Fall Foliage Reports to Start September 8th 08/26/2011
 You can cover your ears and pretend not to hear it, you can cover your eyes and pretend not to see it, but you can't escape the fact that fall is almost here in Madison County. The cooler mornings and crisper evenings of late August are without a doubt wonderful, but that means autumn is right around the corner. Of course the best part of fall is the brilliant foliage we get to enjoy across the area. To that notion we will be starting up our weekly fall foliage reports on Thursday September 8th. Visit the blog each Thursday to see the forecast and some selected hot spots to visit to see the best colors in all of New York State. Add Comment  Last year it was a report of a gentle giant roaming the hills of Madison County, in past years, Stratocasters, ladybugs, eagles and horses have graced the fields of Jimmy and Janine Golub. This year Golub’s Our Farm has designed its corn maze to look like an ice cream cone to celebrate a once in a lifetime visit to their farm by Jerry Greenfield, the co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream! Jerry is an old personal friend of the Golubs, and he is personally driving a car full of ice cream from his factory in Vermont. On Saturday the 16th, Jerry will scoop Ben & Jerry's ice cream until it's all gone. "I'm really excited to see for myself what Jimmy and Janine have created on their farm....I mean Our Farm. I want to experience everything, the corn maze, hayride, the horse, pumpkin picking, and maybe Jimmy will let me pull the trigger on Boris, the catapult. They say pumpkins do fly", says Jerry. If you choose to come that weekend you could meet Jerry and enjoy all that Our Farm has to offer. Our Farm is an award winning family farm that has been growing and selling farm fresh produce at a roadside stand since 1985. In the fall of 1988, horse rides, a petting zoo, hayrides, and U-pick pumpkins began. In 2007, Our Farm was granted the Emily Marshall Champion of Tourism Award given to the business in Madison County that has had great impact on tourism in the County. Our Farm is open to the public starting on the weekend of October 2nd from 1-5PM. They will be open every weekend and Columbus Day through the month of October (stand is open every day). There is a $5 admission charge that covers all activities (horse ride, hay ride, petting zoo, corn maze, catapult). The only additional charge would be for pumpkins or refreshments purchased. We are also available to school and other groups on weekdays by reservations. Call 655-8453 for week day group rates. There is a barn that serves as an indoor picnic area with educational displays. These displays focus on wool, dairy, and horses. Our Farm can accommodate week day groups of up to 125 at a time. For the fifth year, Boris, the trebuchet, will be throwing pumpkins, to the delight of the public. This popular spectacle is exhilarating. Click here to see this actually happen when a local newscaster came to see Boris. It is without a doubt one of the best fall family locations in all of Central New York! Balloons Take to the Sky in Oneida 10/14/2010
 Wolf Oak Acres in Oneida is hosting a weekend of great fun for all on October 15-17 with its annual Balloon, Wine and Farmer’s Market Festival. The fun starts Friday night as the gates open at 4pm and the first balloon launch taking place within minutes! The harvest festival grounds are open for regular admission to provide: 10 acre corn maze, pig races, gem mining, corn cannons, pedal carts, pumpkins, FAMILY MOVIE & Free Glowsticks for kids (sponsored by Price Chopper) and more! On Saturday Wolf Oak Acres Harvest Festival grounds open at 10 am, along with the Pride of NY wine and farm market tents. At 7am and 4pm there will be balloon launches. Vendor tents close at 5pm - but do have the option of remaining open until festival grounds close at 10pm. Stay for the night maze, family movie & free glowsticks for kids at the harvest festival (sponsored by Price Chopper). At 8 pm you do not want to miss the balloon glow followed by fireworks. On Sunday, there will be a balloon launch at 7am (open free for public viewing). The Wolf Oak Acres Harvest Festival grounds open at 10 am, along with the Pride of NY wine and farm market tents, until 5pm. Last balloon launch is at 4pm. Wolf Oak Acres is open EVERY weekend this October and can be found just outside of the City of Oneida along Creek Road. Admission is $7.50 for all ages 3 and up. Group pricing is available for 10 or more people. Fall Foliage Report for October 15-17 10/14/2010
 It is officially here! Peak color in Madison County and much of Central New York. The best color will be found north of US Route 20. Those leaves were a little slower in changing and therefore didn't get rained off the trees as much two weeks ago. South of Route 20 you will still find some spectacular color, it will just be a bit muted by lack of volume still on the trees. Driving around the county the Stockbridge Valley is looking very pretty this weekend with both sides of the valley lined with many oranges, reds and yellows. The drive between Cazenovia and Chittenango along NYS Route 13 is also quite nice. There are a lot of great events going on this weekend so get out and enjoy the fall colors. Best Bets for Columbus Day Weekend 10/10/2008
 Fall sure is in full swing and with many people enjoying a 3-day weekend the weather is all set to cooperate. There is a wide variety of fun things going on this weekend and I'm sure leaf peeping is at the top of the list for many people. The weather is especially perfect for getting lost in a corn maze at either Critz Farms or Golub's Our Farm. Here are your top five best bets for this weekend: Best Bets for September 19-21 09/19/2008
 The weather is supposed to be fantastic this weekend and we are excited about a wide range of activities that you and your family can enjoy. Autumn is my favorite time of year in Madison County and this morning's frost tells me that it is a great time to visit and stay in a B&B to enjoy this great season. There is a lot going on this weekend so here are your top 5 best bets: | WelcomeYou've found the official blog for Madison County Tourism, We are located in the heart of Central New York State just minutes from Syracuse and Utica. Stop back often and visit us soon!    Blog RollErie Canalway National Heritage Corridor CategoriesAll ArchivesFebruary 2012 |
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