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Cazenovia College Hosts Craft Fair 11/18/2011
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_ Cazenovia College’s Second Annual Craft Fair is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman Hall on the corner of Sullivan and Seminary streets. The event is planned in conjunction with the 34th Annual Village of Cazenovia Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Walk.

Students, faculty and staff will share their unique handcrafted goods with campus and community visitors. The fair features handcrafted aesthetic for the body and home including:

Handcrafted glass items
Jewelry
Hand painted boxes and gift cards
Holiday ornaments
Quilts
Wearable fibers and stitched textiles and much, much more!!

Come in, warm up with hot chocolate, chat with artists who are selling their art, listen to holiday carolers, and fill up on loads of shared joy!!! For information, please contact Jen Pepper by email at jpepper@cazenovia.edu.
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Kids Will Love Craft Days Too 09/02/2010
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Are you looking for a fun filled activity to do with your family on the weekend of Sept. 11 & 12? If so, then come to one of the longest running Craft Shows in the region at the Madison County Historical Society in Oneida.
There will be free face painting by Sue Flint of Oneida on Saturday from 1- 3pm. Sue is a former second grade teacher who taught at North Broad Street Elementary for 34 years. Sue is very active in the community lending her hand to many of the Oneida High School musicals as their Art Director. Sue painted a mural for the historical society in the DeBarber Tobacconist and Confectionary exhibit located inside the carriage barn.
The kid-friendly event continues with craft activities for children on Sunday from 1-3 pm. Elaine Clark from the Oneida Library will be making sun catchers and sand art with every child who stops by her booth.
In its 46th year the weekend event continues the tradition of having over 100-juried crafters on site. Whether you browse, buy, or a little of both, there is truly something for everyone. The range of crafters offering their wares is as wide as ever with potters, furniture makers, clock makers, watercolorists, knitters, quilters, jewelers, folk artists, blacksmiths, soap makers, candle makers, and so much more!  Many of our craft vendors will be demonstrating, so stop and chat with them about their skilled artistry.



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Entertainment, Crafts Vendors Set for 46th Craft Days 08/26/2010
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It is that time of year again for the Madison County Historical Society’s 46th Annual Craft Days! The event held on Saturday, September 11th(10 am- 5 pm) and Sunday, September 12th (10 am-4pm), is organized and hosted by the Madison County Historical Society at the society’s 435 Main Street location in Oneida. This year’s Craft Days will feature over 100 juried craft vendors, food, and entertainment.  Visitors can also tour the society’s headquarters, Cottage Lawn, an 1849 Gothic Revival Cottage, during the event. The Olde Tyme Fiddlers will be returning to entertain the crowd on Saturday from 1-3 pm. On Sunday, we are excited to have Ed Smith performing from 1-3 pm. As always visitors are sure to find a special hand crafted item, a delectable treat, and great music all in one location at the 46th Annual Craft Days at the Madison County Historical Society. Don’t forget to check out the daily demonstrations from our craft vendors. All weekend checkout our craft vendors who will be demonstrating. Don’t forget to purchase raffle tickets to win some fantastic handmade craft items. There will be face painting by Sue Flint of Oneida on Saturday from 1- 3pm and storytelling by the Oneida Library on Sunday from 1-3 pm; so bring your children to this kid-friendly event!

A free park and ride service will be provided in a new location throughout the weekend from the Glenwood Plaza on Route 46 in Oneida to the historical society.  Admission is $4 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Purchase a weekend pass for $6 and join us both days!No animals are permitted on the grounds, and there is no smoking.  For more information, please contact the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136, 315-361-9735, or visit us at www.mchs1900.org.
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Caption: Don Micklon, a woodcrafter from Fayetteville will be returning to the Madison County Historical Society‘s 46h Annual Craft Days on September 11 (10am-5 pm) and September 12  (10am-4 pm).


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Start Planning Now for Two Great Events 07/30/2010
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It may be the end of July, but these two headline September Events in Madison County are right around the corner.  Now is the time to make your plans and reservations for Craft Days and Hop Fest.  Both events take place at the Madison County Historical Society and both events should be at the top of your list of things to do this fall. 
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May is here! 04/30/2010
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The trees are in full bloom
The headline is 24 hours premature, but you get the point. Say goodbye to April showers and hello to May.  Right on cue the weather for this weekend is supposed to be in the 70's and 80's.  Perfect for getting out and enjoying Central New York.  Here are a few options for fun this weekend in Madison County.  For a full list of events, check out our events page.
1. The Spring Migration Nature Art Festival at the Great Swamp Conservancy in Canastota is a great family and art lover's event this weekend. Madison County's only Nature Center, the Great Swamp, has been hosting this event for 11 years now.
2. The Hamilton Farmer's Market opens this weekend with lots of fresh meats, crafts, baked goods and more.  Make sure to make the farmer's markets a weekly stop and support home grown food and businesses.
3. The Palace Theater in Hamilton will host Simple Gifts on Saturday.  The show starts at 3:00pm Tickets are $10 (public) and $7 (students and seniors) THE CASHORE MARIONETTES are unmatched in artistry, grace and refinement of movement, internationally acclaimed and redefining the art of puppetry. Through a combination of virtuoso manipulation, beautiful classical music, theatrical illusion, and artistic insight, the original vignettes presented in Simple Gifts provide an entertaining and sensitive vision of what it is to be human.
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Great Swamp Hosts Annual Art and Nature Festival 04/19/2010
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The annual two-day spring festival of art and nature at the Great Swamp Conservancy is coming up in just a couple of weeks.  The Spring Migration Art, Craft and Childrens festival is set for May 1st and 2nd at the only nature center in Madison County.  The Great Swamp Conservancy is located on North Main Street a few miles north of the village of Canastota. 
You will be able to visit nature artists and crafters at work in their Festival Studios as they exhibit their work and offer art work for sale.  Also find nature oriented activities (including wildlife demonstrations, and talks, crafters, environmental and conservation displays, guided trail and boardwalk tours and children's crafts and games). 
This year's featured artist is T.L, Richter.  Ted is 88 years young and is an artist whose works go back to the 40's when he was a tech sergeant in the US Army Air Force during WWII.  Check out the brochure for this year's event below including the complete schedule of events!
2010 Spring Migration Nature Art, Craft and Childrens Festival Brochure
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Skidmarks to Perform at Craft Days 08/31/2009
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Skidmarks will be performing folk and country music at the Madison County Historical Society’s 45th Annual Craft Days on Sunday, September 13th from 1 –3 pm. Craft Days is organized and hosted by the Madison County Historical Society at 435 Main Street, Oneida. The band is comprised of Frank Cook on banjo; Pat Mercer on mandolin; and Dave Taylor on guitar. They have been performing on and off for over 10 years, taking time off to spend with their families.
Craft Days is a weekend event that starts on Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 am - 5 pm and runs through Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 am- 4pm. Tours of the society’s headquarters, Cottage Lawn, an 1849 Gothic Revival Cottage and demonstrations from craft vendors will be ongoing both days. The Olde Tyme Fiddlers are returning to entertain the crowd on Saturday from 1-3 pm. Face painting by Oneida’ s YMCA will be all day Saturday and storytelling on the grounds provided by the Oneida Library will be on Sunday (1-3 pm).
A free shuttle service will be provided by the society for those that want to park and ride. The shuttle will be leaving every fifteen minutes from our new location this year at the Oneida Shopping Plaza on North Main Street in Oneida to the historical society. Admission is $4 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Purchase a weekend pass for $6 and join us both days!No animals are permitted on the grounds, and there is no smoking.  For more information, please contact the Madison County Historical Society at 315-363-4136, 315-361-9735, or visit us at www.mchs1900.org.
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Caption: (left to right) Skidmarks band members: Pat Mercer, of Durhamville, Dave Taylor, of Canastota, and Frank Cook of Oneida.

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Best Bets for July 4th Weekend 07/02/2008
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We've approached that time of year when everyone gets a chance to celebrate the great country that we live in. On this Independence Day weekend, bring the family out to learn the importance of this special day and have some fun in the process. Many towns in our county hold July 4th celebrations, but two villages in particular really go all out on this holiday: Cazenovia and Hamilton.

As on every Saturday during the summer, both villages will host their always popular farmers markets. Below you will find the specific weekend events for each town:

Cazenovia - Summer is here! What a perfect time for you to update your closet and I have just the place for you to do it. The Summer Sidewalk Festival in Caz will be held from Wednesday to Saturday. Come out to see what the shops of the Historic Cazenovia Business District have to offer. It truely is a unique shopping experience. Hours: July 2nd: 10am-6:30pm, July 3rd: 10am-5pm, July 5th: 10am-6:30pm. Most shops will close for the 4th of July. 

This weekend also brings the always anticipated 33rd Annual CAVAC Arts and Craft Show at Lorenzo. There will be over 130 crafters and artisans from all over the Northeast displaying they goods for sale. This show really is one of the premier arts and crafts events in the area. It will be held on the lawn of Lozenzo State Historical Site on Saturday from 10am-5pm and on Sunday from 10am-4pm.

Now to the July 4th celebration in Cazenovia... Friday the parade will begin at 4pm and travel down Albany Street. Be sure to get there a little early to get a good spot. Following the parade there will be a Concert in the Park which will feature two bands, Fab Cats and One Shot Willie. The concert will begin at 6pm at Lakeland Park, bring a chair or a blanket and come enjoy this family friendly entertainment. Then...last but certainly not least....drum roll please...FIREWORKS!!! Fireworks will begin at dusk following the concert. For more information on any Cazenovia Village events please call 315-655-9243 or visit the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce.

Hamilton - They don't call Hamilton the hip zip for nothing...this town really knows how to celebrate holidays and create lasting memories for you and your family. The village of Hamilton makes 4th of July Weekend a top priority of the year. On Thursday, the annual Colgate Inn Block Party will kick off at 6pm. This event is a great way to catch up with old friends that you maybe haven't seen in a while...it seems as though everybody remembers to come back to the area for this once a year event. 

Friday is packed with events for the whole family. From 7am-3pm there will be vendors, crafters and entertainment on the village green. Entertainment will include, Rags to Riches and Bennie Clark & the Rhythm Sharks. Food will be available and there will be a chicken bbq at the Park Methodist Church at 10am. At 11am, the parade will begin through the village. You can certainly make a whole day out of this with all of the family friendly activities taking place (too many to list on here). Then to conclude the evening....duh duh duh....FIREWORKS!!! Nightfall Fireworks sponsored by Colgate University to be held at Taylor Lake at Dusk. Make sure to get there early to get a good spot and bring some chairs or a blanket for the whole family. For more information on Hamilton's July 4th weekend celebration, visit Hamilton, NY.

So there you have it, two villages, two great July 4th weekend celebrations. Confused about which one to attend? How about both? They are only a short distance apart from each other. Each village has its own charm to offer. For the fireworks...well that decision you will have to figure out as both towns display pretty impressive shows.  

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