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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday Aug. 2 to Thursday Aug. 4 Empire Farm Days
What: Empire Farm Days is the largest outdoor farm and rural living show in New York State. Hundreds of exhibitors plus fun events for the whole family. See a farm animal petting zoo, farmers market, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Farmers Olympics and a Skid Steer Rodeo. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday Where: Palladino Farms, Sweet Road, Pompey Info: empirefarmdays.leetradeshows.com
Sunday, Aug. 7 Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble Picnic
What: The oldest running Bluegrass and acoustic old-time country music event in New York and New England returns for its 49th year to historic Dwyer Memorial Park in Preble. Pack a lawn chair, and a picnic, and enjoy the celebration of all things Bluegrass as you’re overlooking beautiful Little York Lake. Music begins at 10 a.m. When: Music begins at 10 a.m. Where Little York Lake Pavilion, 6347 Little York Lake Road, Preble
Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday Aug. 7 Oswego Family Fun Days
What: The free event will feature plenty of children’s activities including several inflatable water slides, an outdoor laser tag play area, large zip line, animal display, motorcycle stunt show, a mechanical bull, and the Children’s Museum of Oswego hosting a STEM program, in addition to small business craft vendors. The event will take place in Breitbeck Park next to the city’s outdoor water splashpad, mini-golf course, basketball courts and snack shack. When: noon to 6 p.m. each day Where: Breitbeck Park, 41 Lake St., Oswego
Monday Aug. 15 to Sunday Aug. 21 Madison-Bouckville Summer Markets
What: A total of 14 show fields with nearly 2,000 dealers selling antiques, collectables, and more at the 50th Madison-Bouckville Markets, New York’s largest antique festival. Food trucks will be at the show selling refreshments. Admission is free. Where: Route 20, Bouckville Info: www.madison-bouckville.com
Thursday Aug. 18 WoW! at the Everson
What: Devised by Karin Coonrod in 2020, WoW! is the new hybrid event bringing living poets and film together outdoors and celebrating the works of Walt Whitman. The one-hour event begins at dusk and will be screened on the façade of the Everson. Following each film, a local poet will stand and “talk back to Whitman” in their own words, challenging or quarreling with him, thus weaving together film and live recitation. There will be opportunities for spoken word artists to speak and land acknowledgments to be made. Local food vendors will be present, and a post-performance convening will encourage conversation amongst audience, poets, and performers. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse Info: everson.org
What: The Mary Nelson Youth Center will host the 21st annual Back to School Supply Giveaway for youth in the Syracuse community. Donations of backpacks and school supplies can be dropped off at the youth center, 2849 S. Salina St. The event itself will feature live entertainment, barbecue, a game area and local vendors. Where: Corner of S. Salina St. and Wood Avenue, Syracuse Info: www.marynelsonyouthcenter.com
Willow Bay 5k Run & Fitness Walk for Women
What: This 29th annual event is for women only and begins at the Saw Mill Creek Shelter. The 5k is a flat and fast paved route which follows along Onondaga Lake. This course is USATF certified (#NY83004TC), and water is provided at the turnaround. Traffic is not permitted on the course during the race. Many finisher prizes will be awarded, including overall, year age groups, family teams and more. Enter early for your guaranteed souvenir shirt. Packet Pickup is at Fleet Feet in Clay on Aug. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. When: 7:30 a.m. registration opens, 9 a.m 5K run and Fitness Walk for Women Where: Willow Bay Park, Liverpool Cost: $35 for in-person, $30 for virtual Info: runsignup.com/Race/NY/Liverpool/WillowBay5k
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