The right to vote is one of the foundations of democracy. Exercising that right is vital to creating a nation where everyone feels as though their voice has been heard. Given the significance of voting and all that the right to vote symbolizes for so many people, Election Day is an incredibly import...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is excited to announce Savor Saratoga, a community food-tasting and shopping event celebrating the local farmers, food producers, vendors, small businesses and agricultural products that make Saratoga County and the surrounding region unique. This eve...

As we look ahead to November and the holiday season rolls in, we want to celebrate local foods through a casual and educational pie bake-along! This webinar, scheduled for Nov. 3 at 6 p.m., means you can join from the comfort of your home kitchen as you practice making a pie for the holiday season. ...

The Cogar Gallery at Herkimer County Community College will present “Makers of the Mohawk Valley” from Oct. 29 - Dec. 11, celebrating the art and finely crafted objects produced throughout the region. The exhibit will showcase the diverse creativity of makers associated with the Mohawk Valley. Artis...

PBR (Professional Bull Riders) announced the 2027 competition schedule for the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, bringing some of the best PBR bull riders and top bovine athletes to 27 cities across 19 states during a 26-event regular season before the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus C...

Otsego 2000 will showcase the bounty of the Cooperstown Farmers Market and the talent of area chefs at the Local Foods Local Spirits party on Oct. 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. This popular fundraiser for the Cooperstown Farmers Market features local chefs who will be creating savory and sweet tapas-style tast...

Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (ADKX), invites visitors of all ages to celebrate autumn in the center of the Adirondacks with an exciting roster of fall programs and community events. From traditional artisan craft showcases to interactive educational experiences and festive...

The Utica Maennerchor will host its first ever outdoor Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 - 8 p.m. at the club. The event will take place under our pavilion and will feature a variety of German food such as currywurst, kaesespaetzle (a German mac and cheese), hahnchen (chicken) and...

On Sept. 19, the Perth Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their annual Cornhole tournament. The tournament will benefit the fire company, and in addition, a portion of the proceeds will be going to the Denise Helie Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund. Denise, a member of our community and a friend...

The Little Falls Cheese Festival has announced Oct. 3 as the date for the 2026 Cheese Festival. The festival is a welcoming, fun-filled day along Main Street from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. featuring New York State cheesemakers, gourmet foods, craft beverages, live music and plenty of delicious reasons to bri...

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Adirondack Harvest Festival at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, NY. Enjoy the harvest season and learn about Adirondack agriculture on Sept. 19 from noon - 5 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to enter, features a large farmers market, live music, ...

The Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th annual Sharon Springs Harvest Festival on Sept. 19 and 20, 2026. Admission is free. More than 50 vendors – local farms, artisan makers, distilleries, vintage dealers and community nonprofits – will line Main Street and the lawns of the Americ...

What do baseball, ice cream, fireworks, dairy farms and 800 pounds of butter have in common? This year, they tell the story of America – New York-style. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the 58th annual American Dairy Association North East butter sculpture at the New York State Fair, s...

After a few months of fun in the sun, it can be difficult to admit that summer will soon be over. Lazy, hazy days likely filled the calendar, with time spent poolside or at a beach. Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean that all the relaxing fun must cease. Families can extend the fun a l...

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD) will host a “Buying in Bulk” homesteading workshop on Sept. 3 at the Little Falls Community Co-Op . Register for this free workshop on the MVEDD website and reserve your seat to learn why buying in bulk is better for you and the planet, and whe...