Things to do, places to eat, shows to see, places to stay in Madison County, NY      

There was a lot in the press about Madison County this weekend.  We pretty much dominated the local section of the Post Standard on Sunday!  Here as some links to stories that appeared over the weekend.

Cross Creek to Reunite for Forth of July Celebration (Syracuse.com) A favorite band returns to a favorite festival.
Hamilton Prepares for Film Festival (Syracuse.com) We had the announcement last week, and it is exciting to see the press picking up on this great film festival.
From Russia to Syracuse; Preserving the Planet (Syracuse.com) A group from Russia visited Central New York and made a few stops in Madison County.
Picker Exhibit Featured (Syracuse.com) A review of an exhibit at the world famous Picker Art Gallery at Colgate University.
Boxing Embraces its Fictional Rocky (Cleveland Plain Dealer) We appreciate the publicity about our Hall of Fame.
Teddy Bear Parade Planned (Madison County Courier) It is your chance to walk down Albany St. with your Teddy Bear
Summer Hours Begin for Chittenango Landing (Madison County Courier)
Madison County May Mow Lake Weeds Soon (Oneida Dispatch) It has been a few years since Madison County could afford to operate this contraption, but thanks to a grant this year may be different.
Improved Bus Service Ready to Roll (Oneida Dispatch) Finding solutions to public transportation in rural areas can be difficult.  The Madison County Planning Department has been working hard on this.
Summer Concerts Return to Hall of Fame (Madison County Courier) The popular summer concert series begins in July.

The rain has arrived, but that is actually good news on a Wednesday in June.  It just means the selection at the farmer's markets this weekend will be more robust.   So on a rainy day, we've spotlighted some light reading for you about things going on in Madison County.  Enjoy!
Buy Local Week Kicks off with Fresh Gala (Madison County Courier) This event is quickly becoming one of the best summertime events in all of Madison County.  It highlights farms all week long and celebrates the foods available from our neighbors.

Owera Vineyards is bottling their first crush (Owera Vineyards Facebook Page) Everyone at Madison County Tourism is excited that our first vineyard and winery will have product to sell within weeks.

The Central New York Community Foundation Awards Grants (Oneida Daily Dispatch) The Stone Quarry Hill Art Park receives $15,000 and Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum receives $5,000.

Cazenovia Installs Boulders Along the Lake (Syracuse.com)The battle to keep invasive species out of the lake took another turn as the town limits access at the south shore parking area for boaters and fishermen.

Young Composers Take Part in Cazenovia Counterpoint (Syracuse.com) Many people know about Skaneatales's Chamber Music Festival, but Cazenovia Counterpoint is another great summer arts festival.

And now a new daily feature.  We will also comb the vast resources of You Tube to bring you images of Madison County too:

We hope you had a great Father's Day over the past weekend.  The weather in Central New York was just fantastic.  Summer weekends like this make all of that snow and cold in the winter a little more worth it.  So what did you do to enjoy the weather this past weekend?  Let us know in the comments section.  Now, without further ado, here is your Monday Morning Recap:
It sounds like everyone had a nice day at Canal Fest in Chittenango (CLCBM Facebook Page)
Part Two of a review of the Boxing Hall of Fame (Philippine Star)
The publicity amongst boxing fans continues (10 Seconds Out)
You Tube Video of our beloved Chittenango Falls (You Tube)

A great day for golf here in Madison County.  Weather today looks like it is headed for the low to mid 80's.  Summertime is such a nice reward for our sometimes brutal winters.  There are a few links and stories out there this morning to share with you, so without further ado, here we go:

A good story and some nice video of the Peterboro Civil War Weekend (Oneida Daily Dispatch)
The Madison County Courier is celebrating local business this week (Madison County Courier)
The Barnwell County, SC paper has a blurb about local residents who attended Oz-Stravaganza! in Chittenango (The People Sentinel)
I Love NY wants to know what your summer vacation plans are (I Love NY Facebook Page)
The Chittenango Rotary will be hosting a Brazilian Dinner (Madison County Courier)
Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Holmes will get his diploma (The Morning Call)
Plans continue for 40th annual antique show (Auction Central News)
The Red House will be performing Shakespeare in the park Sunday in Cazenovia. (syracuse.com)

A few links to peruse as we enjoy the brand new Central New York Website.  Have a great Wednesday everyone.

It is Canal Fest time in Chittenango (Madison County Courier)
Save 60% on food and drink at Nichols and Beal (syracuse.com deal of the day)
Some people have a hard time grasping the Observer/Contributor category at the Boxing Hall of Fame (Opposing Views)

Things are settling down a little bit from the busy past weekend here in Madison County.  Here are some things of note from the interwebs on a Tuesday morning:
Cartoonist Eric Shanower blogs about his recent visit to Chittenango and the Oz-Stravaganza! (Hungry Tiger Talk)
Author Paul Miles Schneider gives his take on his visit to Oz-Stavaganza too! (Silver Shoes)
Trout Unlimited stocks local streams (Madison County Courier)
A nice recap of the Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend (SecondsOut Boxing News.)
Canastota gets a shout out in the ESPN Power Rankings this week (ESPN.com)
Another recap of this weekends events in Canastota (HuffingtonPost.com)

A lot of fantastic events and happenings in the county over the last weekend.  The Boxing Hall of Fame inducted Mike Tyson, Sylvester Stallone and others, Peterboro celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and a fiber fair set up along US Route 20 in Bouckville.  A lot of international attention for Madison County was generated by the Boxing Hall of Fame, so without further ado, here is a trip around the internet.

Peterboro marks 150th anniversary of Civil War (Syracuse.com)
Canastota rolls out the red carpet (Syracuse.com)
Mike Tyson arrived alive and well to his induction (Washington Examiner)
Kostya Tszyu is the 4th Australian to be inducted to the Boxing Hall of Fame.  (AUS Boxing.com)
ESPN had full coverage including interviews and stories about the inductees.  (ESPN.com)
Argue all you want, these guys are now hall of famers. (Bad Left Hook)
Canastota Shined as Boxers are Enshrined. (Bud Poliquin, Syracuse.com)
Mike Tyson was moved to tears. (Syracuse.com)
Syracuse.com has video of all the inductee speeches (syracuse.com)
Hall of Fame honors Mexican fighters (Oneida Daily Dispatch)