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Orange County, N.Y. (March 19, 2025) – When you’re enjoying the delicious foods, magnificent scenery and fabulous accommodations in Orange County, N.Y., take a moment to appreciate the women-owned businesses that play a major role in making the county the unique and wonderful place that it is.

Opening on March 22^nd, Long Island’s most popular amusement park will add more value this year through the new ‘Wave Twister’ ride, new games, and additional amenities—at last year’s prices

Farmingdale, NY — Get a head start on your Spring fun this weekend! Adventureland in Farmingdale is gearing up for an exciting expansion with its 2025 Season which kicks off this weekend of March 22^nd and 23^rd.

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Stitch Buffalo have teamed up for a pollinator-themed arts exhibit, and more arts opportunities flourish into the spring season. 

Buffalo, NY— The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Stitch Buffalo have teamed up for Pollinators and Flowers from Around the World, a hand-crafted textile art exhibit made of embroidery hoops with floral and pollinator motifs. The exhibit is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm now through April 28, 2025. The Botanical Gardens' Open Art Nights also return for the spring and summer season for local artists to create in plein-air inside the conservatory on every second Wednesday from now through September from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Liberty, N.Y. - The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) will host its Annual Brochure Swap, providing SCVA members and local businesses the opportunity to network, exchange brochures, and prepare for the upcoming tourism season.

With First-Ever Chancla Throwing World Championship, Abuela Approved Food Judges, and More

New York, NY (March 17, 2025)  – The NY Latin Food Fest is back on September 20-21, 2025, bringing an electrifying mix of food, music, art, and culture to New York City. This year’s festival goes beyond the plate with one-of-a-kind experiences, including the first-ever World Championship of Chancla Throwing, the Abuela Approved food squad, and an all-star lineup of over 80 food vendors and live performances.

Rensselaer, N.Y. - On Saturday, March 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Crailo State Historic Site and the Friends of Fort Crailo invite the public to the third of five “Colonial Kitchen” series of events offered during the months of March and April.

Celebrating America's Iconic Sports Car

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 17, 2025) – The Saratoga Automobile Museum is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated new exhibition, Speed - Style - Legacy: The Corvette Story. This exciting new exhibit takes visitors on an unforgettable journey through the history of one of the world’s most legendary sports cars, the Chevrolet Corvette. From 1953, when the first Vette rolled off the assembly line, to its current status as a high-performance icon, this exhibition offers an immersive look at the Corvette’s incredible evolution and its unparalleled motorsport legacy.

SPAC and Pilobolus will co-create programming in collaboration with Skidmore College Dance Department to inform dance education practices nationwide

Multi-year partnership kicks off in Saratoga with a pilot workshop bringing together Skidmore College dance students and adults aged 50+ on March 19

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 17, 2025) — Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces that it has been selected as the first partner and incubation site to join modern dance company Pilobolus in the creation of a nationwide education program. Following an extensive feasibility study, SPAC is one of just three sites that the company will partner with for this multi-year initiative to expand their collective reach and impact. Aligning their missions to make art and dance inclusive and accessible to all, SPAC and Pilobolus will co-develop creative movement programming that fosters connection, creativity, and well-being. The Joyce Theater in New York City has also committed to the initiative with plans to join in the development of the program in future years.

Celebrating Tourism Excellence

Utica, N.Y. (March 17, 2025) – Oneida County Tourism (OCT) will hold its 41st annual meeting Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. at Munson, located at 310 Genesee Street, Utica. Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and OCT Board President Chris Destito, Jr. will present the 2025 Christopher P. Destito Tourism Leadership Award to Frank Elias and Heather Delia, the visionary leaders of Utica Coffee Roasting Company. Members of the media are invited to attend in person to cover the meeting.

New York, N.Y. - NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES – the largest and most beloved STEVIE NICKS fan event in the world – returns for its 33rd annual edition on May 3. NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES 33 is produced by show founders CHI CHI VALENTI and JOHNNY DYNELL and their creative krewe at THE JACKIE FACTORY. Neither a contest nor a karaoke show, NOTS is the ultimate Stevie Nicks celebration – a riot of shawls, lace, baby’s breath, twirling, tambourines and great performance.