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

The big Oz-Stravaganza weekend is upon us and the village of Chittenango is buzzing with excitement as rides are being set up, vendors are arriving and visitors from near and far are preparing to celebrate all things Oz this weekend. The highlights of the weekend include the costume contest and parade on Saturday, the rides all weekend long and autograph sessions with the Munchkins too.  For the complete schedule of happenings click here.  IT should be a fun weekend and don't forget the parade starts at 2pm sharp on Saturday.
Oz-Stravaganza is not the only event happening in Madison County this weekend.  Here are some other highlight for your weekend:
1. Friday-Sunday -- The Madison and Bouckville Antique Dealers host their annual spring antique show.  Dozens of dealers will be selling their wares along US Route 20.  It is a great opportunity to find hidden treasures for your home.
2. The Earlville Opera House is hosting John Hammond, an Acoustic Blues Extraordinaire, on Saturday evening at 8pm.  Tickets are available for $22 for Adults, $20 for Opera House Members and $17 for students.
3. The Smithfield Community Center is the host for the Lincoln and the Civil War Concert on Saturday night as well.  The 77th N.Y. Regimental Balladeers present a special evening concert Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: Lincoln and the Music of the Civil War at the historic Smithfield Community Center at 8 p.m. A slide show accompanies the music which includes song, melodies and verse that streamed from the pens of some of America's most famous song writers of the 1860s. In honor of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the concert program will evoke the memory of the wartime president through performances of some of the songs Lincoln enjoyed and that he inspired.
While you are out and about this weekend don't forget to bring your camera and submit an entry to our photo contest.