Well the rain and wind came blowing into Bouckville today but that did not keep crowds away.  With the weather forecast for tomorrow being very nice, we are expecting record crowds.  There have been about 15% more Visitors to the information center in Bouckville this year and everyone we speak to is having a great time.  We will check in again tomorrow and update the slideshow with pictures from the main show field. 

 
 

While talking to some friends this past weekend, comments were said such as, "wow, it sure was cold this weekend". Let my clarify what "cold" was...65 degrees. This makes me laugh considering if it was April. we would all be outside in a t-shirt and shorts celebrating a heat wave. This is one of the reasons why I love CNY. Its similar to the gas price situation...did you ever think we'd be saying, "you better hurry down to such and such a place...gas is ONLY $3.99 a gallon"! With the way that prices are going up on everything, its difficult for people to leave the area for recreation and shopping. Sure, you could take a drive to NYC for a shopping trip, but by the time you got there, you wouldn't have any $ to shop. There are events taking place locally this weekend that are close by, which will leave you lots of money to pick up that item you've been searching for.

Bouckville - This year, the 37th Annual weekend show kicks off on Friday the 15th  with the opening of the main show field.  This field will hold over 1,000 dealers from all over the United States and Canada. Event goers can purchase an early bird pass, allowing them to browse and shop on Friday, while the antique dealers are unpacking. Or, buy a weekend pass and shop all day on Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm. 

 Admission per person to the main field is $6.00 for one day, $7.00 for both days and children under 12 are free. Early bird tickets may be purchased from 7am-4pm on Friday. Early bird buying begins and 10am.Early bird shopping passes are $40.00 for one person or $75.00 for two people and double as an all weekend pass.
For more information please visit, www.bouckvilleantiqueshows.com/
Visit the Madison County Tourism Visitors Center located right in the middle of  the action on Route 20. Information on all Madison County activities is available as well as free parking during the show. 

 Cazenovia - 28th Annual Pottery Fair: A fun filled weekend of family-friendly activities and shopping at the beautiful Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. Enjoy pottery demonstrations, explore the sculpture gardens, glaze your own raku, play with clay at claytown, shop the pottery barns and win pottery in the raffle. This year special exhibits include, Christmas ornaments, Garden sculptures, Raku and a wall sculpture. Members of the Syracuse Ceramic Guild will be available to answer your pottery questions and share ideas about great pottery. Bring the kids and show off your artisitc side. 

 Wampsville - ArcStock - A Music Festival: Bring Your Love Beads and Your Lawn Chairs!!!! ArcStock - a music festival, is being hosted by Madison Cortland ARC to commemorate the 40th anniversary of providing services in Madison County. Six bands of regional and national acclaim have already signed for this exciting concert event being held on Aug. 16 at the Wampsville Firemen’s Field. The music festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. There will be a $15 suggested donation at the gate, and concessions will be hosted by the Wampsville Fire Dept. Featuring Flame- www.flametheband.com Dan Elliott & The Monterays- www.danelliottandthemonterays.com The Billionaires- www.billionairesband.com Aztec Two-Step- www.aztectwostep.com Jeremy Wallace Trio- www.jeremywallace.com David Snediker- www.snedhead.com Contact Christine Sears at 315-363-3389 ext. 227 for more information.

Also, a motorcycle run, the Fifth Annual Ride for the ARC, will also take place before ArcStock on Aug. 16. For more information on the ride, go to www.redknights19.org or www.madisoncortlandarc.org.  

 
Day 4 08/14/2008
 

It is Thursday morning and a little foggy out here in Bouckville for the start of the 4th day of Madison-Bouckville Antique Week.  It will be the biggest day of the week so far.  There will be over 500 dealers in town today and many will be looking to cut a deal before moving onto the main field tomorrow.  The weather forecast is for lots of sun today and it should be a great day of antiquing.  See you out here today!

 
 

Well, we dodged the rain showers yet again today and the weather was phenomenal at Antique Week.  The good folks at Nirchi's brought us down an awesome pizza loaded with veggies and pepperoni and Ma Ma Shep was set up selling her great pulled pork, hot dogs and other assorted goodies.  A lot of antiquers were in town today and a lot of merchandise was sold.  Today's picture of the day is this really neat gumball machine that was along US 20.  Alas, but I think it now has a new home.

The weather looks great for the weekend, but the best deals in town can be found tomorrow.  Many dealers are getting ready on Thursday to head to the main field, and many visitors from around the Northeast will be in town to scoop up one of a kind merchandise and find that special treasure only at Bouckville.  Hope to see you at the show!

 
 

The weather is outstanding today in Bouckville and what little rain is in the area continues to bypass us out here.  There is a nice crowd today and plenty of free parking and admission.  The various dealers have a lot of interesting items for sale including this croc head that is my picture of the day.  Again I found this on the north side of Route 20.  The East Expo and Quaker Acres fields opened today and food vendors and in full swing with their fine variety of culinary treasures (who needs the State Fair anyhow).  Hope to see you here the rest of the week!  Keep checking back as I update the slide show regularly.

 
 

Well we survived the rain on Monday and in the afternoon the sun actually came out and it became quite pleasant.  I saw a lot of neat items for sale and some outstanding prices.  The picture shows what in my five years of attending Bouckville might actually be the weirdest thing I've seen yet.  What the heck do you do with that!  If you want to buy it, you will find it across from Valley Propane along US Route 20.  Today's weather promises to be awesome and Quaker Acres opens so the crowd should grow.  Stop into the visitor's center and say hi.

 
 

The annual Madison Bouckville Antique week is under way today after a weekend of spotty weather and decent attendance, the antique fields are opening this morning to visitors and of course rain.  We will be live blogging from the Antique Shows all week long with deals and things to look for.  Don't forget to stop into the Madison County Visitor's Center on US 20 for all sorts of tourism information and of course exceptionally clean restrooms.  Say hi to Scott, Shannon and Jim and park for free.  See you there.

 
 

Wondering what to do this weekend? Well as it stands we are in for some great weather and you're in luck because there are some really great things to do with the whole family.

The 19th Annual Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend will be held from Thursday June 5th to Sunday June 8th in Canastota. With over 20 events planned, there is sure to be something for everyone. Events include, Museum tours by celebrities, ringside lectures, celebrity boxing, a golf tournament, the parade of champions, induction ceremony and the annual hall of fame banquet at the OnCenter with dozens of champions and hall of famers. Whether you're a die hard boxing fan or just looking for some family fun this weekend, the 19th Annual Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend is for you! Here is the full schedule of events.

Boxing not your thing? How about one of the other events taking place this weekend? How about history and antiques? Head over to Bouckville on Saturday and attend 2 events in one day. First, The Chenango Canal Association features "A Day on the Canal" in support of National Trail Day. Activities will begin at 2:00 pm at the Cottage Museum, with a bus tour of the historic canal, a rubber duck race down the canal and a treasure hunt for the kids. Families can tour the town in a horse and buggy and enjoy music and food on the deck. Call 315-893-7910 or email for more information.

While you're in Bouckville, check out the Madsion-Bouckville Spring Antiques Festival which runs from Friday to Sunday. This is one of the premier antique shows of the spring. Come find antique treasures from various dealers. Food will be available and there will be an ample amount of parking.  You can find more information right here.

Back to Canastota we go...its sure to be a happening place this weekend. The 5th Annual Canalway Trail Celebration takes place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday . Join the Canastota Canal Town Museum on the trail with a walk through of 10 interactive galleries of Canal Town history, culture and folklore. Admission $3.00, Children 12 and under free. On Sunday the Canal Museum will host a Strawberry Shortcake and Sundae Festival from 12-3pm...a perfect (and delicious) way to end to a great weekend!

Take some time this weekend to enjoy the weather and check out all of our fantastic events taking place in Madison County.

 
 

A regional favorite and one of the best restaurants in Central Leatherstocking is ready for its spring reopening.  Ye Olde Landmark Tavern in Bouckville will fire up its grills Thursday March 13th and reopen for the season.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique building is home to the restaurant and five nicely appointed guest rooms.  It is a sure sign that spring is almost here when the Landmark opens for business.