For four days, the town of Homer will be filled with Huskies, but not the kind attached to a sled. Truck buffs, regional history enthusiasts, and festival-goers come in hoards to the 24th Annual Brockway Truck Show, August 8-11, for the sights and sounds of the Brockway Motor Truck Co. legacy. A majority of the show's events will take place at the Central New York Living History Center, which is home to an impressive collection of Brockways, as well as select venues throughout Cortland County.
Founded in 1875 as the Brockway Carriage Works, the Brockway Motor Company operated in Cortland from 1912 to 1977 and manufactured custom heavy-duty trucks. The trucks' iconic hood ornament of a husky dog with a harness coined the nickname "Huskie Town, USA." The initial Brockway Truck Show was held in 2000 to celebrate the city's bicentennial celebration, but the enthusiasm of Brockway fans and community turned it into an annual event. Flash forward more than 20 years, and the truck extravaganza has turned into a celebration of history, with over 100 trucks making the trek to Cortland every year.
THURSDAY
The event kicks off Thursday, August 8, with a Brockway Ice Cream Cruise-In at Shipwreck Amusements at 759 NY-13, Cortland. Brockway owners and drivers can grab a cone and socialize with other Brockway faithful over a game of putt-putt.
FRIDAY
Friday morning at 10 am the "Huskie Drive" departs from CNY Living History Center. EVENT CANCLED DUE TO INCLIMATE WEATHER.
Lunch-in will be held at CNY Living History Center at 11:30 reservations required.
The evening will feature a reservations-only Italian fundraising dinner at 5:30 pm, coupled with a live auction. All money raised during the fundraiser and through out the weekend fund Brockway Truck preservation and next year's event. The day's festivities will wrap up with a spectacular fireworks display behind the museum kicking off at 9:30 pm, weather permitting. Rain date is Saturday at 9:30pm.
SATURDAY
Cortland residents and visitors alike will swarm downtown Homer as the popular Brockway Truck Parade makes its way to the exhibit location on Main Street in the Village of Homer, starting at 8:30am. If you miss the parade, don't worry! The trucks will remain on display on Main Street until 3 pm so you'll have plenty of time to browse the extensive collection. The Brockway Show takes on a festive air with good food, vendors, live music, and awards ceremony on the Village Green.
After the awards ceremony, those with reservations can attend the evening buffet at the Brockway Museum courtesy of Bob's BBQ. If you haven't RSVP'd, call (607) 299-4185 to see if space is available.
SUNDAY
If you've stuck it out through the whole weekend, plan to attend the pancake breakfast (8 am) Reservations are not required for the breakfast as it is a pay-at-the-door event.
STAY THE WEEKEND
There are some great overnight accommodations for those looking to stay the weekend with us. Click here for local hotels, resorts, bed and breakfasts and campsites. If you have some time to spare, don't forget to check out the other fun activities happening in Cortland County. The Experience Cortland Events Calendar and Facebook events page has a full listing of local happenings.
For more Brockway Truck Weekend information, head to www.brockwaytrucks.org, call (607) 299-4185 or email info@brockwaytrucks.org.
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