Summer Event Series: The Best Things To Do in July

School is officially out which means summer is upon us - and so is vacation season! Cortland County offers locals and those beyond so many events for families, kids, and outdoor enthusiasts that it can be hard to know where to start. We'll be showcasing county happenings each month to keep you up-to-date and in the know - check out these exciting events happening this July that you don't want to miss out on.

GREEK PEAK FIREWORKS

July 5 (at dusk)
Hope Lake Park
2000 State Route 392, Cortland

Join Greek Peak Mountain Resort at Hope Lake Park on July 5 an evening filled with fireworks, live music, mouthwatering food, and endless fun! Enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming on the lake. Don't forget to bring blankets and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the fabulous fireworks display at dusk.

CORTLAND COUNTY INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACULAR
July 6 (2-10 pm)
Dwyer Memorial Park
6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble 

 

Celebrate freedom and family all day long on July 6 at Cortland County’s Annual Fireworks event! Included in this year’s event will feature live local music. Bring your appetite; several local food vendors will be on hand throughout the afternoon as well as a cash bar. Center for the Arts is providing a day filled with live music on the outdoor stage!

The annual fireworks show kicks off at dusk and will be bigger, better and longer this year! Don’t forget to turn your radio to x101 Always Classic for the annual sky concert during the show.

There is a $5 charge per vehicle to enter the park for the day. In the event of rain, the show will be on July 7.

On July 9, the 69th Cortland County Junior Fair kicks off and runs to July 13. Over the course of the week, fairgoers can see and participate in a number of events, including livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, veggie car races, the pie social, animal costume contests, and much more. On July 13, the fair ends with a bang, with fireworks at dusk. As always, there's no admission for the annual event, making it the perfect family outing. 

CORTLAND YOUTH BUREAU SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

July 29-30 (9am-5pm)
Route 90, Homer NY

 

The annual 50-mile Route 90 Garage Sale takes on a festival atmosphere each year as friends, family members and the occasional family dog go searching for surprises. Stretching along the roadside of Route 90 – a Scenic New York State Byway the sale runs from Montezuma in the north to the Village of Homer at the southern end. Along the way, you will find everything imaginable, from antique andirons to zebra prints and loads of other unexpected delights! Always the last full weekend in July, the sale this year is July 29-30 (though many start as early as Friday). The official hours for the sale are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, rain or shine. The Route 90 Garage Sale starts/ends in the Village of Homer, NY. Be sure to drive all over Homer, as the entire village seems to ralley for this annual event!