Festivals

Top 5 Reasons You Need to Put the CNY Maple Fest on Your Calendar

We are all familiar with the main events at the CNY Maple Festival; pancake eating contest, maple museum tours, the Maple Queen Parade, wagon rides, talent show, helicopter flights and Sugar Shack demos. As wonderful as that all is, the Maple Fest is full of oft-overlooked gems. Let this Marathon local dish out the insider scoop. Below is a list of 5 not to be missed Maple Fest favorites. Maple…

What to Expect at Seedstock XII

After a two-year hiatus, Seedstock XII is back! Come out for a one-day festival filled with new and old friends, live music under the sun, dancing on the lawn, and sleeping under the stars. Keep reading for all the details. WHENSaturday, September 17 from 11am to midnight WHERE3336 Route 215 Cortland, NY 13045 ADMISSION Tickets for Seedstock XII are now on sale! Quantities will be limited in 2022…

49th Annual Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble

Ramblers, let's get rambling! Get ready for a toe-tapping, finger-snapping, front porch pickin' good time! It's the 49th Annual Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble & Picnic. Keep reading for more details. WHEN Sunday, August 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE Dwyer Memorial Park6799 Little York Lake Road WHAT TO EXPECT The oldest bluegrass festival in New York State, and arguably amongst its finest, this…

2022 St. Anthony's Festival: What You Need to Know

The St. Anthony's Festival is back and we're ready to celebrate! After a two year break from the pandemic, the members of Cortland’s Saint Anthony of Padua Parish welcomes locals and visitors alike to enjoy live music, ethnic Italian dishes, kid's games, fireworks and so much more. Keep reading for all the details. WHEN Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, 2022WHERE St. Anthony's Church Parking…

Summer Event Series: The Best Things To Do in June

Memorial Day has come and gone which means summer has (un)officially started! 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 June that you don't want to miss out…

Marathon Community Fall Arts & Vendor Fair

Marathon New York is beginning what they hope grows to an annual tradition. Sponsored by the CNY Maple Festival, the Marathon Community Fall Fair promises to be a day full of food, shopping and fun. Keep reading for all the details. WHEN IS IT HAPPENING? This community wide event will take place November 6th, from 9 a.m.- 4p.m. Parking will be available at the Marathon Civic Center, located at…

"49 & Holding” Maple Festival Drive-Thru Extravaganza

Treat yourself to something sweet this weekend at the “49 & Holding” Maple Festival Drive-Thru Extravaganza! The event will be a placeholder for the annual CNY Maple Festival, which was supposed to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Guests will be able to enjoy all their favorite maple products and select festival food from the comfort of their cars during the drive-thru event. Keep…

Cortland County by Plane

We took an airplane over Cortland County for the Cortland Airfest. The Cortland County Airfest at Gen. Levi Chase Field draws hundreds of people to see planes up close from small charter planes to a Black Hawk helicopter courtesy of the US Army's 10th Mountain Division in Watertown, NY. You can also take an airplane or helicopter ride. We took to the skies in one of these airplanes for some of…

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