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

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)

Friday is here and as many of us get ready to have a nice Father's Day weekend, there is much to do.  Bass season opens for catch and keep tomorrow morning, so maybe fishing with dad is the right play.  There are farmer's markets open all over the county, especially in Hamilton and Cazenovia.  The local field greens are fantastic right now.  Of course Canal Fest takes center stage in Chittenango on Sunday too.  Here is a rundown of things happening in the county this weekend:

Saturday: Cazenovia Farmers Market Open 9am-4pm on Saturday in Cannon Park.
Saturday:  Hamilton Farmers Market Join us on the green from 8am to 3pm. 
Saturday: Bass Season Opens
Saturday:  Rock The Block in Oneida 315-280-4044
Food, Fun, Face Painting, Music, horse rides, and more...All are welcome to come and have a great day of family friendly fun at Church on the Rock's second annual block party .Railroad St. in Oneida. Admission to Rock the Block is FREE!!!

Sunday:  Garden Art Show at Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia.
Sunday:  EUROCAR 2011  The MG Car Club of Central NY presents Euro Car 2011 on the graceful lawns of Lorenzo State Historic Site on Route 20 in Cazenovia, 9am-3pm, open to all vehicles and motorcycles of European make. Free spectator admission.
Sunday: Canal Fest 2011 in Chittenango from noon until 5 PM. Many fun family activities, Chicken BBQ noon until gone, music, Erie Canal Cloggers, magic show, wagon rides raffles and more. All buildings open for viewing includes demo on blacksmithing, boat building, alpacas, kids' games, refreshments. See our website for times and full schedule of events. Admission: $5 adults, $3 members, 12 and under free.

Sunday Rotary and HBA Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, June 19 from 08:00am-1:00pm the Hamilton Business Alliance and the Hamilton Rotary join forces for another great Pancake Tribute to Dad. The event will take place at the Colgate Inn, 1 Payne St. Advance tickets are $7 and can be purchased from any Rotary or HBA member.