ONEIDA, NY- Wolf Oak Acres and the Balloons & Bounty Festival have been responsible for an economic impact on the local economy of $1.6 million in 2011 alone, and over $4 million since their inception in 2008 (as determined by Empire State Development and Economic Impact Studies of Tourism in NY -conducted by Tourism Economics). For the past 4 years Wolf Oak Acres has given the community an event to be proud of.
This 180 acre farm located just 4 miles south of rte 5 in Oneida, attracts thousands of attendees during their seasonal corn maze and harvest festival (from mid September through Halloween) each year. Featuring a pumpkin patch, corn maze, gem mining, cow train, pedal karts and many more hands on activities for people of all ages, this farm strives to bring a new, fun, educational agricultural experience to its’ visitors.
During their typical season a few major events occur. One of the area’s largest special needs resource festivals takes place the opening weekend – September 22&23. Featuring nearly 2 dozen non profits from a 6 county radius, the weekend helps to highlight area resources available for special needs families. Pony rides, handicapped fishing derbies, horse therapy demonstrations, meet- n- greet therapy animals, balloon art, face painting and more will all be taking place in addition to the regular festival activities.
This 180 acre farm located just 4 miles south of rte 5 in Oneida, attracts thousands of attendees during their seasonal corn maze and harvest festival (from mid September through Halloween) each year. Featuring a pumpkin patch, corn maze, gem mining, cow train, pedal karts and many more hands on activities for people of all ages, this farm strives to bring a new, fun, educational agricultural experience to its’ visitors.
During their typical season a few major events occur. One of the area’s largest special needs resource festivals takes place the opening weekend – September 22&23. Featuring nearly 2 dozen non profits from a 6 county radius, the weekend helps to highlight area resources available for special needs families. Pony rides, handicapped fishing derbies, horse therapy demonstrations, meet- n- greet therapy animals, balloon art, face painting and more will all be taking place in addition to the regular festival activities.
Balloons and Bounty has become one of CNY’s largest combined hot air balloon and Pride of NY events. The festival consistently draws visitors from a dozen states and Canada annually, and brings in a variety of quality live music, artisans, crafters, and farm market vendors from across the state to participate in the state registered farm market and hot air balloon festival over the 4 day Columbus weekend. 2011 saw attendance records at 12,000 for this weekend alone, with 15,000+ anticipated for 2012.
The primary source of funding for the Balloons & Bounty Festival, as well as the rest of the festival season, comes from local and corporate sponsorships, which are used for production and promotion expenses. The festival receives no governmental funding or grants. Many local businesses are partnering with the farm to obtain advertising – helping to highlight area attractions, services, and tourism destinations while the visitors are here in the local region. On average Wolf Oak Acres caters to 20-30,000 visitors during their short fall season. By supporting events such as this festival – we are helping to strengthen our local economy and businesses, and highlight the great things Madison and Oneida Counties can offer.
Local vendors, artists, musicians, and farms looking to participate, or businesses looking for sponsorship opportunities, can find additional information at: www.wolfoakacres.com or www.balloonsandbounty.com or by calling Wolf Oak Acres Farm at 315-762-3090.
The primary source of funding for the Balloons & Bounty Festival, as well as the rest of the festival season, comes from local and corporate sponsorships, which are used for production and promotion expenses. The festival receives no governmental funding or grants. Many local businesses are partnering with the farm to obtain advertising – helping to highlight area attractions, services, and tourism destinations while the visitors are here in the local region. On average Wolf Oak Acres caters to 20-30,000 visitors during their short fall season. By supporting events such as this festival – we are helping to strengthen our local economy and businesses, and highlight the great things Madison and Oneida Counties can offer.
Local vendors, artists, musicians, and farms looking to participate, or businesses looking for sponsorship opportunities, can find additional information at: www.wolfoakacres.com or www.balloonsandbounty.com or by calling Wolf Oak Acres Farm at 315-762-3090.
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