Kids Will Love Craft Days Too 09/02/2010
 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.  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. _____________________________________________________________ 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). Start Planning Now for Two Great Events 07/30/2010
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.  Click to see full sized poster  Click to see full size poster May is here! 04/30/2010
 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. We will look at two more events after the jump. 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! 
Skidmarks to Perform at Craft Days 08/31/2009
 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. ______________________________________________________ Caption: (left to right) Skidmarks band members: Pat Mercer, of Durhamville, Dave Taylor, of Canastota, and Frank Cook of Oneida. Best Bets for July 4th Weekend 07/02/2008
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. | WelcomeYou've found the official blog for Madison County Tourism, We are located in the heart of Central New York State just minutes from Syracuse and Utica. Stop back often and visit us soon!   Blog RollErie Canalway National Heritage Corridor  CategoriesAll ArchivesJuly 2010 | ||
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