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The Downtown Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced their upcoming winter and spring season. The new year means new events to look forward to at the Downtown Cortland Repertory Theatre! The Cortland location has officially announced their winter and spring events, which will include everything from karaoke nights to live music, comedy evenings to murder mystery dinners. Here's what's coming to…

The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau now occupies space at 42 Main Street. Experience Cortland, the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, is pleased to announce that the corporate offices for the Bureau have moved to 42 Main Street, in downtown Cortland. The CVB will occupy space on the first floor of the newly refurbished building. “We are pleased to officially…

Don't drop the ball on New Year's Eve!  Lining up New Year's Eve plans in Cortland County? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, we have some great spots to ring in 2020! THREE BEAR INN NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY December 31 | 5 p.m. | Three Bear Inn Indulge in a Prime Rib Buffet from 5-9 p.m., followed by live entertainment by Raised on Radio. If you're looking for a place to…

The winners for the first 12 Days of Experience Cortland Giveaways have been announced! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the 12 Days of Experience Cortland Giveaways this year, including everyone who entered and of course the amazing local businesses who donated the generous prizes. Congratulations to all of the winners – there were over 500 entries! We hope these prizes help…

We've put together a procrastinator's guide to last-minute holiday shopping in Cortland County! Now that you're down to only nine shopping days until Christmas, shoving a few bills in a card might seem like your only option, but Cortland County is filled with local shops and businesses that will make you the favorite during the holidays! Check out this holiday gift guide to all the best…

Cortland County is wasting no time serving up some holiday cheer! This weekend kicks off holiday events in Cortland County! From Christmas tree lighting ceremonies and photos with jolly Old Saint Nick, to a holiday-themed tea party in a historic mansion, you're sure to find something to do that will get you into the holiday spirit.  Check out these holiday-themed events happening in the…

The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make your holiday season a little more “merry and bright” with the first-ever 12 Days of Experience Cortland Giveaways! The holiday season is upon us, and the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau and local businesses have teamed up to bring you a series of special gifts.  This is our way to say thank you for experiencing…

In between cooking, shopping and dodging the crazy and weird people that are your family, catch a live music performance in Cortland County. A number of restaurants and bars in Cortland County will have great live music performances booked both before and after Thanksgiving.  For those music fans who want to celebrate the holiday with live music, check out the following shows happening this…

Cortland Repertory Theatre's Legally Blonde was awarded three Syracuse Area Live Theatre (SALT) Awards at a ceremony held on Sunday, November 17, at the Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse. Cortland Repertory Theatre (CRT) received a total of 48 nominations from five of their summer productions in 2019 as well as The Rat Pack Lounge from September 2018. This year's Million Dollar Quartet will be in…

Whether you're looking for heart pumping, adrenaline rushing scares, or kid-friendly fall fun, there are endless ways to celebrate Halloween in Cortland County.  For more details, and plenty more great events, check out the Experience Cortland events calendar. CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5-8 p.m. | Lime Hollow Nature Center | $3-$7; children under 3 are free This all-ages and…

Plans to visit Cortland County this weekend? Maybe you're already here! Below is just a small sampling of what's going on in the area so you don't miss a moment. For more details, and plenty more great events, check out the Experience Cortland events calendar. 8TH ANNUAL LITTLE YORK FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, Oct. 12 & Sunday, Oct. 13 | Little York Pavilion  Whether you're a knitter, crafter,…

Every October since 1996, Downtown Cortland has been transformed into a vibrant, outdoor fall festival when The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest arrives in Historic Courthouse Park.  The two-day event has been one of the county's most highly-anticipated fall celebrations, a family-friendly experience that has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike.  The 4th Best Fall Festival in the United…

The cooler fall temperatures inspired me to start checking off a few seasonal bucket list activities and adventures, and I made headway on my list this past weekend at Trinity Valley Dairy Farm, a fourth-generation family farm in the East Homer.There's no denying the main attraction at the moment is the 7-acre corn maze, but it certainly was not the only reason to swing by. From delectable…

October is the perfect month to embrace the fall season in Cortland County, where you'll find many fun festivals and events taking place throughout the county. From all things pumpkin spice to Halloween parades, beer tastings to celebrations of the fiber arts, there is no shortage of things to do this autumn.  So throw on your favorite flannel and join the Cortland County community for these…

In three days, Cortland County will be stepping back from the 21st century and immersing itself in the finery of a history that never was. Gears to Corsets, a steampunk-themed festival, will be the area's first, and will provide the creatives and artists an opportunity to showcase their fandom, or give those unfamiliar with the subgenre a new world to delve into.   The family-friendly event will…

If your fall traditions include wandering through corn mazes, carving jack-o’-lanterns and everything pumpkin spice, you’re in good company.  Traditions like these become rich with meaning when returned to year after year, and families and friends in Cortland County have one fall tradition that has lived on since 1933 - watching apples getting squeezed at Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill. Though the…

Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown has officially announced their upcoming fall and winter season. After the Theatre's final event at the Little York Pavilion - Little York Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, October 12 - the good times move to the location on Port Watson Street in Historic Downtown Cortland.  From trivia nights to live music, comedy evenings to holiday festivities, there will…

The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new tourism website, located at www.experiencecortland.com. While the site URL remains the same, that is where the similarities to the previous Experience Cortland website end. “Not long after joining the CVB it became apparent to me that our website was lagging behind other county tourism sites across…

The results are in! The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest was named the 4th Best Fall Festival in the entire United States in USA Today’s popular 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. “We are thrilled that USA Today and the traveling public have recognized Cortland County’s Pumpkinfest,” said Meghan Lawton, Executive Director of the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “To just receive…

Tourism remains a critical component to the Cortland County economy and New York State’s recently released tourism data backs it up with encouraging numbers. The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Cortland County, is pleased to report a 2.4% increase in traveler spending in Cortland County in 2018 versus 2017. According to the state’s…