Events and festivals in Central New York

EVENTS

There's always something to do or see in the Central New York Region. From family-friendly entertainment to annual festivals bringing our rich history to life, check out all the colorful events happening here year round.

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Central New York: February

2-1-2012
The Civil War Exhibit
Roberson Museum & Science Center 30 Front St
Binghamton‚ NY 13901
607-772-0660
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with a grand exhibition. Open everyday, except Wednesdays-Sundays throughout 2012.
2-2-2012
I Love New York Cup Gymnastics Meet
Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street
Binghamton‚ NY 13901
Annual event with approximately 1,100 gymnasts from across the northeast. 3-Open USAG and Copper-Platinum USAIGC. Non-sanctioned session also held.
2-3-2012
Jimkata
Oneonta Theatre Chestnut Street
Oneonta‚ NY 13820
A four piece electro-rock band based out of Ithaca, NY. Known for combining raw guitar power with industrial blasts of syntesizers and drum machines
2-3-2012
Bristol Mountin Bluegrass
Kirkland Art Center
Clinton‚ NY 13323
315-853-8871
Bluegrass from the past!
2-3-2012
First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Binghamton
Binghamton‚ NY 13901
607-723-5172
Visit over 45 downtown locations including galleries, studios, restaurants and shops. Celebrate Binghamton's growing art community. 6-9pm
2-4-2012
Grippen Park BMX Winter Races
Grippen Park 607 South Grippen Ave
Endicott‚ NY 13760
607-724-0191
The northeast's premier indoor BMX racing facility located in Endicott NY provides racing all year long. (Open Weekends only)
2-4-2012
Winter Sports Challenge
McCauley Mountain Ski Center
Old Forge‚ NY 13420
3K & 5K NYSSRA Sanctioned Snowshoe Race starting at 11am and 1K, 2K & 5K Cross-country Ski & Snowshoe fundraising events from 10am until 1pm held at McCauley Mountain. Registration times are 8:30 - 9:45am for racers and 8:30 - 11am for non racers, Door prize raffle tickets for all registrants, prizes for top fundraising teams and individuals. Free ski and snowshoe demonstrations provided by vendors so you can compare different brands. All proceeds benefit the Kommunity Youth Activity Center for the children of the Town of Webb.
2-4-2012
Nora Jane Struthers
The Otesaga Resort Hotel
Cooperstown‚ NY 13326
Cooperstown Concert Series, folk, bluegrass and roots to sping beautiful musical tapestries.
2-4-2012
Madison Hall Indoor Farmer's Market
Route 20 Madison Hall
Morrisville‚ NY 13408
315-684-7553
A great place to find local foods in the wintertime. Farmers from around Madison County will be set up and ready to sell their goods to you. The market runs from 9-1 and is open the first Saturday of each month except for January.
2-4-2012
Winter Market at Circa Restaurant
76 Albany Street
Cazenovia‚ NY 13035
315-655-0623
9 to noon the first Saturday of the month through April. Included vendors are, Meadowood Farms: Sheep's milk cheese, lamb, and beef - Ingallside Meadows Farm: chicken, eggs, pork, and beef - Imaginary Farmer: Mushrooms - Lynnie Lynne's Gluten Free Bakery: Gluten free bread and other baked goods - Lucky Moon Farm: organic vegetables - Mirian Barrows: vegetables - Dutch Girl Cheese: cheese
2-9-2012
Cazenovia Winterfest
Cazenovia‚ NY 
Activities and events for the entire family celebrating winter in Central New York.
2-10-2012
Dial "M" for Murder
Capitol Theatre
Rome‚ NY 13440
315-337-6453
Hitchkock's 1954 color thriller
2-11-2012
Heat up the Night
The Farmers' Museum
Cooperstown‚ NY 13326
An evening of music, food, games and contests sure to keep your feet stomping and your heart pumping.
2-11-2012
Winter Farmer's Market
Community Center Willey Road
Poolville‚ NY 13332
The market will be held at the historic Poolville Community Center on Willey Road. Visitors will find locally grown food products including eggs, produce, meats, honey, cheese and other dairy products, mushrooms, baked goods, and more.
2-18-2012
Winter Idol Series
Park Place Restaurant & Lounge 7-9 East Park Place
Norwich‚ NY 13815
607-336-7275
9:00 pm - Similar to American Idol, the contestants who choose to participate use their voices to awe the judges and crowd.
2-18-2012
Live Theater: Girl's Night: The Musical
Hamilton‚ NY 
315-824-1420
A touching and hilarious "tell-it-like-it-is" look at the lives of girlfriends, Girls Night: The Musical promises to have audiences laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles! Five friends re-live their past, celebrate their present and look to the future on a wild and crazy karaoke night out
2-20-2012
Cartoon Madness
Capitol Theatre
Rome‚ NY 13440
315-337-6453
Non-stop cartoons
2-21-2012
Chili Bowl Luncheon
3273 State Route 28
Old Forge‚ NY 13420
Homemade meat & vegetarian chili, stews & soups served in handmade bowls at View from 11:30am - 1:30pm. $16 - $20 in a handmade bowl/$8 without bowl. Eat your fill then take home the bowl of your choice. Bowls generously created by talented area potters including those participating in the arts center's Pottery Open Studio. All proceeds will benefit View.
2-23-2012
The Government Inspector
Strebel Auditorium at Utica College
Utica‚ NY 13502
315-792-3006
Graft, corruption and chaos all in this play
2-25-2012
Winter Idol Series
Park Place Restaurant & Lounge 7-9 East Park Place
Norwich‚ NY 13815
607-336-7275
9:00 pm - Similar to American Idol, the contestants who choose to participate use their voices to awe the judges and crowd.
2-25-2012
Chris Shaw
Six-on-the-Square 6 Lafayette Park
Oxford‚ NY 13830
607-834-6876
7:30 pm - Adirondack singer, songwriter and storyteller extraordinaire.
2-26-2012
Wedding Wonderland Bridal Show
Northeast Classic Car Museum 24 Rexford Street
Norwich‚ NY 13815
607-267-8541
Noon-3 pm: Meet with area vendors and register to win fabulous prizes, gift certificates and trips.
2-26-2012
Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group
Kirkland Art Center
Clinton‚ NY 13323
315-853-8871
Folk music
2-27-2012
Dirk Powell & Riley Baugus
Kirkland Art Center
Clinton‚ NY 13323
315-853-8871
Music straight from Appalachia

FEATURED EVENT

Maple Syrup Celebration at Critz Farms

3-17-2012 to 3/18/12

Maple Syrup Celebration at Critz Farms
http://www.critzfarms.com

Take a hayride to the sugarbush, watch and learn about syrup production in the sugar house, enjoy an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet , and visit the gift shop.

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