We hear it all the time, "Fall is my favorite season in Madison County." It usually refers to how pretty it is around here with the leaves changing and the skies a crystal blue hue, but it also could be because there are awesome events going on all the time too. This weekend is no different with events that range from the loud roar of tractor engines, to the smooth tones of Jazz. Here are your best bets for a weekend of fun in Madison County: 1. Jazz in Caz -- This fall favorite is one of the most anticipated Jazz events in Central New York. With national and local Jazz acts on stages around the village of Cazenovia, this festival has something for all tastes. You can find a full schedule of events right here. 2. Wheel Days -- Hosted at the county fairgrounds in Brookfield, this testosterone filled event features tractor pulls, a demolition derby, antique engine shows and more. If it is on wheels they are celebrating it in Brookfield this weekend. 3. Community Day at the Rippleton School House -- The Friends of Lorenzo and event chairwoman Elizabeth Koennecke invite families and children of all ages to join 1880’s schoolmarm Mattie Buckland as she opens her classroom during “Community Day” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 27th at the Rippleton Schoolhouse. Attendees will have the chance to become “students” for an afternoon in a restored one-room schoolhouse and also enjoy live music, square dancing, old-fashioned games, Victorian crafts, pumpkin decorating, wagon rides and cider and donuts during this annual free event. 4. Fall Harvest Celebration at Critz Farms -- It is the 2nd weekend of their celebration of all things autumn. Pick your own apples or pumpkins, buy some cider or cheddar cheese and enjoy the tastes of Central New York fall. 5. It's National Alpaca day on Sunday and BMR Acres is celebrating. BMR Acres, 2542 Pine Ridge Road, will be participating in the The Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association "National Alpaca Farm Day in the USA" and will be open to the public on September 27th. Local fiber artists such as spinners, felters, etc will be demonstrating their craft. BMR Acres Country Farm Store will also be open offering alpaca products for sale as well as local products such as honey, jams & jellies, maple syrup, soaps, lotions and more. And of course a line of ‘Melissa and Doug’ toys. Food and beverages will be available. See link- http://www.nyalpacas.com/Calendar/. 6. A bonus event. Colgate is home this weekend for great college football action. The Raiders are 3-0 on the season and seem to be headed for great things. Kickoff against the Fordham Rams is set for 6pm at Andy Kerr Stadium. Tailgate with your friends at the Colgate Inn before the game kicks off. There truly is something for everyone this weekend. Please check out the full calendar of events and have a great fall weekend.
The 38th annual edition of Wheel Days is scheduled to roll on to the Madison County Fairgrounds, Sept 25th-27th.Everyone can join in on the fun; either as a wheel watcher or a wheel turner. Friday evening the wheels start spinning with the 4 wheel drive truck pull.Saturday Garden Tractor wheels roll down the track, followed by an evening of squealing wheels with the ever popular Smash’em Crash’em Demolition Derby and Rollover Contest.The wheel excitement continues Sunday with the stock and modified tractor competition in front of the grandstand, while “Just Cruise-In” welcomes the polished wheels on all Classic, Custom, Antique, and Muscle vehicles to the fairgrounds. The weekend long event will include live music, gas engine show, antique tractor show, flea markets, crafts, BBQ, and plenty of wheel turning action. FREE Gates & Parking Grandstand Admission $4-$5 Anyone interested in vending or participating should contact: Vendors:Hazel 899-3322 Tractor & Truck Pullers: Frank 899-8930 Garden Tractor: Bob 899-2048 Demolition Derby:John 899-5836 (jking6@twcny.rr.com) Just Cruise-In Car Show:Annette 861-2056 (tanet8@yahoo.com) For a complete schedule of events visit us online at www.madisoncounty-fair.com
Would you like to win $100, $500? It’s easy. Come to the 170th Madison County Fair in July and follow the clues to find one of the four “170th Madison County Fair medallions” that will be hidden on the Madison County Fair Grounds in Brookfield.
The 170th Madison County Fair runs from Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12 in Brookfield, N.Y.Several weeks before the fair, clues will appear in local papers, on WMCR Radio, and will also be put on the County Historian’s web site at htpp://www.madisoncountyhistorian.org. Fair goers will also receive a program when they enter the fairgrounds that will contain clues to the location of the medallions.
Each medallion will be inscribed with the appropriate date and the words “170th Madison County Fair.” The medallion for Thursday, July 9th, Friday, July 10 and Sunday, July 12 are worth $100 each. The medallion for Saturday, July 11 is worth $500. All medallions will remain on site during the FAIR until they are found.
County Historian Mary Messere noted that “this year’s fair has taken a page form the past, offering exhibits and entertainment that are more in line with days of old when people traveled by horse and wagon to enjoy a fun filled day with their friends and neighbors. There is a feeling of excitement in the air as fair organizers have come together each week to report on the progress that is being made and to put plans together for this historic anniversary.The Madison County Fair is one of the oldest county fairs in the country!”
The fair will kick off with the Opening Day Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Fireman’s Pushball and a 5k run to benefit the Community Action mentoring program.
Friday, July 10th is Senior Citizen Day which promises to be an exciting one with the Madison County Ag Show in the Main Events Tent with a “Focus on Fiber Fair”, a farmer’s market, a small engine antique show, a youth horse show and at the Grandstand a “pony pull” also on tap at the fairgrounds.
Youth and History Day will be celebrated on Saturday, July 11 and the $500 medallion will be placed.The Main Events Tent will be taken over by the youth groups of Madison County with hands on and interactive exhibits and shows on stage.Saturday is also history Day and at 1 pm Fred Morsell portraying Frederick Douglass, orator and abolitionist, will be delivering the speech delivered by Dougass and unveiling a NYS Historic Marker.
In 1856, Frederick Douglass spoke at the Madison County Fair and drew a crowd of 12,000. “My goal for the 170th anniversary of the Madison County Fair is to match the 1856 attendance record!” said Messere. “With your help I know we can do it!”
“The schedule for Saturday, July 11 offers something for everyone including the Focus on Fiber Fair, Small Antique Engine show, a Postal Cancellation, a Chicken Bar Barbecue, Demolition Derby and Fireworks!” There will be entertainment every day – withbands. Kids Bucks Show, Two by Two Zoo, Pickles the clown and more. So help Madison County make history! Mark your calendar for July 9 – 12 and “Come to the Fair!”
It is one of the oldest fairs in America still running. The 170th edition of the Madison County Fair will really kick things up a notch with new exhibits, new entertainment and a treasure hunt for all to participate in. Here is the tentative schedule released today: 170th Madison County Fair
(Tentative Schedule) Thursday - July 9th Opening Day Ceremony In the Afternoon (Ribbon Cutting) 5 k run 6 – 6:30 pm Run to benefit - Community Action mentoring program Fireman’s Push Ball Fiber Fair One $100 treasure hunt medallion placed.
Friday - July 10th Ag Day – Senior Citizen Day Ag Show at the Events Tent Farmer’s market Small Antique Engine show Ag displays - Fiber Fair Youth Horse Show - Ring.. Second $100 treasure hunt medallion placed
Saturday – July 11th Youth and History Day (Help recreate history day-get 12,000 people to the Fair to recreate the day of 1856)
$500 treasure hunt medallion placed Small Antique Engine show Fiber Fair Events Tent –Youth Day Historical Societies highlighted Postal Cancellation CHicken Bar B Q Historic Marker for Frederick Douglas unveiled Presentation by Frederick Douglas (Fred Morsell) Delivering the speech he delivered to 12,000 people at the Madison County Fair in 1856 Demolition Derby 6:30 -&7:00pm Fireworks
Sunday –July 12th Events Tent – Antique Tractor Show Tractor Pulls Fiber Fair Open Horse Show Sunday –Horse Ring Gate 3 One $100 treasure hunt Medallion placed
Special Madison County Exhibits all days! Two by Two zoo all days - Bands all Days
Don't you wish winter flew by as fast as summer does around here? If you haven't been keeping track...we're well into JULY! It has been a beautiful summer so far. I hope you have been taking advantage of all of the great, local events that have taken place. There are many more events to come before the summer comes to an end. The second weekend in July is sure to have something that will catch your eye. Lets see...
Brookfield - The 169th Annual Madison County Fair: I can hear you now saying to yourself, "where the heck is Brookfield"? :) Well I'm glad you asked...Thanks to the wonder of technology, I have placed a map below for your convenience: (aren't I crafty?) The Madison County Fair is one of the longest running County Fairs in the Country.
Take a short ride through the beautiful countryside this weekend. This fair offers all the elements of a traditional agricultural fair: animals, agricultural exhibits, contests, pageants and shows. What would a fair be without carnival rides, games and my favorite..food...you'll have all of this and more. Have I mentioned the best part yet? General admission is just $2 (under age 5 free everyday/over age 60 free on July 10th). So bring all of your family members and begin a tradition. The organizers of the Madison County Fair have developed a slogan that I just love, "Family entertainment that won't break the bank or empty your tank". With the way that prices are soaring today, I think we are all searching for something that won't break the bank or empty our tanks. Additional activities taking place include, King's Smash'em Crash'em Demolition Derby & Rollover Contest ($5.00), a Truck Pull ($4.00) and a Tractor Pull ($4.00). The Madison County Fair will take place the 10th-13th. For specific times and a detailed event schedule visit the Madison County Fair website or call 315-899-5836.
Cazenovia - Summertime with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Concert at Lorenzo: Here is your opportunity to see the famed Syracuse Symphony Orchestra for FREE. I couldn't think of a more beautiful place to watch the orchestra outdoors than on the lawn at Lorenzo State Historical Site. The concert begins at 8pm on Friday evening. Bring the whole family for this culturally rich performance. For more information, visit The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra website or call 315-655-3200.
Earlville - The Earlville Opera House Presents Quiet Riot - Storytelling Duo Extraordinaire: Friday at 11am. This event is part of a FREE family series that the EOH will host all summer. Quiet Riot is the perfect show to bring the kids to. The show is performed by two hilarious brothers that use the underlying message of conflict resolution to entertain and educate children and parents. To learn more about the duo or to get tickets visit the EOH website or call 315-691-3550.
So there you have it, a weekend packed with family oriented events. To view all of the events that are happening this weekend visit our website Madison County Tourism.
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