-tail and has co-authored a sixth. Alsheimer also owns and operates a white-tailed deer research facility and provides consulting services to various segments of the white-tail industry.
In a national poll conducted in January 2000 by Deer and Deer Hunting, Alsheimer was honored as one of deer hunting’s top
Charles Alsheimer is the northern field editor for Deer and Deer Hunting magazine and host of their national television show, Deer and Deer Hunting TV, which airs on the Outdoor Channel. Photo of a whitE-tailEd dEEr, courtEsy of charlEs alshEimEr
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five inspirational leaders of the past century. Alsheimer called the Central New York area
“a mecca for white tail deer. In North America in general the white-tailed deer are most prolific and abundant, but this area is a hot spot.”
Alsheimer said the Driver’s Village Con-ference Center is a “very great venue – the best around. First of all, it is a gorgeous place, two, it is so professionally done and three, the meal that is served is fabulous. It’s as good as it gets.”
“When you start talking about having a sportsman’s banquet, it is the event everyone is talking about,” he said. “[Owners] The Burdick family is well-known around the state and always do things first class.”
Alsheimer will speak about white-tailed deer behavior through the seasons, based upon his newest book, “White Tailed Deer, A Photo-graphic Journey Through the Seasons.” He will also be sharing his white-tailed deer “lunar rut research” which has to do with the breeding season of the deer.
Alsheimer said the Sportsmen’s Dinner usu-ally sells out quickly, as the sport of hunting is a popular one in the area.
“From a sports standpoint, white-tailed deer drive the industry in New York state,” Alsheimer said. “You’ve got roughly 650,000 big game hunters in New York state that hunt white-tailed deer. “The deer season in New York state is primarly October through December,”
he said. “In the Adirondack region it is more of an autumn event than in the southern zone.”
Those in attendance are invited to bring their wall mounts for display and Alsheimer will also be doing a book signing at the event. Dinner is at 6 p.m., and doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $14 per person and include dinner, vendors, door prizes and Alsheimer’s presentation. Seats are limited so purchase tickets early by calling 458-0271. For more information about the event go to sportsmen.nsbconline.org.
Alsheimer lives with his wife on their farm in rural upstate New York. Additional informa-tion about him and his work can be found at his website, CharlesAlsheimer.com.
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Featuring Author & Speaker
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For over 44 years, the Ontario Orchard Farmers Market has been providing products from local farmers and our own farms to the surrounding community. The Ontario Orchards Farmers Market had its beginnings when Dennis Ouel-lette and his brother David began selling fruits and vegetables from their father’s farm. A family owned business for over four generations, Ontario Orchards is currently operated by Dennis Ouellette, his wife June and two daughters, Kathy and Laurie. Ontario Orchards specializes in locally-grown produce, meats, eggs, cheese, apples and fresh-pressed apple cider. Their in-house bakery promises delicious homemade pies, cookies and pastries for any occasion baked fresh daily. The “growing” nursery, garden center, and greenhouses providing plants that thrive because they are grown locally creating products that are hardy to the area for years of enjoyment. A visit to Ontario Orchards is an adventure because there is always something new to be found. The store features a wide range of beautifully crafted items, many from local vendors. The home and decor house features seasonal products to include: crafted pottery planters, indoor plants, fall harvest decor and Christmas items that make a perfect addition to your house or an excellent gift for a friend. Kathy Workman of Rochester said that since she was 6 years old her family has stopped every Friday as they traveled from her childhood home in the Buffalo to Henderson Harbor and she has enjoyed every visit just as much as the last!
Fall brings the finest crops to Ontario Orchards including: 28 varieties of apples, fresh pressed honey-crisp apple cider, concord grape juice, homemade apple pies, caramel and candy apples, indian corn, corn stalks, straw, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, garlic, mums, grapes, and a wide range of grape
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clay historical fall festival planned The annual Clay Historical fall festival will take
place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Clay Historical Park behind the Immanuel Lutheran Church on Route 31 in Clay. Come and listen to bagpipe music, enjoy the petting zoo, take a wagon ride and tour the buildings. Classic cars and antique tractors will also be on display. Numerous exhibits, demonstrations, and vendors will be around the park. The sheriff’s department will be there from 1:30 to 4 p.m. to do fingerprinting. There will be hot-dogs and apple fritters on sale. There is free admis-sion, parking and face painting.
family fall festival and harvest slow cooker contest set for sept. 24
The Town of Cicero Youth Bureau, Parks and Recre-ation Department will be hosting the annual Family Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 24 at South Bay Fire Department on Lakeshore Road. There will be activities for the entire family.
Featured activities include fall-related children’s games and crafts, pumpkin painting, an indoor maze, and much more. The Young at Heart Senior Center will be offering baked goods throughout the day.
New to this year’s event is a Harvest Slow Cooker Contest. There is no fee to enter. Entrants should show up with their recipes between 10 a.m. and noon. Call the office at 699-5233 for complete rules.
Returning to the festival this year is the “Stuff a Scarecrow” station. For a small fee, participants can build their own mini-scarecrows starting with a few articles of clothing and straw. A discount will be given to those that bring their own clothing for the scarecrow.
The event is free. For more information, please contact the Cicero Youth Bureau, Parks and Recre-ation Department at 699-5233.
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juices available by order for homebrewed wine making. The possibilities are endless at this family-run business that prides itself on rela-tionships with the community. This “Farmers Market” is open 12 months of the year, seven days a week even when the snow piles high in Central New York. Or you can order Central New York items anytime online at Taste of CNY by Ontario Orchards.
The Ontario Orchard Farms have produced numerous crops and priceless family memories for more than four generations that started with Dennis Ouellette’s parents. An avid educator of children and adult groups, June Ouellette leads farm, cider mill and farmers market tours for any group interested in learning about where fruits and vegetables come from, how they grow, what it
is like to be a farmer, and more. She has even had special items designed and produced by in-house bakery for tour groups! During the fall, she can be found sharing her love of the land when families from all over the Northeast visit the farm to pick apples and pumpkins or take part in a guided tour of the orchards. All are welcome to visit this fall to pick apples and pumpkins, take hayrides, drink apple cider, navigate the corn maze and zip the kids on “Dennis’s Wild Ride”.
The Ontario Orchards family opens their farms for all who want to experience a weekend, fun for the whole family promising the best of New York State. For more information, visit OntarioOrchards.com, TasteofCNY.com, on facebook at TasteofCNY by Ontario Orchards or by calling 343-6328.
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If you’ve come to Skaneateles ill-prepared for the late autumn breezes off the lake, visit Roland’s, located at 14 E. Genesee St., where they’ll help you bundle up in some new North Face outwear or outfit you with a fleece or sweatshirt to commemorate your trip.
Famed statesman William Henry Seward called Skaneateles Lake, “The most beautiful body of water in the world,” but if your pho-tographic skills fail to capture the picturesque scenes this village and lake offer, be sure to stop at John Francis McCarthy’s Fingerlakes Photog-raphy, located at 9 Jordan St. in the village. There you’ll find original photographs and picture books that will help you recall your trip to one of New York’s hidden treasures.
As you leave the village on Route 321, don’t forget to visit the Heart ‘N Hand Bakery for something to tickle your taste buds on the drive home. This quaint country store offers a variety of homemade baked goods, and specialty jams and sauces. You may intend to purchase these items as a gift, but after taking a bite, you’ll be reluctant to give any away.
For more information, including maps and a calendar of upcoming events, visit the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce website at skaneateles.com.
from page 7skaneatelesIt’s fall at Critz Farms
There’s something for everyone in the familyCritz Farms, located at 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, has activities for the whole
family this fall. The Balsam Barn Gift Shop is now open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. weekends . The Kiddie Corral Playground, Slide Mountain and Critz Critter Animal Area are also open daily. Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration
Every Weekend from Sept.17 through Oct. 23, there will be a corn maze, wagon rides, apple and pumpkin picking, cider making demonstrations, gift shop, and more. Open week-ends through Oct. 23 (and Oct. 29-30 weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $7 per person includes Season Pass. Discount Family Pass available online.
The Harvest Moon Cider Mill opens with pressing demonstrations throughout the day. Fresh, hot apple cider donuts, apples and fresh, sweet cider available for sale. New for 2011: The Harvest Mill Cidery and Tasting Room where the over-21 crowd can visit the new Farm Winery specializing in hard cider, starting Sept. 17. A free tasting token provided with admission.
This year’s corn maze design is The Three Little Pigs. Win a prize by locating five of the seven stations inside the maze. At each station, maze-goers will be able to connect with the old favorite tale of the Three Little Pigs. The Critz Café and Grill Tentwill remain open weekend days 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the Critz Farms Hop House, a replica of the historic pyramidal hop kilns used in this area in the mid 1800s. The Hop House Snack Bar serves up munchies and drinks. Indoor seating space available.
For more information and a schedule of events visit crtizfarms.com or call 662-3355.
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the Gingham Patch: a barn full of treasures What could be more delightful than a
country drive and visiting a 100-plus year old Saltbox Barn filled with antiques, primitives, handcrafted items, reproduction gifts and so many needs for your country home. Ten years ago, this barn was in such disrepair that many thought it should be torn down, but Jennifer Scharman’s vision, and a lot of hard work, brought The Gingham Patch to life.
The inside of the barn has been restored to include living quarters with a fieldstone wall that has a gas burning fireplace. The upstairs of the barn is Jennifer’s basket studio, where she creates her own original baskets, teaches basket weaving and chair caning. The Gingham Patch became an outlet for her to share her love of antiques and her artistic flair at basketweaving. Jennifer has been weaving baskets since 1980, 31 years in all.
Since The Gingham Patch opened for busi-ness in October of 2003, inventory has expand-ed to include homespun fabric, lampshades, pottery, florals, cards, lighting, curtains, pewter, soaps, candles, jewelry, signs, Olde Century Colors paint and much more. They are also proud to carry the handiwork of many local artists. With the help from long time friend Laurie Kane, together they have created a haven for antique and primitive lovers alike.
The Gingham Patch is located at 3490 Pratts Road, Bouckville, NY 13310, just north of Route 20 (take route 46 north off route 20, then take the first left turn on to Pratts Road, the shop is the first place on the right). The shop is open year round, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. with extended hours in December.
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take a scenic driveCome to the High Peaks Region and visit the Olympic training venues
This trip will take you through an historic resort city with a lively social scene and on a high peaks journey that is startling in its beauty.
On your trip on the Northway (I-87), stop at Saratoga Springs (Exit 13N) and drive north on Route 9. Enter the Saratoga Spa State Park through the lovely, tree-lined Avenue of the Pines. In the park are the mineral baths and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, summer home of the New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, the Philadelphia Orchestra and pop specials. Exit the park, turning right, on Route 50. Drive northeast to Union Avenue, and visit the Saratoga Race Course, the nation’s oldest thoroughbred track, where sports lovers gather each summer from around the world to watch thoroughbreds race. (Racing season is late July through early September.)
Exit Saratoga Springs via Union Avenue to I-87 north. Take Exit 28 and Route 74 east to Fort Ticonderoga. This area is steeped in Revolutionary War history, with its fife and drum parades and canon and mortar drills.
The rugged beauty of the Ausable River is typical of the Adirondacks.Follow Route 9N north to Crown Point, then on to Route 73 and into the Adirondacks.
Throughout you will find turn-offs for wilderness hiking and fine accommodations for every
Pitch a tent this fall in the adirondacksThese campgrounds are open at a reduced rate during autumn
Clinton CountyAusable Point Campground
Route 9, 12 miles south of Plattsburgh. Phone :518-561-7080
Closes Oct. 13
Essex CountyParadox Lake Campground
Route 74, two miles east of Severance. Phone: 518-532-7451.
Closes Oct. 13
Wilmington Notch Route 86, 3.5 miles west of
Wilmington. Phone: 518-946-7172.
Closes Oct. 13Crown Point
Off Route 9N, eight miles north of Crown Point. Phone: 518-597-3603.
Closes Oct. 13.
Franklin CountyFish Creek Pond
- Rt. 30, 12 miles north of Tupper Lake. - Phone: 518-
891-4560.Closes Nov. 16.
Meacham Lake - Rt. 30, 19 miles north of
Lake Clear Junction. - Phone: 518-483-5116.
Closes Oct. 13.
Hamilton CountyEighth Lake
Rt. 28, 5 miles west of Raquette Lake. - Phone: 315-354-4120.
Closes Nov.16.Lewey Lake Campground
Rt. 30, 14 miles north of Speculator. - Phone: 518-648-5266.
Closes Nov. 16.Lake Durant
Route 28, three miles south of Blue Mountain Lake. Phone: 518-352-7797.
Closes Oct. 13.Moffitt Beach
Route 8, four miles west of Speculator. Phone: 518-548-7102.
Closes Oct. 13.
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Remsen Barn Festival set for Sept. 24 and 25The 32nd annual Barn Festival of the
Arts will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25. The hours of the festival are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. More that 250 juried arts and crafts vendors, as well as food booths, will line Main Street according to chairperson, Terry Roos. She also reminds visitors that there is continuous entertainment from morning until close.
The festival brings together strolling performers, as well as those that are lo-cated at the entertainment venue at The Soda Fountain Restaurant on Main Street. Music ranges from jazz, to bluegrass, to sweet adelines quartets , to Renaissance music, to pop/rock. Also featured this year, are performances by the Butler-Sheehan Academy of Irish Dance, as well as performances by Coco the Clown.
The entertainment begins at 11 a.m. both days and continues throughout the festi-val. The 50th annual Welsh hymn sing, Gymanfa Ganu,is held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Stone Meetinghouse on Prospect Street.
Visitors may also wish to visit the Corn Maze, sponsored by the Remsen Devel-opment Corporation. The corn maze is found just behind The Remsen Train De-pot. It is always an exciting adventure, and this year promises to be every bit as much fun as visitors wind their way through the twists and turns that make up this year’s maze. The quilt exhibit is located at the Didymus Thomas Memorial Library on Main Street . Sponsored by Snow Country Crafters Guild, quilts from all over the Mohawk Valley and North Country will be on display. Don’t forget to come early both mornings for pancakes at the Remsen
Volunteer Fire Company’s firehouse on Main Street.
The much anticipated annual baking contest is held on Saturday at the Remsen First United Methodist Church. Judging is at 11 a.m. with this year’s entries includ-ing the best chocolate recipes in Remsen and the surrounding area. A bake sale immediately follows the judging.
The Remsen Barn Festival Committee asks that visitors leave their pets at home as a courtesy to other visitors. Pets are not allowed on shuttle buses. Again this year, parking will be available at Remsen Central School. This will allow people to park on a paved surface and walk directly into the north end of the festival. Please follow signage on Route 12 directing visi-tors to the parking lot.
For further information, please visit remsenbarnfestival.com.
Fun in the foothills
Point ComfortRoute 8, four miles west of
Piseco. Phone: 518-548-7586.Closes Oct. 13
Herkimer CountyNicks Lake
Off Route 28, 1.5 miles south-west of Old Forge. Phone: 369-3314.
Closes Oct. 27The Old Forge Camping Resort
3347 State Route 28P.O. Box 51 -Old Forge, NY 13420Phone: 1-800-CAMPING or 369-
6011.open year-round
St. Lawrence CountyCranberry Lake
Off Route 3, 1.5 miles south of Cranberry Lake. Phone: 848-2315.
Closes Oct. 27.
Warren CountyLake George Battleground
Route 9, 1/4 mile south of Lake George Village. Phone: 518-668-3348.
Closes Oct. 13.Rogers Rock
Route 9N, three miles north of Hague. Phone: 518-585-6746.
Closes Oct. 13.Source: adirondacks.com
taste. The journey on Route 73 has stunning beauty, with stark contrasts. This old carriage path is cut through the high peaks and imposing walls of rock. Drive by Cascade Lake and Chapel Pond, cross Johns Brook and pass several times over the Ausable River. Travel to Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics and year-round training ground for world-class athletes. You can watch them practice or try the facilities yourself. Beautiful and beautifully maintained Route 86, going northwest, leads through wilderness areas surrounding Saranac Lake. Take Route 3 through Tupper Lake to Blue Mountain Lake, home of the Adirondack Museum.
Return on Route 30 to Long Lake and head east on Route 28N through Newcomb, with its Adirondack Visitors Interpretive Center. Follow signs to North Hudson and the Adirondack Northway (I-87) south to Saratoga Springs.
Contact the Capital-Saratoga and Adirondack regional travel promotion agencies for more information.
Source: adirondacks.com
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Sept. 1616th Annual Madison County Hop Fest
435 Main Street, Oneida, 363-4136
mchs1900.org/hopfestCelebrate the culture of the
hops industry in Central New York in the 19th century in Oneida: See guest speakers, microbrewery sampling, live entertainment, hop growing displays and more. Hop Fest is presented by the Madison County Historical Society.Utica Music and Arts Festival
uticamusicandartsfest.comOver 220 bands performing
at various venues throughout the city.
Sept. 17
Ontario Orchards Fall Jam-boree
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. rain or shineOntario Orchards, 15273
Center Road, Sterling, 343-6328, OntarioOrchards.com.
Featured will be food, games, corn maze, hay wagon rides, magic shows, balloon fun, wine tasting and making demon-strations, make and take fall decorations, u-pick apples and pumpkins, arts and crafts, farm animals and more.Fun Day for Kids
Deer Run Farms, 2695 Route 11A, Lafayette, 677-3030, Deer-Run FarmsWebs.com.
Featured will be crafts, a u-pick apple orchard and many types of fare, including maple syrup, pies, honey, jams, apple
and pumpkin butter, apple frit-ters, pumpkins, candy, cheese, bread and more.Armed Services Appreciation Weekend
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Free admission to the farm and all the activities for families of all service men and women. Wear a uniform or show your ID at the gate. Families of actively deployed service members will receive an extra thank you gift. Grand opening of the Harvest Moon Cidery - Critz’s new farm winery specializing in the production of hard cider with six different sparkling and still hard cider products for you to try in the new Tasting
Room. Third Annual Critz Farms
Kermis - a Cyclocross Bike Races through the tree fields and woodlands of the farm- Kids race too - more details to follow.
1 p.m.: Live musical entertain-ment: Chris Farrar and Mike Doyle. Clay Historical Fall Festival
noon to 4 p.m. Clay Historical Park behind
the Immanuel Lutheran Church on Route 31 in Clay
Come and listen to bagpipe music, enjoy the petting zoo, take a wagon ride, and tour the buildings. Classic cars and antique tractors will be on display. Numerous exhibits, demonstrations, and vendors
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Fall Festival At
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Saturday, Oct. 22nd 9:00 a.m. – 11:30am
Pumpkin Decorating, Face Painting, Fire Trucks, “GIANT” Fun Jump, Korean Cultural Crafts, Games,
Korean Drumming, Cooking, plus lots of food and great fun!
Please bring a canned good for the
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Antiques and Primitive Accessories
Country Cupboards, Farm Tables, Windsors, Period
Lighting, UpholsteredFurniture, Floorcloths, Pewter,
Textiles & Other Primitive Hand-mades
Join us for a “Fall Gathering of Friends”Saturday, October 1st, 11am-5pmSeveral of your favorite antique
dealers will be visitingus this day displaying
their primitive wares along with other Fall provisions
for your pleasure!
Visit Us during our regular shop hours:
Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm
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will be around the park. The sheriff’s depart-ment will be there from 1:30 to 4 p.m. to do fingerprinting. There will be hotdogs and apple fritters on sale. There is free admis-sion, parking, and face painting. 16th Annual Madison County Hop Fest
435 Main Street, Oneida‚ mchs1900.org/hopfest Seventh Annual Cream Cheese Festival
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lowville, NY creamcheesefestival.comView the world’s largest cheesecake as
you enjoy live music all day, wacky com-petitions including a Fill Your Friend’s Face Contest, Cream Cheese Bingo and Cream Cheese Toss, local food and artists, a tractor pull, scarecrow contest and, of course, cream cheese recipe contest. Located in Veteran’s Memorial Park, a children’s Discovery Park will includes a mechanical bull, several inflatable rides a bouncy house, sports challenge and a giant slide; a climb-ing wall; petting zoo; games; and pony rides. Admission into the Discovery Park is $3 per child, Once inside everything is free such as all rides, free popcorn, sno cone and cotton candy.
Sept. 18Westcott Street Cultural Fair
noon to 6:30 p.m., SyracuseFor stage schedule and locations visit
westcottfair.orgThe Westcott Street Cultural Fair is an
annual, one-day celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neigh-borhood through its culture: visual and performing arts, food, service organiza-tions and activities geared to families and Syracuse and LeMoyne students returning to the neighborhood. The fair attracts more than 8,000 people annually to the Westcott Business District in mid-September for a day filled with great sounds, sights, tastes and more.Ontario Orchards Fall Jamboree
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. rain or shineOntario Orchards, 15273 Center Road,
Sterling, 343-6328, OntarioOrchards.com.Featured will be food, games, corn maze,
hay wagon rides, magic shows, balloon fun, wine tasting and making demonstra-
tions, make and take fall decorations, u-pick apples and pumpkins, arts and crafts, farm animals and more.Armed Services Appreciation Weekend
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
1 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Dia-mond Sunday Bluegrass Band.
Sept. 19Educational Farm Tours
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Tours are available for schools, organiza-tions or other groups, by appointment, weekdays only. Pumpkin Tour curriculum is ideal for preschoolers through grade 3. Apple Cider Tours are designed for kinder-garten to grade 4.
Sept. 24Second Annual New York Wine Festival
Mirbeau Inn & Spa, SkaneatelesCelebrate New York State wines at this
event, sponsored by Mirbeau. Cost is $25 for advance sale or $30 at the door. Call 877-MIRBEAU or visit nywinefestweekend.com.Family Fall Festival, Harvest Slow Cooker Contest
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.South Bay Fire Department, Lakeshore
Road, Cicero.Town of Cicero Youth Bureau, Parks and
Recreation Department will host the an-nual Family Fall Festival featuring children’s games and crafts, pumpkin painting, an indoor maze, and much more. The Young at Heart Senior Center will be offering baked goods throughout the day. New to this year’s event is a Harvest Slow Cooker Con-test. There is no fee to enter. Entrants should show up with their recipes between 10 a.m. and noon. Call the office at 699-5233 for complete rules. Returning to the festival this year is the “Stuff a Scarecrow” station. For more information, please contact the Cicero Youth Bureau, Parks and Recreation Depart-ment at 699-5233.Farm Expo
Wolf Oak Acres, Oneida.762-3090, wolfoakacres.com.Featuring superstock tractor exhibits, new
tractors, implements, forestry and construc-
tion equipment.Ski Caz Jam V
2 to 11 p.m.Cazenovia Ski Club, 5251 Rathbun Roadskicazjam.comEnjoy a day of music, food and family fun
at Ski Caz Jam V in its 74th year of opera-tion for the tradition that is the Cazenovia Ski Club. Tickets are $20 or for $60 get a VIP ticket, which includes beverages. Tickets are on sale at Dave’s Diner and the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce. Critz Farms Big Toys for Big Girls and Boys Farm Equipment Show
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Sponsored by Empire Tractor of Cazen-ovia for the 11th year in a row. Saturday: noon- Pedal, Pedal, Pull! Children’s pedal tractor pull. Open to kids weighing less than 100 pounds. Five different weight classes.
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Ribbons for all participants. At 1 p.m.: Live Musical Entertain-ment: John Liuzzo’s Kid’s Songs.Distant Drums in the Rolling Hills Native American Pow-Wow.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kellish Farm3192 Pompey Center Road,
Manliusrhbamericana.comFun for the Entire Family. Au-
thentic Native American music and dance, storytelling, arts, crafts and food. Chris Thomas and the Ongwehonweka Dancers and Juanita Wilson, Mohawk Storyteller. Commu-nity Drum Circle at 5p.m. $7 per carload.Stems & Steins Wine, Beer and Food Festival
11a.m. to 6 p.m. George T. Hiltebrant Recre-
ation CenterNear Old Forge 369-6411, adirondacksce-
nicbyways.orgStems & Steins is a celebration
of New York State wine, beer and food with an Adirondack flourish. Select producers and marketers of wine, beer, and food within New York State are invited to come represent the unsurpassed variety this state has to offer! Stems & Steins will take place at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center. Presented by The Arts Guild of Old Forge, Inc. Admission charged.Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts
Remsen‚ NY remsenbarnfestival.comOver 300 exhibitors. Arts &
Crafts, Farmers Market, Country Cooking, Entertainment and much more-All in the Rural Welsh traditions of Remsen.
PumpkinFest10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Doubleday Field Parking Lot 1
Doubleday Plaza, Cooperstown‚ 607-547-9983
cooperstownchamber.orgSee 1,000 pound pumpkins,
giant gourds and humungous watermelons compete for the largest pay-out in the country. Craft show, food booths, Farm-ers’ Market, pumpkin carving demonstrations, pumpkin tastings, musical entertainment and children’s activities. Sunday at Lake Front Park -- come early and watch the giant pumpkins get hollowed out and made seaworthy for the Pumpkin Regatta on Otsego Lake.
Sept. 2512th Annual Jewish Music & Cultural Festival
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.Jewish Community Center
of Syracuse, 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt
syracusejewishfestival.comThis is a great opportunity for
the Central and Upstate New York communities to come together sharing Jewish music, culture, food and traditions in-cluding music, Kosher food, arts & crafts and kids’ activities. Free.Classic Car Show
Deer Run Farms, 2695 Route 11A, Lafayette, 677-3030, Deer-Run FarmsWebs.com.
Featured will be crafts, a u-pick apple orchard and many types of fare, including maple syrup, pies, honey, jams, apple and pumpkin butter, apple frit-ters, pumpkins, candy, cheese, bread and more.Farm Expo
Wolf Oak Acres, Oneida.762-3090, wolfoakacres.com.Featuring superstock tractor
exhibits, new tractors, imple-ments, forestry and construc-tion equipment.Critz Farms Motorcycle Sunday
Free admission for all visitors who arrive on a motorcycle.
Big Toys for Big Girls and Boys Farm Equipment Show.
At 1 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen, 662-3355, critzfarms.comStems & Steins Wine, Beer and Food Festival
noon to 5 p.m.George T. Hiltebrant Recre-
ation Center, near Old Forge 369-6411, adirondackscenicby-ways.orgRemsen Barn Festival of the Arts
Remsen‚ NY remsenbarnfestival.com
PumpkinFest10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Doubleday Field Parking Lot 1
Doubleday Plaza, Cooperstown‚ NY, 607-547-9983
cooperstownchamber.org
Sept. 2610th Annual St Rose of Lima Golf Tournament
Shotgun start at 1 p.m.; reg-istration and lunch is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lake Shore Country Club, 6777 Lakeshore Road, Cicero
$125per golfer ~ Four person team – Captain and Crew, includes lunch, green fees, golf cart, refreshments before, after, and on the course and a buffet
dinner.
Oct. 1Star Party: National Astronomy Day
7:30-9:30 p.m.Baltimore Woods Nature
Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, baltimorewoods.org, 673-1350
Back-up date: Oct. 2. The first weekend in October
is home to National Astronomy Day—celebrate and come and have a look at the skies! View the planets Uranus and Neptune through telescopes, plus the early winter star clus-ters such as the Pleiades, along with the king of the planets, Jupiter, rising in the east. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family.20th Annual Central New York Great Pumpkin Fest
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Washington Square Park,
Oswego, 343-7681, oswegoful-tonchamber.com/pumpkinfest.
Crafters, farm produce, food vendors, music and games for children along with the great pumpkin weigh-in to be held at 10 a.m. will be featured, along with a pumpkin decorat-ing contest, kids tent, arts and crafts, carnival rides and games and a 50/50 raffle. Live enter-tainment will also be featured throughout the event.Sportsmen’s Days
Wolf Oak Acres, Oneida.762-3090, wolfoakacres.com.
day trippin’PICK OF THE CROP: The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the harvest season at the 20th Annual Central New York Great Pumpkin Fest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Oct. 1 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Oct. 2 the Great Pumpkin Fest will fill Washington Square Park with crafters, farm produce, food vendors, music and games for children of all ages.
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The single Action Shooting Society will holds its shooting competitions. Also held will be a fishing derby, conservation exhibits and demonstrations.Haunted barn
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
TFor the 3- to 10-year-old crowd. The event is spon-sored by the Cazenovia Youth Baseball Association and is a fundraiser to benefit their organization’s programs. Also, the farm welcomes Cazenovia College students and families. Admission tickets and food vouchers are available in their Homecoming Weekend wel-come packet from the college. At 1 p.m.: Live Entertainment: The Twin Magicians. Waffles & Puppets
Noon to 5 p.m. Cooperstown, ommegang.com
Bring the whole family to Brewery Ommegang in Coo-perstown to enjoy some great music, puppet shows, circus acts and more. The beer begins to pour at noon, featuring the whole Ommegang family of beers. The puppet show is per-formed by The Puppet People and ther will be live music from local bands and whimsical amusements to catch the eye. For More information on this and other shows, visit thepup-petpeople.org. And don’t forget the authentic Belgian Sugar Waffles made at the Omme-gang Cafe. Admission is free.
Oct. 2Festival of Races
festivalofraces.comManley Field House, East
Colvin Street, Syracuse Cost of 5K is $25; $30 on race
day. 3k is $10, $5 for ages 17 and under and $15 for all race day. Registra-tion tent opens, 7:30 a.m.; Men’s 5K, 9 a.m.; Women’s 5K, 9:45 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.; 3K Fun & Fitness Run, 10:45 a.m.; Community Walk, 10:50 a.m. The Joint Replace-ment Run & Walk will be concurrent with the four other events. Balloons and Bounty
6470 Creek Road, Oneidawolfoakacres.comJoin us Wolf Oak Acres for a
super weekend of fun! Fire-works, balloon glow, balloon launches, balloon rides, ven-dors, live bands, entertainment and more.Sportsmen’s Days
Wolf Oak Acres, Oneida.762-3090, wolfoakacres.com.
Cub Scout Scare Crow ContestDeer Run Farms, 2695 Route
11A, Lafayette, 677-3030, Deer-Run FarmsWebs.com.
Featured will be crafts, a u-pick apple orchard and many types of fare, including maple syrup, pies, honey, jams, apple and pumpkin butter, apple frit-ters, pumpkins, candy, cheese, bread and more.20th Annual Central New York Great Pumpkin Fest
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Washington Square Park,
Oswego, 343-7681, oswegoful-tonchamber.com/pumpkinfest.Haunted barn
At Critz Farms. Also, 1 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Old Clay Stone. Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Oct. 4Annual Sportsmen’s Dinner
4 p.m. doors open, dinner at 6 p.m.
Driver’s Village Conference Center, Cicero, tickets: 458-0217, nsbconline.org.
Outdoor author and TV per-sonality Charles Alsheimer will speak on his experience and research with white-tailed deer.
Tickets are $14 and seating is limited.
Oct. 8Lafayette Apple Festival
Lafayettelafayetteapplefest.orgApple pancake breakfast
starting at 7 a.m. Festival hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets: $3 prefestival; $4 day of. Children 12 and under are free.
Featuring a midway with rides and games, crafts a food court, donuts, apple dumplings, cider, a cider mill with free cider samples, pony rides, apple sam-pling stations and a gift shop.Hometown Hero Run/Walk
Onondaga Lake Parkway, Will Bay Shelter, Liverpool, nyfrc-inc.org/run
Featuring a free Fun Run for the kids at 8:45 a.m., the 5K run starts at 9:15 a.m.
The NY National Guard Family Readiness Council, Inc. supports the men and women of the NY National Guard during times of
need. First 250 finishers receive “Hometown Heroes Run” Military Challenge Coin; $20 Early Registration, $25 after Oct. 1, T-Shirt for the first 250 paid registrationsHaunted barn, helicopter rides
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Rides are offered, weather permitting, sponsored by TLC Helicopter Service. An extra fee is required. 1 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: John Cadley and the Lost Boys. Grateful Dead guitar work-shop
Workshop 1 to 3 p.m., $35Concert 8 p.m., Kellish Farm3192 Pompey Center Road,
Manliusrhbamericana.comJeffrey Pepper Rodgers will be
at Kellish Farm for an afternoon Grateful Dead guitar workshop and an evening concert with his acoustic trio of singer-songwriter Wendy Ramsay and percussionist Josh Dekaney. To hear Pepper Rodgers’ songs and watch a video sample, see jeffreypepperrodgers.com/New/Dead-events.html.Balloons and Bounty
6470 Creek Road, Oneidawolfoakacres.com
day trippin’ Climb, jump and play on big trucksWin tickets to Big Trucks 2011
Climb on, jump in and honk the horns of big and little trucks at the “BIG TRUCKS 2011” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 2 at Saunders Quarry located on Limeledge Road in Marcellus. This is a benefit to raise funds for The Skaneateles Nursery School.
Visit eaglenewsonline.com to enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to Big Trucks 2011.
Children and adults of all ages will be able to explore the power and size of really big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles and jump and dig through the giant sand pile. There will be magicians, raffles, prizes, food and music. Fun for the whole family, there is no event like it.
Tickets: Saunders Quarry, Limeledge Road, MarcellusAvailable at the gate for $4; children ages 2 and under are free.For more information visit skaneatelesnurseryschool.com.
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day trippin’Oct. 9Lafayette Apple Festival
Lafayettelafayetteapplefest.orgApple pancake breakfast starting at 7
a.m. Festival hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tickets: $3 prefestival; $4 day of. Children 12 and under are free.Stone Fort Days & History Weekend
Old Stone Fort Museum, 145 Fort Road, Schoharie‚ NY, 518-295-7192, oldstonefort.org Haunted barn and helicopter ride
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Rides are offered, weather permitting, sponsored by TLC Helicopter Service.
1 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: The FabCats. Balloons and Bounty
6470 Creek Road, Oneidawolfoakacres.com
Oct. 10Balloons and Bounty
6470 Creek Road, Oneidawolfoakacres.com
Fall Harvest CelebrationCritz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-
ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com. Critz Farm is open with all Fall Harvest Cel-
ebration weekend activities including cider mill, wagon rides, corn maze, playgrounds, and food service.
Oct. 15If These Trees Could Talk
1-2:30 p.m.Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007
Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, baltimore-woods.org, 673-1350
Join Baltimore Woods Naturalist Tom Meier on a journey through time. The shape of the forests at Baltimore Woods is intimately tied to the lifestyles of all the people who came before. This hike will take an inspiring look at the history of the preserve and the ever changing relation-ships between people and the land, as told through the eyes of the colorful autumn
trees. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family.Haunted barn
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com. Also, 1 p.m.: Entertainment: The Song-flower Man.
Oct. 16Collectorfest
New York State Fairgrounds10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4, ages 10
and under are free, as is parking.cnypromotions.comA sports memorabilia, racing and toy col-
lectible show, featuring a visit from former MLB player Fritz Peterson, who played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers from 1966 to 1976, will be featured from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Empire State Marathon, Half Marathon
7 and 7:30 a.m. starts, Alliance Bank Sta-dium parking lot, Syracuse
Cost: $100 for marathon, $80 for half-mar-athon, $200 for relay; includes pasta dinner.
empirestatemarathon.comIncluded are a full marathon, half mara-
thon and a four-person relay.Haunted barn
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Also, 1 p.m.: Live Musical Entertainment: Dave Novak and Mixed Nuts.
Oct. 22Salt City Autumn Antiques Show
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.New York State Fairgrounds$7, under 12 free, $8 VIP Weekend Pass
provides admission both days. bouckvil-leantiqueshows.com
In the Americraft Center of Progress Build-ing morethan 250 dealers will be featured. West Lake Conservators Ltd. of Skaneateles, New York will provide free preservation consultations of historic art and artifacts.Double Dog Dare Walk
8-9:30 p.m.Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007
Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, baltimore-woods.org, 673-1350
Baltimore Woods dares you — no, double dog dares you, to walk through the woods with only the moon lighting your way! Search for creatures that go bump in the night and for treats hidden along the trails. Accommodates 10-25 participants. $5 for members; $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family.
Haunted barnCritz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-
ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com. Live Musical Entertainment: 1 p.m., The
Songflower Man.
Oct. 23A Run for Their Life
South Campus, Syracuse Universitycmbarunfortheirlife.com3K walk, 5k run and 15k run to benefit the
Carol M. Baldwin Cancer Research Fund.Salt City Autumn Antiques Show
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.New York State Fairgrounds$7, under 12 free, $8 VIP Weekend Pass
provides admission both days.bouckvilleantiqueshows.com.
Haunted houseDeer Run Farms, 2695 Route 11A, Lafay-
ette, 677-3030, DeerRun FarmsWebs.com.Featured will be crafts, a u-pick apple
orchard and many types of fare, including maple syrup, pies, honey, jams, apple and pumpkin butter, apple fritters, pumpkins, candy, cheese, bread and more.Haunted barn
Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Road, Cazen-ovia, 662-3355, critzfarms.com.
Live Musical Entertainment: 1 p.m., Out of the Woodwork.
Oct. 28Norwich Pumpkin Festival
East and West Parks, Norwich‚ NY 607-336-1811norwichpumpkinfestival.comThis is a family oriented event with
plenty of entertainment, crafts, various food vendors and the annual YMCA Halloween parade. Bring as many pumpkins as you dare along with a 3” votive candle for each and help break the Guinness World Book of Records.
Oct. 29Pumpkin Festival
George T. Hiltebrant Recreation CenterIncludes pumpkin carving, face painting
and haunted hayrides at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center.Norwich Pumpkin Festival
East and West Parks, Norwich‚ NY 607-336-1811norwichpumpkinfestival.com
Oct. 30Pumpkin Carving Contest
Deer Run Farms, 2695 Route 11A, Lafay-ette, 677-3030, DeerRun FarmsWebs.com.
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www.JordanNY.comBeaver Street, Jordan, NY 13080315.689.9423 or 315.730.7498
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11 am-1 pm: Fish Fry Lunch (re-opens @ 5pm for the weekend)12:00 pm -6 pm: Folks March5:00 pm: Festival Grounds Open6:00 pm: Loren Barrigar9:00 pm: Festival closes until Saturday am
9:00 am - 6pm: Antique Tractors and Engines10:00 am: Festival Grounds Open Pumpkin Painting Child & Senior Masons Free ID Program10:00 am - 3pm: Folks March11:00 am - 3pm: Hayrides11:30 am: Parky the Clown & Friends12:00 pm: Chicken BBQ ‘til gone2:15 pm: JE Marching Eagles5:00 pm: The Jam Bones9:00 pm: Festival grounds close until Sunday am
8:00 am: Pancake Breakfast ‘til gone9:00 am: Ecumenical Church Service10:30 am: Kids Greased Pole Cross12:00 pm: Chicken BBQ ‘til gone1:00 pm: Greased Pole Climb2:00 pm: Four on the Floor4:00 pm: Grand Prize Drawing5:00 pm: Festival closes until 2012!
Chicken BBQ ‘til gone (Sat. & Sun.)
Fish Fry, Chowder (Fish fry lunch Friday & thru the weekend)
Pancake Breakfast (Sun am)
Town of Elbridge Environmental Commission Display
Jordan Volunteer Fire Company demonstratesthe Onondaga County
Fire Safety Trailer
Home madeDonuts & Pies
Merchants Tent
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